Every price on this page is a range — not a fixed quote. A 3-bedroom move at £800 is realistic when access is easy and no packing is booked. The same 3-bedroom move at £1,500 is realistic when it's a 4-storey townhouse with permit parking and a full pack. The written quote is based on your actual property, not on a generic average.
What is common to every service: no deposit required, no hidden fees, and no travel surcharge anywhere in Manchester, Trafford, Salford, Stockport or the Cheshire commuter belt.
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House removal prices in Manchester
House removals are priced on property size, distance, access, packing, and any special items. The table below is for local moves within 50 miles of Manchester. Long-distance moves are priced separately below.
| Property Size | Without Packing | With Full Packing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | £300 – £600 | £500 – £900 |
| 2 Bedroom | £500 – £1,000 | £800 – £1,500 |
| 3 Bedroom | £800 – £1,500 | £1,200 – £2,200 |
| 4 Bedroom | £1,200 – £2,500 | £1,800 – £3,500 |
| 5+ Bedroom | £2,000+ | £3,000+ |
See the house removals service page for what is included at every price point.
Long-distance removal prices
Long-distance removals are priced on mileage. The table below is for a typical 3-bedroom house move from Manchester. Larger properties or complex access will be higher. Overnight stays are included in the quoted price where the move requires them.
| Distance | Typical Range | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| 50 – 100 miles | £1,000 – £2,000 | Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield |
| 100 – 200 miles | £1,500 – £3,000 | Birmingham, Bristol, Newcastle |
| 200 – 300 miles | £2,000 – £4,000 | London, Edinburgh, Cardiff |
| 300+ miles | £3,000+ | Cornwall, Kent, the Highlands |
See the long-distance removals service page for route planning and overnight details.
Flat removal prices in Manchester
Flat moves are typically priced lower than equivalent house moves because of the reduced volume — but access can make them more difficult. Lifts, loading bays, permits and multiple floors all affect the price. The table below reflects typical access.
| Property Size | Without Packing | With Full Packing |
|---|---|---|
| Studio flat | £200 – £450 | £350 – £750 |
| 1 Bedroom flat | £300 – £600 | £450 – £850 |
| 2 Bedroom flat | £450 – £900 | £700 – £1,300 |
| 3 Bedroom flat | £650 – £1,200 | £950 – £1,800 |
| Maisonette / duplex | £700 – £1,400 | £1,000 – £2,000 |
See the flat removals service page for lift access, loading bay and narrow staircase handling.
Piano removal prices
Piano moves are priced on the type of piano, access at both ends, and distance. An upright piano from a ground-floor house to a ground-floor house a few miles away costs far less than a grand piano from a fourth-floor flat with no lift to a period home with a narrow staircase.
| Piano Type | Typical Range | Access Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Upright piano | £150 – £350 | Ground floor to ground floor, short distance |
| Upright piano (stairs) | £250 – £500 | One or two flights of stairs at either end |
| Baby grand piano | £300 – £600 | Ground floor, standard access |
| Baby grand (complex access) | £450 – £800 | Stairs, narrow doors, or long carry |
| Full grand piano | £400 – £900 | Depends on size, access, and distance |
| Combined with house move | Add £100 – £300 | Cheaper than booking separately |
See the piano removals service page for grand preparation and stair handling.
Packing service prices
Packing is priced on property size, what is being packed, and how much wrapping is needed. The ranges below are for full packing as part of a removal. Partial packing (kitchen only, fragile items only) is priced lower.
| Property Size | Full Packing (add-on to move) | Time Required |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom flat | £150 – £300 | 1–2 hours |
| 2-bedroom flat | £250 – £500 | 2–3 hours |
| 2-bedroom house | £300 – £550 | 3 hours |
| 3-bedroom house | £400 – £800 | 3–5 hours |
| 4-bedroom house | £600 – £1,200 | 5–7 hours |
| Partial packing (kitchen only) | £100 – £250 | 1–2 hours |
| Fragile items only | £80 – £200 | 1–2 hours |
See the packing services page for materials, fragile handling and labelling.
