The first question everyone asks a removal company is the same one: what is this going to cost me? The honest answer is that it depends on how much you own, how far you are going and how much of the work you want done for you. But "it depends" is not much use when you are budgeting for a move, so here are the real numbers we quote across Kent in 2026, and exactly what pushes a price up or down.
Removal costs in Kent at a glance
These figures cover a local move within Kent with normal access at both ends, including loading, transport, unloading and placement of furniture in the correct rooms, with goods in transit and public liability insurance included. Every quote we give is a fixed price. What we quote is what you pay, and there are no hidden charges on moving day.
What actually changes the price
How much you own
Volume is the biggest single factor. Two houses with the same number of bedrooms can need very different amounts of van space. A minimalist three bed house might fit in one Luton van. The same house with a full loft, a shed and a garage full of tools can need two. This is why a quick phone or video survey saves you money: an accurate quote reflects what you actually own, not a worst-case guess.
Distance
A move within Medway costs less than a move from Rochester to Canterbury, and a move out of county costs more again. For long distance moves from Kent to elsewhere in the UK, fuel, driver hours and sometimes an overnight stay are built into the fixed price. You can read more in our guide to long distance removal costs between Kent and London.
Access at both properties
Narrow lanes, high floor flats without lifts, long walks from the parking spot to the front door and permit parking all add time, and time is what you are paying for. Tell your removal company about access issues upfront. Finding out on the day is the one thing that genuinely causes disputes over price in this industry.
Packing
A full packing service for a three bed house typically adds £250 to £450 including materials. It is the single best upgrade for a stress-free move: the crew packs your entire house in a day, everything is protected properly, and your goods in transit cover applies to boxes we packed.
The day of the week and time of year
Fridays and end of month dates book up first and carry the highest demand. If your completion date is flexible, a midweek move in the middle of the month is often cheaper and always easier to book. Summer is our busiest season across Kent, so book four to six weeks ahead if you are moving between June and September.
What a real quote looks like
To make the table concrete, here are three recent shapes of move we carry out regularly: a two bed flat from Rochester to Maidstone with normal access, quoted as a fixed £550; a three bed house from Strood to Sittingbourne with a full loft and garden furniture, two vans and a crew of three, quoted as a fixed £950; and a large four bed family house from Gillingham to Canterbury with packing included, quoted as a fixed £1,650. Your move will differ, which is exactly why we quote each one individually rather than off a rate card.
A professional removal company gives you a written fixed quote that names the price, the crew, the vehicles and what is included. If a company will only give you a rough figure over the phone and refuses to put it in writing, keep looking.
How to keep the cost down
Declutter before you get quotes, not after: every van load you do not need is money saved, and our guide to decluttering before a move shows where to start. Pack yourself if you have the time, but start two weeks earlier than you think you need to. Be flexible on dates if you can. And book early, because the cheapest weeks disappear first.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay a deposit?
Yes, a £50 deposit secures your date, with the balance due on completion on the day of the move. You know the full fixed price before you pay anything.
Is insurance included in the price?
Yes. Goods in transit insurance and public liability cover are included in every quote as standard, not sold as an extra.
Are there any charges that could appear on the day?
No. Our quotes are fixed provided the property contents and access are as described when we quoted. If nothing changes, the price does not change.
How far in advance should I book?
Two to four weeks for most local moves, four to six weeks for Fridays, school holidays and summer dates. Our guide on when to book your removal goes into detail.
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Tell us about your move and we will send a fixed, all inclusive quote. We respond within 60 minutes during business hours.
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