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£ 300
Local move average
69% less than market avg.
£ 362
Long Distance move average
79% less than market avg.
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Philomena Tetley
Oct 23, 2021

House move

These guys are excellent. Made the removal day stress free. Would definitely use them again. Soo pleasant and efficient and get the job done in no time. Thanks guys you were brill and at such a reasonable price

Move size: 4 Bedroom Home Service cost: £575

Kate
Oct 01, 2014

Removals.

Fantastic service at a great price; the cheapest of all the quotes I had. Communication was really good and reassuring with the job confirmed before hand. David was in touch letting me know of slight changes to pickup times due to traffic - perfectly understandable when travelling 300 miles.
The job was handled very professionally with great care, and the van arrived with plenty of blankets and rope for securing items. Large and heavy pieces of furniture were moved very carefully, up and down stairs with some tight corners with no damage to any decorations. 
My mother was pleased - which is a rare occurrence. I will definitely use this service again.

Service cost: £595

Thomas & Ellie
Aug 10, 2014

Fantastic job!!

Had recommendations from a family friend and after giving David a ring, getting the cheapest quote from 3 company's, we sorted a day for our move. Two really nice fellas arrived early (nicely surprised!), after a quick scope of the house they got promptly to work, efficiently and carefully. More than happy we chose first move to move house, we would really recommend to anyone!! Fantastic overall service 10/10 from me and the wife.

Service cost: £345

Jenny Mason
Jan 19, 2018

Moving day.

We were recommended first removals by a friend , and we weren’t disappointed. What a brilliant team . So thoughtful and polite , and very well organised . They were a pleasure to have around . Very efficient , very careful with our belongings , and very thoughtful towards my husband who is not a well man .
We were impressed with their handling of all the garage and gardening stuff , being put in a separate van to house stuff , therefore keeping everything clean . Our challenge of many many garden planters and pots did not defeat them , and precious plants were unharmed . All furniture etc arrived intact and into the room they we’re designated . A great team led by David , and who I would highly recommend .
Jenny fro, Marple.

Service cost: £995

S Emery
Feb 20, 2018

House Move.

We would highly recommend First Move to anyone looking at removals. David and his team did a fantastic job on the day. The whole team were friendly, efficient, considerate and hardworking.
We have now used this company twice in the past five years and would definitely recommend them. Thank you so much for making the day as stress free as possible!

Service cost: £650

K White
May 22, 2019

Stress free removal.

Just used Firstmove to move my mum into a one bedroom flat. Great team. We hired them for a '2 hour mini move', as we weren't moving far. They even managed to drop off a few items at my own house on the way. Very efficient, careful with the furniture and polite. Nothing was too much bother and the move was stress free . Very pleased with their service and would definitely use again.

Service cost: £100

Katie
Feb 21, 2015

Nottingham to Southampton.

We were very impressed with the service provided by FirstMove. They were the only company to suggest doing the move over two days due to the long distance, packing everything on the first day and driving part-way to the new location, and unpacking the following day. Their quote was still the cheapest despite this. The work was done quickly but carefully, with particular attention made to wrapping the more fragile items. David and his team were professional and extremely polite throughout, and ensured the move went smoothly. Thank you. Katie and Phil.

Service cost: £1145

Ken Bolger
Sep 29, 2013

House move.

 I have now used Firstmove on three occassions and each time they have been professional, punctual, polite and above all careful ! I would not hesitate to recommend them, in fact I have to friends who have also been delighted with their service. Firstmove really took the stress out of our move. 
Our move date changed twice at short notice but this wasn't a problem for firstmove they understood.
David and his staff were polite and uniformed, they even took apart our beds and rebuilt them at our new house.
Many thanks again for a great service at a great price 

A bIg thank you to David & Ben


Ken
September 2013.

Service cost: £250

Alexander Liggett
Sep 30, 2013

My relocation to London.

I decided to use First Move for my move to London as my parents and my sister have both used them in the past and recommended them to me. I can honestly say that First Move are a fantastic company and really did take the stress out of my move. Initially I was a bit worried about my furniture being damaged due to my previous removals company scratching quite a few pieces of furniture but David and Ben were really careful and wrapped all my furniture in blankets in the back of the van resulting in not a single scratch or mark to be seen on my furniture! I would really recommend this company to anyone who is looking for a removals firm for their move. Hopefully I will never be moving again but if I do I will 100% be calling them again.

