1351 Manchester removal companies reviews & costs ranked in 2026

By Jessica Ryan

Updated: Aug 13, 2026

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Average Cost of Moving in Manchester

Based on the price calculation of 6 reviews, we estimate that a move within Manchester should very roughly cost £513.

That's a very rough estimate. To get real, competitive quotes for your move, please fill in this moving quote form.

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DLM Removals Ltd.

(2)

Reviewed Apr 26, 2021 by Hema Patel (1 stars)

Based in Croydon, Greater London

"I wouldn’t recommend them due to the after service. I had a dressing table damaged during the move and still waiting for the paperwork. Also moving a American fridge was part of the quote- on the day of the move - the team leader said they couldn’..."

"DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. We chose their ¨GOLD¨option where they are meant to securely package all our goods, look at the photos and decide yourself. This resulted in damage to my property. Would you want your property transported like this? When I..."

Express Removals International

(6)

Reviewed Nov 27, 2013 by Hugh Devlin (2 stars)

Based in Dartford, Kent

"They initially turned up with a truck that was too small and with insufficient boxes and wrapping. As the day went on more staff turned up and the final pallet was done in a rush without any regard for my belongings. (they even packed my suitcase,..."

Sunrise Movers UK

(3)

Reviewed Aug 19, 2014 by Maddie (1 stars)

Based in Dartford, Kent

"I paid the 50 deposit only to find out they had taken the full amount of £550 the same day. I cancelled their services after reading poor reviews and was confident that our money would be returned as their Ts&Cs stated that any cancellation before..."

The Somerset Removal Company

(1)

(0)

Based in Edinburgh, Midlothian

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Where do people move from Manchester?

People move long distance from Manchester to popular cities like London - Greater London, Leeds - Yorkshire and Birmingham - West Midlands.

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How are Manchester removal companies regulated?

Removal companies that operate in Manchester are not regulated and don't have to be licensed. However, if you want to avoid potentially dishonest removal companies, check if they are registered as a legal business.

After you find a removal firm from our exhaustive list of reviewed Manchester removal companies, you can check whether they are registered as a business at the Companies House.

How to find trustworthy removal companies in Manchester?

Many professional removals in Manchester are members of one or many of the removal industry trade associations or trade bodies. These organisations have certain standards of operation which members must adhere to. Here is a list of some of them:

BAR – British Association Of Removers
NGRS – National Guild Of Removers And Storers
AIM – Association Of Independent Movers
SSA – The Self-Storage Association Of UK And Europe
FEDEMAC – Federation Of European Moving Association
FIDI – The International Federation Of International Movers
RHA – Road Haulage Association
BSI – British Standards Institute
RoSPA – Royal Society For The Prevention Of Accidents

With our comprehensive article on home removal industry associations and trade bodies, you can learn more about them and how to do your research. But first, find a removal company from our list of reviewed Manchester moving companies.

Reputable local movers in Manchester

We are serious about moving. The moving crews listed for hire will handle all aspects of your Manchester man and van service: starting with packing services, disassembly, packing supplies (like moving boxes, shrink wrap, cartons, etc.) and equipment (moving trolleys, fleet of vans) for lifting heavy furniture pieces, to loading and unloading the removals lorry at the delivery location.

There are many cheap and affordable moving options in Greater Manchester to choose from, no matter if you are looking for residential, long distance removals to another county or international furniture removals near you.

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Sometimes removal companies in nearby locations like Salford, Stockport and Cheadle Hulme can also handle your move. Here is a list of other locations closest to Manchester, sorted by distance:

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1351 removal companies in Manchester

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