Quick answer: the average cost to move a 5 bedroom house
In 2026 the typical cost to move a 5 bedroom house in the UK is £1300 to £2100 for a local move under 25 miles. A long distance move of around 200 miles usually costs £2300 to £3600. The national midpoint sits close to £1700 for a local job.
These prices assume a weekday move with a full service crew. Insurance and blankets are included. Packing and storage are extra. Figures come from quotes our vetted partners gave in 2025 and 2026 and from national price surveys.
| What you get | Typical figure |
|---|---|
| Local move under 25 miles | £1300 to £2100 |
| Long distance move of 200 miles | £2300 to £3600 |
| Typical volume | 1900 to 2600 cubic feet |
| Vehicle | One or two 18 tonne lorries |
| Crew size | Four to six movers |
| Time on the day | 2 to 3 days |
Who usually needs to move a 5 bedroom house
Large families and people moving to country homes make up most 5 bed moves. Many homes have outbuildings and big gardens.
Blended families and multi generation households also need five bedrooms. These moves often mean combining two homes. Careful planning of what goes where is key.
5 bedroom house removal costs by UK region
Where you live changes the price more than most people expect. Crew wages and fuel differ by region. So do parking rules and congestion charges. London is the dearest place in the country to move. The North East and Wales are usually the cheapest.
| Region | Local move | Long distance |
|---|---|---|
| London | £1660 to £2690 | £2940 to £4610 |
| South East England | £1400 to £2270 | £2480 to £3890 |
| South West England | £1270 to £2060 | £2250 to £3530 |
| East of England | £1300 to £2100 | £2300 to £3600 |
| West Midlands | £1170 to £1890 | £2070 to £3240 |
| East Midlands | £1160 to £1870 | £2050 to £3200 |
| North West England | £1200 to £1930 | £2120 to £3310 |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £1140 to £1850 | £2020 to £3170 |
| North East England | £1110 to £1790 | £1960 to £3060 |
| Wales | £1130 to £1830 | £2000 to £3130 |
| Scotland | £1210 to £1950 | £2140 to £3350 |
How distance affects the cost to move a 5 bedroom house
Short moves are priced mostly on crew hours. Long moves add fuel and driver time and often an overnight stay. Once a move passes about 200 miles many firms charge for two days even if the unload is quick.
| Distance | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Under 10 miles | £1170 to £1890 |
| 10 to 25 miles | £1300 to £2100 |
| 25 to 50 miles | £1560 to £2520 |
| 50 to 100 miles | £1890 to £3050 |
| 100 to 200 miles | £2340 to £3780 |
| 200 miles or more | £2990 to £4830 |
What a typical inventory looks like
Your quote is built on volume. This is a fair picture of a 5 bedroom house before you declutter.
- Five bedroom sets
- Formal dining room furniture
- Several sofas and a snug
- Home office and playroom
- Piano or large antiques
- Wine or book collections
- 100 to 140 boxes
- Outbuildings and garden machinery
What pushes the price up or down
- Specialist items like pianos and grandfather clocks.
- Long rural drives with narrow access.
- Multi day timetables and overnight lorries.
- Fine art that needs crating.
- Several outbuildings and a large garden.
Extra services and what they cost
| Service | Typical extra cost |
|---|---|
| Full packing service | £430 to £770 |
| Fragile only packing | £170 to £340 |
| Packing materials | £100 to £240 |
| Dismantle and rebuild furniture | £40 to £120 per item set |
| Storage per week | £70 to £150 |
| Piano move | £150 to £450 |
| Council parking bay suspension | £25 to £180 |
| Weekend or bank holiday move | Add 10% to 25% |
Hidden costs people often forget
- Piano moves at £150 to £450.
- Wine collection packing and climate control.
- Ride on mower transport.
- Extra crew accommodation.
- Storage for furniture that does not fit.
How to save money on your 5 bedroom house move
- Get two or three home surveys so quotes are like for like.
- Sell or auction items that will not suit the new house.
- Move some items ahead in your own vehicle.
- Pick a quiet month like January or November.
- Agree a fixed price with a clear scope.
Man and van or a full removals crew?
A 5 bed home is not a DIY job. The risk of damage and injury is high.
Choose a firm with experience of large homes. Ask about their crew size and lorry fleet and insurance limits. A firm used to big homes will plan room by room.
How long it takes and when to book
- Allow one to two days for packing.
- Allow one day for loading and moving.
- Book ten to twelve weeks ahead.
- Arrange a home survey two months ahead.
How to get an accurate quote
- Ask for a video or home survey. Phone estimates are often wrong by 20% or more.
- Tell the firm about stairs and lifts and parking before they quote.
- Check the quote says fixed price and lists every extra.
- Ask for the insurance cover per item and the total Goods in Transit limit.
- Compare at least three quotes from vetted firms. Prices for the same job often vary by 50%.