Moving Home Cost

Athlone_88 · 30-05-2024 3:36pm #1

Hi - hope this is the correct forum.

I'll shortly be moving across country and was wondering what the average cost would be for a moving company. I'd probably need a big enough van for large pieces for furniture (furniture in 2 sitting rooms, 3 bedrooms & Kitchen).

I know it depends on how much furniture and how far (will be about 240 KM). I ran it on a quote website and I got a few quotes back ranging from €800 - €1500. I thought that was quite low as was expecting it to be much more. Does that sound right?

Thanks

Geuze · 30-05-2024 3:50pm

In 2019 I paid 840 for 1 vehicle / 2 men, to go maybe 150km one-way.

Buddy Bubs · 30-05-2024 3:53pm

Bit of a how long is a piece of string question, how much stuff have you got and how easy would it be to get it out of one house and into another?

800 I would guess is about the price for 2 men for an 8 hour day. Wouldnt be any less than that. Dont be surprised though for this quote to amended upwards when they go through the details.

1500 is maybe price for 2 men for 2 days, or 4 men for 1 day. Depending on location of the company and your houses given they are the width of the country away from each other, I imagine 4 men for 1 day might be cheaper than 2 men for 2 days.

Do you think they'd load everything, drive and unload in a day? If you have it all boxed and near the front door it would obviously be quicker than them boxing everything up themselves.

Athlone_88 · 30-05-2024 4:12pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122202768#Comment_122202768

Yea, that will all have to be considered. New house is currently empty so as soon as they arrive they will have access. We are doing a huge clear out at the moment so only bringing essentials, and will be bringing a lot of smaller stuff to it before the final move. There shouldn't be many small boxes as most of what we have that we don't need on moving day will be going to charity. But good to know that the quotes were probably correct. I was expecting around €3K initially.

Buddy Bubs · 30-05-2024 4:15pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122202823#Comment_122202823

My company bills out 2 men teams at around 1000 a day usually (tradesmen in a van).

If anyone asks you for 3000 for 2 men for a day say not a hope

SupaCat95 · 30-05-2024 6:53pm

Remember the rule of three when moving. You have three times as much stuff than you think. You need three times more boxes than you think. You will need three times more time than you think. You have three times more rubbish than you think.

As above, the day the movers arrive have your boxes out on the front lawn for loading. Have helper teams on both sites for loading and stowing. Anything you dont trust the removal company with, move it yourself.

AGB_Ghost · 03-07-2024 2:12pm

For a move covering about 240 km with the amount of furniture you mentioned, your quotes of €800 to €1500 seem quite reasonable. These prices can vary depending on several factors, such as the specific moving company, the time of year, and any additional services you might need (like packing and unpacking). It's always a good idea to check if these quotes include insurance and any extra fees.

I recently read an interesting article about estimating home moving costs that provided some valuable insights. The article highlighted factors such as the distance of the move, the volume of items, and the level of service required. For example, long-distance moves tend to be priced based on the weight of the shipment and the distance traveled, while local moves are often charged by the hour. Considering the detailed breakdown, your quotes align with the expected range for a medium-distance move with a sizable amount of furniture. If you want to get a better understanding of the costs involved, you might find this article helpful: https://threemovers.com/how-to-estimate-home-moving-costs/

Cyril706 · 27-09-2024 1:55pm

When I moved across the country, I got a range of prices too—usually somewhere between €1000 and €1800 depending on how much stuff I was taking and whether I needed help packing. The key is to look at what’s included in each quote, some companies will throw in things like packing materials, while others charge extra for that.

When I moved, I made sure to ask a lot of questions, like whether they handle disassembling/reassembling furniture or if there were any additional costs for stairs or long carries. You might want to do the same just to be sure you’re not caught off guard.

I also found this guide on moving across country from https://threemovers.com/moving-across-country/ super helpful for understanding what to expect cost-wise and how to compare quotes.

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