Cost to Move a 2 Bedroom House in the UK
By Lauren Prescott, removals specialist with 15 years of industry experience · Updated March 2025
Most people moving a two bedroom home want one number before they start ringing round. Across the moves we price each month a local two bedroom move lands between £450 and £780 for transport and labour and between £650 and £1,150 once the crew pack for you. This guide breaks that down properly so you can see where your own move sits and why two quotes for the same house can look so different.
The short answer
- Local two bedroom move with no packing: £450 to £780
- Local move with a full packing service: £650 to £1,150
- Long distance over 200 miles: £950 to £1,600
- Typical load is 800 to 1,100 cubic feet which is one 7.5 tonne lorry and two movers
How much does it cost to move a 2 bedroom house?
A two bedroom house or flat is the most common job on our diary so the pricing is well tested. The figures below assume a house in reasonable access with loading and unloading on the same day.
Prices rise with distance because you are paying for driver hours as well as the load. Anything over roughly 150 miles adds a long day or in some cases an overnight so it is priced differently from a cross town move.
| Distance | Transport only | With fragile pack | Full packing service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15 miles | £450 to £780 | £560 to £900 | £650 to £1,150 |
| 15 to 50 miles | £520 to £860 | £640 to £1,000 | £780 to £1,250 |
| 50 to 150 miles | £700 to £1,100 | £820 to £1,280 | £950 to £1,500 |
| Over 200 miles | £950 to £1,600 | £1,100 to £1,800 | £1,250 to £2,100 |
What is actually in the price
A written two bedroom quote should show every line rather than one round figure. When you can see the parts you can compare two companies honestly.
- Crew time: two movers for five to seven hours on a standard local job
- Vehicle and fuel: one 7.5 tonne lorry or a Luton for a light flat
- Materials: cartons tape paper and covers if the crew are packing
- Dismantling and rebuilding beds wardrobes and table legs
- Goods in transit and public liability cover
- Parking suspension or permits where the street needs them
Van size and crew for a two bedroom move
Two bedroom loads normally measure 800 to 1,100 cubic feet which fills one 7.5 tonne lorry. A sparsely furnished flat can drop to 600 cubic feet and fit a Luton with a tail lift.
Volume climbs fast once a loft garage or garden studio is involved. Bikes tool chests paint tins and Christmas boxes can add 200 cubic feet on their own so mention them at survey stage rather than on the morning.
Flats stairs and parking
Access changes the labour more than the mileage does. A second floor flat with no lift adds close to an hour of crew time per room because every carton is carried rather than trolleyed.
In London boroughs a parking bay suspension is charged at cost and usually needs five working days notice. If the lorry cannot get within about twenty metres of the door a smaller shuttle vehicle runs the load to the lorry which adds a driver and roughly £120 to £250 to the day.
Should you pack yourself
Self packing a two bedroom home takes most people three to four evenings and saves £200 to £400. A fragile only pack is the sensible middle ground where the crew box the kitchen glass mirrors and artwork and you handle books linen and clothing.
One caution worth knowing. If you pack a carton yourself the insurance covers damage caused in transit rather than damage caused by how it was packed. For anything valuable let the crew do it.
Ten ways to bring a two bedroom move down
Small decisions made three weeks out save more than haggling on price the day before.
- Book a Tuesday or Wednesday rather than a Friday or month end
- Avoid the last week of June July and August
- Sell or donate furniture you already plan to replace
- Empty the loft and shed before the survey so the volume is honest
- Take apart flat pack wardrobes yourself
- Defrost the freezer and drain the washing machine the night before
- Collect free cartons early and pack non fragile rooms yourself
- Book the parking suspension yourself where the council allows it
- Move plants and garden pots in your own car
- Give a firm key release time so the crew are not sitting waiting
Getting a fixed price rather than an estimate
A phone estimate for a two bedroom home is guesswork. A free video survey takes about fifteen minutes on your phone and turns that estimate into a written fixed price that holds on the day. BlueSky itemises packing materials insurance storage and parking separately so nothing appears later.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to move a 2 bedroom house locally?
Budget £450 to £780 for transport and two movers on a local move under fifteen miles. A full packing service takes that to roughly £650 to £1,150 including materials.
How long does a 2 bedroom move take?
A typical local two bedroom move runs five to seven hours door to door. Loading takes two to three hours, the drive is whatever the distance demands and unloading with bed rebuilds takes another two to three hours.
What size van do I need for a 2 bedroom house?
One 7.5 tonne lorry at around 1,100 cubic feet covers almost every two bedroom home. A lightly furnished flat can fit a Luton van at around 600 cubic feet.
How many movers do I need for a 2 bedroom house?
Two movers is standard. A third is added when there are stairs above the second floor, a long carry from the parking space or a heavy item such as an upright piano.
Is it cheaper to move mid week?
Yes. Friday and the last working day of the month are the busiest slots in UK removals and are priced accordingly. Moving on a Tuesday or Wednesday commonly saves ten to fifteen per cent.
Do removal costs include insurance?
A professional quote includes goods in transit and public liability cover as standard. Always check the single item limit and tell the company about anything worth more than that limit.
Planning a move?
BlueSky Removals gives fixed written prices after a free video or home survey. Call 0800 090 3125 or request a quote online.