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£ 300
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69% less than market avg.
£ 362
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79% less than market avg.
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Julie Austn
Jul 29, 2014

First Always.

Really pleased with FirstMove.  David was such a nice, professional person.  Any questions were answered immediately.  When the day arrived it was daunting with over 75 boxes and furniture.  Everything arrived safely at its destination in the same condition that it left our old home.  I had every confidence in his company and his staff were lovely.  I would highly recommend FirstMove to anybody who asks me in the future.  Thank You David and staff.  .

Service cost: £325

Paul
Jul 29, 2014

Superb service from FirstMove!

I was VERY happy with the service we received from FirstMove. Everything was packed carefully, followed by a quick and efficient unloading at the destination. David and the team were friendly and helpful throughout - nothing was too much trouble for them, even in spite of the hot and humid weather! Well priced, punctual and 100% trustworthy. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending them to others.

Service cost: £250

Helen Cleugh
Jul 30, 2014

Highly recommended.

We wanted a stress free move from Manchester to bristol and that is exactly what we got, communication to obtain a quote was brilliant and fast and following quote we accepted. On move day the van arrived with two very well presented, polite and hard working men. Icant praise them enough, they got straight to work, didn't stop for tea breaks, cig breaks etc, they were efficient and there was no poor language or inappropriate conversation or anythin else that may have made me feel uncomfortable. They arrived exactly on time and did everything.
The next day again they arrived exactly when expected which is no mean feet when travelling so far, all items were unpacked, beds made up, clothes hung in wardrobes and any empty boxes an rubbish removed.
Everything was packed beautifully and there were no breakages or damages
I was very impressed with the service and it made the move easy and trouble free.
I wouldn't hesitate using again but now were are in bristol it wouldn't be possible
I would highly recommend and also they are a bargain price compared to others
Don't worry that bargain price means bad service, they could have charged double and I would still think we got a good deal
Thanks again
Helen, rich and baby Elizabeth.

Service cost: £800

Elaine
Aug 04, 2014

Prompt response and good service.

I recently had to make the move from Manchester to London in relatively short notice. I was impressed with David's prompt response in giving me quotation and answering all my queries quickly. Their pricing was very competitive. I was pleased that the cost for the removal turned out to be at a more than reasonable price. The delivery was on time and efficient. I find the service very friendly and responsive.

Service cost: £372

David Hutton
Aug 05, 2014

Excellent removal.

Excellent service . Collection through to storage and final removal handled in an excellent manner . I was completely satisfied with the company . The staff took care to move all furniture without any damage . It was stored in secure area . Very pleased to recommend them to friends . The removal van was clean inside and all property was stacked neatly and carefully . Nothing was too much trouble . They also offer a full packing service if required.

Service cost: £450

Dominic Ryder
Aug 06, 2014

The Best Van Man in the World.

I last used FirstMove to move items from Manchester to London. As ever this was painless and inexpensive. I have used Dave and the team on at least 6 occasions. Each time the execution, attention to detail and delivery has been 100%. FirstMove really are the best and that includes large removal firms who are often too rigid and too expensive to consider. I have also used them several times for office moves. They are as good at this as they are house moves.

Service cost: £420

James Vanti
Aug 10, 2014

Moving.

Moved stuff into my first flat and was aprehensive about using a removals company for the first time. Can honestly say that they completely put my mind at rest and everything was handled fantastically. Would strongly recommend them. After reading their positive reviews online, I decided to go ahead with using Firstmove for my move and I can honestly say they were amazing from start to finish. They completely took the stress out of the move and I was so impressed with how careful they were with my possessions. I will be using them again if I move in the near future. Well done guys.

Service cost: £300

Carol T.
Sep 19, 2014

Brilliant - highly recommended.

First Move were excellent - efficient, friendly, professional and very good value for money. They made the whole process of moving home and city far less stressful than we had anticipated and put us at our ease from the start. They were also not at all phased by having to move so much stuff into a top-floor apartment(!) They were recommended to us by another satisfied customer and I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Service cost: £350

C Cathcart
Sep 28, 2014

Move to Watford.

