Flat removals, from studio to 2-bed
Moving flat is its own sport: tenancy end dates that don't negotiate, a deposit riding on the handover, and everything happening on a weekend. Compare free quotes from vetted crews who move studios to 2-beds all week — stairs, lifts and parking priced in from the start, not discovered on the day.
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The access reality
What makes flat removals different
Houses have a front door and a drive. Flats have variables, and the quote follows them. Stairs: crews price by floor — many add a charge per flight above the second, because carrying a sofa up four flights is genuinely slower work. Lifts: in newer blocks you often need to book the service lift with the building manager and protect it with blankets — tell the crew which day you've booked it for.
Then parking: city flats often need a parking permit or a suspension arranged with the council, or at least a realistic loading window. Long carries — van to lobby to lift to corridor — add time, and time is the price. Put all of it in the quote form and the price you compare is the price you pay.
The number you came for
What does a flat move cost?
Moving a 1-bed flat locally typically costs £350–£600 with a two-person crew and a Luton van. The number moves with floor and access — no lift adds carrying time — plus distance and packing. A first-floor flat with a lift sits at the cheap end of the range.
Worked example: a 2nd-floor 1-bed with no lift, moving 15 miles — around half a day for a two-person crew, typically £400–£500 once the stairs are priced in. Compare a man and vanquote alongside it for smaller loads, and add roughly £100–£150 if you wantpacking done for you. Full breakdown: flat & 1-bed costsand the removal costs guide.
The smallest moves
Studio and small flat moves
A studio is a small load — often one Luton trip with room to spare. If it's boxes, a bed and a bike, aman and van by the hour is honestly the cheaper call. A small removals crew earns its keep when you want a fixed quote rather than an hourly clock, packing help, or proper insurance for the nice furniture.
Studio flat removals sit right on that line — get both quotes and let the prices argue it out. Outgrown the flat entirely?House removals is the next size up.
Renters' corner
Moving out of a rental
Book the move for the day before your tenancy end date if you can afford the overlap — moving and cleaning on the same day is how deposits get eaten. The order that works: crew empties the flat, the end-of-tenancy clean happens in an empty space, then you photograph every room for the deposit — after the clean, not before.
Keep meter readings and the key handover for last, on the way out. And if the new place isn't ready, a week or two ofstorage bridges the gap between tenancies.
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Crews who know your block
Local crews quote flats all week — permits, service lifts and all. Start with your city.
Good to know
Flat move FAQs
How much does it cost to move a studio flat?
Typically £200–£400 locally with a man and van, or £300–£450 with a two-person crew and a fixed quote. Floor and access move the number more than distance for small loads. Get both types of quote — for studios they're often closer than you'd expect.
Do removal crews carry up stairs — and is there a charge?
Yes, they carry, and often yes, there's a stairs charge — commonly per flight above the second floor, more without a lift. It's honest pricing: stairs are time. Flag the floor and lift situation in your quote so the number's right first time.
How long does a flat move take?
Half a day is the norm. A 1-bed usually loads in 60–90 minutes with a lift, longer up stairs. Local studio and 1-bed moves booked for the morning are typically done by early afternoon — which is why crews often run two flat moves a day.
Can the crew collect from two addresses?
Yes — flat plus storage unit is one of the most common small-move jobs. Give both postcodes and access details in the quote and it's priced as one trip. A part-load from your parents' garage on the way is normal too.
Can I book at short notice?
Often, yes — small crews have midweek gaps, and a flat move fits them. Inside a week, be flexible on time of day and you'll usually find someone. Fridays and month-end are the exception: those go first, so book those properly.
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