UK removal costs: a starting point for your budget
For context, reallymoving’s November 2025 UK data reported average removal costs of £432 for a one-bedroom home, £603 for two bedrooms, £867 for three, £1,196 for four and £1,590 for five bedrooms. These are national averages, not Hornes prices, local estimates or guaranteed quotes.
Your actual cost may be higher or lower depending on the load, journey, access, packing and other services. Ask for a written quote showing what is included and whether VAT or additional charges apply. Hornes assesses each enquiry individually.
Source: reallymoving’s removal costs guide (updated July 2026).
Start with what is actually moving
Two homes with the same number of bedrooms can need very different moves. A garage full of tools, a large book collection or bulky garden furniture all add to the inventory. Walk through each room and outside space, listing large items and estimating the boxes. Separate belongings for the new home from anything going into storage or staying behind. If you are still deciding, tell the team what may change.
Access matters at both addresses
Stairs, narrow doors, lift restrictions and the distance between a vehicle and the entrance affect handling and loading. Share these details for collection and delivery. In Newark town centre, check the loading arrangements for your street or building; do not assume a space outside the door can be used. If parking permission or a lift booking is needed, agree who will arrange it before the move.
Agree the packing and furniture work
A transport quote and a quote that includes packing are not directly comparable. Decide which items you will pack and where you need help. Flag furniture that may need dismantling, delicate finishes and unusually heavy pieces. Ask for agreed materials, packing, dismantling and reassembly to be itemised. Appliance disconnection and specialist work should be discussed separately rather than assumed to be included.
Allow for the journey and any storage
Both postcodes help the team assess the journey, but timing matters too. Explain when you must leave and when you expect keys at the destination. If belongings need storage, ask for storage, collection, redelivery and packing charges to be separated. Confirm how ongoing storage is charged and what notice is needed when you want your items back. Uncertain dates are worth discussing early.
Compare the written scope, not just the total
Give each company the same inventory and access information. Then check the work and assumptions behind each figure. A lower total may reflect fewer tasks rather than a cheaper price for the same move.
- Which belongings, addresses and dates does the quote cover?
- Who packs, supplies materials and prepares furniture?
- What cover, exclusions and reporting process apply?
- How are waiting time, date changes or extra items handled?
- Are applicable taxes and all agreed charges clear?
Keep the quote up to date
Tell Hornes if your inventory, destination, access or dates change. Ask whether the change affects the quoted work before relying on the original figure. An enquiry or preferred date is not a confirmed booking: make sure you understand what is required to reserve the move and receive confirmation from the team. For a personal quote, start with your postcodes, likely date, inventory and packing or storage needs.