Storage prices in Manchester
Storage is priced monthly on the volume of goods and the length of storage. Longer storage periods usually reduce the monthly rate. If you are unsure of the volume, tell us the property size you are storing from and we will advise the right unit size.
| Storage Size | Typical Monthly Range | Equivalent To |
|---|---|---|
| Small unit | £50 – £100 | 1-bedroom flat contents |
| Medium unit | £100 – £200 | 2-bedroom flat contents |
| Large unit | £150 – £300 | 3-bedroom house contents |
| Extra-large unit | £250 – £500 | 4-bedroom house contents |
| Item-only storage | From £15/month | Single items, boxes, seasonal goods |
See the storage service page for security, access and prohibited items.
End of tenancy cleaning prices in Manchester
Manchester market averages for end of tenancy cleaning typically range from £150 to £350+ depending on property size and condition. Recent completed-job data from Greater Manchester shows an average of £293 across all jobs, with 2-bedroom properties averaging £266 and 3-bedroom properties averaging £350. SmartyMoves quotes per property based on size, condition, and any add-ons.
| Property Size | Typical Range | Time Required |
|---|---|---|
| Studio flat | £130 – £200 | 2–3 hours |
| 1-bedroom flat | £150 – £230 | 2–3 hours |
| 2-bedroom flat / house | £200 – £300 | 3–4 hours |
| 3-bedroom house | £260 – £400 | 4–6 hours |
| 4-bedroom house | £350 – £550 | 5–8 hours |
| Carpet cleaning (per room) | £30 – £60 | Add-on |
| Oven deep clean (add-on) | £40 – £70 | Add-on |
See the end of tenancy cleaning page for the deposit-back checklist and 7-day re-clean guarantee.
What affects the price of your move
The main factors
- Property size and volume — the number of bedrooms, reception rooms, and how furnished the property is
- Distance between properties — local moves within 50 miles, or long-distance moves priced on mileage
- Access — stairs, lifts, permit zones, loading bay bookings, narrow doorways, or long carry distances
- Packing — no packing, partial packing, or full packing with all materials supplied
- Day of week — weekday and Saturday are the same price, but Saturday slots book up earlier
- Special items — pianos, antiques, high-value furniture, artwork, or outbuildings and annexes
Frequently asked questions about removals prices
How much does a house removal cost in Manchester?
House removals in Manchester typically cost £300–£600 for a 1-bedroom move without packing, £500–£1,000 for a 2-bedroom move, £800–£1,500 for a 3-bedroom move, and £1,200–£2,500 for a 4-bedroom move. Adding full packing increases these ranges by roughly £200–£1,000 depending on property size.
Do you charge a deposit?
No. SmartyMoves does not take a deposit on any removal, packing, piano, storage or end of tenancy cleaning booking. You pay on completion, once everything is in the new property and reassembled. No card details are taken in advance.
Are there any hidden fees?
No. The written quote is the price you pay. There are no surcharges added on the day for travel, VAT, fuel, or crew size within Manchester, Trafford, Salford, Stockport and the Cheshire commuter belt. If a move requires something not covered in the original quote, we will discuss it with you before proceeding.
Do you charge extra for weekends?
Saturday moves are priced the same as weekday moves. There is no weekend surcharge. Saturdays book up earlier than weekdays because of demand, so we recommend booking 4–6 weeks ahead for a Saturday date. SmartyMoves does not operate on Sundays.
Why is there a range rather than a single figure?
Removal prices depend on volume, access, distance, packing, day of week, and any special items. A 3-bedroom move at £800 is realistic when access is easy and no packing is booked. The same 3-bedroom move at £1,500 is realistic when it is a 4-storey townhouse with permit parking and a full pack. The written quote is based on your actual property, not on a generic average.