How Much Does House Moving Cost in Kenya?

The thought of involving a house moving company may sound scary because of the popular notion that it’s too costly. If you think the cost of hiring movers is expensive, consider the price you paid for the goods in your house — and then consider how much it would cost to fix them if they were damaged if manhandled during a move.

Hiring a reputable moving company is and will always be the best thing you can do to make the process a whole lot easier and surprisingly, even bring down your house moving costs. 

House moving costs can vary depending on the country you are in, the county/state and also depending on the moving company you choose. In Kenya, for instance, house moving costs usually vary depending on these major factors: 

The size of your move – the volume of your goods

Volume is the biggest factor when it comes to charging for moving services. The amount of goods that you have will determine the materials that the movers use, the manpower available to your move, the amount of time it will take, as well as the size of the truck to be used.

It goes without saying that the more household items you have to move will affect your house moving costs. For example, if all your household items fit in one truck, the cost will be lower than if your items require more than one moving truck or making several trips between both houses.

Moving distance

The travel distance between your old house and the house you are moving into is the number one factor that affects house moving costs here in Kenya. 

Distance becomes a major factor during long-distance moves such as between far-off towns.  Not only do we spend more money on fuel, but your moving crew may have to spend a night or two on the road, which comes at an additional cost.

Not to mention that when you’re moving from Kenya (internationally or cross-border), the cost goes up because of things such as freight charges. 

Moving date

In Kenya, house moving costs tend to be affected greatly by peak and off-peak seasons. Peak seasons usually fall during the first and last days of the month because this is when most people usually move. Off-peak seasons, on the other hand, start at every mid-month and it is during this time that you can get the best prices because moving companies aren’t very busy. 

Storage-In-Transit

In some instances when your move is complicated, you may find that you require extra storage for your household items usually after or during the move especially when you’re downsizing the size of your house. In such a case, you may end up requiring storage-in-transit and with this, your moving costs will increase.  

Moving add-ons

The cost of your move will be affected by any add-on services you choose to include. This may include services such as furniture installation, auto relocation, mounting paintings, etc. all of which mean an increase in your house moving costs so be prepared to pay more.

Time Factor

Due to their busy schedules or the productivity costs, some clients prefer to move during the night. While this is doable, it isn’t always the same price when conducting a house move during the day. The price will always be higher when conducting a night move because you may require additional services such as overnight storage, security and extra pay for the overnight movers. 

Establish the charges before committing

It is always advisable to contact your most preferred moving company ahead of time, get them to fully understand your needs (usually done by conducting a survey) and give you a firm proposal about your total moving cost in advance. It is best to have this done in an official/formal manner because a reputable moving company will keep it’s word. Should you find a company giving you a price quote without any form of survey (in-person or virtual), you will most ,likely end up being disappointed

Are you stressed about how much your next house move will cost you? Worry no more — at Nellions, we offer all our clients a FREE moving quote with a breakdown of all the costs attributable to your move so you’re not caught off-guard with hidden costs. 

Get in touch with us today by calling +254 700 000 002.