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Removals in Cardiff
Cardiff Bay's regenerated docklands and the Victorian terraces further out are two different jobs under one postcode. Cardiff Bay is largely modern apartment blocks with a lift and a concierge to book; Pontcanna and Canton, a short walk from the castle, are bay-fronted Victorian terraces with resident parking on most streets; and Cathays, wedged between the two, is one of the most densely studentified areas in the UK, turning over almost entirely inside the same September week. Llandaff and Penylan, further from the centre, are a calmer job - Victorian and Edwardian houses with more off-street parking than Pontcanna or Canton offer.
Local knowledge
What makes a move in Cardiff different
Prices for Cardiff
A local move within Cardiff starts from £320, ground floor, no packing. Floors, packing, storage and permits are priced separately and shown before you commit.
| Property | Typical price | Crew and vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| Studio flat | £320-£460 | Van and crew: staff to confirm |
| 1 bedroom | £400-£580 | Van and crew: staff to confirm |
| 2 bedrooms | £560-£820 | Van and crew: staff to confirm |
| 3 bedrooms | £820-£1,200 | Van and crew: staff to confirm |
| 4 bedrooms | £1,180-£1,700 | Van and crew: staff to confirm |
| 5+ bedrooms | £1,650-£2,500 | Van and crew: staff to confirm |
Bands, not guesses - your price is fixed once you accept it, based on what you declare, not a survey. For larger or complex moves we may offer a free video survey to check it matches; it only changes if the job itself differs, and we tell you before continuing. If your plans change, your deposit is fully refundable when you cancel within 14 days of booking.
Neighbourhoods and villages we cover
- Cardiff Bay
- Pontcanna
- Canton
- Cathays
- Roath
- Penylan
- Llandaff
- Grangetown
What happens on your Cardiff move
What we do in Cardiff
House removals in Cardiff
Whole-property moves, packed, protected and delivered on the day you were promised.
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Man and van in Cardiff
Small loads, single items and student moves - one trip, fixed price.
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Packing in Cardiff
Two packers can empty a three-bedroom house in a day. It takes most people three weekends.
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Storage in Cardiff
For broken chains, overseas postings and renovations - your goods stay in the same sealed container the whole time.
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Office moves in Cardiff
Evenings and weekends, so Monday morning looks like nothing happened.
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Student moves in Cardiff
College rooms, house shares and vac storage - booked around term dates, not against them.
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How much does a local move in Cardiff cost?
A two-bedroom move within Cardiff typically runs £560-£820, and a three-bedroom £820-£1,200. Cardiff Bay lift bookings and any city-centre bus-gate routing are priced in once we know the address.
Can a removal van get into a Cardiff Bay apartment building?
Usually yes, but it needs the lift booked and the building manager's sign-off arranged before the day - tell us the building name when you book and we handle it.
Do you cover the Cathays student changeover?
Yes - Cathays' changeover week each September is one of the busiest we run in Cardiff, serving both Cardiff University and Cardiff Metropolitan University. Book as early as you can; a date a few days either side of the peak usually gets a better slot.
Do Pontcanna and Canton terraces need a parking permit for a removal van?
Often, yes - most streets are resident-permit parking, so we apply for a bay suspension ahead of the day for £45 where one's needed, confirmed at survey rather than guessed from the map.
Will a bus gate near the castle affect my Cardiff move?
Only the route, not the price - several streets around the castle and Westgate Street are camera-enforced bus gates, so we plan the loading route to avoid them rather than risk a fine.
Do you cover Cardiff at weekends?
Yes - Saturdays and Sundays are both available. Saturday carries a 12% premium and Sunday 15%, the same date-based pricing used on every quote we give; a midweek date costs less if your plans are flexible.
Man and van or full removals in Cardiff?
Both, on the same fixed-price system. A man and van suits a few items or a single room, from £120; a full house removal is priced by bedroom count, from £320-£460 for a studio. Tell us what you're moving and we quote the right one.
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