Fantastic from storage to destination plus extras very obliging professional guys nothing too much trouble will certainly use this company when we return back to Lymm. Thank you to Emily who recommended them to us. We had checked out a least three other companies and their quote came in the cheapest We were originally having one removal van but the company had to send two out as we needed to transport more furniture which meant the guys driving to shops in the Sale area to pick up.The charge for the extra van was only £30. Thanks again.

Service cost: £1275

Jon
Oct 01, 2014

Move from Wilmslow to Poyton.

Dave his son, and assistant, were professional, honest, helpful, and dedicated, delighted with the assistance and advice, very quick and efficient move and co-ordinated service. Cannot talk highly enough about Dave and his team. Bed was rebuilt, TV secured, and even took away unwanted furniture. Spec : 2 Bedroom Apartment to a 3 bedroom house - 5 Mile move Wilmslow to Poyton.

Service cost: £130

Iain Campbell
Oct 06, 2014

FirstMove Removal.

Have used FirstMove Removals four times now and found them efficient, competent, reasonably priced and happy to cope with emergency demands - ie short notice removal of the contents of a very large house. I would recommend them without reservation. They were polte, easy to deal with and had a sense of humour. We have used them to move 2 pianos on two separate occasions and to move stuff into storage at very short notice because of a solicitors incompetence. .

Service cost: £1000

Hristo
Oct 08, 2014

Move from Manchester to London.

David and his team were extremelly helpful with our move from Manchester to London. The communication was perfect, as David informed us about any changes or delays which were absolutely understandable considering the Monday morning traffic jams in and around London. All of our belongings arrived in perfect condition just the way we left them. It was simply a 5 star service at the best possible price we could get. Highly recommend and would use FirstMove Removals again in the future.

Service cost: £200

Katy
Oct 19, 2014

Small move.

David and  his team did an excellent job moving items to our new home. I was extremely impressed with David's promptness in replying to my emails when arranging our move, and with his communication on the day of the move keeping us up to date with an ETA. David and his team moved items quickly and with care. They even managed to move a particularly heavy display cabinet which we were unable to take apart (not easy to carry down 2 flights of stairs). We felt very pleased with the friendly and helpful manner in which David and his team conducted themselves - nothing was too much trouble. I would highly reccomend this company and I will use them again in the future. High quality, friendly service at a reasonable price.

Service cost: £65

Moving House Guy
Oct 20, 2014

Excellent Service.

The two movers sent to move me arrived promptly and loaded their van quickly and carefully. Delivery was prompt and unpacking very quick. Furniture and boxes were moved to appropriate rooms and everything was handled carefully. Happy to report no breakages. Both movers were polite, professional and competent. Great service. Highly recommended. Would use again.                                                                                                                                  .

Service cost: £160

Simon
Nov 11, 2014

House Move.

This was the second time that I used First Move, as they are so good! Would recomend these for any type of move, especially a house move. Excellent communication and details as what to expext on the move day. Very freindly, caring and understanding - which is what you want when moving house. Everything was carefully handled so nothing was broken or damaged. They will even make sure that boxes go in the right room, which makes things much easier. Fantastic people!

Service cost: £235

Sam Campbell
Dec 15, 2014

House removal within Manchester.

Excellent removals service for our small house move within Manchester. David came the day I made the enquiry to view my house and provide an estimate. The company offer a full packing service: pictures taken from walls, loft and garden shed cleared, wardrobes and clothes in fitted cupboards. Was impressed by the care and thought for example picking out our cat basket from the loft items in case we needed it and on arrival at our new house (in December) asking if the boxes from our loft labelled "Christmas" might want to be kept out. Professional and careful packing and labelling with a friendly and positive approach to their work. Highly recommended.

Service cost: £480

Jennifer Aspey
Jan 22, 2015

Moving with a young baby!

Excellent removals company, you need look no further! David and his team deliver excellent customer service from start to finish. I was due to be moving the week before christmas (With a 3month old baby I might add) which ended up being delayed multiple times, leaving us living out of boxes over christmas. David showed great understanding and kept in touch which was very reasuring to me during a very stressful time. He managed to accomodate my move with only a few days notice and got a great team of guys to me promptly on the morning of the move. Mark, David and Ben came to assist our family move from a second floor flat (with no lift) to our new house, nothing was too much for them and they even offered to help us rebuild furniture after getting our stuff in. They were very friendly guys who took great care of our belongings and they made what could have been a very stressful day, both stress free and even enjoyable! So a BIG thank you from us! I would definitely use this company again and would recommend them to any of my friends!

