Tips for House Moving
Tips for house moving come in two varieties: theoretical advice that sounds good and practical knowledge from people who have done hundreds of moves. Giant Van's crews have completed thousands of house moves across the UK. This guide reflects what actually makes moving day run smoothly.
Top tips for house moving: label boxes on all sides, pack books in small boxes, empty wardrobes before moving day, and prep an essentials bag the night before. Giant Van house removals from £149. BAR member, 4.8/5 Trustpilot. Call +44 7414 655129.
Moving Checklist: The Night Before Matters Most
A moving checklist that covers the night before moving day prevents the most common morning panics.
By 9pm the evening before: all boxes should be sealed, labelled, and grouped by room.
Beds should be the last thing disassembled (first morning in the new place, they need to go up straight away).
An essentials bag should be packed: kettle, mugs, instant coffee, phone chargers, toilet roll, basic toiletries, medication, and a change of clothes.
Documents — solicitor letters, keys for the new property, identity documents — should be in a bag that stays with you, not on the van.
The fridge and freezer should already be defrosted and empty.
This preparation means the crew can start loading immediately on arrival rather than waiting for last-minute packing.
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Giant Van charges a single fixed price that covers the driver, van, fuel, equipment, and goods-in-transit insurance.
There are no surcharges for stairs, no mileage additions once the quote is issued, and no 'fuel supplements' added on moving day.
The quote is based on an assessment of the property, the volume of goods, access conditions, and the distance involved.
Larger jobs requiring two movers or two vans are priced accordingly from the start.
Same-day bookings are available subject to availability and carry a small premium.
Midweek moves tend to be priced lower than weekend or end-of-month dates.
All quotes are confirmed in writing before any deposit is taken.
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Giant Van operates with fully employed drivers, not gig-economy contractors.
Every booking carries goods-in-transit cover up to £50,000, so your belongings are protected from the moment loading begins.
The crew arrives within a confirmed time window.
If the job takes longer than estimated for reasons within the crew's control, the additional time is covered.
Giant Van is affiliated with the British Association of Removers (BAR), which requires members to maintain professional standards and financial protection for customers.
Getting Started With Your Move
Booking a move with Giant Van starts with the online quote form.
Enter your collection postcode, destination postcode, property type, and moving date.
The system returns a fixed price within seconds for standard moves.
Larger or complex moves — long distances, piano moves, or office relocations — prompt a callback from the operations team within two hours.
A deposit secures the booking.
The balance is settled on the day of the move after the job is completed.
To change a booking, contact the team at least 48 hours ahead.
Last-minute changes within 48 hours may incur a rebooking fee.
Cancellations more than five days before the move date receive a full refund.
Questions about your move?
A moving checklist new home should be a working document, not a list you glance at once.
Print it out.
Tick things off as you go.
Giant Van's job is to make the physical move as straightforward as possible — the crew handles loading, transport, and unloading while you manage the admin.
House removals from £149.
Call +44 7414 655129 to book your moving date.
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Tips for House Moving — FAQs
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Reviewed by Mubashir Gulab, COO & Co-founder at Giant Van
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