Moving house is usually stressful, not to mention the cost that comes with it. If you are moving from a five-bedroom house, it will most likely be expensive, given the quantity of items in a five-bedroom house. Again, there are a lot of logistics that will go into making your move successful.
Thus, in today's article, we want to help you minimize the headache of moving by breaking down the cost of moving a five-bedroom house. Hopefully, you'll be able to plan a smooth transition.
The cost of moving a five-bedroom house ranges from £1,100 to £5,000. On average, moving a five-bedroom house over 50 miles may cost £1,356 and £1,468 over 150 miles.
It's challenging to estimate the exact cost since a five-bedroom house has loads of furniture from the kitchen to the lounge to the dining. Not to mention the beds and stuff in the garage and the shed. There's a lot to move. Hence, these are estimates, and the exact amount will vary widely depending on where you live and just how much stuff you have.
Let's look into the different aspects of moving house that influence the cost of moving a five-bedroom house.
Furniture that requires dismantling and reassembling will add to your cost of moving house. Generally, the cost of dismantling furniture will depend on the number of furniture. For example, it will cost you roughly £125 to disassemble and reassemble three double beds.
Suppose you have items that will require movers to handle with special care, say fine art or antiques. It will add to the overall cost of moving into a five-bedroom house. Additionally, items that need special equipment will add to the overall cost.
The general rule of thumb is that the more the packing materials needed to wrap everything up, the more boxes you'll need, ultimately translating to a higher cost.
Packing cost includes the cost of the packing materials and the actual cost of packing your items. You've probably read that it's cheaper to pack yourself than hire a removal company. And we agree. However, packing the content of a five-bedroom house will take you weeks since you'll be juggling employment, education, family commitments, etc.
And so, your best bet is to hire a removal company. It will save time and backache. Removal companies can do complete or partial packing. Packing fragile or high-value items will probably add more to the overall removal cost since they'll need special packing. But generally, the total packing cost will depend on the number of boxes. The more the boxes, the higher the cost.
To give you a rough idea of how much it costs, here is an example. Packing a five-bedroom house using four packers may take up to eight hours and cost around £1,600. Usually, if you've booked packing as part of the removal services, the moving crew will visit a day before the move and pack everything, ready for action the following day.
You may incur additional removal costs if your home is not accessible. Removal companies may charge an hourly or fixed rate on top of the quoted cost to make up for the hassle of accessing your home.
Furthermore, there are several accessibility issues that may add up to your overall cost. For example, if you have restricted or limited parking or live in a narrow street, it will be difficult for the removal company to load the van. Your removal cost will definitely go up.
Again, living in a high-rise apartment with no elevator may lead to additional costs. This is because it’s hectic to use stairs to move all the contents of a five-bedroom house. It will take more movers or more hours, or both.
Now that we’ve talked about the average cost of moving to a five-bedroom house, here are a few tips to help you keep the cost low.
Instead of last minute rush, give yourself ample time and start preparing for the move two months earlier. You can start researching movers within your location and go through the services they offer. You can also check reviews and develop a list of house removal companies you’ll reach out to.
It will be in your best interest to have a complete inventory of everything in your house you’ll move to the new house. This will help you establish the services you’ll need beforehand. Additionally, it will help give a close estimate of the cost of the removal services.
Lastly, instead of one quote, get quotes from several companies and compare their rates. You want quality services at an affordable rate. So, go for the provider that offers that. Be sure to inquire if there are any hidden or additional costs that may come during the moving process.
The average cost of moving a five-bedroom house varies widely depending on your location, the household items and the removal company. It’s best that you do your research thoroughly before settling for a removal company.
That said, 1 Man 1 Van Removals is your best choice if you are moving from or to York. We offer exceptional services at an affordable cost. Please, don’t hesitate to reach out for a quote.