Compare My Move
The decision to compare my move options before booking saves both money and stress. Hiring a man and van, booking a full removal crew, renting a van yourself, or using a courier service are all valid choices depending on the size and distance of your move. This guide compares each option with real UK prices and practical trade-offs.
Compare removal options: DIY van hire £60-£120/day (excl. fuel, labour, insurance), man and van from £49, full removals from £149. Giant Van includes crew, insurance, and equipment. 4.8/5 Trustpilot. Call +44 7414 655129.
Using a Furniture Comparison Website for Your Move
A furniture comparison website helps when you are deciding what to take and what to replace.
Sites like PriceRunner, Idealo, and Google Shopping compare furniture prices across UK retailers.
If your sofa is 10 years old and will not fit through the new property's door, replacing it often costs less than paying for a larger van and crew to wrestle it in.
Before your move, measure every large item and every doorway at the new address.
Standard UK internal doors are 762mm wide (or 838mm in newer builds).
A sofa measuring 900mm deep will not fit through a 762mm opening unless it can be tilted or has removable legs.
If the numbers do not work, selling the piece on Facebook Marketplace and buying new on the other side is the more practical option.
How to Compare Van Sizes for Different Moves
Van Sizes Comparison: DIY Hire vs Professional Crew
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Giant Van is a UK removals company operating across 50 cities.
The difference from other providers is straightforward: one fixed price, employed drivers, and goods-in-transit cover included on every booking.
There are no added surcharges on moving day and no fine print about stairs or parking.
The company is affiliated with the British Association of Removers, which requires financial protection and independent dispute resolution for all customers.
Giant Van carries a 4.8-star Trustpilot rating from over 500 verified reviews.
Man-and-van bookings start from £35 regionally and £49 in London.
Full house removals start from £149.
How to Prepare for Your Move
Preparation is the biggest factor in a smooth moving day.
Start packing non-essential rooms two weeks before the move.
Use proper double-walled boxes for books, kitchen items, and fragile goods.
Label every box with the destination room, not just the contents.
Disconnect the washing machine and dishwasher the night before.
What Is Included With Giant Van
A Giant Van booking includes the driver, the van, fuel, and goods-in-transit insurance as standard.
Full removals include transit blankets, straps, furniture dollies, and tool kits for dismantling and reassembling beds and wardrobes.
Packing services are available as an add-on and quoted separately.
Storage — either short-term during the move or long-term for items that will not fit the new property — is available through Giant Van's storage partners.
Vehicle transport (cars, motorcycles) can be added to a house move quote.
Piano and specialist-item moves require a separate survey but are handled by the same team.
Questions about your move?
Before you book, compare couriers, van hire, man and van, and full removal services side by side.
Get at least three quotes and make sure each one covers the same scope: van size, crew, insurance, packing materials, and stair charges.
The cheapest quote is not always the best value if it excludes insurance or adds hourly overage fees.
Giant Van provides fixed-price quotes that include everything.
No hidden charges.
Call +44 7414 655129 to get a quote in minutes.
What Our Customers Say
Smooth move from start to finish
VerifiedBooked online in under a minute and the crew turned up right on time. Everything was wrapped carefully and nothing was damaged. Genuinely the easiest move I've had.
Fixed price — no nasty surprises
VerifiedThe quote I got online was exactly what I paid. No hidden fees, no extra charges on the day. The two-man crew were professional, fast, and really friendly.
Same-day booking saved our move
VerifiedOur original movers cancelled last minute. Giant Van had a crew available the same day. They handled a full 2-bed flat and had us settled in by evening.
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Reviewed by Aqib Hassan, CTO & Co-founder at Giant Van
Giant Van Ltd. Registered in England & Wales.
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