How much does sofa hoisting cost in London?

Sofa hoisting in London starts from £150 with Alpha Movers. Larger corner sofas and complex balcony or window access are quoted after checking furniture size, floor level and access.

Can you hoist a sofa over a balcony in London?

Yes. Balcony hoisting is one of our most frequently requested services, particularly in new-build apartments in East London, the Docklands, and South London. We assess the balcony via photos before confirming.

How do you hoist furniture through a window?

We use heavy-duty load-rated hoisting straps secured to the furniture. The window sill and frame are fully padded before any lifting begins. One operative outside controls the vertical lift while a second operative inside guides the furniture through the opening.

Is furniture hoisting safe for my property?

Yes — when done by trained professionals with proper equipment. We use thick moving blankets and foam padding on every contact point before lifting. Every job includes £10,000 Goods in Transit insurance and Public Liability cover.

How long does sofa hoisting take?

A standard single sofa hoist typically takes 45 minutes to 1.5 hours including setup, protection, lifting, and placement. L-shaped sofas and larger items usually take 1.5 to 2.5 hours.

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Removal Prices London 2026

Clear man and van, house removal, packing and specialist moving prices. Choose the van size, helper count and quote type before you book.

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Medium Van

Best for one or two bedroom flats, larger furniture collections, storage runs and smaller office moves. Around 250 cubic feet of loading space.

1-2 bed flats Furniture moves Storage runs

From£100first 2 hours

Driver Only (Self Loading)

Budget option for prepared customers

2 hour minimum+ £50/hr extraNo fuel surcharge

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£100first 2 hours

Recommended

1 Helper

Balanced option for most London moves

2 hour minimum+ £65/hr extraNo fuel surcharge

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£130first 2 hours

2 Helpers

Better for stairs, long walks and bulky items

2 hour minimum+ £75/hr extraNo fuel surcharge

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£150first 2 hours

3 Helpers

Recommended when speed matters

2 hour minimum+ £90/hr extraNo fuel surcharge

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£180first 2 hours

Simple billing rule

All hourly van bookings use a 2 hour minimum. Extra time is charged by the hour shown above. For complex moves, send inventory and access photos for a fixed quote.

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Choose the right van size

Quick guide before requesting a final quote.

~100 cu ft

Small Van

from £80

Load space: ~100 cu ft
Approx. size: Approx. 1.7m L x 1.2m W x 1.2m H
Typical load: Up to 8-12 medium boxes plus small furniture

Best for tight London streets, quick collections and light moves with limited parking.

Best for

Student moves
Single-room moves
Small collections

~250 cu ft

Medium Van

from £100

Load space: ~250 cu ft
Approx. size: Approx. 3.0m L x 1.7m W x 1.7m H
Typical load: Typical 1-bed flat, sofas, wardrobes and storage runs

The balanced option when you need space without booking a full Luton.

Best for

1-2 bed flats
Furniture moves
Storage runs

~500-600 cu ft

Luton Van

from £100

Load space: ~500-600 cu ft
Approx. size: Approx. 4.0m L x 2.0m W x 2.0m H
Typical load: 2-3 bedroom homes, bulky furniture and office equipment

Tail-lift support for heavy appliances, commercial items and larger home moves.

Best for

3-4 bed homes
Office moves
Tail-lift items

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Estimate your moving cost

Use this quick estimate for planning. Final pricing still depends on stairs, walking distance, parking, packing, dismantling and heavy items.

Van size

~250 cu ft · Typical 1-bed flat, sofas, wardrobes and storage runsCrew option

£130 first 2 hours · + £65/hr afterEstimated hours

Minimum 2 hours. Use 3-5 hours for larger flats or stairs.

Estimated total£130£130 first 2 hours, then + £65/hr

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Pricing FAQs

What is the minimum booking?

Most hourly jobs have a 2 hour minimum. Extra time is billed in fair increments depending on the booking.

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Send postcodes, inventory, floor levels and parking notes. We will reply with the clearest price option.

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