How much does it cost to move a two-bedroom flat in Croydon?

For a typical two-bedroom flat, moving locally with two movers and a Luton van, most people pay between £340 and £425 for the move itself. The exact figure depends on how much you have, how far the carry is at each end, and whether the van needs a parking suspension. Here is how that number is built up, so you can check any quote against it, including ours.

A worked example

Worked example only. Your written quote is worked out from your own list of items, your floors and access, and it stays valid for 7 days.

What is included at that rate

• Loading, unloading and carrying at both addresses
• Dismantling and reassembly of furniture, when it is booked with the move
• Blankets and straps to protect furniture in the van
• No deposit: you pay at the time of service

Packing is not included unless it is booked. If you want us to pack, it is charged as crew time at the same hourly rate, and boxes are £5 each, wrap £15 and tape £10 a roll if you need materials from us.

Parking in Croydon: what a suspension costs

If your street is in a controlled parking zone and there is no driveway or free space for the van, you may need a parking suspension. In Croydon's central controlled parking zone, a suspension costs a £46 admin fee plus £46 per bay per day. A Luton van takes two bays, so two bays for one day come to £138. Outside the central zone, the bay charge is £35 per bay per day, so two bays for one day come to £116 including the admin fee.

The suspension is arranged by you, as the resident, with Croydon Council, and it is paid to the council, not to us. Each address needs its own arrangement, so if both flats are in controlled zones you may need one at each end. Tell us before you apply and we will confirm how many bays the van needs and which day to book it for.

Stairs and access

If either flat is above the ground floor and there is no lift, stairs add £5 per floor where the carry is by stairs. Floors served by a lift are not charged. On the worked example above, two flights at one end would add £10 for the stairs, taking the crew and van total from £382.50 to £392.50. Tell us the floor and lift position when you ask for a quote and the stairs charge, if any, is written into the quote upfront.

One last thing on booking terms: there is no deposit, you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the move, and payment is at the time of service. Cancelling inside 24 hours may be charged at up to 25% of the quoted price. If your move takes longer than planned, extra time is charged at the same hourly rate shown at booking.