14,211 Lagos Households Moved Without a Single Scratch.
This page answers every question you've been Googling at 1 a.m. — pricing, LASTMA, estate security, rainy season logistics. Real answers, no fluff. Then, if you're ready, we'll move you.
* Times based on off-peak hours. Add 40–80 min for Third Mainland during 7–9 a.m. and 5–8 p.m.
How Much Does Moving Cost in Lagos?
The honest answer: it depends on three things — distance, truck size, and whether your estate gate is the kind that requires a "settlement." Here is the full breakdown.
| Move Type | Flatbed Truck | Minivan | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Within Same LGA Lekki Phase 1 → Lekki Phase 2 | ₦45,000 – ₦70,000 | ₦25,000 – ₦40,000 | Most 1-bed apartments. 3–5 hrs. |
Island to Island Victoria Island → Ajah | ₦75,000 – ₦110,000 | ₦45,000 – ₦65,000 | 3-bed typical. Factor Lekki-Epe traffic. |
Island to Mainland Lekki → Ikeja / Surulere | ₦90,000 – ₦140,000 | ₦55,000 – ₦80,000 | Third Mainland crossing. Book early mornings. |
Mainland to Mainland Surulere → Magodo / Ojodu | ₦60,000 – ₦95,000 | ₦35,000 – ₦55,000 | Avoid Oshodi Interchange Fridays. |
Long Haul (Out of Lagos) Lagos → Abuja / Ibadan | ₦280,000 – ₦450,000 | ₦150,000 – ₦220,000 | Fuel + driver allowance included. 2-day job. |
Everything Lagos Renters Actually Want to Know
Six years of answering the same questions on WhatsApp. We finally wrote them all down.
Most Lagos renters hand over keys at month-end, which falls on weekdays. That means Sundays are often the only day you can move without taking leave. We operate 7 days a week, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday premium: Add ₦8,000–₦15,000 to any quoted price. This covers the driver's church time. Yes, we are being honest about that.
Book at least 72 hours ahead for Sunday slots — they fill by Wednesday.
LASTMA (Lagos State Traffic Management Authority) officers can flag any commercial vehicle on the bridge or along restricted routes. Our drivers carry all required documents: hackney permit, vehicle particulars, driver's license, and a company letter on headed paper.
In 6 years, we have had 3 documented stops. All were resolved within 20 minutes without your items leaving the truck. We do not pass "settlement" costs to clients — that is on us.
What you should do: If your move crosses a bridge after 9 a.m. on a weekday, add 45 minutes to your timeline estimate.
Most gated estates in Lekki, Ikeja GRA, and Magodo require a gate pass for commercial vehicles. This is a legitimate process, not a shakedown — though some security staff will test that boundary.
What you need to arrange before move day:
- Written permission from your facility manager or landlord
- Vehicle plate number of our truck (we'll send this 24h before)
- Your new/old apartment number and move date
- Security deposit (₦5,000–₦20,000 at some estates, refunded post-move)
We have moved into 80+ different estates across Lagos. If your estate is on our list, we'll brief you on exactly what their security expects. Just mention the estate name when booking.
Lagos rainy season runs April–July and September–October. Roads flood, especially in Ajah, Festac, and Alapere. Our flatbeds have full tarpaulin covers. Items in proper boxes survive rain moves fine.
What we do differently during rainy season:
- Double-wrap all electronics in plastic before boxing
- Use waterproof mattress bags (₦2,500 each, we supply)
- Avoid scheduling moves past 2 p.m. (afternoon storms)
- Build a 2-hour rain delay buffer into your contract
We have completed 2,400+ moves during rainy season. Zero items have been damaged by water when our packing protocol was followed.
Every TV is bubble-wrapped and placed in a custom-cut foam frame. Flat screens travel upright, never horizontal. Mirrors are taped in an X-pattern and wrapped in moving blankets before being strapped vertically in the truck.
Our fragile item process:
- Inventory list created before items leave your apartment
- You photograph items with our team before loading
- Any pre-existing damage is noted on the inventory sheet
- Fragile items are the last to load, first to unload
If something breaks: We carry a ₦500,000 liability cover per move. Claims are processed within 14 working days. In 6 years, we've paid 7 claims. All were settled in full.
We handle 30+ corporate and expat moves annually for companies in Victoria Island, Ikoyi, and Eko Atlantic. Most HR coordinators have never moved someone into Lagos before. We've built a process for that.
What you provide:
- Destination address and estate name
- Inventory list or approximate room count
- Company purchase order or advance payment
- Expat's WhatsApp number for day-of coordination
What we handle: Port pickup coordination, customs clearance liaison for shipped goods, temporary storage if apartment isn't ready, and a furnished-apartment checklist so nothing critical is missing on day one.
Corporate invoices are issued with full VAT documentation. We are registered with CAC and carry business liability insurance.
The Lagos Moving Checklist
Everything from estate gate protocols to generator fuel estimates. 5 phases, 25 action items. We'll send it straight to your WhatsApp.
One field. No email. No spam. Just the checklist, delivered where you actually check messages.
We'll send a single WhatsApp message with the PDF link. No follow-up messages unless you reply.
- Confirm move date with landlord / new estate
- Request estate gate pass form
- Inventory all items — photograph everything of value
- Decide what goes to storage vs. new home
- Book Relocate (Sunday slots fill by Wed)
- Order moving boxes from Mile 12 or Yaba market
- Pack non-essentials: books, decor, off-season clothes
- Confirm PHCN / IKEDC disconnection for old address
- Notify bank, workplace, LASRRA of address change
- Confirm truck type needed (flatbed vs. minivan)
- Share truck plate number with estate security
- Prepare cash for generator fuel (old + new building)
- Pack an "open first" box: kettle, towels, chargers, snacks
- Confirm move start time with Relocate (WhatsApp)
- Clear elevator booking if applicable (ask your FM)
- Be present or have a trusted rep at both addresses
- Complete fragile item inventory with movers before loading
- Do not leave until truck departs — watch the last item load
- Have water and snacks for the crew (Lagos heat is real)
- Final walkthrough of old apartment before handing keys
- Lekki Phase 1: Gate pass required, 48h notice minimum
- Ikeja GRA: Security deposit ₦10,000 (refunded)
- Magodo Phase 2: No commercial vehicles after 6 p.m.
- Eko Atlantic: Special vehicle permit, apply 5 days before
- Banana Island: Estate management approval mandatory
Stories from Lagos Neighbourhoods
Real clients, real LGAs, real problems solved. No stock testimonials.
"I was terrified about Third Mainland with my piano. They wrapped it in three moving blankets, strapped it to the side of the truck, and sent me a video. It arrived without a scratch. The team even knew which gate security at my new estate wanted the vehicle permit before I did."
"We coordinate expat arrivals quarterly. Relocate is the only company that sends a pre-move WhatsApp briefing with the driver's photo, truck plate, and ETA. For an expat landing in Lagos for the first time, that level of detail removes enormous anxiety. We've used them four times now."
"Moved in October — peak rainy season. They called the night before to confirm tarpaulin coverage on my drawing equipment. The move took 6 hours, it rained for two of them, and not a single page got wet. The estate security drama was handled entirely by their team lead. I sat in my new living room and watched it happen."
"LASTMA stopped the truck on the bridge. I panicked. The driver sent me a WhatsApp voice note explaining what was happening, said it would take 20 minutes. It took 18. They arrived at my new place and unloaded everything before I even got there from work."
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