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House Moves Done Properly
Finding removal companies in Somerset that actually show up on time, handle your belongings with care, and charge a fair price is harder than it should be. Giant Van has been moving families across the county for years, covering everything from a studio flat in Taunton to a six-bedroom farmhouse outside Shepton Mallet. We carry fixed-price quotes, trained two-person crews, and a phone line you can reach a real person on. Call 020 3129 6180 to get started today.
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Quick AnswerHouse removal services across Somerset, covering Taunton (TA1, TA2, TA3), Yeovil (BA20, BA21, BA22), Bridgwater (TA5, TA6, TA7), Glastonbury (BA6), Street (BA16), Wells (BA5), Frome (BA11), Shepton Mallet (BA4), Minehead (TA24), Chard (TA20), and Ilminster (TA19). We also cover surrounding villages and rural properties throughout the county. Call 020 3129 6180 to confirm coverage for your specific postcode.
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Typical Properties in House Moves Done Properly
Understanding the property mix helps us plan the right crew size, van, and equipment for your move.
Semi-Detached
28%
Terraced Houses
26%
Flats & Apartments
22%
Detached Houses
18%
Bungalows
6%
Average Property Era: Mixed stock
House Removals in Somerset: What You Need to Know
Somerset is a county of contrasts when it comes to moving house. You have compact terraced streets in Bridgwater's TA6 postcode sitting alongside wide rural properties off the A358 near Ilminster. You have Victorian semis in Yeovil's BA20 district and stone farmhouses deep in the Quantock Hills. Each type of property brings its own set of challenges, and a removal company that only handles urban moves is not the right fit for all of them.
Giant Van covers the full breadth of Somerset. Our crews know the difference between parking outside a mid-terrace on North Street, Taunton and navigating a farm track near Bruton. We plan every job around the property type, access restrictions, and the distance between your old address and your new one.
Somerset also sits at the crossroads of several major routes including the M5, the A303 and the A37, which means long-distance moves to Bristol, London or beyond are entirely straightforward from our base. If you are moving within Somerset or relocating out of the county entirely, we provide the same quality of service, the same two-person crew, and the same commitment to a damage-free move.
House removal prices in Somerset with Giant Van start from £250 for a one or two-bedroom property and go up to £850 for larger family homes. Man and van services start from £45 for a single-room or student move and reach £300 for heavier multi-room loads. Office relocations are priced between £300 and £600 depending on the volume of furniture and equipment involved.
Access Challenges Across Somerset and How We Handle Them
Access is one of the most underestimated factors in any house move, and Somerset throws up more access problems than most counties.
Here are the situations our crews deal with regularly.
Bridgwater town centre is dense.
Streets like Friarn Street and West Street have limited stopping bays and double-yellow lines that make unloading a large van difficult without a suspension permit. We liaise with Sedgemoor District Council in advance on jobs where roadside access is restricted.
Yeovil presents a different problem.
The town's hilly geography means some streets around the Reckleford area and Penn Hill require careful vehicle positioning to prevent a loaded van from rolling on the incline. Our crews are trained to chock wheels and work on gradients safely.
Rural moves are common in Somerset and bring their own access demands.
Properties along the B3153 near Somerton or the narrow lanes outside Martock often have hedgerows tight enough to scrape a standard 7.5-tonne lorry. We use Luton vans with a low roof profile for most jobs precisely for this reason, allowing us to reach properties that a full curtain-sider could not.
Glastonbury and the Somerset Levels pose a seasonal complication.
Flood risk areas around the Levels mean some farm approach roads become impassable after heavy rain. We always check local flood maps and reroute proactively. Any property near the River Parrett or the King's Sedge Moor drainage channels will get a specific access assessment before we commit to a booking date.
Street parking in Frome's market town centre, particularly around Cheap Street and the Bath Street area, requires early starts to secure a space before the town fills with shoppers.
