Moving cost guide · priced after assessment
This guide explains the moving cost in Kenya for bedsitters, apartments, family houses and offices, within Nairobi and between towns. It explains why we price every move after assessing it, the factors that shape your quote, how the price is agreed with you and simple ways to keep your moving cost down without risking your things.
The first question most people ask a mover is simple: how much will it cost? The honest answer is that it depends on what you own, how far you are going and how easy both homes are to reach. Still, you deserve to understand how a price is built before you call anyone. So this guide explains each factor, how we assess your move and how to compare quotes fairly.
Costs and pricing
Two three-bedroom homes can need very different moves. One family may have a few pieces of furniture on a ground floor, while another has a piano, a full library and a fifth-floor walk-up. A fixed price list would either overcharge the first family or undercharge the second, and then the price would change on the day. Therefore we price every move after we have seen it. In short, the moving cost in Kenya you pay with us is based on your actual move, not an average.
Costs and pricing
Costs and pricing
For moves inside Nairobi and its nearby towns, the main cost drivers are the size of the home, the crew size and the truck. A full service usually covers loading, transport, unloading and basic furniture dismantling, and we confirm exactly what is included in your quote.
For apartment moves, stairs and lift bookings matter too. Our apartment movers page explains why.
Costs and pricing
Between towns, distance and fuel matter more than hours. A dedicated truck is quickest, while a shared load can be more economical if your dates are flexible.
Shared loads, where your items share a truck with another client on the same route, can reduce the cost. Read more on our long-distance movers page.
Costs and pricing
Offices are usually priced per workstation, plus extras such as IT equipment, server racks, filing and after-hours work.
Weekend and night moves may affect the price, but they save lost working days. See our office movers page for the full process.
Costs and pricing
Costs and pricing
Our affordable movers page has more ways to save without cutting corners on care.
Costs and pricing
Two quotes with the same total can hide very different services, so compare the details rather than the total alone. Therefore check each quote for the same things: the truck size, the number of movers, whether packing materials are included, whether dismantling and reassembly are included, and what happens if the move runs late. Also ask whether the price is fixed or hourly. A low hourly price can become expensive if the crew is small or slow. In contrast, a fixed price protects you from delays.
Costs and pricing
A good written quote lists all of these. If something is unclear, ask before you book.
Not always. A very low price may mean casual loaders, no blankets, an open truck or an overloaded vehicle. One broken TV or scratched table can wipe out the saving. So think about the total cost of the move, including the risk of damage and delay. The best value is a fair price from a team that wraps, protects and delivers everything on time. In other words, the right moving cost in Kenya is the one that gets everything there safely.
Most movers in Kenya ask for a small deposit to hold the date and the balance on completion. We accept M-Pesa and bank transfer, and we issue receipts for every payment. Businesses can request an invoice with their company details. For guidance on safe mobile payments, see Safaricom. Always pay to the official company number or till, never to a personal number you do not recognise.
Demand for movers rises at month-end, in December and in early January, when many leases end and schools change terms. Availability follows that demand. In contrast, the middle of the month and the middle of the week are quieter. If your dates are flexible, a mid-month move can be cheaper and easier to book. Rain also matters, because April, May and November can bring heavy showers. In those months, covered trucks and good wrapping are worth the small extra cost.
Here is how a typical moving cost in Kenya adds up. Imagine a family moving a three-bedroom house from Kilimani to Syokimau, about 25 kilometres. The survey shows a full set of living room furniture, three beds, two wardrobes, a fridge, a cooker, a washing machine and about forty boxes. First, the job needs a 7-tonne truck and five movers for most of a day. Next, the family wants the kitchen and fragile items packed, but they pack clothes and books themselves. Then the crew dismantles and rebuilds the beds and wardrobes. Finally, the new home is on a ground floor with easy access. After the survey, we would send a written quote covering the truck, the crew, kitchen packing and reassembly, then discuss it with the family. By packing their own clothes and books, they keep their moving cost lower without risking breakages.
Costs and pricing
The fastest way to get your moving price is a short video call or a list of your items. We then send a written quote that lists the crew, the truck, the materials and the timing. Ready to plan your move? Request your moving quote, and we will reply within one working day.
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Tell us what you are moving and where, and our move coordinator will call you back within one working day to plan it with you.
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It depends on the size of the home, what you are moving, the distance, access at both ends and any packing or special items. We assess the move first and agree the price with you in a written quote.
Because every move is different. Pricing after an assessment means you pay for your real move, and the price does not change on the day.
Packing is optional. You can choose full packing, fragile items only or no packing, and the quote shows each option.
Yes. After the assessment, we talk through the quote and suggest ways to reduce the cost, such as packing some items yourself or moving mid-month.
Some charge per hour, but we agree a price per job in writing, so delays do not add surprise costs.
Mid-month and mid-week moves are usually easier to book than month-end weekends.
Yes, a small deposit holds your date. The balance is paid when the move is complete and you are happy.
Tell us what you are moving and where. We will check the load in person or on a video call, give you a clear written quote and plan moving day with you.