How much does a move cost?

It’s always risky to give an average price for a move. Indeed, many factors come into play when calculating the costs associated with a move. Of course, the volume of belongings to be moved and the distance between the two homes are key factors and form the basis for calculating a quote. But there are often many other criteria to consider. So, how can you get a reliable cost range? What are the estimated prices you can use to get an idea of what your move might cost? Here are some guidelines to help you estimate a base cost, which you can refine with a quote tailored to your specific project.

What factors determine the cost of a move? The basic criteria

The cost of a move depends mainly on the volume of items to be transported and the distance the moving company has to travel.

The volume of items to be moved

Please note that the volume of items to be moved does not correspond to the size of your home. To estimate the size of the truck needed for your move, you must assess the space your furniture takes up and also consider everything inside it. All of these items will need to be packed into boxes and loaded for transport.

In any case, it is best to have a professional estimate the volume of your belongings to be moved. To prepare a quote, the moving company will visit your home to accurately assess your needs (in square meters). By making this visit, the professional moving company assumes responsibility for its estimate. If they make a mistake, it’s their problem and they’ll have to take responsibility for it (unless you’ve added furniture between the time of the visit and the move…).

Some websites may allow you to estimate the volume of items to be moved yourself based on an inventory of your belongings. Please note that in this case, you may be held liable for the accuracy of the estimate of your belongings. moving. Any discrepancy between your declaration and the actual situation on moving day may result in additional charges, which could significantly increase your moving bill.

The distance to be covered

Another key factor in estimating moving costs is the distance between the home you’re leaving and the one you’re moving into. You’ll need to know the distance in miles between the two homes to get an estimate of your moving costs.

Once you know the volume of belongings you need to move and the distance between your new home and your old residence, you can get an estimate using a cost calculator like the one offered by Gentlemen du déménagement.

The average price of a professional move

For example, here is a price guide for a move, based on a house with easy access and a move during the off-season. The costs are calculated based on the size of the home and the distance between the departure and arrival locations.

Estimated surface area in m²	Déménagement local (<50 km)	250 miles	500 miles	750 miles	1 000 miles
252	406 €	816 €	928 €	951 €	1 335 €
502	509 €	1 003 €	1 122 €	1 196 €	1 719 €
752	842 €	1 458 €	1 779 €	2 124 €	2 423 €
1002	1 158 €	1 209 €	2 267 €	2 613 €	3 149 €
1252	1 447 €	2 369 €	2 839 €	3 311 €	3 961 €
1502	1 742 €	2 852 €	3 416 €	3 982 €	4 764 €
1752	2 037 €	3 335 €	3 994 €	4 656 €	5 570 €
2002	2 304 €	3 775 €	4 522 €	5 276 €	6 310 €
2252	2 612 €	4 279 €	5 126 €	5 976 €	7 147 €

The table below is based on a Dynamic quote, assuming that you will handle the packing and protection of your furniture yourself, including fragile items.

Please note that this table is only indicative, and does not take into account the many parameters that can significantly increase the price of a move.

What can drive up the cost of a move?

Factors that can drive up the cost of a move include:

• The level of service offered under our various moving packages: Dynamic, Comfort, Comfort+, and Premium Comfort;
• Having to go up and down stairs to load and unload your furniture and boxes (add about 15% for a 3-story building);
• The need to use a furniture lift or special equipment, such as for pianos, antique furniture, motorcycles, and collectible paintings, which require special care and may result in additional loading time.
• Difficulties accessing the residential building, such as when a truck cannot navigate a street or when parking is not available near the delivery location. These constraints may, for example, require crews to transfer the contents of a large truck to several smaller ones to more easily access the apartment or house, resulting in additional costs.
• The parking fees charged by some cities to allow moving companies to park while loading or unloading (which can be as high as €300).

Additional costs may also be added to the list when moving abroad.

In short, moving is a customized service that requires an on-site visit by a professional to provide an accurate cost estimate based on your needs and the challenges involved. This visit also gives you the opportunity to meet the company you’ll be entrusting with your belongings. To get a free quote, feel free to request an online estimate and leave us your phone number.