Price Analysis for a 20m³ Move: with Examples
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Do you have 20m³ to move but are struggling to estimate the cost?
That’s normal, you’re not the only one!
Every move is different, and at Yoojo, we’ve helped hundreds of people move!
So we’ve decided to share with you our analysis of the traditional moving market prices, as well as the prices for 20m³ moves booked on Yoojo.
Here’s what you’ll discover in this article:
The average cost of moving 20m³: General overview
You probably know that moving costs can vary greatly depending on the services you choose and the distance to be covered.
For those looking for a quick estimate, we’ve calculated an average price based on:
- Various online statistics,
- Quotes obtained from reputable moving companies,
- Our own data gathered from 30,000 moves of 20m³ via our platform.
Here are the results of our analysis:
Average price observed in the UK:
Average price observed in the UK:
Average price on Yoojo:
This statistic is helpful to give you a rough idea, but in reality, the overall average cost won’t help you much, because the real determining factor is the distance to be traveled.
That’s what most influences the final price of your move.
We explain everything just below!
Because Yoojo is a platform where movers set their own prices!
Because you can hire help for just an hour… and only pay for an hour!
With hundreds of movers across the UK, you can easily compare and find the best rate.
And because 80% of moves are short-distance (under 60 miles).
Price table by distance for a 20m³ move
You’ve reached the most crucial part of this guide!
To accurately estimate the cost of your move, the distance to be covered is truly the key factor.
You already know the volume to be moved; by combining this with the distance, you’ll get a much more reliable estimate of your moving costs.
Check out our comparison table for more details:
| Distance | Average cost of a standard move | Average price on Yoojo |
|---|---|---|
| Local move (less than 20 km) | £700 | £155.0 |
| Move around 50 km | £900 | £213.9 |
| Move around 100 km | £1200 | £402.7 |
| Move around 200 km | £1500 | £643.9 |
| Move around 500 km | £2000 | £997.8 |
To ensure consistency in our comparison, we focused on the prices of economic moves. Simply because they represent the majority of requests on our platform
Price variations throughout the year
We all know that traditional moving prices vary significantly by season: 15-20% higher in the summer and up to -15% lower in the winter.
We decided to run the calculations with Yoojo’s rates to see if we observed the same effect.
Here are the results:
| Month | Price variation | Average price observed on Yoojo |
|---|---|---|
| January | -5% | £327.75 |
| February | -5% | £327.75 |
| March | -4% | £331.20 |
| April | -1% | £341.55 |
| May | -1% | £341.55 |
| June | +1% | £348.45 |
| July | +8% | £372.60 |
| August | +10% | £379.50 |
| September | +3% | £355.35 |
| October | -3% | £334.65 |
| November | -4% | £331.20 |
| December | -6% | £324.30 |
As you can see, prices on Yoojo remain stable throughout the year.
This is likely because you’ll find hundreds of local movers on our platform... there’s always someone available to help, no matter the time of year.
In reality, it’s the distance of your move that will significantly impact your budget.
Price examples for a 20m³ move
To conclude this guide on pricing, we’re going to present a few custom moving requests posted on Yoojo.
We’ve specifically selected requests for moves of around 20m³... so you can better envision your cost.
Details you’ll find include:
- The requested service
- Total price paid
- The area to be moved
Example 1: Moving 20m³ locally
💶 Total paid: £168
📏Volume moved: 19m³
Let’s start with a simple request: a customer needs help moving just 6 km away with someone who has a truck.
Here, our customer was able to find a nearby helper... all for £168!
Example 2: Moving 22m³ to a nearby town
💶 Total paid: £210
📏Volume moved: 22m³
This time, the distance is a little further—20 mi for a similar volume of items to move... result: £210!
Example 3: Moving 23m³ over 100 mi
💶 Total paid: £360
📏Volume moved: 23m³
Here’s an example where the distance (100 mi) impacted the price, as the customer paid £360 to move 23m³.
Additionally, since the furniture wasn’t disassembled, it added complexity, which you can avoid, to lower your costs!
Example 4: Moving 28m³ over 400 mi
💶 Total paid: £525
📏Volume moved: 28m³
If you’re moving far, this example is for you.
This client was moving 400 miles and needed two movers to help 20m3. It turns out that they got two 14m3 trucks... better safe than sorry !
All of this for a total cost of £525 to move 28m³ !
Example 5: Moving 24m³ across the UK
💶 Total paid: £975
📏Volume moved: 24m³
This client moved nearly 700 miles and found a mover on Yoojo for under £800!
The move was relatively simple, with mostly boxes and a few pieces of furniture.
Conclusion: Every move is unique
And that’s why we’ve decided at Yoojo to make requesting movers completely free.
Here’s what you can do:
- Post your moving request for free
- Get a personalised quote
- Chat with movers near you for free
- Book securely online
- Only pay if you find the right mover
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