Whether you’re shifting a single sofa across town or moving a whole home’s worth of furniture, getting it there safely and affordably comes down to good planning. This guide covers furniture transport costs, how to protect and dismantle items, and how to choose the right furniture movers for the job.
How much does furniture transport cost?
Furniture transport is usually priced by van size, crew and time. As a rough guide, moving a few items with a small van and one mover starts from around £40/hour, a medium van with two movers from about £60/hour, and a large Luton van with a two-person team from roughly £80/hour. A single large item, like a sofa or wardrobe, is often quoted as a fixed price based on distance and access.
| What you’re moving | Typical option | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Single item (sofa, bed, wardrobe) | Small van, 1–2 movers | Fixed quote from ~£40 |
| A room of furniture | Medium van, 2 movers | from £60/hr |
| Whole-home furniture | Large Luton, 2 movers | from £80/hr |
Moving a single item
Single-item transport — a new sofa from a showroom, a marketplace find, or a wardrobe going to a relative — is one of the most common furniture jobs. A man-and-van service is ideal here: you get a driver and the muscle to carry it, without paying for a full removal. Measure the item and all doorways, stairwells and lifts first, so there are no surprises at either end.
Protecting your furniture
Remove or secure loose shelves, cushions and glass. Wrap polished and painted surfaces to avoid scuffs, and keep fixings in a labelled bag taped to the item. Professional movers bring blankets and straps and know how to load items so they don’t shift on the road.
Dismantling & reassembly
Flat-pack wardrobes, bed frames and large tables often travel better — and fit through doorways — when partly dismantled. Take photos before you start, keep screws grouped by item, and check whether your mover offers dismantling and reassembly as part of the service. It can save time and prevent damage to both the furniture and your walls.
Choosing a furniture transporter
Look for a service that is fully insured for goods in transit, gives a clear fixed or hourly quote, and is used to handling bulky items and awkward access. Check that they cover both your collection and delivery areas, and confirm whether help with carrying, stairs and reassembly is included.
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Get your furniture move quoteFrequently asked questions
How much does it cost to transport furniture?
It depends on the van, crew and distance. A few items with a small van and one mover start from around £40/hour, while a single large item is often a fixed quote based on distance and access. Whole-home furniture moves use a larger van from about £80/hour.
Can I transport just one piece of furniture?
Yes. Single-item transport is one of the most common jobs — a man-and-van service gives you a driver plus the help to carry it, without paying for a full removal. Measure the item and doorways first.
How do I protect furniture during transport?
Use furniture blankets, bubble wrap and corner protectors, secure drawers and doors, remove loose shelves and glass, and keep fixings in a labelled bag. Professional movers bring blankets and straps and load items so they don’t shift.
Do movers dismantle and reassemble furniture?
Many do. Beds, wardrobes and large tables often travel better dismantled. Ask whether dismantling and reassembly are included, take photos before you start, and keep screws grouped by item.
Is my furniture insured in transit?
With Hello Vans, yes — our movers carry goods-in-transit and public liability insurance on every job, so your furniture is covered from collection to delivery.