A 4-bedroom house is the biggest single jump in removals cost you'll ever face. It's not "a bit more than a 3-bed" — it's typically 40–60% more, because you cross the threshold from one lorry-load to two, from one crew to a full team of four, and often from one day to a full day plus early start.
2026 average costs for a 4-bedroom UK move
| Distance | Transport only | + Full pack | + Storage (1 month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local (under 20 miles) | £850–£1,400 | £1,500–£2,150 | +£220–£380 |
| 50 miles | £1,050–£1,650 | £1,700–£2,400 | +£250–£420 |
| 100 miles | £1,250–£1,850 | £1,900–£2,700 | +£280–£450 |
| 200 miles | £1,650–£2,400 | £2,400–£3,300 | +£320–£500 |
| 350+ miles | £2,100–£3,100 | £2,950–£4,100 | +£380–£580 |
What drives the price of a 4-bed move
- Volume. A typical 4-bed contents fills 1,400–1,900 cubic feet. That's either two 3.5-tonne Luton loads or one 18-tonne lorry.
- Crew size. Four movers is standard. Anything less risks running past the completion release window.
- Packing. Full-pack for a 4-bed takes 6–9 hours with a two-person packing crew.
- Access. Long carries, gravel drives, no parking within 30m of the door — all add cost.
- Loft, garage, outbuildings. The garage of the average British 4-bed contains 40–60 cubic feet of surprise contents on move day.
Where 4-bed moves go wrong
- Under-quoting the volume. Two spare bedrooms silently store the contents of the last three homes.
- Skipping the loft until move day itself.
- Booking only a single lorry when a second trip is inevitable.
- Assuming the crew of two that moved your 3-bed last time is enough. It isn't.
How Apex prices a 4-bed move
Every 4-bed enquiry gets a video walk-through so a coordinator can accurately measure volume without wasting your day on an in-home visit. From there you receive a single fixed written quote covering the crew, the lorry(s), all packing materials, insurance, and any London or Dartford charges. The figure you agree is the figure you pay. No hourly meter, no extra-flight-of-stairs charges, no fuel surcharge on the morning of.
Ways to reduce the cost
- Move mid-week and mid-month. Save 15–20%.
- Declutter aggressively. Every 100 cubic feet you remove is one fewer man-hour on the lorry.
- Do the packing yourself but book Apex's free packing kit to make it easier. Saves £500–£800.
- Combine with storage rather than paying separately for a self-store contract.
- Give the crew two loading days if your dates allow. Loading in advance is often cheaper than a stressful single-day sprint.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to move a 4 bedroom house?
- A typical UK 4-bedroom local move in 2026 costs £850–£1,400 for transport only, or £1,500–£2,150 with full packing. Long distance (200+ miles) with full pack sits £2,400–£3,300.
- How many movers do I need for a 4-bed house?
- Four crew is standard for a 4-bedroom house. Two crew is insufficient and risks running past the key-release window on completion day.
- Do I need a bigger lorry for a 4-bed house?
- A 4-bedroom home's contents typically fill 1,400–1,900 cubic feet, which is either two 3.5-tonne Luton loads or one 18-tonne removals lorry. Apex uses 18-tonne lorries by default for 4-bed jobs.
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