Moving on Quotes
Moving on from one home to the next involves more than loading boxes into a van. From getting accurate quotes to managing pets and packing fragile items safely, this guide covers the practical side.

Moving house price starts from £149 with Giant Van for a full house removal. For cats, confine to one room on moving day and keep indoors 3 weeks after arrival.
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What Makes Our Moving House Quotes Different
If you need Moving House Cats, moving house price is influenced by more variables than most people realise at the outset.
The obvious ones are distance and volume.
Less obvious factors include the day of the week (Fridays cost more), the time of month (end-of-month is peak), and access conditions at both addresses.
A ground-floor flat with parking outside costs meaningfully less to service than a third-floor flat on a controlled parking street.
Get at least three quotes and make sure each one is based on the same information: exact property sizes, floor levels, parking situation, and your moving date.
A quote without those details is an estimate, not a price.
Giant Van provides fixed-price quotes that do not change on moving day.
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If you need Who to Inform When Moving House, moving house with pets requires preparation beyond the cat-specific advice that gets most attention online.
Dogs handle house moves differently from cats.
Most dogs are highly aware of changes in routine and may become anxious as boxes appear and furniture disappears.
The best approach for dogs is to maintain normal walk and meal times as much as possible in the weeks before moving.
On moving day, ask a friend or family member to take the dog out for a long walk timed to coincide with the busiest part of the loading.
If the dog must be at the property during the move, keep it in one room with food, water, and a familiar blanket.
Confine it away from the front door and the loading area.
In the new property, set up a secure room before releasing the dog to explore.
Check all fencing and gate latches before allowing the dog access to the garden.
For anxious dogs, a vet consultation before moving day to discuss short-term anxiety medication is worthwhile.
Small animals including rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters should travel in secure, ventilated carriers.
Fish require careful transit in sealed bags with sufficient oxygen — most aquarium retailers can advise on bagging technique for transport.
How Moving House Quotes Works
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The accuracy of a moving house quote depends on the accuracy of the information you provide.
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Removal companies quote based on volume (how much fits in the van) and distance (how long the journey takes).
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To get an accurate quote, tell the remover: the exact postcodes of both properties, the property types (flat or house), floor levels for flats (and whether a goods lift is available), parking availability at both ends (private drive, permit bay, double yellow line, controlled zone), any items requiring specialist handling (piano, safe, hot tub, arcade machine, large American fridge-freezer), and if you need packing service or are self-packing.
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Do not underestimate your volume.
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The most common cause of moving day surprises is a quote given for fewer boxes than actually exist.
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Giant Van recommends describing every cupboard, shelf, and drawer in the property when giving volume information.
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For larger properties, an in-home video survey takes 20 minutes and produces a much more accurate quote than a phone call.
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A house moving checklist that covers both the logistics and the wellbeing of your pets makes for a calmer moving day.
Giant Van's crews work efficiently and understand that a stressed household — animals included — benefits from a removal team that communicates clearly about timing and sequencing.
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Moving on Quotes — FAQs
How do cats cope when moving house — what are the signs of stress?
Cats coping with moving house may stop eating, hide for extended periods, vocalise more than usual, or show litter tray problems. These signs of stress usually resolve within two to four weeks as the cat adjusts. Maintaining familiar routines, keeping existing bedding with the cat's scent, and minimising exposure to the chaos of unpacking all help.
Contact your vet if symptoms persist beyond four weeks.
How many moving boxes in a house do I typically need?
The number of moving boxes in a house varies with how much you own, but a rough guide: studio flat needs 15–25 boxes; two-bedroom flat, 30–50 boxes; three-bedroom house, 60–100 boxes. Books and kitchen items are denser and need smaller, stronger boxes. Clothes, bedding, and soft furnishings can go in larger boxes or into wardrobe boxes for hanging items.
Ask Giant Van about box packages when you book.
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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.
- 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.
- reallymoving — how much do removals cost
An independent survey of what removals actually cost in the UK, published by a price-comparison service rather than a remover.
- 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.
All links checked on or after 1 August 2026.
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