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Removal Prices in Somerset
Giant Van operates on fixed pricing. The figures below are the ranges you can expect to pay depending on the size and complexity of your move. Your confirmed quote will fall within these ranges and will be fixed in writing before you book. Man and Van: £45 to £300. Suitable for single rooms, student moves, small flat relocations, and single large item deliveries. Price depends on volume and distance. House Removals: £250 to £850. Covers one-bedroom flats through to five or six-bedroom family homes. Price depends on property size, access conditions, distance, and whether packing is included. Office Removals: £300 to £600. Covers small to medium office relocations including desks, filing cabinets, IT equipment (packed by you), and general office furniture. Price depends on volume and floors involved. All prices include a two-person crew, van, fuel, furniture padding, transit insurance, and full unloading and placement at the destination. Packing services, specialist item handling (pianos, safes, artwork), and storage are available as paid add-ons priced individually at the time of quote. To confirm which price band applies to your move, call 020 3129 6180 for a five-minute quote call.
Property SizeStarting Price
Studio / 1-bed flatFrom £149
2-bed houseFrom £249Most Popular
3-bed houseFrom £399
4-bed houseFrom £549
Man and van (hourly)From £39/hr
All prices include a fully insured crew, van, and moving blankets. Packing services available as add-ons.
Get your exact priceMoving Tips for Somerset Residents
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These tips are written specifically for Somerset conditions rather than generic advice you will find repeated across dozens of sites.
Somerset has a high proportion of older homes with unusual room dimensions. A chest of drawers that fits perfectly in a Victorian semi in Street might not pass through the staircase of a 17th-century cottage near Cheddar. Measure before moving day.
Somerset's tourism season runs from May through September, and roads through the county become genuinely congested, particularly the A39 through Bridgwater and the routes approaching Glastonbury. A Thursday or Monday move date in summer will typically take 20 to 40 minutes less in travel time between locations.
Flat-pack furniture such as wardrobes and bed frames should be broken down and packaged before the crew arrives. This alone can save 45 minutes to an hour on a typical house move.
We carry bubble wrap and tissue paper on every van, but it works best when you have already separated your fragile pieces from heavier items. Pack books flat, not on their spines.
With Somerset's mix of rural oil heating, mains gas in towns, and wood burner properties, utility changeovers are more varied than in most counties. Contact your heating provider at least 10 working days before the move.
Include kettle, mugs, phone charger, important documents, and a change of clothes. Load this into your car, not the van.
How Removals in House Moves Done Properly Work
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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.
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What Is Included in a Giant Van House Removal
When you book a house removal with Giant Van in Somerset, here is exactly what the price covers.
A trained two-person crew attends every residential removal.
We do not send a single driver and expect you to help carry furniture.
Both team members are experienced in furniture handling, wrapping, and safe stacking inside the van.
All furniture is padded and blanket-wrapped before loading.
Sofas, mattresses, and polished wood surfaces are wrapped in protective covers before they touch the van floor.
This is standard practice on every job, not an add-on.
Loading and unloading are both included.
The crew carries items from your rooms into the van and from the van into your new property.
You direct where items go and we place them there.
We will reassemble flat-pack furniture that was disassembled on the morning of the move at no extra charge.
Equipment carried on every van includes a sack truck, furniture dollies, mattress bags, blanket pads, and securing straps.
Boxes are available to purchase in advance if you need them, at cost price.
Transit insurance is included as standard.
Your belongings are covered in transit.
We will provide the policy details on request when you book.
A fixed-price quote is provided before you confirm your booking.
The price you are given is the price you pay.
There are no additional charges for stairs, for parking difficulties managed by the crew, or for carrying items across a longer path from house to van.
For full packing services, where the crew packs all your possessions into boxes the day before the move, this is available as a paid add-on.
Prices depend on the volume of items to be packed.
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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
- £10,000 goods-in-transit insurance
- Trained crew handles heavy items
- Right-sized van every time
- Furniture blankets and straps provided
How to Book Your Somerset Removal: Step by Step
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Booking a removal with Giant Van takes less than 10 minutes and follows a clear process.
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Step one is the quote call or online form.
