House Removals Essex
Removal company in Essex covering every postcode across the county's 1,400 square miles. House removals from £149. Man and van from £48.

Giant Van covers all of Essex — CO, CM, SS, IG and RM postcodes. House removals from £149, man and van from £48.
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Homes and Flats We Move in Essex
Understanding the property mix helps us plan the right crew size, van, and equipment for your move.
A Closer Look at Essex House Removals
With House Removals Essex, removal companies in Essex UK need to operate across three major arterial roads.
The A12 is the spine — running from London through Chelmsford (40 miles), Colchester (60 miles) and on to Ipswich.
The A13 and A127 Southend Arterial serve the southern coastal strip from Basildon and Canvey Island through to Southend-on-Sea.
The M11 and A414 connect north Essex to the M25 and Cambridge.
Our Essex drivers use all three corridors daily — they know where the Gallows Corner roundabout backs up, how long the A13 widening works delay moves, and which side roads to take when the A12 is standing still near Brentwood.
Access Solutions for House Removals in Essex
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Removal companies in Essex face very different town layouts.
Chelmsford's city centre (CM1, CM2) has a one-way system around the High Chelmer shopping centre — loading is best done from Coval Lane or Parkway.
Basildon (SS13, SS14, SS15) was built as a post-war New Town with wide roads and good van access, though some of the Fryerns and Vange estates have narrow service roads.
Colchester (CO1, CO2) has Roman walls bisecting the city centre — certain streets are pedestrianised, and the garrison area on the eastern side has access restrictions.
We know all these layouts.
Essex House Removal Prices — Fixed Across the Full County
Man and van in Essex from £48. House removals from £149 for a two-bedroom property. A two-bedroom Chelmsford CM flat: typically £160–£240. A three-bedroom Colchester CO4 semi: typically £220–£320. Cross-county moves: Chelmsford to Southend from £180, Colchester to Basildon from £200. Essex to London: Chelmsford from £150, Southend from £150, Colchester from £180. No weekend premiums. No inter-town supplements.
Dartford Crossing charges not applied to LGV-class vehicles. All prices confirmed fixed before loading. Message us in the live chat for your Essex removal price.
All prices include a fully insured crew, van, and moving blankets. Packing services available as add-ons.
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How Removals in Essex Work
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Tell us about your move
Enter your collection and delivery addresses, select your property size, and list any large items. See a fixed price in under 60 seconds.
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Choose your moving day
Pick a date and time slot that works for you. Add packing materials or extra helpers if you need them.
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Relax while we move you in
A fully insured crew arrives on time, wraps and loads your belongings, and delivers everything to your new home.

Full Transparency on Essex House Removals
When it comes to Overseas Removals Essex, every Essex house removal with Giant Van includes a van sized to your property (transit for one to two bedrooms, Luton for three bedrooms and above), a two-person crew, furniture blankets on all sofas, wardrobes, mattresses, and white goods, and load straps throughout.
For Colchester CO1 pedestrianised High Street properties, loading from side streets before 9 am is arranged as standard.
For Chelmsford CM1 city-centre moves, the Coval Lane or Parkway approach avoids the High Chelmer one-way system.
For Southend SS1 seafront flat moves, early morning loading before Marine Parade restrictions is planned.
Dartford Crossing-exempt LGV fleet for RM16 and RM17 Essex-to-Kent moves.
Packing materials available to add.
CM, CO, SS, IG, and RM postcodes all covered in one fixed price — no inter-town supplements.
DIY Move vs Professional Removal
DIY Move
- Van hire: £80–200 per day plus fuel
- No transit insurance for belongings
- Physical effort and injury risk
- Friends needed — plans fall through
- Multiple trips if van too small
Professional Removal
- Fixed price — no surprise charges
- £500 goods-in-transit insurance
- Trained crew handles heavy items
- Right-sized van every time
- Furniture blankets and straps provided
Your Essex House Removals in Three Steps
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Looking for Removals Harlow Essex?
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Step one: message us in the live chat or book online with your Essex postcode, property size, and move date.
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Fixed price given immediately.
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Step two: we check access for your specific Essex address — Colchester CO1 pedestrian loading windows, Chelmsford CM one-way approach, or Southend seafront restrictions.
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Step three: for Grays RM17 Dartford Crossing jobs, we confirm LGV vehicle class (Crossing-exempt).
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Step four: on move day the crew arrives at the agreed time, loads in reverse-unpack order, and uses the planned access approach.
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Step five: at the destination items are placed per your instructions.
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A two-bedroom CM2 Chelmsford flat move within Essex takes three to four hours.