Service cost: £450

Jean & John
Feb 11, 2015

House Removal.

Ben and his team were fantastic. Our moving date changed three times in January and each time they accommodated us - thank goodness !  My husband is not good at DIY and I was so relieved that as part of their services our beds and wardrobes were dismantled and rebuilt at our new home. I would 100% recommend Firstmove they were professional, careful and reasonable. Many thanks Jean & John.

Service cost: £375

Mrs Bailes
Feb 24, 2015

Great Manchester Branch!

Ben & Dave arrived on time to meet/collect my belongings from a storage firm. They were very professional,  well mannered/polite and nothing was too much trouble for the men. Ben & Dave moved all my belongings/furniture "Without" any damage! I couldn't speak more highly for this firm, they are also "Excellent Value" for money. 10/10  I would recommend this firm and I will use them again!

Service cost: £112

Julie
Mar 04, 2015

Take the hassle out of moving.

We moved house two weeks ago and were recommended Firstmove Removals by a friend. David popped in to see us a month or two before the move to give us an idea of how many boxes etc we would need and ran through how everything would work on the day. He then dropped by a couple of times to give us more boxes when we needed them. David and his team arrived nice and early on our moving day and were absolutely fantastic. They took all the hassle out of moving and it was worth every single penny. I found them to be reasonably priced and they really did do an excellent job. Despite us asking them to stall moving our furniture in to the new house until we'd had a full clean done - we still had everything in by 3pm. They took beds/wardrobes/drawers to pieces and rebuilt them (the worst part of moving we find) in no time at all. Polite and professional and nothing was too much to ask. Thanks again to all three of you for your hard work, I'll recommend you to everyone!
Jules, Will & Jack .

Service cost: £425

J Collins
Oct 27, 2015

Downsizing? Use Firstmove.

The two Davids at Firstmove are absolute stars.

We just had to do a move for my Dad to a one bed retirement flat which involved sorting through and clearing out vast amounts of stuff he'd hoarded up over an entire lifetime in a 3 bed semi. We hired a small van ourselves so that we could do dozens of runs to charity shops / tip. Firstmove provided labour only to help us as and when needed over two weeks with the house clearance exercise, and their transport and labour to move everything bulky / heavy across to his flat in one day.

The whole process was made much less stressful than it could have been for myself and my Dad through their professionalism, flexibility, reliability and courtesy shown at all times.

Highly recommended and very reasonable and clear prices.

Service cost: £700

Lesley Matthews
Oct 29, 2013

House removal.

I used FirstMove for both long distance and local removals. Initially they moved my mum's things out of her London flat into storage and months later out of storage into her now home in Manchester. Their price was competitive and the service was excellent. I really felt confident that my mum's things were in safe hands. They took all the stress out of moving. I would definitely use them again in future.

Service cost: £475

Richard Blomley
Aug 05, 2014

London to Manchester.

Having selected this company on the back of many positive reviews, I feel it's only suitable that I add to those with my own.

Having emailed the company, they responded promptly with the most competitive quote. I then rang to discuss and confirm. Always dealt with professionally and efficiently. I received further reminder texts and email in days prior to the move.

On the day of the move, they arrived early, loaded quickly and unloaded in the same manner in Manchester.

Thanks for making it easier.

Service cost: £475

Jennifer Mason
Sep 20, 2021
Long-distance move from Cheshire to Cheshire

House move

We used firstmove removals after they were recommended to us . They were excellent . Thoughtful , polite and very efficient and careful . Put all garden things into separate van , which was brilliant and then put straight into new garden . Very considerate of husband who was extremely ill. Put furniture into right situation in each room and made sure bed was in right place . Made a very stressful day less so .

Have recommended them to friends , and they equally pleased with their service . The Mason family

Move size: 4+ Bedroom Home Service cost: £750

Veronica
Oct 27, 2014

Excellent company would highly recommend.

Very professional, super helpful, quick, efficient and really nice people to work with. Would highly recommend for any removal job, very reasonably priced much more competitive that anyone else we received a quote from. communication was great and they worked really hard on the day to make the whole move quite stress free. They also helped move our belongings out of storage and again did a fantastic job. .

Service cost: £500

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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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