What do removal companies charge?

• The cost of moving depends on various factors. You can read our full guide to what removal companies charge here.
• Factors that removal companies take into account to estimate the price of your move include obvious things such as the distance and number of boxes and items to be moved, but also things such as the time of the month and if any special help or equipment is needed.
• Removal companies sometimes offer a service to help with packing smaller items, which could come at an additional cost.
• Moving certain items such as pianos may require specialist removals.
• If some items won’t fit into your new home, you will need to add storage cost (and cost of moving items to the storage unit) to your budget.
• If bulky items cannot fit up staircases or in lifts, your removal company may need to charge you for a hoist.
• Don’t forget to set aside some funds for packing materials, which removal companies can sometimes include in their quote to you.
• Sometimes removals include insurance and sometimes not - make sure and take out additional insurance on transporting your belongings if needed.
• If you are moving into an apartment building or a complex, check what is possible in terms of truck access - your removal company may need to charge you extra for a small van or bakkie to take items from the truck to your new home.