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A house removal in Chelmsford typically costs between £400 and £2,500, depending on property size, distance, access conditions, and whether you need packing or storage. This guide breaks down what drives the price for moves in and out of Chelmsford, Great Baddow, Springfield, and Writtle, so you know what to expect before you request a single quote.
Essex House Removals is Trading Standards Buy With Confidence approved, Move Assured and Approved Movers registered, and carries 4.9 stars from 354 Google reviews (verified August 2026). Our Chelmsford office is at 3 Redgates Place, Springfield, CM2 6BG.
The figures below are price-band estimates based on typical Chelmsford moves. Every job is priced individually because property layout, distance, access, and services included all shift the final number. Treat these as planning guides, not fixed quotes.
| Property size | Local move (under 20 miles) | Longer distance (20–100 miles) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bed flat | £400–£700 | £600–£950 | Single crew, half to full day |
| 2-bed house | £650–£1,000 | £900–£1,400 | Two-person crew, full day |
| 3-bed house | £900–£1,400 | £1,200–£1,800 | Two or three crew, full day |
| 4-bed house | £1,300–£2,000 | £1,600–£2,500 | Three-person crew, possible two-day move |
| 5-bed and above | £1,800–£2,500+ | £2,200–£3,500+ | Three crew, often two days |
Source: indicative price bands based on standard Chelmsford removal jobs. Your quote will reflect the actual scope confirmed at survey.
Five factors move the number up or down more than anything else.
Volume and access are the two biggest cost inputs. A two-storey, three-bed semi in Springfield with a clear driveway loads faster than a top-floor flat in a Chelmsford city-centre conversion with no lift and a restricted-access stairwell. Both are three-bedroom properties; neither costs the same to move.
Local Chelmsford-to-Chelmsford moves, or moves to nearby towns like Braintree, Witham, or Maldon, are priced on time. Longer runs to London, the Midlands, or beyond are priced on mileage, time, and overnight accommodation if needed. Essex House Removals handles nationwide moves from the same removals Chelmsford base. For a broader view of removal pricing across the county, see our guide to the cost of moving house in Essex.
Chelmsford city centre, the New London Road corridor, and areas around the railway station regularly need parking suspension permits for a removal lorry. Chelmsford City Council charges a permit fee that is confirmed at the time of booking and passed through to you at cost, with no markup. We apply for these on your behalf and confirm the charge in writing before your move date.
A full packing service, where our crew packs every room the day before your move, typically adds £200–£600 to the total depending on property size. Fragile or specialist items such as pianos, antiques, grandfather clocks, or hot tubs require dedicated equipment and trained handling and are quoted separately. Dismantle and rebuild of flatpack or freestanding furniture is also available as an add-on.
Friday completions and end-of-month dates book fastest because they align with conveyancing completion schedules. Moving mid-week or mid-month is often more economical and gives you more flexibility if completion is delayed. School holiday peaks, particularly July and August, see higher demand across all of Essex.
Chelmsford covers a wide range of property types and access conditions. The city centre and Moulsham district have a high proportion of flats and Victorian terraces where staircase access, on-street parking, and limited lorry-stopping space are common considerations. Great Baddow, Galleywood, and Writtle tend to be detached or semi-detached with driveway access, which generally keeps loading times down. Springfield sits between the two: a mix of post-war semis, modern estates, and some tight residential roads.
If your Chelmsford property has a shared driveway, a narrow access road, or a managed car park, flag this when you request your survey. It affects vehicle size, crew count, and therefore price.
Our Chelmsford removals Chelmsford quotes are itemised in writing before you confirm your booking. A standard quote covers:
What is not automatically included:
If your move involves a gap between leaving and arriving, for example because of a delayed completion or a chain break, short-term storage is available from our Essex depots. Storage is quoted on volume (per cubic foot per week) and duration. A typical two-bedroom household in storage for four weeks costs in the region of £150–£300 depending on volume. Get a Chelmsford storage quote or ask us to include a storage option alongside your removal quote.
A two-bedroom house removal within Chelmsford or to a nearby Essex town typically costs between £650 and £1,000 with a two-person crew for a full day. Moves over longer distances, for example to London or the Midlands, generally fall in the £900 to £1,400 range. The exact figure depends on access at both addresses, the volume of contents, and whether packing or specialist items are involved. We confirm a fixed, written price at survey stage.
It depends on the street. The city centre, New London Road, and areas near Chelmsford railway station often require a parking suspension permit from Chelmsford City Council for a lorry to stop long enough to load safely. The permit fee is confirmed at booking and must be applied for in advance, usually five to ten working days before your move date. Essex House Removals applies for these permits on your behalf and confirms the charge in your written quote so there are no surprises on the day.
Four to six weeks ahead of your target completion date is a safe lead time for most Chelmsford moves. End-of-month completions, particularly in June and July, book out faster. If your solicitor has confirmed a completion date, contact us as soon as possible to secure the crew and vehicle. We can sometimes accommodate shorter-notice moves if the date is mid-week or mid-month and crew availability allows.
Yes. A Chelmsford-to-London move is longer in mileage and time than a local Essex move, and London delivery addresses often involve congestion charging, parking management zones, and restricted lorry hours in the morning. These factors are all accounted for in your written quote. We confirm the full cost, including any London access charges, before you commit.
Essex House Removals is based five minutes from Chelmsford city centre at 3 Redgates Place, Springfield, CM2 6BG. Accredited by Trading Standards Buy With Confidence, Move Assured, and Approved Movers, and rated 4.9 stars from 354 Google reviews (verified August 2026). Honest, upfront quotes with no hidden costs and no obligation on the initial enquiry.
Get a free Chelmsford removal quote or call us on 0800 772 3050.
