What affects the cost?
Start with an inventory and the collection and delivery postcodes. A sofa across town needs a different van and crew from a full house move. Mention heavy or fragile items, dismantling and any extra stops.
Access matters at both addresses: floors, lifts, steps, narrow doors, parking and the distance from the van to the entrance. A flat above a shop on a steep Wycombe road can take longer to load than a house with a driveway. Your date and the number of people needed also affect availability and price.
Fixed price or hourly rate?
Ask for a fixed quote when the load and journey are known. Check that the written quote describes the items, addresses, access and work included. Additional items or changed access may need a revised quote, agreed before the extra work starts.
For an hourly job, confirm the minimum booking, when charging starts and stops, how extra time is rounded and whether travel time is charged. An hourly rate alone does not tell you the total cost.
What should the quote include?
Check the van size, number of movers, loading and unloading, furniture protection and any packing or dismantling you need. Ask whether boxes and materials are included or charged separately.
Confirm parking costs, tolls, waiting time, additional stops and any applicable VAT. If you are waiting for keys, agree the waiting policy before moving day. For a clearance, list the waste types so disposal charges and any items that cannot be collected are clear.
Before you book
Compare quotes for the same inventory, access and date. Check the arrival window, payment schedule, cancellation terms and cover for your belongings. Keep the written quote and the provider's contact details with your booking confirmation.
Sending the form requests a quote; it does not reserve a van. The provider handling this site's enquiries will check the job and confirm availability with you.
Choose the service for your quote
For a household inventory, see house removals. For a smaller load or a trip to storage, see a van with a driver. For a sofa, bed or marketplace purchase, see single-item collection and delivery.

