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Removal Companies in Basildon for Long Distance Moves
Finding reliable removal companies in Basildon should not mean spending hours ringing round for quotes or worrying if your furniture will arrive in one piece. Giant Van covers the full range of Basildon removals — from a single bedroom flat near Pitsea Broadway to a five-bedroom family home in Wickford — with fixed, transparent prices and experienced crews who know Essex inside out. If you are heading to Manchester, Edinburgh, Cardiff, or anywhere in between, we get you there without fuss. Call 020 3129 6180 to book your free survey.
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Quick AnswerLong distance removals from Basildon — covering all SS postcodes from SS13 in Pitsea to SS16 in Kingswood — with fixed prices from £45 for man and van to £850 for large house moves, and the same crew loading and delivering door to door across the UK.
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Typical Properties in in Basildon for Long Distance Moves
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
Long Distance Removal Services Available in Basildon
Giant Van offers three core removal services from Basildon, each priced to match the size of your move rather than a vague estimate that balloons on the day.
**Man and Van** starts from £45 and runs to around £300 depending on hours and distance. This suits students moving out of accommodation near Basildon Town Centre, single professionals relocating from a one-bedroom flat on Broadmayne, or anyone sending a small consignment of boxes ahead of a full removal.
**House Removals** are priced between £250 and £850. The lower end covers a two-bedroom property in Laindon or Vange with a single van and two crew members. Larger four and five-bedroom homes in Billericay Road or Langdon Hills attract the higher end of that range, particularly when a second van or a packing service is added.
**Office Removals** run from £300 to £600 and cover commercial moves from business parks including Burnt Mills Industrial Estate and Pipps Hill Retail and Leisure Park. We work weekends and out of hours to avoid disrupting your working week.
All services include a free pre-move survey, either on-site at your Basildon address or by video call. Prices are confirmed in writing before any work begins, so there are no surprises on moving day. Basildon removals pricing is fixed per job, not per hour where possible, giving you full cost certainty from the start.
Access and Road Logistics Across Basildon
Basildon is one of the larger new towns in Essex and its road network can catch out removal crews who do not know the area.
Giant Van drivers work Basildon postcodes SS13, SS14, SS15, SS16, and the surrounding SS11 and SS12 areas regularly, so they already know the pinch points before your moving day.
The A127 Arterial Road and the A13 London Road are the two main arteries out of Basildon towards the M25 at Junctions 29 and 30.
Early starts before 7 am avoid the commuter queues that build through Nevendon Road and the Mayflower Retail Park roundabout on the A176. For moves heading north via the A12 to Suffolk or Norfolk, our crew will route through Wickford and Rettendon to avoid town-centre traffic on Southernhay.
Within Basildon itself, delivery access varies sharply by neighbourhood.
Fryerns and Barstable estates include cul-de-sacs where a 7.5-tonne vehicle cannot turn without reversing a significant distance. We assess these during the free survey and bring a smaller shuttle vehicle when the primary lorry cannot park close enough to the property. Garages in Vange Hill Drive and residential parking bays on Timberlog Lane in Pitsea are commonly tight on moving days when neighbours are also parked up.
Parking permits for moving day can be arranged through Basildon Council's Highways team on a two-week lead time.
We advise every customer to book these early, and we will tell you exactly which form to submit during your pre-move consultation.
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Basildon Removals Pricing Guide
All prices are fixed after a free pre-move survey. No hidden charges, no day-of revisions. **Man and Van:** £45 to £300 depending on hours and distance. Ideal for single-room moves, student relocations, or sending a consignment ahead of a full removal from SS13, SS14, or SS15. **House Removals:** £250 to £850. Two-bedroom properties in Laindon or Vange sit at the lower end. Larger four and five-bedroom homes in Langdon Hills or Billericay Road, or moves requiring a packing service, reach the higher end. **Office Removals:** £300 to £600. Covers commercial moves from Basildon's business parks including Burnt Mills Industrial Estate. Weekend and out-of-hours slots available to minimise disruption. All house and office removals include furniture blankets, dismantling and reassembly of flat-pack furniture, GPS-tracked vehicles, two trained crew members as standard, and transit insurance up to £10,000. Call 020 3129 6180 for your fixed written quote.
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 price7 Practical Tips for a Smooth Long Distance Move from Basildon
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These seven tips are drawn from moves we have completed from SS13 and SS14 postcodes to destinations over 150 miles away.
A 6 am start beats the congestion entirely.
If keys are delayed at your destination, your belongings may need to return to a storage facility, which adds cost. Always have a fallback plan confirmed with your solicitor.
A label reading "Main Bedroom, SS14" followed by "Edinburgh, G2" tells us where it came from and where it is going instantly.
This is one of the most common avoidable problems on long distance jobs.
The van may arrive hours after you do.
Arrange the correct permit before moving day or your crew faces delays and fines.
This protects both you and the removal company if any dispute arises later.
How Removals in in Basildon for Long Distance Moves 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.
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What Your Giant Van Removal Includes
Every Giant Van booking from Basildon includes a defined set of services so you know exactly what you are paying for before you commit.
