House moving cost in Singapore (2026): mover prices and how to compare quotes

Most people only hire movers a few times in their life, so it's hard to know whether a quote is fair. Your house moving cost in Singapore depends on what you move and how easy both homes are to work in. This guide explains what drives the price, gives the ranges movers publish for HDB flats, and shows how to compare quotes like for like.

What affects the price of a move

A mover's price mostly comes down to time, people and lorry space:

• How much you're moving. The number of rooms matters less than the amount of furniture and boxes. A sparsely furnished 5-room flat can cost less than a packed 3-room flat.
• Access at both ends. Lift availability, how far the lorry can park from the lift lobby, and stairs all add time. Condos often have fixed moving hours and lift bookings that limit when a mover can work.
• Distance and trips. Within Singapore, distance matters less than the number of lorry trips needed.
• Packing, dismantling and reassembly. Wardrobes, storage beds and glass items take time to take apart, wrap and rebuild.
• Extras. Disposal of old furniture, storage, piano or safe moving, and moving on a weekend or public holiday.

Typical price ranges for HDB flats

Several Singapore movers publish price lists. In 2026 these mostly fall into these bands for a standard move within Singapore:

These are rough guides from published price lists, not quotes. Budget movers sit at the low end with transport and basic manpower; full-service moves with packing and reassembly sit at the top end or above. Your own quote depends on what you're moving and the access at both addresses.

Questions that make quotes comparable

When you ask for quotes, give every mover the same information and ask the same questions:

1. What's included? Packing materials, wrapping of furniture, dismantling and reassembly, and protection for floors and lifts.
2. How is it priced? Per trip, per hour or a fixed price. With hourly pricing, ask what happens if the move runs long.
3. What costs extra? Disposal, long carry from the lorry to the lift, stairs, weekend surcharges, waiting time.
4. What if something breaks? Ask how damage is handled and whether the company has insurance. Read how to choose a mover for more on this.
5. Can they survey first? An on-site or video survey gives a firmer price than a description over the phone.

Ways to bring the cost down

• Declutter first. Every item you sell, donate or dispose of before moving day is one less to carry. See getting rid of bulky items.
• Pack yourself. Packing loose items into boxes is the easiest job to do yourself; leave fragile and bulky items to the movers.
• Be flexible on the date. Weekdays are often cheaper and easier to book than weekends or month-end.
• Get everything in writing. A written quote with the company's name and UEN avoids surprises on the day. You can check a UEN on ACRA's Bizfile.

Get comparable quotes in one go

Describe your move once on ServeGig and up to 3 vetted movers who cover your area will contact you with quotes. For example, see movers in Punggol or movers in Tampines.