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Questions people actually ask
The honest answers, in writing — insurance, deposits, what happens when a completion date slips, and what the price does and doesn't include.
How much will my move cost?
Fixed prices, not estimates: from £210 for a studio or 1-bed, £370 for a 2-bed, £550 for a 3-bed and £650 for a 4-bed. Going further afield? Same price, plus mileage. See the full list or get your exact number in two minutes.
What's actually included?
Two men and a Luton van on every fixed-price move, blankets and straps, and your beds put back together at the other end. Nothing is added on top of the figure you agree — no fuel surcharge, no card fee, nothing added at the end.
Are my belongings insured?
Yes. Goods in transit are insured to a policy limit of £10,000 per vehicle load, and we carry £1,000,000 of public liability cover. If a single item is worth more than that, tell us when you book and we'll arrange the right cover rather than find out afterwards.
Which areas do you cover?
Durham is home and we cover the North East every day — Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, Darlington, Middlesbrough and everywhere between. Long-distance runs go to every major UK city at a fixed price with the fuel already in. See the full list.
How quickly can you book me in?
Four to six weeks ahead is ideal, and Fridays, Saturdays and month-end dates genuinely go first. But the diary on the booking page is live, and we regularly fit in same-day and next-day moves — if you need something urgently, ring us.
How many people turn up?
Two men and a Luton van on every fixed-price package, from the studio flat to the four-bed. They're our own crew, not a subcontractor we found this morning. Bigger jobs get a second van rather than a smaller team.
How does the 30% deposit work?
When you book online you pay a 30% deposit by card to lock your date — it comes straight off your final bill. The balance is paid on completion by card, bank transfer or cash. Prefer not to pay online? Book a callback instead — no payment is taken until your quote is confirmed.
What if my completion date moves?
Moving your date costs £25 and needs 72 hours' notice or more. Your deposit moves with you and still comes off the final bill. Before exchange of contracts we will hold a date without taking a deposit at all, so a completion that slips costs you nothing.
What is your deposit and cancellation policy?
The deposit is non-refundable, because once it is paid we stop selling that date. To move your booking to another date there is a £25 rebooking fee and we need 72 hours' notice or more; your deposit moves with you. Inside 72 hours the booking cannot be moved and the deposit is lost.
Can you disassemble and reassemble furniture?
Yes — large items like wardrobes, beds and sofas are £20 each, and small ones like tables, chairs and desks £10. Add it when you book online, or ask on the phone.
Do you provide packing materials?
Blankets and straps are always free. Our full packing service includes all materials — 1-bed £250, 2-bed £375, 3-bed £550, 4-bed £750 — or grab a materials-only bundle from £45, delivered.
Is the price I'm quoted the price I pay?
Yes. The figure you're quoted is fixed in writing before we start, and nothing is added on top of it.
Do you charge more for certain days?
Fridays, Saturdays and month-end dates add 15% to the labour part of the price; Sundays and bank holidays add 20%. It's the busiest part of the diary and the honest way to keep midweek moves cheap. Move Monday to Thursday, mid-month, and you pay the standard rate.
What happens if it won't all go in one load?
On a local move, extra trips cost you nothing — the fixed price covers however many runs it takes. On a long-distance move, a second van is £350 if you want the whole thing done in one trip; otherwise the distance is simply charged again for the second run.
Do you take on small jobs and single items?
Gladly — a sofa, a fridge, one room of a shared house. That's what the hourly man & van rate is for, with a two-hour minimum. Send us a photo on WhatsApp and you'll get a price back quickly.
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