Moving tips & guides
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Practical moving guides, packing tips and London removal advice from Phi Movers — covering all 32 boroughs.
How much does it cost to move house in the UK? (2026 guide)
Removals prices by property size, packing, storage, van costs and the legal extras — plus honest ways to cut the cost of moving home.
Read article- Moving tips · 7 min readHow long does it take to move house? Timelines explainedThe typical weeks from offer to completion, plus how many hours moving day really takes for a studio, flat or family house.
- Moving tips · 9 min readHow much does an office move cost? What really drives the priceHeadcount, floors, IT, out-of-hours timing and old furniture — what shapes office moving cost and how to get an accurate quote.
- Storage · 6 min readStorage costs per month in London and the UKWhat self storage costs a month, which unit size fits a flat or 3-bed house, and the extras that push the price up.
- Moving tips · 8 min readHow to choose a long-distance moving company: a buyer’s checklistFixed prices, insurance, who really does the move, drivers’ hours and part-loads — what to check before you book a long-distance removal.
- Sofa & furniture · 7 min readThe cheapest way to transport furniture in the UKMan & van, courier marketplaces, DIY van hire or a removals firm — what each really costs, plus moving furniture to Spain.
- Moving tips · 6 min readCar delivery cost in the UK: what to expect in 2026How distance, open or enclosed transport and non-runners change the price — with typical costs for 100 and 300-mile moves.
- Man & Van · 6 min readMan and van prices in the UK: how hourly rates really workTypical hourly rates across UK cities, what should be included, the hidden costs to watch and what London man & van costs.
- Moving tips · 6 min readWhat is a removal service? A plain-English guideWhat removal companies actually do, the main types of service and the questions to ask before you book one.
- Sofa & furniture · 6 min readHow to hoist a sofa through a window or over a balconyWhen a furniture hoist is the answer, the measurements and permissions you need, and why DIY rope lifts are a bad idea.
- Sofa & furniture · 6 min readSofa won’t fit up the stairs? Your options, step by stepFeet off, dismantling, removing a door or window, hoisting or sending it back — what to try, and in what order.
- Packing · 6 min readMoving crates vs cardboard boxes: which is better?Crate hire or flat-pack boxes? A side-by-side comparison, a rough guide to crates per room and the environmental angle.
- Sofa & furniture · 6 min readHow to move a mattress without damaging itWrapping, the bending rules for memory foam and pocket sprung, carrying it on stairs and disposing of an old one.
- Moving tips · 6 min readHow to move gym equipment, safes and other heavy itemsTreadmills, multi-gyms and safes: dismantling, floor protection, weight and access — and when to call a specialist.
- Storage · 6 min readStorage during a house renovation: a practical guideWhat to store, how to plan the timeline, keeping an inventory and getting access — with collection and delivery included.
- Moving tips · 2 min readThe complete guide to moving home in London (2026)Costs, choosing the right van, packing tips, permits and a moving-day checklist for all 32 London boroughs.
- Sofa & furniture · 1 min readSofa delivery up narrow London stairs — what actually worksMeasure turns, remove legs, and know when a fixed sofa run beats hourly man & van.
- Packing · 1 min readHow to pack a kitchen like a proWrap, box and label your kitchen so glasses, plates and appliances arrive in one piece.
- Moving tips · 1 min readSame-day removals in London: when it’s realisticWhat we need from you, how pricing works, and honest limits on last-minute vans.
- London · 1 min readMoving in London: parking & permits explainedHow to arrange bay suspensions, avoid fines and plan around the congestion charge and ULEZ.
- Moving tips · 1 min readEvening and weekend moves in LondonOut-of-hours slots for key exchanges and office cutovers — costs, quiet hours and booking tips.
- Man & Van · 1 min readMan & van vs full removal: which should you pick?A simple way to choose the right service for the size and budget of your move.
- Moving tips · 1 min readHow to prepare for a flat move in LondonAccess photos, inventory basics and building rules that keep your fixed quote accurate.
- Moving tips · 1 min readThe studio flat move checklistEverything to sort before, during and after a small move so nothing slips through.
- Storage · 1 min readA simple guide to self storage in LondonWhen storage helps, what it costs and how to pack a unit so your things stay safe.
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