Best removal companies in Manchester (2026)
3 removal companies serving Manchester meet our bar for a full review: verified against Companies House, the British Association of Removers and their own published terms, and scored out of 10 on the same published method. 1 of them is BAR member. Nobody pays to be listed and nothing a company does with us changes its position.
A local move in Manchester typically costs £350–£650; see our Manchester removal costs guide for the detail, or estimate your own move.
- #18.0
AnyVan
The cheapest route to a crew and a van for small and mid-sized moves, backed by an enormous review base, with the trade-off that the people who turn up are independent partners and the standard cover is £100 an item.
Top Rated in BristolTop Rated in LiverpoolTop Rated in Manchester- Trustpilot
- 4.6/5 (209,163)
- BAR member
- Not stated
- Coverage
- UK and international
- Price level
- £
Services: House removals · Full packing · Dismantling & reassembly · Storage
- #27.2
Finest Van
A London man-and-van firm with a flawless 5.0 from 1,465 reviews, clear written terms and sensible cover, let down only by the absence of published prices and any trade accreditation.
Top Rated in BristolTop Rated in LiverpoolTop Rated in Manchester- Trustpilot
- 5.0/5 (1,465)
- BAR member
- Not stated
- Coverage
- UK-wide
- Price level
- ££
Services: House removals · Full packing · Packing materials · Storage
- #35.0
Pickfords
The largest single removal operator in the UK, with every accreditation that matters and a 4.8 from 13,000 reviews, priced for people who want one accountable company rather than the lowest quote.
BAR MemberTop Rated in BristolTop Rated in LiverpoolTop Rated in Manchester- Trustpilot
- 4.8/5 (13,059)
- BAR member
- Yes
- Coverage
- UK and international
- Price level
- £££
Services: House removals · Full packing · Partial / fragile-only packing · Packing materials
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Manchester removal companies compared
| Company | Score | Trustpilot | BAR | Price | Quotes by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AnyVan | 8.0 | 4.6 (209,163) | Not stated | £ | Online quote, Phone |
| Finest Van | 7.2 | 5.0 (1,465) | Not stated | ££ | Online quote, Phone |
| Pickfords | 5.0 | 4.8 (13,059) | Yes | £££ | Home survey, Video survey, Online quote, Phone |
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