Average moving costs in West London
| Property size | Typical West London cost |
|---|---|
| Studio | £400–£800 |
| 1-bedroom | £550–£950 |
| 2-bedroom | £800–£1,400 |
| 3-bedroom | £1,200–£1,800 |
| 4-bedroom | £1,800–£3,000 |
Crew, vehicle and packing for a West London move
- Typical crew size
- 2 movers for 1–2 bed, 3 for a 3-bed, 4 for 4+ beds. Add one mover for stairs without a lift or full packing.
- Recommended vehicle size
- Studios and 1-beds: 1 Luton van (~600 cu ft). 2–3 beds: 1–2 Luton vans. 4+ beds: 2–3 Luton vans or a 7.5t lorry.
- Packing cost guidance
- £300–£800 (full pack), £100–£250 (fragile-only). Most West London households add full or fragile-only packing for moves above 2 bedrooms.
- Typical duration
- Most 1–2 bed local moves complete in 4–6 hours. 3-bed moves typically run 6–8 hours. 4+ bed moves often need a full day or multi-day.
Local West London moving considerations
Property mix: Stucco-fronted townhouses in Notting Hill and Holland Park, mansion flats in Kensington and Chelsea, and large family homes in Chiswick, Ealing and Barnes.
Typical moves: Most West London moves are 3–5 bedroom premium family relocations, frequently with full packing, fine-art handling and storage requirements.
Transport & access: A4 (Cromwell Road), M4 (J1–J3) and A40 provide West London's main long-distance access. Heathrow is ~20 minutes for international relocations.
Things to know: Notting Hill, Holland Park and Chelsea have strict parking and conservation-area restrictions. Many moves require Council parking suspensions and early loading windows.
West London moves frequently involve relocations to Surrey (Cobham, Esher, Weybridge), the Cotswolds, Berkshire (Windsor, Ascot) and Buckinghamshire (Beaconsfield, Gerrards Cross) — long-distance premium moves are routine.
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