Removals in London typically cost between £300 and £1,500, depending on the size of your property, how far you’re moving, and what you need the team to do. Here is exactly what drives the price, and how to keep yours sensible.
Typical prices by property size
These are realistic 2026 ballpark figures for a local move within London using a professional team and van, with free wrapping and floor coverings included:
- Studio or small one-bed flat: £300 to £500
- One to two-bedroom flat: £450 to £750
- Two to three-bedroom house: £700 to £1,100
- Four-plus bedroom house: £1,100 to £2,000+
- Man and van (single items or part-loads): £60 to £90 per hour
Add a full professional packing service and materials, and you might add £150 to £500 depending on the size of the property and how much needs to be packed.
What drives the cost of your move
Volume and property size
The biggest factor is simply how much you’re moving. More belongings means a larger van, sometimes more than one trip, and more crew time. This is the single biggest driver of your quote.
Access and parking
A third-floor flat with no lift costs more to move than a ground-floor flat with a driveway. Stairs, long carries from the door to the van, narrow streets and restricted parking all add time to a job. If a parking suspension is needed, the cost of arranging that should be factored in. Just Removals London handles parking and congestion charges on your behalf as part of every move.
Distance
Local moves within London are mostly charged on time. Longer distances add fuel and travel time. A cross-London move costs more than a move within the same borough, and moves further afield, to the rest of the UK or abroad, are priced differently again.
Day and time of year
Weekends, end-of-month dates and the summer peak (June to August) are in highest demand. Mid-week slots in the first or second week of the month are usually more available and, in many cases, lower in price. If you can be flexible, it’s worth asking about alternatives.
Additional services
Packing, storage, furniture dismantling and specialist handling for items like pianos or antiques add to the overall cost. Each one is priced separately and itemised in your quote. There are no hidden add-ons at Just Removals London: the price agreed is the price you pay.
What is included in a Just Removals London fixed-price quote
Every quote from Just Removals London includes: a DBS-checked, uniformed crew; a vehicle sized for your property; free protective wrapping and floor coverings; furniture dismantled and reassembled; parking and congestion charges handled by the team; and goods-in-transit insurance plus £5m public liability cover as standard.
For house removals and office moves, larger crews and vehicles are available. The quote is based on what the job actually needs, not a one-size-fits-all rate.
How to keep your moving costs down
- Declutter before you book. You pay to move volume, so sell or donate what you no longer need before the crew arrives.
- Pack non-fragile items yourself. Leave the fragile, bulky or specialist pieces to the team.
- Choose a mid-week date in the first half of the month where possible.
- Sort parking in advance so the van can get close to the front door.
- Dismantle flat-pack furniture yourself if you’re confident doing so safely.
- Get a quote early. Booking ahead gives you more choice on dates and crew size.
Frequently asked questions
Why do removal companies charge different prices for the same move?
Pricing reflects what each company includes. A lower quote often means fewer crew, no insurance, no wrapping materials, or an hourly rate that increases if the job runs long. Just Removals London gives a fixed price that covers everything upfront: no add-ons, no surprises.
How do I get an accurate quote?
The most accurate quotes come from a proper survey of your property, either in person or via a free video call for larger moves. A quote based purely on “two-bedroom flat” without knowing the access, floor level or volume of furniture will be less precise. Tell us as much as possible and we’ll give you a price that reflects the actual job.
Is it worth paying for a professional packing service?
For most people, yes. A professional team packs faster than you can, uses the right materials for every item, and takes responsibility for how your belongings are wrapped. If something is damaged because of poor packing, it’s covered. If you pack yourself, any damage to self-packed items may not be covered under the insurance.
Do removal companies charge extra for stairs or no lift?
Some do. Just Removals London does not add charges for stairs, mileage or wrapping. The price you agree is the price you pay. We do ask for access details upfront so we can plan the right crew size and vehicle for the job.