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Best removals in Leeds: 3 local removal companies
Moving house in Leeds, or across the country? Below are 3 removal companies based in Leeds with strong Google reviews, what each offers, from packing to storage, and what a move typically costs in 2026.
How we check: each card shows what we looked up ourselves, with the date, on Companies House and on the scheme's own register. Anything marked "per website" is what the firm says about itself. Before work starts, ask the firm for proof of its public liability insurance.
3 removal companies in Leeds
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White Rose Removals
- No limited company matched on Companies House under this trading name (checked 12 Nov 2026)
- Member of the British Association of Removers, and follows its dispute resolution scheme (per website)
- Fully insured, with secure storage (per website)
Why they are here: An independently owned Leeds removal company with more than a thousand Google reviews, the most of any Leeds remover we looked at. It handles domestic and commercial moves and offers secure storage.
House removals, Packing, Storage
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Holdsworth's Removals
- Trading name of McCarthys Removals & Storage Limited: Companies House 10081108, active since 2016 (checked 12 Nov 2026)
- Over 100 years of moving people in Leeds and Yorkshire (per website)
- BAR and British Standards approved (per website)
Why they are here: A long running Leeds removal name that says it has moved people for over 100 years, with its own depository on Education Road. It covers home, office and overseas moves, plus packing, storage and shredding.
Home and office moves, International moves, Storage and packing
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Hodgson's Removals
- Hodgsons Removals Ltd: Companies House 16842309, active since November 2025 (checked 12 Nov 2026)
- Family run (per website)
- Fully insured, terms apply (per website)
Why they are here: A family run removal firm in south east Leeds offering a full packing service, boxes, storage and furniture dismantling, with strong Google reviews.
House removals, Full packing service, Storage and dismantling
Before you hire: three quick checks
- Get at least two written quotes after a home survey, in person or by video, rather than a guess on the phone.
- Ask what insurance covers your goods in transit, and the limit per item.
- Check whether the firm belongs to the British Association of Removers (BAR), which has a code of practice and a complaints scheme.
Choosing a removal company in Leeds
Moving house is one of the few times you hand everything you own to strangers, so it pays to check the firm. A good removal company will survey your home first, give a written fixed price and explain its insurance. Be wary of very low phone quotes: some firms add charges on the day for extra items, stairs or parking.
Leeds has plenty of terraced streets, student areas and city centre flats where parking a removal lorry is hard. Ask whether the firm needs a parking suspension and who arranges it.
Removal services explained
- Standard removal: a crew and a van load, move and unload your belongings.
- Packing service: the crew packs for you, usually the day before, and often supplies boxes.
- Dismantling and assembly: beds, wardrobes and tables taken apart and rebuilt.
- Storage: containers in a warehouse for a gap between moves.
- Man and van: cheaper for a flat or a few items, but usually with less insurance cover.
How much do removals cost in Leeds?
Checkatrade's 2026 guide puts a team of two with a van at £50 to £80 an hour, with a typical move costing £500 to £700. By house size it gives an average total, including packing, of about £925 for a 2 bedroom house, £1,300 for a 3 bedroom house and £1,800 for a 4 bedroom house. See our removals cost guide for more.
Tips for a smooth move
- Book early for Fridays, the end of the month and late summer, which are the busiest times.
- Declutter before the survey so you are not paying to move things you will throw away. Our rubbish removal in Leeds list can help.
- Label boxes by room and keep a box of essentials with you.
- Check what your contents insurance covers during the move.
Questions to ask a removal company
- Is the quote fixed, and what could change it?
- What insurance covers my goods, and what is the limit per item?
- Are you a BAR member, and how do I complain if something goes wrong?
- Will the same crew pack and move?
- Do you need a parking suspension at either address?
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to move a 3 bedroom house?
Checkatrade's 2026 guide gives an average of about £1,300 including packing, or about £900 for the removal alone. MyBuilder puts a full service move for a 3 bedroom house at £1,200 to £1,700.
How far in advance should I book removals?
Four to six weeks is sensible, and longer for a Friday or end of month move. Many firms will pencil in a date before you have a completion date.
Are my belongings insured during a move?
Most removal firms include some goods in transit insurance, but the cover and limits vary. Ask for the details in writing, and check your own contents policy.
What is the British Association of Removers?
BAR is the trade association for UK removal firms. Members follow a code of practice and offer an independent dispute resolution scheme if something goes wrong.