Call and speak to a member of the team directly, or submit your details through our online form. You will need your current postcode, your destination postcode, the number of bedrooms, and your preferred moving date. If you have large items such as a piano, a hot tub, or workshop machinery, mention these at this stage.
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Step two is the survey for larger properties.
For homes of four bedrooms or more, or for moves involving specialist items, we will arrange a free video survey or a site visit. This takes around 20 minutes and allows us to give you an accurate fixed price rather than an estimate.
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Step three is the written confirmation.
Once you accept the quote, we send a written confirmation of the date, crew size, time of arrival, and full itemised price. This is your contract.
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Step four is pre-move preparation.
We will send you a preparation checklist specific to your property type. You will also receive the crew's arrival window, which is typically a two-hour slot starting between 7:30am and 9:00am.
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Areas We Cover Across Somerset
Giant Van operates across the whole of Somerset, including every town, village and rural postcode in the county.
Below are the specific areas we cover most frequently, along with postcodes to confirm we reach your location.
Taunton (TA1, TA2, TA3) is our most active area in Somerset.
We cover all central Taunton streets including East Street, Station Road, and the newer estates on the northern edge of the town around Orchard Grove.
Yeovil (BA20, BA21, BA22) is our second-busiest Somerset location.
We cover the town centre, Penn Hill, Mudford Road, and surrounding villages including Martock, Crewkerne and Ilminster.
Bridgwater (TA5, TA6, TA7) including the town centre and the surrounding Somerset Levels communities such as Burnham-on-Sea, Highbridge and North Petherton.
Glastonbury (BA6) and Street (BA16) including rural properties around the Polden Hills and towards Wells (BA5).
Frome (BA11) and Shepton Mallet (BA4) in east Somerset, covering the surrounding villages including Bruton, Castle Cary and Wincanton.
Minehead (TA24) and the Exmoor fringe, including Porlock, Dulverton and Watchet.
Chard (TA20) and Ilminster (TA19) in the south, including border properties into Devon and Dorset.
We also cover long-distance moves out of Somerset into Bristol, Bath, Exeter, London and further afield.
Long-distance prices are calculated on mileage and crew time and will be included in your fixed-price quote.
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Why Somerset Households Choose Giant Van
There are dozens of removal companies in Somerset. Here is what sets Giant Van apart from the rest.
Fixed pricing from the first call. Too many local removal firms in Somerset provide verbal estimates that change on the day. We provide a written, fixed price before you book. What we quote is what you pay.
A two-person crew on every residential job. Some operators send a single driver for a three-bedroom house removal and expect the customer to help. We always send two trained crew members. This is faster, safer for your belongings, and removes the need for you to carry a single box.
Same-day availability on selected dates. If you have a sudden completion date change, call and we will do everything we can to accommodate you. We hold back capacity specifically for last-minute bookings.
Specialist knowledge of Somerset's roads and access conditions. Our crews know which roads flood near the Levels, which town centre streets need advance parking arrangements, and which rural lanes require a smaller van. This local knowledge prevents delays on moving day.
No subcontracting. Every crew that arrives at your door is a Giant Van employee. We do not pass jobs to third-party firms or freelance drivers. You deal with us from quote to completion.
Transparent communication throughout. You receive a written confirmation, a preparation checklist, and a crew arrival window. You can call at any point in the process and speak to someone who knows your job directly.
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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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Best Times to Book a Removal in Somerset
6 Tips
Here is what to consider when choosing your date in Somerset.
The county's summer tourism traffic, combined with the school-holiday rush of families completing before September, means crews are booked weeks in advance and road times are significantly longer.
If your conveyancing chain allows flexibility, a midweek date will almost always produce a smoother move.
The risk is weather. Somerset can experience heavy rainfall and localised flooding in these months, particularly in the Levels. We monitor the Environment Agency's Somerset flood alerts and will discuss contingency dates if your new property is in a higher-risk zone.
If you are moving during a school holiday, book at least four weeks ahead.
