How Are Home Moving Prices Set in Turkey?

Apartment size and volume

The first factor is the volume of belongings. The apartment type (for example 2+1 = 2 bedrooms + living room) is a practical measure of this volume, but two homes of the same size can hold very different amounts. Large, heavy pieces such as bookcases, wardrobes and pianos directly affect the size of the truck and the crew needed.

So when you ask for quotes, list large items and pieces that need special care, not just the apartment type. Sharing photos helps the company estimate the volume more accurately.

Sorting your belongings before the move also affects the price directly. Getting rid of furniture and items you do not use may let you move with a smaller truck or fewer crew.

Distance and route

In local moves, distance usually matters less; time, traffic and loading time matter more. In intercity moves, kilometers, fuel, motorway and bridge tolls and the time the crew spends on the road make up a large part of the price.

In intercity moves, the price also depends on whether your belongings travel alone in a truck or together with other customers' goods. Shared part-load transport can cost less, but delivery may take longer.

Floor, elevator and building conditions

The floor and whether the building has an elevator decide how much work the crew has to do. Carrying on high floors without an elevator takes longer and may need more crew. When the building elevator is too small for large items, an external furniture lift is used; this is usually priced as an extra.

If the truck cannot park close to the building, or there are narrow streets or long corridors, the move can take longer. Mentioning these conditions when you ask for quotes prevents price changes on moving day.

Packing, taking apart and reassembly

Whether you pack yourself or leave it to the company can make a clear difference to the price. When the company packs, materials such as boxes, bubble wrap and blankets and the labor for packing are added.

Taking apart and reassembling wardrobes, beds and similar furniture, and installing ceiling lights and curtains, may also be priced separately. It is important to ask one by one which jobs are included in the quote.

• Who provides boxes and packing materials?
• Is there special packing for fragile items?
• Is taking apart and reassembling furniture included?
• Who connects appliances and installs ceiling lights?

Moving date and timing

End of month, weekends, the summer months when schools close and the days before public holidays (bayram) are busy for movers. It can be harder to find an available crew then, and prices can rise. If your date is flexible, weekdays in the middle of the month may get you better quotes.

Last-minute moves leave fewer options. Starting to collect quotes as early as possible helps with both the price and the choice of company.

Extra services

Storage, cleaning, transport insurance and moving special items all affect the total. Items such as a piano, safe, aquarium or large plants may need special equipment or extra crew.

Think about whether you really need these services and state the ones you do clearly when asking for quotes. Services added later are usually priced higher.

If there is a gap between leaving the old home and getting the new one, your belongings may need to stay in storage for a while. Storage time and the trips into and out of storage may be priced separately, so mention this possibility when asking for quotes.

Comparing quotes fairly

The lowest quote is not always the best one. When comparing, check that the quotes cover the same scope: if one includes packing and insurance and the other does not, the prices cannot be compared directly.

By posting a free request on Senin Ekip, you enter your details once and see quotes from verified movers in your area side by side with their ratings and reviews. The price calculator on this page gives you a rough idea before you get quotes; the actual price is always set by the mover's quote.