Whether you're moving from Loughboy to Bennettsbridge, leaving college digs in Waterford and heading back to a Kilkenny family home, or relocating from Dublin down to the South-East — this is the guide I wish customers had read before they rang up. After several hundred Kilkenny moves, here's how it actually works.
What a Kilkenny house move costs in 2026
Pricing for house removals in Kilkenny depends on five things: how much stuff, how far, how many flights of stairs, time of day, and how flexible you are on the date. As a working guide:
- ●Studio / small one-bed (city centre, ground-floor) — €100–€150
- ●One-bed apartment (with stairs, no lift) — €120–€180
- ●Two-bed house, same county — €200–€280
- ●Three-bed house, same county — €280–€380
- ●Three or four-bed, cross-county (e.g. Kilkenny → Dublin) — €450–€700
- ●Add €30–€60 if you've a piano, gym equipment or anything genuinely awkward
These are man-with-a-van prices. A full national removals firm for the same job is usually 30–50% more because you're paying for a foreman, two or three loaders, the head-office overhead and the bigger lorry.
How long does it take?
- ●Single-item move within Kilkenny — 30–60 mins
- ●One-bed flat — 2–3 hours
- ●Two-bed house — 3–5 hours
- ●Three-bed house — 4–6 hours
- ●Cross-county (Kilkenny ↔ Dublin) — full day
Times include loading, driving, unloading and the walk-through. The single biggest variable is how packed and ready you are when we arrive. Boxes labelled, furniture clear, parking sorted — we'll be done in the lower end of the range. Half-packed and still in pyjamas at 9am — upper end.
Man with a van vs. a national removals firm
When a man with a van wins
- ●Same-county or short-distance moves
- ●One- to three-bed homes
- ●When you want to deal with the person actually doing the job, not a sales rep
- ●When price matters
- ●Single-item or part-load moves
When a national removals firm wins
- ●Genuinely huge houses (five-bed plus, multiple outbuildings)
- ●International moves
- ●When you need a full packing service done by someone else
- ●When you need insurance for a museum-quality piano or art collection
For 90% of Kilkenny house moves, a man with a van is the right call. The other 10% genuinely need a bigger operation.
Best day of the week to book
Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Friday is the busiest day in our book (people moving in for the weekend); Saturday and Monday are next. Mid-week you'll get more flexibility on time, less traffic, and a calmer move.
Avoid the last weekend of August if you can — that's student move-in week for SETU and it's mayhem on the roads.
When should you book?
- ●Same-day moves — possible, especially mid-week
- ●2–3 days notice — almost always doable
- ●A week ahead — guaranteed slot of your choice
- ●A month ahead — only really needed for long-distance or huge homes
What we provide vs. what you provide
We bring
- ●The van and the driver (sometimes two of us for bigger jobs)
- ●Moving blankets and straps to protect furniture and corners
- ●A sack truck for white goods
- ●The know-how to fit awkward items through tight doorways
You provide
- ●Packed boxes (or unpacked stuff — we'll work around either)
- ●Yourself or someone to direct what goes where
- ●Parking arrangements at both ends (or a heads-up if it's tricky)
- ●Payment on completion — cash, Revolut or bank transfer
Saving money on your Kilkenny move
- ●Declutter first — moving less stuff is cheaper than moving more stuff. Charity shops in Kilkenny take a lot
- ●Pack yourself rather than paying for packing
- ●Move mid-week
- ●Be ready when we arrive — no faffing
- ●Combine your move with a junk-removal job if you've a lot to get rid of — we can drop the keepers and skip-bin the rest in one trip
Common Kilkenny move routes
- ●Inside Kilkenny city — Loughboy, Newpark, Lacken, the Castlecomer Road
- ●Kilkenny ↔ Carlow town
- ●Kilkenny ↔ Waterford city
- ●Kilkenny ↔ Dublin (and back)
- ●Smaller villages — Bennettsbridge, Thomastown, Graignamanagh, Castlecomer, Freshford, Callan, Mooncoin
Frequently asked
How much does it cost to move house in Kilkenny?
A typical 2-bed move within Kilkenny costs €200–€280 with a man-with-a-van service. A 3-bed costs €280–€380. National removals firms are usually 30–50% more.
How long does a Kilkenny house move take?
A 2-bed home is typically 3–5 hours start to finish. A 3-bed is 4–6 hours. Cross-county moves like Kilkenny to Dublin are usually a full day.
Do I need to dismantle furniture before you arrive?
It helps if any large pieces are already broken down, but we'll work with what's in front of us. Beds and wardrobes especially fit through doorways much easier broken down.
Can you do the move at the weekend?
Yes — we run Saturday and Sunday slots. Book a week ahead at minimum; weekends are popular.
Do you do cross-country moves like Kilkenny to Dublin?
Yes — Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway. Nationwide on request. These are quoted as a full-day job.