Moving in Madrid: frequently asked questions
Everything we are asked on the phone every day, answered with concrete figures: prices, timings, insurance, storage and how to check that a Madrid moving company is properly licensed.
Prices and quotes
How much does a move in Madrid cost?
Between €299 and €1,000 in 2026 depending on the property: from €299 a studio, €380–650 a two-bedroom flat, €550–900 a three-bedroom flat and from €950 a house. You can estimate it on the price calculator and we confirm a fixed price within 24 hours.
Is VAT included?
Yes, every quote includes VAT and the figure on the quote is the figure on the invoice. "From" prices without VAT are the most common way a €500 estimate becomes €605.
How much is each floor without a lift?
The Madrid market reference is €40–50 per floor when furniture has to be carried by hand. We calculate it in advance, not on the day, and it appears itemised in the quote.
Do you charge mileage within the Comunidad de Madrid?
No. Our fleet goes out daily to Alcalá, Móstoles, Las Rozas and Collado Villalba, so travel is included in the fixed price. Outside the region it is calculated per route and detailed in writing.
Do you require a deposit?
We do not ask for large deposits: the bulk is paid on completion, once you have checked that everything is in place. Cash, Bizum, transfer or card, always with an invoice.
Dates and availability
Do you work Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays?
Yes, Monday to Sunday including holidays, with no weekend surcharge. It is one of the practical differences with much of the sector, which only operates Monday to Friday in office hours.
How far in advance should I book?
We can start within 48 hours of you accepting the quote. For end of month, July and August, one or two weeks of notice gives you a choice of time slot.
Which is the cheapest day to move?
Tuesday to Thursday, mid-month: the sector difference against a Friday or an end-of-month weekend reaches 20–30%. We charge no weekend surcharge, but mid-week gives more scheduling flexibility.
How long does a move take?
A studio, three or four hours; a two-bedroom flat, half a day; a three-bedroom flat, a full day; a house, one or two days. Floors without a lift are what lengthens the job most.
How we work
Are boxes and materials really free?
Yes, boxes and protective blankets are included in the service. Ask for plenty: a box filled to the top travels far better than a half-empty one, which collapses when stacked.
Do you dismantle and reassemble furniture?
Yes, from €110 depending on the number of pieces. We dismantle wardrobes, beds and shelving at origin, bag and label the fittings and reassemble at the destination.
Can you pack the whole home?
Yes. Professional packing is around €190 in a flat and €320 in a house, covering kitchen, glassware, artwork and fragile items. Importantly, what we pack is covered by the insurance — boxes sealed by the customer are not.
What if a wardrobe will not fit down the stairs?
It goes out through the facade with a lifting platform, from €180 including the street permit. We identify that when quoting, not on the day.
Who arranges the lorry parking permit?
We do. Many central Madrid streets require a reserved bay; we handle the council paperwork and the municipal fee, when it applies, is itemised in the quote.
Do you speak English on site?
Yes. Quotes and coordination are handled in English, and the crew leader on the day speaks enough English to run the job. Most of our English-speaking customers are relocating for work.
Insurance, guarantees and legality
What happens if something is damaged?
Every job carries public liability and goods-in-transit insurance. The incident is written on the delivery note at the time and we handle the claim with the insurer. Our incident rate has stayed below 2% of jobs for years.
Are you a licensed company?
Yes: transport authorisation, public liability insurance, written contract and invoice on every job. We recommend asking any company you consider for those four documents; it is the five-minute check that prevents most problems.
How do I complain if a company does not respond?
With the annotated delivery note and photos, claim in writing to the company and its insurer. If there is no response, the Junta Arbitral de Transporte of the Comunidad de Madrid resolves typical moving amounts free of charge, and consumer associations can mediate.
What cannot travel in the lorry?
Documents, jewellery, cash and medication: carry those yourself. Also no flammable liquids or gas cylinders, which transit insurance does not cover.
Storage and long-distance
How much is storage?
From €60 per month by volume, no minimum term, with a numbered inventory signed on arrival. All the price bands are on the furniture storage page.
Do you move to other provinces?
Yes. Madrid–Barcelona from €690 in groupage, plus Valencia, Seville, Malaga, Bilbao and the rest of mainland Spain. See Madrid–Barcelona moves for how groupage works.
What is groupage?
Sharing a lorry with other moves on the same route: it cuts the cost by 30–45% in exchange for a two to four-day delivery window instead of an exact date. Your furniture travels in a closed, numbered module.
Can you handle an international move?
Our specialisation is Madrid and mainland Spain, and we will say so honestly: for a container move abroad, a company specialised in international relocations with a FIDI agent network will serve you better. We can handle collection, packing and storage in Madrid before that shipment.
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