What this covers
A moving service transports furniture and personal belongings from one home or office to another. The work covers packing, dismantling furniture, protecting and loading it, driving to the new address and putting everything back together. Some crews handle the whole move, while others only provide the vehicle and the lifting.
What people ask for most
- Full house move
- Office or shop relocation
- Moving furniture between floors
- Packing and dismantling furniture
- Transporting large appliances
- Moves to and from Porto Santo
- Taking furniture into storage
- Removing old furniture afterwards
Timing and emergencies
Moves are rarely urgent, but the dates are. July to September and the last days of any month fill up first, and a rental handover will not wait. Book two to three weeks ahead, confirm the day before, and arrange the loading space early if the street is narrow.
How to choose well
- Ask for a site visit, or send photos of everything that has to be moved
- Check whether the quote covers packing, dismantling, reassembly and carrying up stairs
- Ask if the van can reach your street and who arranges the parking space
- Agree the date, the start time and what happens if something gets damaged
How it works on HomeFix
- Post your taskDescribe what you need, where and when. Takes under a minute.
- Receive offersProfessionals in your area reply with price and availability.
- Choose your professionalCompare profiles, reviews, work photos and ratings.
- Agree directlyTalk in chat or by phone and settle the details between you.
- Job donePay the professional directly and leave your review.
This service across the island
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FunchalCâmara de LobosMachicoSanta CruzCaniçoSantanaRibeira BravaPonta do SolCalhetaSão VicentePorto Moniz
Frequently asked questions
How much does a house move cost in Madeira?
There is no fixed rate: you and the professional agree the price directly. It depends on how much furniture there is, the floor, whether there is a lift, the distance between the two addresses and whether packing is included. Ask for a quote based on a written list of what is being moved, so nothing is a surprise on the day. HomeFix charges no commission and sets no prices.
How do I find movers in Funchal?
Post the job on HomeFix with both addresses, the floor, whether there is a lift and the date you want. Movers who work in that area reply with offers. Compare profiles, ratings and reviews, then settle the details in the chat.
Will the movers pack my boxes as well?
Many will, but packing is a separate service and has to be requested in advance. Check whether boxes, tape and blankets are included in the price or bought by you. If you pack yourself, label each box with the room it belongs to, because unlabelled boxes cost you paid time at the other end.
What if a lorry cannot reach my street?
Say so in your first message and send a photo of the street and the entrance. In the older parts of Funchal and on the steeper hillsides, the usual answer is a smaller van doing several runs, or carrying by hand for the last stretch. That changes how long the job takes, so agree it before the day.