Complete House Move Guide
A house move involves hundreds of tasks, but the physical shift of your belongings is the one that matters most on the day. Giant Van handles the heavy part: wrapping, loading, driving, and unloading at your new address. From Victorian terraces in Bristol to new-builds in Milton Keynes, the team has moved every property type.
Prices start at £149 for local moves.
Giant Van house moves start from £149 for local moves. Every booking includes £500 of goods-in-transit cover free, with £3,000 Plus cover available for £12.
Same-day bookings available across the UK.
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The Basics of Our House Move Service
Most house moves in England and Wales complete on a Friday, creating a bottleneck where every removal firm is booked solid.
Giant Van recommends midweek moves for better availability and occasionally lower rates.
Start planning four weeks before completion.
Book the move two weeks ahead.
Begin packing non-essential rooms a week before.
The morning of the move, strip beds, empty the fridge, and disconnect the washing machine.
The crew handles everything else.
A typical three-bed house move takes four to six hours from first box to last lamp.
Giant Van vs Traditional Removal Companies
See how we compare on the features that matter most.
- Fixed-Price Quotes
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- Live GPS Tracking
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- Goods-in-Transit Insurance
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- Online Booking
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- Same-Day Availability
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- Verified Driver Reviews
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- Dedicated Customer Support
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- Packing Materials Included
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House Move: No Access Left to Chance
House move costs depend on three factors: the number of bedrooms, the distance, and the access at both ends.
A one-bed flat moving locally (under 10 miles) costs £149 to £250.
A two-bed house within the same city averages £250 to £400.
Three-bed homes moving cross-city run £400 to £600.
Long-distance moves between cities add mileage costs, but Giant Van quotes these as fixed prices so there are no surprises.
Properties with difficult access (no lift in a fourth-floor flat, or a narrow country lane) may carry a small supplement, disclosed at the quoting stage.
UK Removal Prices
Transparent, fixed pricing across the UK. Your quote is guaranteed before you book.
All prices include a fully insured crew, van, and moving blankets.
Work Out Your Moving CostHow to Get Ready for House Move
How It Works
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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.
Included in Every House Move Booking
Giant Van provides house moves across the UK, operating from 50 cities and their surrounding postcodes.
Whether the job starts in central London or a rural market town in the North, the same standard applies: a fully insured crew, a correctly sized vehicle, and a fixed quote confirmed before the booking is taken.
For long-distance house moving jobs, the team allocates a driver experienced on that corridor.
Multi-collection routes — picking up from two addresses and delivering to one — are available on request and priced accordingly.
Coverage extends to ferry port moves for Isle of Wight, Channel Islands, and Northern Ireland.
Scotland, Wales, and the Highlands are covered with appropriate lead times.
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
House Move: From Quote to Completion
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Every house moving job follows a consistent process.
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You submit a quote with property details, access notes, and date.
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The team reviews the job and issues a fixed price.
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On the day, the crew arrives within the agreed window, assesses the property, and begins work.
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For house moving jobs, any specialist equipment required — transit blankets, straps, ramps, or dollies — is brought as standard.
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After the job, the crew confirms completion with you.
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If anything is damaged during the move, the goods-in-transit insurance claim process is initiated within 24 hours.
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Giant Van aims for resolution within five working days.
Every Neighbourhood for House Move
Pricing for house moving at Giant Van is set by three variables: distance, load volume, and crew size.
A single-item house moving job in the same city starts from £49.
A full-property house moving job with two movers and a Luton van starts from £149 regionally and £199 in London.
Long-distance house moving moves over 100 miles start from £220.
Pricing is fixed once the quote is confirmed — no extras are added on the day.
If access conditions at either address cause unexpected difficulty, the team notes this and may issue a revised quote for approval before proceeding, but only with your agreement.
Half-day and full-day rates are available for complex jobs.
From Our Operations Team
Every move we handle is backed by the same commitment: arrive on time, handle your belongings with care, and leave you settled in your new space. Our drivers are trained, insured, and reviewed after every job.
Giant Van operations
Giant Van runs house moves across England, Scotland, and Wales every day of the week.
Crews carry furniture blankets, ratchet straps, mattress covers, and stretch wrap as standard.
The service includes loading from ground floor, upstairs bedrooms, lofts, garages, and garden sheds.
At the destination, items go into the rooms you specify.
Bed frames and flat-pack furniture are reassembled at no extra cost.
The team also handles disconnection and reconnection of freestanding appliances like washing machines and dishwashers.
Explore Our Services
House Removals
Full-service home moves with insured crews and fixed pricing.
Man and Van
Flexible van and driver hire for smaller moves and deliveries.
Office Removals
Commercial moves completed outside business hours.
Furniture Delivery
Single-item and multi-item furniture collection and delivery.
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Complete House Move Guide — FAQs
How far in advance should I book a house move?
Book at least two weeks ahead for weekday moves and three weeks for Friday or weekend slots. Same-week bookings are sometimes available depending on your area. Peak months are June through September, when university terms end and families move before the new school year. January and February are quietest, with the widest availability.
Does Giant Van handle the whole house move process?
Giant Van handles packing, wrapping, loading, transport, unloading, furniture reassembly, and box placement at your new address. Add-ons include disconnecting and reconnecting appliances, disposing of unwanted items, and short-term storage. The crew brings all materials: boxes, bubble wrap, blankets, straps, and mattress covers.
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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
Giant Van Ltd is registered in England and Wales, company number 16071027.