Do you want to calculate the costs of a moving company? The moving costs depend on your belongings, the distance between your current and new home, the number of movers and extra services. Calculate below what your move will cost and receive quotes from recognized movers.
A moving company calculates costs based on various factors. The volume of your belongings in cubic meters is the most important. More furniture and moving boxes means a bigger moving van and more movers.
The distance between your old and new home influences the costs. Call-out fees are usually included up to a certain distance. You pay more if you move to another province.
The number of movers needed depends on your belongings. For a studio, two movers are sufficient. A single-family home requires three to four movers. More movers means higher costs per hour, but a faster moving day.
The floor plays a role. Do you live high up without an elevator? Then a moving lift is needed. A moving lift costs 150 to 350 euros per day. Without an elevator, a moving company will charge a stair surcharge. Moving large pieces of furniture through a stairwell takes extra time.
Calculate moving company costs - how much will your move cost? (per move)
Packing by movers adds 200 to 500 euros to the total moving costs. Moving boxes cost 2 to 4 euros each at the moving company. Dismantling and assembling furniture costs 50 to 100 euros per hour.
Call-out costs are separate for some moving companies. Calculate these costs when comparing quotes. Recognized movers include all costs in their quotation, including VAT.
Insurance is included with most moving companies, but coverage varies. Valuable items such as a piano or antiques require additional insurance. Ask specifically about this with your quote.
Count the number of rooms and estimate the volume of your contents. A rule of thumb: a room produces an average of 10 cubic meters of stuff. Two rooms is 20 m3, three rooms 30 m3. Based on this, calculate how many movers you need.
Determine the distance and whether you need a moving lift. Add any extra services you want: packing, disassembly, moving boxes. This way you calculate a realistic estimate of your moving costs.
The most accurate way to calculate moving costs is to request quotes. Via Moving.nl you will receive free quotes from moving companies. Compare the costs and choose the moving company that suits your move and budget.
Move during the week and outside the high season. On a moving day in the middle of the week you pay up to 20% less than on the weekend. Moving companies offer lower rates during the low season (October to March).
Pack and disassemble simple furniture yourself. The fewer hours the movers need, the lower the costs. Buy moving boxes second hand or request them for free from stores.
| Service | From | To | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio or student room | €300 | €700 | total |
| Two-room house | €600 | €1200 | total |
| Three-room house | €900 | €1800 | total |
| Single-family home | €1200 | €2800 | total |
| Rent a moving lift | €150 | €350 | per day |
| Packing service | €200 | €500 | total |
| Disassembly and assembly | €50 | €100 | per hour |
An average move costs 800 to 1,500 euros. The exact costs depend on your contents, distance and extra services. Calculate the moving costs by requesting quotes from moving companies.
Count on a total budget of 1,000 to 3,000 euros. This includes the moving company (500-2,000 euros), moving materials (50-150 euros), possibly a moving lift (150-350 euros) and small costs such as changes of address.
Tuesday and Wednesday are the cheapest. Moving companies charge lower costs on weekdays. Avoid monthly changeover days and the high season to save on your moving costs.
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