Many thanks again,
Alex.

Service cost: £495

Emily Hunter
Oct 01, 2013

Fantastic guys.

Dave and Ben moved me in August, my third move in the last 18 months and my first experience using First move (Who were recommended by a friend of mine). They are by far the nicest and most professional removal company I have used and I would certainly recommend them to anybody who is moving home! They were more than happy to dismantle and put back up my wardrobe and two beds, which I really appreciated as the removals companies I have used in the past told me they didn't get involved with dismantling. Overall I was really happy with First move, they were absolutely terrific and made my move go incredibly smooth. 
Definately recommend.

Emily.

Service cost: £260

Razwan Sharif
Oct 02, 2013

Great service from FirstMove Removals!

We booked David and his team for my parent's move from Manchester to Rugby and included 2 months storage (Aug/Sept). From the initial quotation to delivery of the goods, it was a great and painless experience. Communication was excellent and the packing of the items by the men and delivery was first class which allowed my parents to relax and concentrate on other aspects of the move. Boxes were delivered before the packing service which allowed my parents to pack their personal belongings. The price charged was very resonable considering there was 2 months storage also included. If you're looking at removal firms within Manchester, definetely give FirstMove a chance - we did and had no regrets! A big thumbs up from us!

Service cost: £1000

Jo
Oct 04, 2013

First move.

I used this company 6 years ago when moving house. I have contacted them again repeatedly over time and would not ask anyone else they are quiet and polite speedy and effective. They have a flexible approach to the job and specifically came to help me  move furniture around in the house ,when all that was needed was man power and not an actual removal job they charge a reasonable price for the work they do.

Service cost: £40

Christine Barrows
Oct 05, 2013

House move.

I highly recommend FirstMove Removals. We have moved on a number of occasions over the years, sometimes using one of the larger national companies, but never has the experience of moving home been as stress-free as it was with FirstMove. David and his team were reliable, efficient and professional; their quote included all packing materials and they offered excellent value. Their calm good humour saw us through the day.

Service cost: £450

Andy
Oct 12, 2013

Excellent service.

Moving can be a stressful time, having reliable people who you can trust helps a lot.
We were very happy with the service we received from Dave & Ben. Hard working, polite and at a reasonable cost too. Good communication when arranging and on the day. We will definitely be using them again for our next move and wholeheartedly recommend them to others.
Extremely trustworthy.
Andy & Tree.

Service cost: £180

Lesley Mchutchon
Nov 01, 2013

House removal multi drops.

We have used First Move  three times for both large and small scale removals. Dave and his team are flexible, efficient and totally reliable. They show respect for your valuables and work with you to make the best use of time.  The team are friendly and polite and the charges are very reasonable. We would not use anyone else and would recommend them with confidence.

Service cost: £155

Mr And Mrs Walsh
Nov 03, 2013

House move.

Thank you once again for your excellent service. We are delighted to recommend your company as we were moved quietly and proffessionally without any damage to the property or our belongings. A big thank you for not letting my cats outl !!  We have used David serveral times now for moving single items and complete house moves and will continue to do so. Our last move was particularly difficult with a very narrow and steep stair case but each item was carried with care.

Service cost: £480

Philip Critchley
Nov 28, 2013

First Class.

I can't fault FirstMove Removals, for their whole service. It was such a pain free, cheap and easy move, from the moment I enquired about using their services. There was no damage and it only took two hours to move contents of a two bedroom flat across town.

Added to that, the friendly and approachable nature of all the staff that I dealt with made them a privilege to work with.

I will certainly be using their services again, and I would recommend them to anyone.

Service cost: £90

David Johnson
Feb 03, 2014

Our Move.

FirstMove removals moved me from Altrincham to Liverpool last week and they did an excellent job. They arrived the day before moving day and safely packed all our possessions and took apart the beds and bulky wardrobes. On moving day four staff arrived and they were delightful and understanding all day. The money transfer was delayed and did not happen until nearly 4pm, resulting in a very late finish, which they were completely fine with. I wouldn't hestitate in recommending them. Many thanks to the Firstmove team from a very happy Johnson family.