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Our House Removals Reach Around Essex
Need Essex Removals and Storage?
Essex is 1,400 square miles — from Saffron Walden in the north-west to Southend in the south-east.
A Colchester-based firm serving a Southend job adds 60 miles of dead mileage.
A Chelmsford firm serving a Grays RM17 job adds 30 miles.
Giant Van covers the full county at a flat rate — CO, CM, SS, IG, and RM in one booking with no inter-town supplements.
For Grays RM17 cross-river moves to Kent, our LGVs are Dartford Crossing-exempt — no £6 toll charge passed to you.
Essex covers parts of three historic counties and two transport zones — our county-wide coverage simplifies all of this into a single fixed price.
A Note From Our Essex Team
We know Essex well. Our drivers navigate the local streets daily, handling everything from narrow terraced house access to large detached properties. Every move is treated with care because our reputation in Essex depends on it.
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Giant Van House Removals in Essex: Facts
Goods-in-transit insurance covers all Essex house moves from loading to delivery.
Dartford Crossing-exempt fleet means no toll surcharge for RM-to-Kent or Kent-to-RM moves.
Public liability insurance covers incidental property damage.
Every move is handled by experienced, vetted crews.
Essex customers include London buyers moving to Brentwood or Chelmsford, Colchester commuters relocating to CO4, and Southend retirees downsizing within SS postcodes.
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When Is the Best Time to Move?
UK moving demand follows seasonal patterns. Off-peak months typically offer lower prices and more crew availability.
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Giant Van Essex vs DIY Van Hire — A12 Knowledge and Colchester Access
Removal companies in Basildon Essex that extend to the whole county give you one point of contact for moves anywhere in Essex.
Giant Van quotes the whole job — Basildon to Colchester, Chelmsford to Southend, Grays to Brentwood — at a fixed rate.
No sub-contractor handoffs, no third-party surprises on the day.
Essex house removals with Giant Van cover the full county — 1,400 square miles from Saffron Walden CB10 to Grays RM17, and from Brentwood CM13 on the M25 to Clacton CO15 on the North Sea coast.
One fixed price, no postcode premiums, Dartford Crossing-exempt fleet, and full goods-in-transit insurance on every job.
Message us in the live chat for your Essex removal quote.
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House Removals Essex — FAQs
Which removal firms in Essex cover the whole county?
Giant Van covers the complete Essex postcode area — CO, CM, SS, IG and RM postcodes from Colchester in the north to Grays in the south-west and Southend on Sea in the east. House removals from £149. Message us in the live chat.
Do you cover removal companies in Basildon Essex?
Yes. Removal companies in Basildon Essex is one of our most active areas. SS13, SS14, SS15 and SS16 all covered. Basildon's New Town layout has good van access across most of the borough. We also cover Wickford (SS11, SS12), Laindon and Pitsea as part of the same service. Message us in the live chat for a quote.
Do you cover house removals in Chelmsford, Colchester, and Basildon?
Yes. Giant Van covers all three of Essex's largest urban areas — Chelmsford (CM1, CM2, CM3), Colchester (CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4), and Basildon (SS13, SS14, SS15). Each town has specific access conditions our drivers know. Man and van from £48, house removals from £149. Message us in the live chat.
Do you cover the full Essex county including coastal towns?
Yes. Giant Van covers every Essex town — including Southend-on-Sea (SS1, SS2), Clacton-on-Sea (CO15, CO16), Harwich (CO12), Saffron Walden (CB10, CB11), and all coastal and inland locations. One fixed price across the entire county. No inter-town supplements for cross-county Essex moves. Message us in the live chat for a quote.
Can you do removals from Essex to London?
Yes. Essex to London removals are among our most common routes. Chelmsford to London (40 miles via A12/M25): from £150. Colchester to London (60 miles): from £180. Southend to London (40 miles via A127): from £150. Grays to London (20 miles via A13): from £100. All prices are fixed with no fuel surcharge.
Message us in the live chat for a fixed Essex to London removal quote.
How much does a house removal in Essex cost?
House removals in Essex start from £149 for a two-bedroom property. A three-bedroom Chelmsford or Colchester semi: typically £220–£320 for a local Essex move. Man and van from £48 for single items. Long-distance: Essex to London from £100–£180 depending on origin. All prices fixed. Message us in the live chat for an exact Essex removal price.
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- HSE — Manual handling at work: a brief guide (INDG143)
The Health and Safety Executive's guide to lifting and carrying heavy loads without injuring yourself.
- GOV.UK — apply for a parking permit
Find the council that issues parking permits and bay suspensions for the street you are moving to or from.
All links checked on or after 1 August 2026.
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