The five things every quote weighs
Volume (how much is genuinely moving), access at both ends (floors, lifts, carry distance, parking), the distance between homes, crew size and timing, and the extras you choose — packing, dismantling, storage. A quote that didn't ask about all five isn't a quote; it's a guess that becomes an argument on your doorstep.
Why surveys matter
Two '2-bed flats' can differ by double: one is minimalist with lift access; the other has a loft's worth of storage and a third-floor walk-up. A ten-minute video walk-through prices the difference before the day — which is why firms that survey can offer fixed quotes and firms that don't offer 'estimates'.
Fixed quote vs hourly rate
Hourly rates look cheaper on paper and often finish more expensive — you carry the risk of traffic, slow lifts and underestimated volume. A fixed written quote moves that risk to the remover, which is exactly where it belongs. It's the only way we price.
How to genuinely pay less
Move midweek — Fridays and month-ends carry premium demand. Declutter before the survey, not after the quote. Pack the unbreakables yourself and leave fragiles to the professionals. And be flexible by a day or two: part-load routes exist, and they're the cheapest miles in the industry.