Quick answer: the average cost to move a 6 bedroom house
In 2026 the typical cost to move a 6 bedroom house in the UK is £1700 to £2800 for a local move under 25 miles. A long distance move of around 200 miles usually costs £3000 to £4800. The national midpoint sits close to £2250 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 | £1700 to £2800 |
| Long distance move of 200 miles | £3000 to £4800 |
| Typical volume | 2600 to 3500 cubic feet or more |
| Vehicle | Two 18 tonne lorries or more |
| Crew size | Six to eight movers |
| Time on the day | 3 to 5 days |
Who usually needs to move a 6 bedroom house
Owners of large country homes and period properties make up most 6 bed moves. Many homes have annexes and stables and large grounds.
Relocating executives and families returning from abroad also move homes this size. These moves often need storage and international shipping too.
6 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 | £2180 to £3580 | £3840 to £6140 |
| South East England | £1840 to £3020 | £3240 to £5180 |
| South West England | £1670 to £2740 | £2940 to £4700 |
| East of England | £1700 to £2800 | £3000 to £4800 |
| West Midlands | £1530 to £2520 | £2700 to £4320 |
| East Midlands | £1510 to £2490 | £2670 to £4270 |
| North West England | £1560 to £2580 | £2760 to £4420 |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £1500 to £2460 | £2640 to £4220 |
| North East England | £1450 to £2380 | £2550 to £4080 |
| Wales | £1480 to £2440 | £2610 to £4180 |
| Scotland | £1580 to £2600 | £2790 to £4460 |
How distance affects the cost to move a 6 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 | £1530 to £2520 |
| 10 to 25 miles | £1700 to £2800 |
| 25 to 50 miles | £2040 to £3360 |
| 50 to 100 miles | £2470 to £4060 |
| 100 to 200 miles | £3060 to £5040 |
| 200 miles or more | £3910 to £6440 |
What a typical inventory looks like
Your quote is built on volume. This is a fair picture of a 6 bedroom house before you declutter.
- Six or more bedroom sets
- Several reception rooms
- Formal dining and library furniture
- Fine art and antiques
- Piano and grandfather clocks
- Wine cellar contents
- 140 to 200 boxes
- Annex and outbuildings and stables
What pushes the price up or down
- Value of the contents and the insurance needed.
- Antiques that need custom crates.
- Access for large lorries on estate driveways.
- Number of days on site.
- Whether items go to several places.
Extra services and what they cost
| Service | Typical extra cost |
|---|---|
| Full packing service | £560 to £1010 |
| Fragile only packing | £230 to £450 |
| Packing materials | £140 to £320 |
| Dismantle and rebuild furniture | £40 to £120 per item set |
| Storage per week | £90 to £200 |
| 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
- Custom crating for art from £80 per crate.
- Extra insurance for high value items.
- Staff accommodation on long moves.
- Storage for staged moves.
- Garden statues and planters that need lifting gear.
How to save money on your 6 bedroom house move
- Plan a staged move over a week to use a smaller crew.
- Auction or sell items before the survey.
- Book in a quiet month.
- Get a written plan with a fixed total price.
- Use one firm for packing and moving and storage.
Man and van or a full removals crew?
A move of this size needs a professional firm with a move manager. Look for experience with period homes and fine art.
Ask each firm for references from similar moves. Check their insurance limits cover the total value of your contents.
How long it takes and when to book
- Allow two to three days for packing.
- Allow one to two days to move.
- Book twelve weeks or more ahead.
- Arrange a survey at least 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%.