We maintain a standby crew roster specifically to handle completion-day emergencies. We cannot guarantee same-day availability in peak months, but outside June to August we can usually accommodate a same-day or next-day request.
Giant Van vs Other Removal Companies in Somerset
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Giant Van provides a written fixed price before you confirm. No adjustments on the day unless you add services.
Giant Van sends a trained two-person crew on all residential jobs as standard.
Our crews work Somerset regularly and know the practical realities of each area.
Giant Van does not subcontract. Your crew will be Giant Van employees.
Giant Van operates a direct phone line at 020 3129 6180 throughout your booking process and on moving day itself.
Giant Van is a removal company serving Somerset and the surrounding counties.
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We are not a brokerage and do not pass your enquiry to third parties.
Every move is handled by our own trained crew, using our own vans, with a fixed price agreed in writing before you confirm your booking.
Our service covers man and van moves at £45 to £300, full house removals at £250 to £850, and office relocations at £300 to £600.
All prices include a two-person crew, vehicle, fuel, blanket wrapping, transit insurance, and loading and unloading at both ends.
There are no hidden charges.
Ready to get a quote for your Somerset move?
Call Giant Van on 020 3129 6180.
Lines are open Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm.
You will speak to a real person who can confirm availability, give you a ballpark price in under five minutes, and book a full survey if needed.
Alternatively, complete our online quote form and we will call you back within two hours during business hours.
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House Moves Done Properly — FAQs
How much does a house removal in Somerset cost?
House removal costs in Somerset with Giant Van range from £250 for a one-bedroom flat to £850 for a large family home. The price depends on the number of rooms, access conditions at both properties, and the distance between addresses. All quotes are fixed in writing before you confirm. Call for a no-obligation quote in under five minutes.
Do you cover rural properties in Somerset?
Yes. Giant Van covers rural Somerset including properties along narrow lanes, farm tracks, and roads around the Somerset Levels. We use Luton vans with a low roof profile to access lanes that standard lorries cannot reach. We also assess flood risk routes around the Levels before booking dates in winter months. Rural moves carry no access surcharge.
How far in advance should I book a removal in Somerset?
We recommend booking at least three to four weeks ahead for moves between June and August, when Somerset's summer season creates high demand and congested roads. For moves in September through May, two weeks is usually sufficient. We also hold standby capacity for same-day and next-day completion bookings outside peak months. Call to check availability.
Do you offer packing services in Somerset?
Yes. Giant Van offers a full packing service where our crew attends your Somerset property the day before the move and packs all your possessions into boxes. This is priced as a paid add-on and depends on the volume of items to be packed. Boxes, tissue paper, and bubble wrap are included in the packing service price. Ask for packing pricing when you call for your removal quote.
Is transit insurance included in the price?
Yes. Transit insurance is included as standard on all Giant Van house removals in Somerset. Your belongings are covered throughout the loading, transit, and unloading process. We can provide full policy details on request when you book. We recommend keeping high-value items such as jewellery and important documents with you personally during the move rather than in the van.
Can you move a piano or other specialist items in Somerset?
Yes. Giant Van handles specialist items including upright and grand pianos, large safes, and oversized artwork. These items require additional planning, specialist equipment, and sometimes a larger crew. Specialist item handling is priced individually as an add-on to your removal quote. Mention any specialist items when you call so we can assess and price accurately from the start.
What happens if my completion date changes at the last minute?
Completion date changes are common and we plan for them. If your solicitor moves your completion date, call as soon as you know. We will do everything we can to reschedule to your new date. Outside the peak summer months, we can usually accommodate a same-day or next-day change. We keep standby crew capacity for exactly this situation and will not charge a cancellation fee for a single date change.
Do you move offices as well as homes in Somerset?
Yes. Giant Van handles office relocations across Somerset, covering small to medium-sized offices including desks, filing cabinets, shelving, and general office furniture. Office removal prices range from £300 to £600 depending on volume and floors. We can work outside business hours to minimise disruption to your operations. IT equipment must be packed and disconnected by your own team before the crew arrives.
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