What Is a Courier
A courier delivers items from one address to another, typically faster than standard parcel services. Giant Van operates a courier and man-and-van service for large items that parcel couriers cannot handle — sofas, wardrobes, appliances, and boxes too heavy or bulky for a standard courier collection. From £48 for local deliveries. Message us in the live chat.
A courier delivers items from A to B. Giant Van's courier service handles large items — sofas, white goods, furniture — that standard parcel couriers cannot take.
From £48 locally, with a driver, helper, and full insurance.
Message us in the live chat to compare courier prices for your delivery.
- £500Transit Insurance
- Same DayAvailability
Local Property Guide
Understanding the property mix helps us plan the right crew size, van, and equipment for your move.
A Closer Look at Courier Services
The cheapest courier for large items is not a traditional parcel service — those top out at around 30kg and have size limits that exclude most furniture.
For sofas, dining tables, white goods, and large boxes, a man-and-van courier is the appropriate option.
Giant Van provides this service from £48, with a driver who loads, transports, and delivers to the room of your choice.
Standard parcel couriers leave items at the doorstep.
Giant Van takes the sofa up the stairs.
For anything over 30kg or longer than 1.5 metres, message us in the live chat for a large-item courier quote.
Practical Courier Services Logistics
The cheapest courier service for your delivery depends on size, distance, and urgency.
Small local deliveries (within 10 miles) for a single item start from £48.
Multi-item or multi-stop deliveries cost more.
Same-day courier requests attract a premium over standard next-day bookings.
Distance is priced per mile beyond the first 10-15 miles.
Giant Van does not charge per item like parcel couriers — the price is for the vehicle, the driver, and the journey.
If you can fill the van more efficiently, the per-item cost drops.
Message us in the live chat for a clear quote based on your specific delivery.
Removal Prices
Indicative removal prices. Your final quote is fixed and shown before you book.
All prices include a fully insured crew, van, and moving blankets. Packing services available as add-ons.
Work Out Your Moving CostYour Courier Services Preparation Checklist
How Removals Work
- 01
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.
Standard Inclusions for Courier Services
On the day of your move, the Giant Van crew arrives within the agreed time window — typically a 30-minute slot.
The lead mover walks your property first, assessing large items, tight corners, and any flight of stairs.
Furniture wrapping starts in the rooms furthest from the exit.
Beds and wardrobes are dismantled before loading.
The van is packed from back to front, with heavy items on the floor and fragile boxes on top.
At the destination, the crew unloads to the rooms you specify and rebuilds any furniture that was taken apart.
You sign off on completion.
Payment is taken at the end of the job for full removals, or upfront online for man-and-van bookings.
Expect two to six hours depending on property size.
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
Steps to Book Courier Services
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Giant Van operates across 50 cities and their surrounding postcodes.
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The busiest city routes include London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Sheffield, Bristol, Liverpool, Nottingham, Edinburgh, and Glasgow.
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Regional pricing starts at £35 for man-and-van jobs and rises to £49 in London, where Congestion Charge and ULEZ compliance add to operating costs.
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Long-distance moves between any two UK cities start from £220.
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Giant Van also covers moves to and from ferry ports for Isle of Wight, Channel Islands, and Northern Ireland routes.
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If you are unsure if your postcode is within range, enter it on the quote page and the system checks coverage automatically.
Popular UK Removal Routes
London → Nottingham
128 miles via the M1, around 2h 20m on the road.
From £349
London → Southampton
79 miles via the M3, around 1h 35m on the road.
From £279
London → Bournemouth
Distance, drive time and fixed prices for the London to Bournemouth move.
Get a fixed price in 60 seconds
London → Edinburgh
400 miles via the M1/A1(M), around 7h on the road.
From £599
Edinburgh → Aberdeen
Distance, drive time and fixed prices for the Edinburgh to Aberdeen move.
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Edinburgh → Dundee
Distance, drive time and fixed prices for the Edinburgh to Dundee move.
Get a fixed price in 60 seconds
Local Courier Services Coverage
National firms often send crews who have never worked a particular street before.
Giant Van drivers are allocated to regions they know.
That means parking strategy on restricted roads, awareness of time-controlled loading bays, knowledge of estate layouts, and understanding of access routes for large vans in older town centres.
Local knowledge reduces delays and prevents the situations where a crew cannot park and the customer loses hours waiting.
Giant Van's driver allocation is region-first, meaning you get someone familiar with the area, not the nearest available driver regardless of location.
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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Giant Van Courier Services: The Facts
The most accurate quotes come from providing full details upfront: property type, number of bedrooms, floor levels at both addresses, any parking restrictions, access issues such as narrow lanes or height barriers, and the move date.
Giant Van's online form collects these details and returns a fixed price immediately for standard moves.
More complex jobs — pianos, large office relocations, or moves with multiple collection addresses — are followed up by the operations team.
You pay in full when you book — there's no deposit and nothing to pay on the day.
There are no surprise charges at the end of a job.
£500
Transit Insurance
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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.
When Courier Services Demand Drops
Giant Van provides a UK courier service for large items that parcel couriers cannot handle.
Marketplace furniture collections, single-item deliveries, and multi-stop business runs all covered.
The cheapest courier service for a sofa or wardrobe delivery starts from £48 locally.
Insurance included.
Two-person crew for heavy items.
Fixed price, no hidden charges.
Message us in the live chat.
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What Is a Courier — FAQs
Do you offer courier services for large items like furniture?
Yes. Giant Van specialises in courier services for large items — sofas, wardrobes, dining sets, white goods, and garden furniture. Standard parcel couriers cannot handle items above 30kg or longer than 1.5 metres. Giant Van's man-and-van service covers any size, with two people to carry heavy items safely. From £48 for local deliveries. Message us in the live chat.
How do I compare courier prices for a large item delivery?
To compare courier prices for a large item, you need to compare like-for-like: some services only drop at the doorstep, others deliver to the room. Giant Van delivers to the room of your choice, includes insurance, and covers items too large for standard parcel couriers.
Message us in the live chat for a quick fixed quote and compare it against any other service you are considering.
Related Locations and Services
- Advice — First Night Box Essentials
- Advice — How to Label Moving Boxes
- Advice — How to Pack for a House Move
- Advice — Removal Van Hire
- Advice — Furniture Collection
- Advice — Long Distance Moving Tips
- Advice — Relocation Cost Calculator
- Advice — Comparison
- Advice — Storage 2
- Advice — Storage 10
- Advice — Delivery 3
- Advice — Delivery 15
- Advice — Courier 7
- Advice — Courier 14
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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.