How Much Does a Removalist Cost in the UK?

Understanding exactly what drives removalist pricing helps you compare quotes accurately and avoid unexpected charges.

Man and Van (£45 to £300) A man and van service suits single-item collections, student moves, or small flat clearances. You typically pay an hourly rate of £45 to £80 per hour, or a fixed price for a half-day or full-day job. A one-hour local run might cost £45 to £60, while a full-day man and van booking runs £200 to £300 including fuel.

House Removals (£250 to £850) Full house removal pricing is usually given as a fixed quote based on your inventory. A one-bedroom flat move averages £250 to £400. A three-bedroom semi-detached property typically costs £450 to £650. A five-bedroom detached home with a long-distance element can reach £850 or beyond. These prices usually include loading, transport, and unloading.

Office Removals (£300 to £600) Office moves are priced similarly to house moves but account for specialist equipment such as server racks, filing cabinets, and desk assemblies. A small office of 5 to 10 workstations costs around £300 to £450. Medium offices of 10 to 25 workstations run £450 to £600 for a local move.

Additional Costs to Budget For: Packing materials (boxes, tape, bubble wrap): £30 to £150 Professional packing service: £100 to £300 extra Storage per week (20 cubic feet): £15 to £40 Stair and lift surcharges: £25 to £75 Piano or specialist item handling: £100 to £300

Giant Van operates across the whole of the United Kingdom, covering both local moves within a single city and long-distance relocations between regions.

Our national network means you get consistent pricing, the same quality crew, and full accountability if you are moving within London, from the South East to Scotland, or anywhere in between.

Key coverage areas include:

London and Greater London (all 32 boroughs) South East England: Surrey, Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire, Berkshire, and Sussex South West England: Bristol, Bath, Exeter, Plymouth, and Dorset Midlands: Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham, and Derby North West: Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, and Chester North East: Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle, and Sunderland Yorkshire and Humber: Hull, York, Bradford, and Wakefield East of England: Norwich, Cambridge, Ipswich, and Peterborough Scotland: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, and Aberdeen Wales: Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, and Wrexham

Long-distance removalist cost is calculated per mile on top of the base job rate.

A move from London to Manchester typically adds £80 to £150 to the local equivalent price, depending on load size and any motorway tolls. We give you the full figure upfront, not an estimate that grows on the day.

Same-day bookings are available subject to crew availability.

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