Movers in Solihull

Most companies offer full or partial packing as an add-on, priced by hours plus materials. Full packing can add 30-50% to the bill but transfers breakage liability for boxes the movers packed. If you pack yourself, finish before moving day — crews charge waiting time when boxes aren't ready.

Warning signs: quotes far below everyone else, large cash deposits, no physical address or registration, and refusing a written contract. The classic scam is a lowball quote followed by a demand for more money while your goods are on the truck. Pay a small deposit at most, check reviews across platforms, and verify any claimed accreditation directly on the trade body's website.

Standard exclusions: hazardous materials (gas bottles, paint, chemicals, fuel — drain mowers first), perishable food, plants on long moves, and high-value items like jewellery, cash and documents, which you should carry yourself. Some firms also exclude or surcharge pianos, safes, and gym equipment — declare them upfront.

Midweek (Tuesday-Thursday) and mid-month dates are consistently cheapest, since leases and completions cluster at month-end and weekends sell out. Off-season months also quote lower. If your dates are flexible, ask each Solihull company which of your candidate dates is cheapest — some openly discount slow days.

Declutter first — volume drives price, and a skip-load of junk can be cheaper than moving it. Pack yourself, dismantle furniture in advance, book midweek and mid-month, and be fully ready when the crew arrives (hourly clocks run while you tape boxes). Moving the small stuff yourself by car and leaving only furniture to the pros also shrinks the crew hours.

In 2025, a 1-2 bed home typically costs £400-£1,300 to move locally, a 3-bed around £900-£1,900, and larger houses £1,500-£3,500+. A man with a van for small moves runs £35-£95 per hour depending on crew size and region, with London at the top of every range.

Your removal crew loads in the morning but can't unload until the keys release — if the chain delays completion past early afternoon, waiting time is charged (commonly £40-£80 per hour per crew) and in the worst case goods go into overnight storage at your cost. Ask for these rates in writing when booking.