Giant Van
Pickfords
An honest, side-by-side comparison. No spin — just the facts to help you choose the right service for your move.
Pickfords is the UK's oldest and most recognised traditional removal company, offering full-service moves including professional packing, storage, and specialist item handling. Giant Van is a tech-first direct booking service better suited to cost-conscious movers who want a fixed price, live tracking, and instant confirmation. Pickfords is the right choice for high-value moves needing white-glove service; Giant Van is more accessible for standard house moves and furniture delivery.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
How Giant Van and Pickfords stack up across the features that matter most.
- Pricing model
- Giant Van
- Fixed upfront price
- Pickfords
- Survey-based quote; premium pricing
- Price transparency
- Giant Van
- All-inclusive at booking
- Pickfords
- Full quote after home survey
- UK coverage
- Giant Van
- Nationwide
- Pickfords
- Nationwide + international
- Transit insurance
- Giant Van
- £10,000 goods in transit
- Pickfords
- Comprehensive insurance options
- Same-day booking
- Giant Van
- Yes — available in most cities
- Pickfords
- Not standard; planned moves only
- Weekend availability
- Giant Van
- Yes
- Pickfords
- Limited — primarily weekday service
- Live GPS tracking
- Giant Van
- Yes — in-app real-time
- Pickfords
- No app-based tracking
- Online booking
- Giant Van
- Yes — instant confirmation
- Pickfords
- Survey required for most moves
- Mobile app
- Giant Van
- Yes (iOS & Android)
- Pickfords
- No dedicated app
- Cancellation policy
- Giant Van
- Free up to 48 hours before
- Pickfords
- Contract-based; terms vary
- Driver vetting
- Giant Van
- Background-checked, trained
- Pickfords
- Professional employed crews
- Furniture disassembly
- Giant Van
- Included on eligible moves
- Pickfords
- Yes — full-service standard
Service Comparison: Giant Van vs Pickfords
A quick visual overview of the services each provider offers.
- Instant Quote
- Giant Van
- Fixed price in 60 seconds
- Pickfords
- Insurance Included
- Giant Van
- Up to £50k
- Pickfords
- GPS Tracking
- Giant Van
- Real-time in-app
- Pickfords
- Same-Day Booking
- Giant Van
- Subject to availability
- Pickfords
- Assembly/Disassembly
- Giant Van
- On request
- Pickfords
- UK-Wide Coverage
- Giant Van
- 186+ cities
- Pickfords
- BAR Registered
- Giant Van
- Verified members
- Pickfords
- Customer Reviews
- Giant Van
- Trustpilot verified
- Pickfords
- Mobile App
- Giant Van
- iOS & Android
- Pickfords
- Free Cancellation
- Giant Van
- Up to 24 hrs before
- Pickfords
Giant Van offers 6 more features than Pickfords
How Giant Van Works
- 01
Get an Instant Quote
Enter your pickup and delivery details online. Get a fixed price in under 60 seconds.
- 02
Book Your Slot
Choose your preferred date and time. Confirm online with no deposit required.
- 03
We Collect
Your vetted crew arrives on time, wraps and loads everything with care.
- 04
We Deliver
Track your move in real time. We unload at your new address and place items where you want them.
Price Comparison: Giant Van vs Pickfords
Indicative prices for common move types. Get a live quote for your exact move — prices depend on distance, access, and date.
- 1-bed flat move
- Giant Van
- From £180
- Pickfords
- From £500
- Full house removal (2-bed)
- Giant Van
- From £280
- Pickfords
- From £800
- Full house removal (3-bed)
- Giant Van
- From £450
- Pickfords
- From £1,200
- Long-distance move (200+ miles)
- Giant Van
- From £350
- Pickfords
- From £1,500+
Prices are indicative and accurate as of June 2026. Actual prices vary by distance, date, floor level, and access conditions.
Which Service Is Right for You?
Choose Pickfords If…
- You're moving high-value antiques, art, or specialist items needing professional crating
- You need international removal services
- Full professional packing and unpacking is essential to your move
- Budget is less important than white-glove service and heritage brand reputation
Choose Giant Van If…
- You want an instant fixed price for a standard house move
- Live GPS tracking throughout the move matters to you
- Pickfords' premium pricing is beyond your budget
- You want weekend availability with instant online booking
- A modern app-based experience is important
What Customers Say After Switching
Smooth move from start to finish
VerifiedBooked online in under a minute and the crew turned up right on time. Everything was wrapped carefully and nothing was damaged. Genuinely the easiest move I've had.
Fixed price — no nasty surprises
VerifiedThe quote I got online was exactly what I paid. No hidden fees, no extra charges on the day. The two-man crew were professional, fast, and really friendly.
Same-day booking saved our move
VerifiedOur original movers cancelled last minute. Giant Van had a crew available the same day. They handled a full 2-bed flat and had us settled in by evening.
If you want a fixed price, live tracking, and a vetted crew, Giant Van is the better choice. Pickfords may suit you if you're moving high-value antiques, art, or specialist items needing professional crating.
Giant Van vs Pickfords — FAQs
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