Service cost: £250

Katie Haughey
Feb 22, 2014

FirstMove for every move!

As a frequent mover, my experince with FirstMove was the smoothest move to date. Really friendly, great communication, and I felt my belongings were in safe hands. I really cannot thank you guys enough and I'm sure I will use you again in the future for my next move! Could not recommend more. Thanks again!                          .

Service cost: £100

Adam Quaile
Mar 03, 2014

Excellent service.

We moved from Manchester to Liverpool very early in the morning, and the whole thing was done in just a few hours. They were on time and they were finished early, which gave us more time to settle and sort things out.
They were professional, friendly and efficient (even though there were two flights of stairs). We didn't have many heavy items, but they brought them all up like they were nothing, something I guess is perfectioned through experience!
This is the second time we've used them, and we've been very happy both times. Would definitely recommend!

Service cost: £180

Sheryl Lamb
Apr 30, 2014

House removal on 23/4/2014.

David and his team at First Move were very professional, punctual and polite. Moving dates changes several times and each time we altered the date they were fine. The whole process ran to clockwork and stress free for us. We were recomended to First Move by a friend and would defiantly recommend the company. Thanks to David and his team at First Move brilliant job
Regards
Tony and Sheryl Lamb
Hazel Grove.

Service cost: £480

William Harris
May 10, 2014

Manchester to Leeds house move.

I decided to go ahead with Firstmove removals after gathering quotes from 4 different companies due to the fact they were not only the most reasonable but also had the best reviews on this site and Google. I can honestly say I was not left disappointed as they did a truly outstanding job. I was rightfully nervous at first as I own a few expensive polished items of furniture which were bought to replace the damaged pieces of furniture from my last removals firm. David assured me they were in good hands and everything was wrapped and strapped up properly in the truck. Firstmove really did take the stress out of the move and put everything back in the exact rooms that I asked. I would 100% recommend these guys for anyone who is looking for a removals team who will do a proper job and leave you satisfied with the move. Fantastic job, thanks again.

Service cost: £525

Alison
May 27, 2014

Move 16 May 2014.

The First Move team were incredibly efficient and hard working during our move.  They arrived on time and just got on with the job, making a potentially difficult day go very smoothly.  They had just the right balance of asking questions and getting on with it and I didn't have to worry about any aspect of the move that was left in their hands.  I wouldn't hesitate to recommend David and his team to others.

Service cost: £600

Charlotte Mann
Jun 05, 2014

House Move.

FirstMove were recommended by a family friend and I can now see why. David and his team were brilliant. They put everything from my old house into virtually the same place at the new house, they also dismantled and rebuilt a couple of tricky wardrobes and wooden beds, their staff were smart, polite and fully uniformed . They delivered boxes etc when promised and even delivered all our outside pot plants to another location at the last minute. Thoroughly recommend these guys !!
Many thanks Charlie and Stuart.

Service cost: £295

Wilkinson Mazey
Jun 23, 2014

Removal Day.

We initially contacted First Move Removals from the local paper as we were obtaining quotes for our completion date. David's was the cheapest quote so we opted for him. We were not disappointed at all. David and his team were experienced and professional, they knew exactly what they were doing so we just left if all to them. The furniture was carefully removed and transported, any issues that arose were dealt with quickly, positively and efficiently (seatee didn't fit through the door, feet were removed, seatee fitted through the door and feet were put back on). All items were put in the correct places in the new house and the team were all polite and friendly. We would highly recommend to anyone needing a removal, I would not hesitate to use them again (although I will not be moving again so soon if I can help it!) what a brilliant team, thankyou.

Service cost: £350

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From 27 local reviews for FirstMove Removals, we have calculated an average moving cost of £300 for local moves.

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For FirstMove Removals, we estimate that their average long-distance moving costs will be around £362, based on 14 long distance moving reviews.

This could mean that long-distance moving services costs of FirstMove Removals for moving between states is cheaper with about 79% from the market average.

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