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.
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A Closer Look at Comparison
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.
Comparison: Route and Site Planning
Crew Recommendations for Comparison Prep
No Add-Ons Required for Comparison
Giant Van is a UK removals company operating across 50 cities.
Every move is handled by experienced, vetted crews.
There are no added surcharges on moving day and no fine print about stairs or parking.
Man-and-van bookings start from £48 regionally and £49 in London.
Full house removals start from £149.
Arrange Comparison in Minutes
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Preparation is the biggest factor in a smooth moving day.
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Start packing non-essential rooms two weeks before the move.
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Use proper double-walled boxes for books, kitchen items, and fragile goods.
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Label every box with the destination room, not just the contents.
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Disconnect the washing machine and dishwasher the night before.
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Strip beds on the morning of the move.
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Remove pictures and mirrors from walls and wrap them separately.
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Keep a 'day one' box with essentials — kettle, mugs, phone charger, toilet roll — that loads last and unloads first.
From North to South: Comparison
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.
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.
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Compare My Move — FAQs
What is the best van size comparison for a 2-bed flat move?
The best van size comparison for a 2-bed flat points to a Luton van (19 cubic metres). An LWB Transit can work if you have minimal furniture, but most 2-bed flats with a sofa, double bed, wardrobe, and 30 to 40 boxes need the Luton's full capacity to avoid a second trip.
Should I compare van hire prices or book a removal company?
Compare van hire prices against professional removal quotes before deciding. Self-drive hire looks cheaper but excludes labour, insurance, and equipment. For anything beyond a studio flat, the professional option is usually better value.
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Sources and further reading
These are the official UK sources that set the rules for a job like this one. Each link goes straight to the source so you can check it yourself. Links open in a new tab.
- Citizens Advice
Free, independent advice on consumer rights, contracts and complaints.
- Consumer Rights Act 2015, s.49 (reasonable care and skill)
Section 49 of the Consumer Rights Act 2015: a service you pay for must be carried out with reasonable care and skill.
- Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013
The regulations covering what a trader must tell you before you book, and your right to cancel a service booked online or by phone.
- CMA — what businesses need to know about unfair commercial practices
The Competition and Markets Authority's guidance on how a business has to present its prices and offers.
All links checked on or after 1 August 2026.
Compiled by the Giant Van editorial team
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