Removal costs for a 2 bedroom flat
Despite millions of us living in flats, many home moving sites are geared towards houses, leading you to wonder, 'how much will my move cost?' As experts, we're here to help.
Even before cost is factored into the process, planning a moving day is a stressful experience. Whilst many consider a self move, offering friends drinks as payment for them helping pack and transport your much-loved belongings, that’s not always the best plan.
Before you set in stone a hap-hazard moving strategy, you should know exactly what you can get for the cost of hiring a professional remover. For one, professional removal companies come with experience. With the ability to help you plan your move and ensure that no important details fall through the cracks. More importantly, they can offer amply sized vehicles for all your belongings, as well as the insurance to keep them on the road safely (a cost that self-movers often forget about!) And last but not least, they can often provide all the labour and packaging (usually at an extra cost) required to get your belongings safely packed away. Meaning no rushing around to acquire free moving boxes, or ending up with a bad back to enjoy your first month in your new property.
Professional removal companies are particularly useful when moving from a flat. Unless you happen to have a lift (which many apartment blocks sadly lack), you will need plenty of bodies to help you move your belongings down your stairs.
Remember, when searching for removal companies, not to put too much faith in prices you find online. The simple reason being that these prices are often based on national averages. However, averages can vary significantly between different locales. For example, most removal companies in London and the south of England will charge more than those elsewhere. So if you’re based out of these areas, you may end up spending more than you need to.
Do not simply choose the lowest price available, as the old chestnut of getting exactly what you pay for may apply. Instead, your choice should offer a fair price compared to the local average, along with all the packaging, vehicles and insurance required to cover your move. Most importantly, they should have received positive reviews from their previous customers, otherwise, why would you want to trust them to manage your big day.
How much does a removal service cost when moving flat?
On average, the removal cost for a 2 bedroom flat will usually cost somewhere in the range of £315 and £500, plus VAT. Said rate is for a ground floor flat, so may increase if your flat is on a higher level. Packing services and specialist equipment are also not taken into account here, so always speak to your removal company ahead of time to get a more accurate quote.
Importantly, never make your hiring choice based on price alone. Hiring a man and van service or asking a group of friends for help might sound like a cost-effective solution on paper, but it doesn’t always work out that way. It’s unlikely that they will have the same level of experience and insurance as the professional removers that thousands trust every year.
Use your money wisely. What you invest in is important when planning to move home. A little extra money spent on something as important as a removal company can be saved elsewhere. For example, you can declutter by selling your belongings, or find yourself some free packing boxes. As long as you save in the right places, your move out of your 2 bed flat should go off without a hitch.