Removals customers search Google, open several websites and book the first removal company that gives them a price. If your website makes them fill in a form and wait, they are gone. QuoteKit is a removals quote calculator for UK removal companies and man and van businesses. Customers enter their postcodes, select their load size and get an instant price based on real road distance.
When someone needs a removal company, they are usually in a hurry. They have a moving date, a deposit paid on a property and a list of things to sort out. Getting a quick removals quote is near the top of that list.
They search Google for removal companies, open four or five websites and look for a price. The first company that shows them a number gets the booking. Not the one with the most five-star reviews. The one that made it easiest to get a price.
Most removals websites still rely on contact forms, phone numbers or email addresses. The customer fills in a form, waits a day for a response and by then has already booked with the company that replied in 60 seconds via an online calculator.
A removals quote calculator on your website changes this completely. Customers enter their postcodes and load size, get an instant price and you capture their contact details automatically. The enquiry is yours before they have a chance to go anywhere else.
QuoteKit's removals quote calculator combines distance-based pricing with load size pricing to give customers an accurate estimate without a site visit.
The customer enters their pickup and delivery postcodes. QuoteKit uses Google Maps to calculate the actual road distance between the two locations. Not a straight-line estimate. The real distance a driver would travel.
The customer then selects their load size - studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-bedroom, four-bedroom or larger. Each load size has a price uplift that reflects the additional time and effort involved.
The calculator combines the distance price and the load size uplift, applies any relevant surcharges and shows the customer their removals quote instantly.
For example, using a rate of £1.50 per mile with a £80 minimum:
A 20-mile one-bedroom flat move: 20 x £1.50 = £30, plus one-bed uplift of £80 = £110 total. A 50-mile three-bedroom house move: 50 x £1.50 = £75, plus three-bed uplift of £175 = £250 total. A same-day 15-mile studio move: 15 x £1.50 = £22.50, minimum applies, £80 x 1.25 same-day surcharge = £100 total.
All of this is calculated automatically. The customer gets their removals quote in seconds. You get their name, email and phone in your dashboard.
QuoteKit is removals software built for UK removal companies and man and van businesses. Here is what it includes:
Distance-based removals quote calculator: Google Maps calculates the road distance. Your rate per mile gives the base price. Load size adds an uplift. The customer gets a price in seconds.
Load size selector: Studio, one-bed, two-bed, three-bed, four-bed and five-bed-plus options, each with a configurable price uplift.
Additional services as add-ons: Packing service, piano removal, storage, dismantling and reassembling furniture. Each add-on has a fixed price or hourly rate. Customers select what they need and the price updates.
Same-day and weekend surcharges: Automatic price uplifts for short-notice moves, weekend moves and bank holiday moves.
Lead capture: Every removals quote captures the customer's name, email and phone before showing the price.
Instant email notifications: You receive an email the moment a customer submits a removals quote request.
Booking requests: Customers can request a moving date from the widget. You confirm or decline from your dashboard.
Leads dashboard: All your removals enquiries in one place. Track status, update notes and export to a spreadsheet.
Setting the right price for removals jobs is a balance between covering your costs and staying competitive in your local market. Here are some benchmarks for UK man and van and removals businesses.
Rate per mile: - Small van or car: £1.00 to £1.40 per mile - Large van: £1.40 to £1.80 per mile - Luton van: £1.60 to £2.20 per mile
Minimum charge: - Most removals businesses set a minimum of £80 to £150 to cover the cost of any job, regardless of distance.
Load size uplifts (example ranges): - Studio or bedsit: no uplift or £30 to £50 - One-bedroom flat: £50 to £100 - Two-bedroom flat or small house: £100 to £160 - Three-bedroom house: £150 to £220 - Four-bedroom house: £200 to £280
Same-day surcharge: 20 to 30 percent premium is standard for moves requested with less than 48 hours notice.
Weekend surcharge: 15 to 20 percent is common for Saturday and Sunday moves.
These are starting points. Your actual rates will depend on your operating area, vehicle size and the level of service you offer. Once you have set your rates in QuoteKit, the calculator applies them automatically to every enquiry.
Man and van businesses typically handle smaller moves than full removal companies - studio flats, single rooms, office clearances and furniture deliveries rather than whole house moves. The removals quote calculator works equally well for both.
For a man and van business, the pricing structure is usually simpler:
Hourly rate with a minimum: £35 to £55 per hour with a two-hour minimum. The customer selects how many hours they estimate the job will take, or the calculator estimates based on the load size they select.
Distance-based rate: The same per-mile calculation as a full removal company, with a lower base rate reflecting a smaller vehicle and simpler jobs.
QuoteKit supports both approaches. You can also combine them - charge a per-mile rate for the journey and an hourly rate for loading and unloading time.
Many man and van businesses find that having an instant quote calculator on their website is the single biggest change they make to get more bookings. Customers searching for a man and van in a hurry book the first one that shows them a price. That can now be you.
How accurate is the removals quote calculator?
QuoteKit uses Google Maps road distance for accuracy. The price the customer sees is based on your actual rate per mile and load size, so it reflects what you would genuinely charge for that job. It is accurate enough for customers to make a booking decision.
Can I adjust the price after seeing the property?
Yes. The calculator gives a price based on the information the customer provides. You can follow up with a revised quote after an in-person or video assessment if the job turns out to be more complex than expected.
Can customers book via the calculator?
Yes. Customers can request a moving date from the widget. You confirm or decline from your dashboard. They receive an automatic confirmation email. Confirmed jobs appear in your calendar.
Will it work on my existing removals website?
Yes. QuoteKit works on WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Webflow and any website that accepts HTML. You paste one line of code and the removals quote calculator appears.
Is QuoteKit suitable for man and van businesses?
Yes. QuoteKit is used by removal companies and man and van businesses across the UK. The calculator handles distance-based pricing, load size and same-day surcharges out of the box.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
QuoteKit is free to start. Pro plan is £29 per month with a 14-day money-back guarantee. Set up your removals quote calculator, embed it on your website, and if you are not happy within 14 days we will refund you in full.
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