8 ways Yoojo can help you with your small move {with examples}
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Students, Londoners in studio flats, and other small flat dwellers, we're all in the same boat:
Why is a traditional mover trying to charge me £600 when I only have a coffee table and a coffee machine to move?
It might sound counterintuitive, but small moves end up being more expensive per square meter!
No matter the size, regardless of the distance, we’ve gathered 8 ways you can use Yoojo to carry out a small, affordable, and quality move!
- I’m moving a small volume: how much will it cost?
- How can I find help without breaking the bank?
- How can I strike the right balance between budget and quality?
What exactly is a small move?
We talk about small moves when you have a few pieces of furniture and a relatively small space to move.
Think university dorms, studios, or a one-bedroom flat max… essentially anything under 10m³.
Why Yoojo is perfect for small moves?
Out of over 4000 moving help requests posted on our site, nearly half of them are for small volume moves.
As experts in small moves, we’ve gathered the best examples of common client requests and explained how they used Yoojo to carry out their move without hassle, and without breaking the bank!
You can ask for help from a neighbour
Yoojo is a site for paid services between neighbours. This means you can find a neighbour to help you with your move in just a few clicks.
We take care of securing the transaction, from connecting you with top-rated service providers to protecting your payment!
How to use Yoojo's neighbour-to-neighbour help for your move?
Here are some examples of listings posted by your neighbours:
Example 1: Moving a few heavy pieces of furniture
💰 Price: £23
⏳ Duration: 1 hour
Need a neighbour's help for a small move? Finding local help is Yoojo's specialty!
Example 2: Get rid of bulky items to lower moving costs
💰 Price: £25
⏳ Duration: 1.5 hours
By clearing your items at the recycling centre before your move, you drastically reduce the truck size needed, and in turn, lower your moving costs.
There are countless ways to use Yoojo for a small move, and we’ll explain them all in the rest of this article.
How much does it cost:
On average, the recommended rate on Yoojo for booking a local mover is:
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You can book helpers for just one hour!
Sometimes, you only need help for one hour, but with traditional movers, you’re forced to book someone for half a day.
On Yoojo, it’s possible to book helpers just for one hour. This is perfect for small moves as you typically don’t need to spend the whole day!
It’s a classic on Yoojo… many clients use our platform just to find help for an hour.
Here are some examples:
Example 1: One hour of unloading boxes for under £20
💰 Price: £20
⏳ Duration: 1 hour
You’ve got the truck, but need some extra muscle?
No problem.
As in our example, you can book a neighbour’s help to lift heavy loads.
Example 2: One hour to move furniture and appliances
💰 Price: £20
⏳ Duration: 1 hour
Sometimes, the distance between your two addresses is very short. In this case, you can find help just for one hour on Yoojo!
How much does it cost:
On average, movers on Yoojo charge:
Because Yoojo is a platform where service provider set their own prices!
Because you can hire help for just an hour!
With hundreds of providers near you, you save on mileage expenses.
Everything is done online with Yoojo, which means all around cheaper prices than traditional service provider
You can choose your moving date…
… without extra costs due to seasonality!
It’s well known that traditional movers are overbooked in summer, leading to a sharp increase in their rates.
On Yoojo, thanks to our network of over hundreds of movers across the UK, there is always someone available to help at a competitive rate, no matter the season.
You can book someone for a specific task
The problem with traditional movers is that you’re often forced to choose a package with services you don’t need.
Not on Yoojo!
On our platform, you can book a mover to complete just one specific task. From our packing service to booking helpers for lifting... everything is possible!
This is especially useful for small volume moves over short distances!
Let’s give you a few examples of specific tasks completed during moving jobs.
Example 1: Fridge move a couple of houses down
💰 Price of the service : £25
⏳ Time slot booked : 1h30
Moving appliances is always a hassle. Fortunately, on Yoojo, you can easily find a fridge mover for under £30.
