Your Guide to Moving in Handsworth

Handsworth's housing stock tells the story of Birmingham's growth.

Victorian terraces line streets like Antrobus Road, Church Lane and Westminster Road in the B20 and B21 postcodes. Edwardian semis and 1930s bay-fronted houses fill the roads towards Handsworth Wood. You will also find converted flats above shops along Soho Road, purpose-built apartments in newer developments, and detached period homes in the Triangle area with properties dating to the 1850s.

Each property type brings specific moving challenges.

Victorian terraces often have narrow hallways and steep staircases. Front doors may open directly onto the pavement, leaving little room for loading. Edwardian semis offer more space but frequently have side returns that restrict access to rear gardens. The newer flats along Villa Road and Booth Street may require lift bookings or stairwell manoeuvres.

Giant Van handles all of these situations daily.

Our teams carry specialist equipment for tight spaces, including furniture blankets, mattress bags, piano skids and wardrobe boxes. We offer furniture delivery in Handsworth for single items or full household loads. A one-bedroom flat move typically costs between £250 and £400. Two-bedroom properties range from £400 to £650. Larger three-bedroom houses run between £650 and £900. Man and Van service starts from just £45 per hour. Every quote includes full goods-in-transit insurance, so your belongings stay protected from door to door.

Not every move requires a full removal service.

Sometimes you need a sofa collected from a Soho Road furniture shop. Other times you have bought a dining table online and need it carried up to a first-floor flat on Booth Street. Giant Van provides flexible furniture delivery in Handsworth Birmingham for any situation.

Our Man and Van service starts from £45 per hour.

This covers one driver and a clean, GPS-tracked van. For heavier items like wardrobes, pianos or American-style fridge freezers, add a second pair of hands. We carry lifting straps, furniture dollies and stair-climbing equipment as standard. Our vans have internal anchor points and ratchet straps to prevent movement during transit.

Handsworth's mix of property types means access varies wildly from one street to the next.

A ground-floor delivery on Friary Road is straightforward. A third-floor flat above a Soho Road shop requires stairwell assessment and possibly window removal for oversized items. We handle both without fuss. Our drivers assess access before they start and communicate any issues immediately through the app.

We also collect and deliver furniture from online marketplaces, charity shops and retail stores across Birmingham.

If you are furnishing a new home in Handsworth, we can collect from multiple locations in a single trip. Same-day booking is available seven days a week. Call or use the Giant Van app for an instant quote with no hidden charges.