Movesmith · Solihull
Removals in Solihull, from one item to the whole house
Instead of phoning several removal companies in Solihull for estimates, describe the move once: the Edwardian detached in Olton, the 1930s house in Shirley or the family home in Knowle. You get one fixed price before booking, a suitable vetted team is checked for your date, and they're confirmed when they accept.
- Fixed price shown before you book
- Suitable vetted team checked before you book
- Protected payment flow
- Your team confirmed once they accept
What is Movesmith? Movesmith is a removals booking platform where customers across the UK can submit move details and receive a fixed price; booking proceeds after suitable local or route-based operator capacity is confirmed.
Moving house in Solihull, Shirley and the villages
Solihull is about eight miles south-east of Birmingham, and its borough stretches from Shirley and Olton out to Knowle, Dorridge, Hockley Heath and Hampton-in-Arden. The M42 splits the built-up west of the borough from the rural south and east.
The houses vary by district. Olton has many detached Victorian and Edwardian houses inside conservation areas; Shirley grew mostly between the wars and just after; Knowle is largely detached and semi-detached with the odd terraced street; Dorridge was taking shape by the 1930s and expanded from the 1950s. Larger homes mean more rooms to pack and more heavy furniture, so a full room list gives a far more reliable figure than a guess at van size.
A good Solihull quote starts with the house rather than the postcode. Count bedrooms including any loft room or garden office, list the wardrobes and dressers that don't come apart, and say whether a piano, gym kit or garden furniture is coming too. If you're downsizing from a detached house in Knowle or Dorridge to a flat nearer the town centre, tell us what's going to storage or the tip so the crew and the van are sized for what's actually moving.
Movesmith is not a Solihull removal company with its own yard. It is a booking platform: the fixed price is calculated from your inventory and access, and we don't claim local vans, crews or a number of completed Solihull moves.
What a move costs in Solihull B91
Every Movesmith quote is fixed before you book. The “from” prices below match the live booking flow — your exact number depends on the details you share.
| Move size | Fixed price from |
|---|---|
| Single item or man & van | £165 |
| Man and van (small load) | £165 |
| Studio flat | £445 |
| 1-bed flat | £610 |
| 2-bed flat | £870 |
| 3-bed house | £1,180 |
| 4-bed house | £2,430 |
| 5+ bed house | £3,675 |
Prices include VAT and are for a typical home on a short local move, Monday to Thursday mid-month. Your price depends on your items, access and date. Your exact price is fixed before you book, and any toll or crossing charges on your route are shown as their own line — never added afterwards.
Man-and-van loads in Solihull start from £165. Whole homes are priced by size — a 3-bed house from £1,180, a 4-bed from £2,430 — with the drive, the stairs and the carry counted in one figure.
How Movesmith works
- 1
Tell us about your move
- 2
See your price and booking options
- 3
Book and follow your confirmation
Services covered
House removals
Flat removals
Man and van
Single-item moves
Packing help
Furniture moves
Areas we cover in and around Solihull
- Solihull town centre
- Shirley
- Olton
- Elmdon
- Knowle
- Dorridge
- Bentley Heath
- Dickens Heath
- Cheswick Green
- Hockley Heath
- Hampton-in-Arden
- Catherine-de-Barnes
Before you move in Solihull
Dispensations for restricted streets
Solihull Council issues a parking dispensation permit to park in a restricted area for a valid reason, applied for online at least three working days ahead. Its examples are building and essential works rather than house moves, and the terms say a dispensation doesn't guarantee a space in time-limited or residents' bays.
Living on a red route
If you live on a red route, the council's red route parking permit is the one page that names moving house: it lets you park on the lines outside your home, and you apply by phone.
Few resident permit roads
Solihull's resident permit schemes cover only six roads, so most moves here are about driveways, junctions and time limits rather than permit bays.
Driveways and detached houses
Many Solihull homes have a drive, which can make loading easier — or harder if it's shared, gravelled or blocked by cars. Tell us whether the van can pull onto it and how far the front door is from the kerb.
Heading into central Birmingham
Solihull isn't in Birmingham's Clean Air Zone, which covers the city centre inside the A4540 Middleway ring road. If your move ends inside that ring, a van that doesn't meet the zone's emission standards pays a daily charge, so give us the full destination address.
Moving in Solihull: parking, access & local know-how
The practical detail that shapes a Solihull move — so your operator turns up ready, not guessing.
- Parking & permits
- Solihull Council issues parking dispensation permits for restricted areas (online, three working days ahead); residents on a red route can get a red route permit for moving house by phone; resident permit schemes cover just six roads.
- Local housing
- Detached Victorian and Edwardian houses in Olton's conservation areas, inter-war and early post-war housing in Shirley, and mainly detached and semi-detached homes in Knowle and Dorridge.
Check the latest rules at the source
Parking and highway rules change, so confirm your street's arrangements on the council's own pages before moving day.
Ready to plan your Solihull move?
See your fixed price before you book. Verified moving operators, protected payment, support from quote to completion.
Solihull removals — straight answers
Common questions on local moves, pricing and how Movesmith works.
How much is a man and van in Solihull?
Prices start at £165 for one item or a small load. Your Solihull addresses get an exact fixed figure before you book, carry and stairs included, with no hourly charge building up on the day.
Can I book fixed-price removals in Solihull?
Yes. Tell us both addresses, what's moving and the access at each end, and the quote returns one price for the job. It stays the same provided the move matches what you confirmed.
Do I need a parking permit for a removal van in Solihull?
Only if the van must stand on a restriction. Solihull Council's dispensation permit is applied for online three working days ahead, though it doesn't guarantee a residents' or time-limited bay. If you live on a red route, the council's red route permit covers moving house and is arranged by phone.
Is Movesmith a removal company based in Solihull?
No — we're a booking platform and don't claim a Solihull depot. You see the fixed price first; a suitable vetted team is checked for your date before you book and confirmed when they accept. If none is free, you can ask for an availability check with no card or payment.
Can you move me between Solihull and Birmingham or Coventry?
Yes. Enter both addresses and the drive is included in the fixed figure. The borough meets Birmingham to the west and north and Coventry to the east, with Warwickshire to the north and south.
Are the moving operators for Solihull moves verified?
Yes. Movesmith checks identity, Goods in Transit and Public Liability documents, records the declared vehicle type and requires a vehicle-compliance declaration before an operator takes bookings. We do not claim to physically inspect vehicles.
What if something is damaged?
Movesmith shows the applicable liability terms before you book. Your declared goods value helps us match the move with a suitable verified moving operator. Report from your booking page within 7 days of completion — including damage you couldn't reasonably spot at delivery.
What parking and access details do I need to provide?
Tell us separately about pickup and delivery: choose where the van can park lawfully, then give the carry distance, floor, lift, stairs and any awkward access. A private driveway or unrestricted street selection is enough by itself. For permit-controlled, paid or loading-bay parking, also give who is arranging it, whether it is confirmed, its operating window and the exact lawful position. Unknown or unsupported access is reviewed before we offer a fixed price, and a carry of 50 metres or more needs a tailored review. Do not enter gate codes, passwords or access credentials in the booking.
What happens if parking or access is different on moving day?
If there is no lawful parking, furniture does not fit, access is unsafe, unplanned dismantling is needed or delivery cannot be completed, the operator pauses the affected work and sends Movesmith a structured report with evidence. The operator cannot invent a charge or take cash at the door. Movesmith reviews the facts and, if the job needs to change, sends you a fixed proposal. Extra work or payment happens only after you expressly approve it; if you reject it, there is no variation charge and Ops arranges the safe next step, rebooking or a fresh quote.