Example 2: Your sofa won’t fit in your car?
💰 Price of the service : 17£
⏳ Time slot booked : 1h
If you’ve only got one piece of furniture to move but it won’t fit in your vehicle, Yoojo is perfect for you. There’s bound to be a furniture mover nearby ready to help you out.
How much does it cost?
Because specific moving tasks are generally quite short, the price is often low.
On average, movers on Yoojo charge around:
You can rent a small van with a driver (starting from 4m³)
Hiring a moving van is the biggest expense of your move.
But what do you do when you don’t have a driving license and only need a small van?
It’s simple!
On Yoojo, you can also rent a van with a driver specifically for small moves!
From small 4m³ vans to large trucks, you’re sure to only pay for what you need.
Example 1: Renting a van to move 40 boxes
💰 Price of the service : £41
⏳ Time slot booked : 2h30
40 boxes to move in Manchester… no need for a 30m³ truck. If you’re unsure about the size of van to choose, our service request form will guide you and provide a suggestion!
Example 2: Moving a small storage unit (2.5m³)
💰 Price of the service : £133
⏳ Time slot booked : 8h
Here, the client didn’t have much to move, but the distance covered was over 250 miles.
Small volume, long distance, and the cost is only £17/hour!
How much does it cost:
The average cost of hiring a van with a driver for less than 10m³ is:
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6You don’t need to leave a deposit
When you're moving on a tight budget, dropping a £430 deposit just to rent a van for half a day isn't feasible!
On Yoojo, there’s no deposit required for van rental because your driver comes with their own van and helps you throughout your move.
You agree on the price before booking, and the rate won’t change!
Here are a few concrete examples:
Example 1: For a small, quick move
💰 Price of the service : £41
⏳ Time slot booked : 2h30
Here, the client paid exactly £41 to rent the van with a driver, without having to leave a deposit... that’s not bad at all!
Example 2: Move 3.5m² for under £45
💰 Price of the service : £43
⏳ Time slot booked : 2h30
Moving out of a storage unit? No need for heavy-duty equipment. Post an ad for free on Yoojo, get offers in 15 minutes, and rent your van with a driver without needing to leave a deposit.
How much does it cost?
The great thing about Yoojo is that the price your mover offers is the price you pay… no deposit, no extra charges for equipment, and no hidden fees!
The price your mover quotes is the price you'll pay at the end of the move.
On average, a complete small move with a van and driver through Yoojo costs:
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You can move one-way
One of the main issues with renting a moving van is that you need to return it to the starting point!
Not very convenient if you’re moving far away!
On Yoojo, the journey is included in the price… even when you request a one-way move.
Here are a few examples:
Example 1: a small, short-distance move in Bristol for £33
💰 Price: £33
⏳ Duration: 2 hours
For this small move in Bristol, the client paid £33, and the best part: they didn’t have to return the van, unlike what some rental agencies require.
Example 2: From Leeds to Manchester, one-way
💰 Price: £99
⏳ Duration: 6 hours
The Manchester-Leeds trip is about 60 miles.
Having to return the van would be a real hassle.
Thankfully, this Yoojo client didn’t have to waste time doing that.
How much does it cost ?
As you can see, on Yoojo, even if you're moving long distances, even if it’s one-way, the cost will always be more affordable than with a traditional moving service.
On Yoojo, the average cost for a small, one-way move is:
It’s cheaper, even for a full small move
If there’s one thing to remember, it’s this: with Yoojo, you can easily find affordable help for a small move.
Whether you need a complete move service or just a little extra help, you’ll always find someone on Yoojo for your small move.
- Posting a job on Yoojo is free and with no obligation
- You only pay if you book a service provider
- You can chat with providers before making a booking
- Option to book for as little as 1 hour of service
- Our community helps you choose with ratings and reviews on each provider's profile
- We only send your request to qualified and available providers
- You release the payment once the job is completed
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