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Need a courier quote for a large item that standard parcel services won't touch? Giant Van handles furniture, appliances, and oversized deliveries door to door across England. From £48. Message us in the live chat for an instant courier quote.

Courier quotes for large items across England from £48. Standard parcel couriers won't take furniture — we do.
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- £500Transit Insurance
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Understanding the property mix helps us plan the right crew size, van, and equipment for your move.
When You Need Courier Services, We Deliver
Courier services in England typically cap collections at 30 kg and 120 cm in any dimension.
A three-seater sofa, a king-size bed frame, a dining table, or a treadmill falls outside every standard courier's limits.
Giant Van fills this gap — our man-and-van service acts as an oversized courier service in England, handling door-to-door delivery with a driver who assists at both ends.
We cover all major English cities and most rural postcodes for same-day and next-day large-item delivery.
Pricing starts from £48 for a single large item on a regional route and from £49 for London collections and deliveries.
How We Reach Your Property for Courier Services
Standard parcel couriers in England offer speed and tracking for small boxes but are not built for furniture, gym equipment, or fragile antiques.
Giant Van bridges the gap between standard parcel courier services and full removal companies.
Our service suits single large items, eBay and marketplace furniture purchases, and same-day urgent deliveries that cannot wait for a scheduled removal slot.
Every delivery includes loading assistance, protective blankets for fragile surfaces, and a tracked confirmation call.
No separate insurance purchase required — goods-in-transit cover is included in every booking.
Large-Item Courier Pricing in England
Large-item courier pricing from Giant Van is based on the item, the collection and delivery postcodes, and the required delivery speed. A single large item collected and delivered within the same city costs from £48. A single large item on a cross-England route (for example, Manchester to London) starts from £75.
Two or three large items on the same route are priced at a discount compared to separate bookings. Same-day delivery on a regional route typically costs £49 to £85 depending on distance. Next-day delivery on a national route costs £65 to £120.
Fragile items such as mirrors, glass-topped tables, and antiques carry an additional handling charge of £15 to £25 to cover the extra wrapping time and materials. Full contents of a van for multiple marketplace purchases on the same route start from £120. All prices include loading and unloading assistance, blanket wrap, and goods-in-transit insurance.
There are no fuel surcharges or extra charges for ULEZ zones.
All prices include a fully insured crew, van, and moving blankets. Packing services available as add-ons.
Work Out Your Moving CostCourier Services: The Pre-Day Checklist
How Removals Work
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Tell us about your move
Enter your collection and delivery addresses, select your property size, and list any large items. See a fixed price in under 60 seconds.
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Choose your moving day
Pick a date and time slot that works for you. Add packing materials or extra helpers if you need them.
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Relax while we move you in
A fully insured crew arrives on time, wraps and loads your belongings, and delivers everything to your new home.

Courier Services: Transparent Pricing
Standard parcel couriers in England operate with automated sorting facilities and conveyor systems designed for boxes up to around 30 kg and 120 cm on the longest side.
Anything outside those parameters is either refused, reclassified as freight with complex separate booking processes, or accepted but handled in ways that cause damage.
A sofa travels on a conveyor belt designed for parcels.
A treadmill gets packed with standard polythene and arrives at the depot in pieces.
Giant Van steps in where standard couriers fail.
Our large-item courier service is driven by a person who understands that a marble-top dining table is not a box of books.
Items are lifted carefully, placed in a padded van interior, and delivered to the room specified at the destination.
No depot handling, no automated sorting, no third-party redelivery agency.
Delivery is direct from collection point to delivery address.
This is the fundamental difference between a courier service that happens to take large items and a service built around large items from the start.
DIY Move vs Professional Removal
DIY Move
- Van hire: £80–200 per day plus fuel
- No transit insurance for belongings
- Physical effort and injury risk
- Friends needed — plans fall through
- Multiple trips if van too small
Professional Removal
- Fixed price — no surprise charges
- £500 goods-in-transit insurance
- Trained crew handles heavy items
- Right-sized van every time
- Furniture blankets and straps provided
The Giant Van Courier Services Guide
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One common frustration with large-item delivery is poor communication.
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Standard courier tracking systems are designed for parcels moving through depots overnight.
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A sofa collected on a Tuesday from a private address in Leeds and delivered to a flat in London the same day does not fit the parcel tracking model.
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Giant Van handles communication directly.
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You receive a call when the driver is 30 minutes from collection and another when they are 30 minutes from delivery.
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If there is a delay due to traffic or parking at the delivery address, the driver calls ahead.
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There are no automated bots, no depot reference numbers, and no 48-hour wait for a human response.
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This direct communication model is particularly important for marketplace and eBay purchases where the seller needs to confirm collection before releasing the item and the buyer needs to be home for delivery.
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A Note From Our Drivers
Our drivers navigate local streets daily, handling everything from narrow terraced house access to large detached properties. Every move is treated with care because our reputation depends on it.
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When Is the Best Time to Move?
UK moving demand follows seasonal patterns. Off-peak months typically offer lower prices and more crew availability.
Giant Van vs Standard Courier Services for Large Items
The best courier service in the UK for large items combines speed, loading assistance, and genuine goods-in-transit insurance.
For eBay furniture collections, marketplace deliveries, and same-day urgent large-item transport, Giant Van is the practical alternative to standard parcel courier services.
From £48 across the UK.
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Get a Courier Quote Today — FAQs
How do I find a cheap courier for large items?
A cheap courier for large items in the UK needs to include loading help, transit insurance, and door-to-door delivery. Giant Van provides all three from £48 for regional large-item deliveries. Message us in the live chat for an instant quote — no comparison site fees, no commission markup.
How do I book a courier for a same-day large item delivery?
To book a courier with Giant Van for a same-day delivery, message us in the live chat before 9 am on weekdays. Provide your collection postcode, destination postcode, and a brief description of the item. We confirm availability and a fixed price in under five minutes.
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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.
- Consumer Rights Act 2015
The Consumer Rights Act 2015, which sets what you are owed when goods turn up damaged, late, or not as described.
- 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.
- HSE — Manual handling at work: a brief guide (INDG143)
The Health and Safety Executive's guide to lifting and carrying heavy loads without injuring yourself.
- GOV.UK — apply for a parking permit
Find the council that issues parking permits and bay suspensions for the street you are moving to or from.
All links checked on or after 1 August 2026.
Compiled by the Giant Van editorial team
Giant Van Ltd is registered in England and Wales, company number 16071027.


