If you are comparing removal companies in Northern Ireland, the honest answer to “how much will it cost” is that it depends on your move. A one-bedroom flat across Belfast and a four-bedroom house moving to Scotland are very different jobs. Rather than quote a flat rate, a good removals company prices per move after seeing what is involved.
CrissCross Removals is based in Lisburn and covers Northern Ireland on a fixed-price basis: the figure agreed at survey is the figure on the invoice, with no additions on the day.
No two moves are the same, which is why honest removals companies quote per job rather than publishing a flat rate. The variables are predictable, though, so understanding them helps you read a quote properly.
| Price factor | Why it changes your quote |
| Property size | More rooms and furniture means more crew hours and van space, the biggest single cost in any move |
| Access at both addresses | Stairs, no lift, narrow driveways, long carry distances, and limited parking all add time |
| Distance and route | A local move is priced differently from a cross-channel or cross-border run with ferry and driver costs |
| Packing | Full or partial packing by the crew is a separate service that adds to the total |
| Storage | A gap between vacating one property and getting keys to the next means storage is an added line item |
| Furniture dismantling | Beds, wardrobes, and large items that need taking apart and rebuilding add crew time |
| Date and timing | End-of-month dates and summer Fridays are in highest demand and book up first |
Access is the factor people underestimate most. A difficult approach, a fourth-floor flat with no lift, or nowhere to park the van at one end can add real time to a job, which is why a quote given without a survey is only ever a guess.
You will notice this post has no price table. That is deliberate. Any company that quotes your move over the phone before seeing it is estimating, and estimates are where day-of-move surprises come from. The only accurate figure for your move comes from a survey.
CrissCross offers free virtual or in-person surveys so the crew can assess volume, access, and timing before quoting. That is how a fixed-price quote works: the price agreed at survey is the price you pay. For full home moves, see our house removals service.
Moving from Northern Ireland to England, Scotland, or the Republic of Ireland involves logistics beyond a local job. Ferry crossings, driver overnight costs, and, for moves to or from the Republic, customs documentation all affect the final price.
For cross-channel and cross-border moves, the key pricing variables are:
A fixed-price quote is still available for long-distance jobs. It just needs a more detailed survey conversation. CrissCross runs regular cross-channel and cross-border routes and handles the paperwork for Republic of Ireland moves, so you are not coordinating customs yourself.
Many people underestimate how much time packing takes. A professional packing service means the crew arrives with all materials, packs room by room to a labelled system, and loads directly into the vehicle.
Packing is offered as a full or partial service:
Materials are supplied as part of the service. What it adds to your quote depends on the volume being packed and the time needed. It is always more economical to agree packing at survey stage, because adding it on the day takes longer. See our packing service for what is included.
Chain breaks, delayed completions, and renovation projects between moves all create a need for short-term storage. CrissCross runs self-contained storage units on flexible terms.
Storage cost depends on:
If your move and storage are handled by the same company, your belongings go into storage straight from the removal van and come out when you are ready, rather than being handled twice by different crews. See our storage options if you need to cover a gap between properties.
The most common cause of a removal bill coming in over the estimate is a survey that did not capture the full picture. To keep your quote accurate:
CrissCross has worked on a fixed-price model since Chris Magee founded the company in Lisburn in 2016. The team runs moves across Belfast, Lisburn, Bangor, Antrim, and beyond on that basis: one price agreed, no additions on the day.
It depends on the size of your property, the access at both addresses, the distance, and whether you need packing or storage. Because those vary so much between jobs, we do not publish a flat rate. The accurate figure for your move comes from a free survey, after which you get a fixed price with no additions on the day.
Quotes vary because access, volume, timing, and service scope differ per job, and companies estimate those variables differently. A low quote that does not account for a top-floor flat with no lift or a difficult parking situation often ends up higher on the day. A fixed-price quote after a proper survey removes that uncertainty.
Yes. All quotes are fixed-price after a free virtual or in-person survey. The price agreed at survey is the price on the invoice, with no day-of-move additions for fuel, mileage, or extra time, provided the job matches what was surveyed. Get a free quote to start the process.
Often, yes. End-of-month Fridays and summer Saturdays are the most in-demand dates and book out first. Midweek moves in quieter months are easier to schedule. If your completion date is flexible, mention it at survey and the crew can advise on availability.
If you are weighing up removals cost in Northern Ireland and want a number you can rely on, a free survey is the right first step. CrissCross covers Belfast, Lisburn, Bangor, Antrim, and long-distance routes to Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland, all on a fixed-price basis.
Get a free removals quote or contact the team to arrange a virtual or in-person survey.