Start with an inventory, not a fixed “1 bedrooms = one size” answer. A 1-bedroom flat can be lightly furnished or contain freestanding wardrobes, appliances, multiple sofas and many boxes.
A useful starting range
Supplier guides vary widely. For initial comparison, a 1-bedroom flat may lead you to 50–100 sq ft, but these are broad planning bands. A light or partial load can be below them, while assembled furniture and regular access can take it above them. Our calculator’s inventory, rather than this range, determines the result.
What the editable preset includes
Our 1-bedroom flat starting list includes one double frame and mattress, a small sofa, a wardrobe, drawers, dining furniture, 20 medium boxes and eight small boxes.
Nothing is compulsory. Remove built-in furniture, sold belongings, rented appliances and items you will keep elsewhere. The global dismantling switch uses representative packed bundles; you can replace those dimensions with your own.
Load the 1-bedroom flat inventory →What most changes the answer
- Furniture count and dimensions, especially sofas, wardrobes and assembled beds.
- White goods: include each appliance, not simply “a kitchen”.
- Box quantity and actual box sizes.
- Whether frames, tables, desks and shelving can safely come apart.
- Garage, garden, spare-room and business stock contents.
- Access: 15% occasional or 35% regular retrieval allowance in this model.
A fitted wardrobe left in the flat changes the estimate substantially. Check whether appliances belong to your landlord before adding them.
Check before committing
Measure the longest items and check door opening, internal height and turning room. If you need frequent visits, ask to see the unit shape rather than relying on floor area alone.
Compare standard unit footprints · Read the pre-rental checklist