Your move, answered.

Four to six weeks ahead is a good rule for most moves, and earlier still for summer, month-end and larger moves. If your completion date might shift, tell the firms quoting and ask about their date-change and cancellation terms - most offer flexible bookings around exchange.

Yes - we check goods-in-transit and public liability insurance at verification, before any firm can receive enquiries. Cover levels and excesses vary between firms, so always confirm the details for your specific move before you book.

Most offer packing as an optional extra, from a full pack of the whole house to fragiles only. It typically adds a day before the move itself, so mention it when you request quotes.

It varies with volume, distance and services, which is exactly why comparing quotes matters. Getting four to six firms to price the same job is the fastest way to see the fair rate for your move.

For a full house move, a fixed quote after a video or in-person inventory check gives you the most certainty; hourly rates can suit smaller local moves. Either way, make sure every quote covers the same list of rooms, access and extras, so you're comparing like for like.

The vehicle and crew, loading and unloading, and any packing, materials, dismantling or storage you asked for - each listed, so you can see exactly what you're paying for. It should also say whether the price is fixed or an estimate, that VAT is included, the insurance cover and its excess, and any charges for waiting time or a change of date. If any of that is missing, ask before you book - a good firm will happily put it in writing.

Your matched firms contact you directly with quotes. For larger moves, they may ask to confirm your inventory by video or a short visit before fixing the price. Homeply verifies and introduces the firms; the move itself, and your contract, are with the firm you book. There is no obligation to hire anyone.

Experience. Fewer than four quotes rarely gives a fair picture of price for the same move, and chasing more than six becomes a job in itself. Four to six is the sweet spot - enough information on price to compare properly, without your phone ringing all week. You pick the number, and only those firms ever see your details.

No. The move is carried out by the Homeply Verified firm you book, and your contract is with that firm. We check each firm's identity and removals-specific insurance before it can receive enquiries. Firms pay Homeply for introductions; using Homeply is free for you, and no firm can pay for a higher position in your matches.