**Included as standard on all house and office removals:** - Pre-move survey (on-site at your Basildon address or via video call) - Furniture blankets and moving pads for all large items - Dismantling and reassembly of standard flat-pack furniture, including IKEA wardrobes and bed frames - Two trained crew members minimum on all house removal jobs - GPS-tracked vehicles so you can monitor progress en route - Transit insurance covering goods in transit up to £10,000 as standard - Delivery into rooms at your destination address, not just to the front door **Optional add-ons available at additional cost:** - Full packing service using double-walled boxes, tissue paper, and specialist dish packs - Unpacking and placement service at destination - Short-term storage at our Essex facility for items that cannot go into the new property on day one - Single-item collection for antiques, pianos, or gym equipment requiring specialist handling - Additional transit insurance cover above the standard £10,000 limit Every item on this list is confirmed during your pre-move survey.
Nothing is added to your invoice on the day without your prior written agreement.
This approach to Basildon removals is the reason most of our business comes from word-of-mouth referrals across the SS postcode area rather than from advertising spend.
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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 Giant Van for Your Basildon Removal
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Booking a long distance removal from Basildon with Giant Van takes five straightforward steps from first contact to moving day.
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**Step 1: Call or request a callback.** Ring Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 6 pm.
If you prefer, complete the online quote form and a consultant will call you back within two hours during working hours.
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**Step 2: Complete your free survey.** For house moves we strongly recommend an on-site visit to your Basildon property.
This takes 30 to 45 minutes. We walk through every room, note items requiring specialist handling, assess parking and access, and measure any furniture that may not fit through doorways or stairwells. For smaller jobs or when distance makes a visit impractical, a video survey via WhatsApp or FaceTime works equally well.
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**Step 3: Receive your written quote.** Within 24 hours of your survey you receive a fixed-price quote by email.
This confirms crew size, vehicle type, start time, estimated journey duration, and all included services. There are no provisional figures.
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**Step 4: Confirm your booking with a deposit.** A deposit of 25% of the total job value secures your date.
The balance is due the working day before your move. We accept BACS transfer and most major debit and credit cards.
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Areas of Basildon and Nearby Towns We Cover
Giant Van covers all of Basildon's neighbourhoods and the surrounding towns that fall within the wider Basildon district boundary.
**Within Basildon town:** Fryerns, Barstable, Vange, Pitsea, Nethermayne, Kingswood, Lee Chapel, Langdon Hills, Laindon, Gloucester Park area, and the town centre itself around East Square and the St Martin's Square shopping precinct.
**Surrounding towns and villages included at standard Basildon prices:** Billericay, Wickford, Brentwood (short additional mileage charge applies), Rayleigh, South Benfleet, Canvey Island, Stanford-le-Hope, Grays, and Corringham.
**Long distance destinations we move to regularly from Basildon:**
- **London**: Central London, East London, and North London within the M25 corridor - **Midlands**: Birmingham, Coventry, Nottingham, Leicester - **North of England**: Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Liverpool, Newcastle - **Scotland**: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen (two-day move with overnight stop included) - **Wales**: Cardiff, Swansea, Newport - **South West**: Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Bath
We do not subcontract long distance work to third-party hauliers.
The same crew that loads your belongings at your Basildon address delivers them at your destination. This matters for accountability and for the careful handling of your items throughout the journey.
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Why Basildon Residents Choose Giant Van
There are dozens of removal companies in Basildon and the wider Essex area. Here is what makes Giant Van the choice for long distance moves specifically.
**Fixed prices, confirmed in writing.** Many competitors give a low estimate over the phone and revise it upward on the day when access is difficult or the job takes longer than guessed. Giant Van quotes are fixed after a proper survey, not after a two-minute phone call.
**Crews who stay with the job.** On long distance removals from Basildon to destinations over 100 miles away, you want the same people who loaded your van to deliver it. We do not hand off loads at a depot midway. Your belongings travel on one vehicle with one crew from start to finish.
**Essex knowledge.** We know the A127, the A13, the Pitsea roundabout at peak hour, and the tight turning circles on the Barstable estate. This knowledge saves time and avoids costly delays.
**Honest insurance.** Standard transit cover of £10,000 is included as standard. We explain exactly what it covers and what it does not, and we offer top-up cover for high-value items rather than leaving you to discover a gap after something goes wrong.
**Direct communication.** You deal with the same consultant from survey to delivery. There is no call centre, no ticket system, and no waiting on hold. Call and speak to someone who already knows your job.
These are the reasons why Basildon removals customers refer their family and friends to Giant Van rather than searching again when their next move comes around.
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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 Long Distance Removal from Basildon
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Friday is the busiest by a large margin because most property completions are scheduled for Fridays. Booking a mid-week move often allows us to offer a small discount and guarantees crew availability without competition from other Friday jobs in the SS postcode area.
School catchment areas drive family moves into August, and this pressure is felt heavily in Basildon where several Ofsted-rated Outstanding schools in Langdon Hills and Laindon attract families from across Essex. If your move is flexible, January to March and November offer the best availability and lowest seasonal pricing.
Mid-week moves in quieter months can often be arranged with two weeks' notice. Last-minute moves within 72 hours of the date are possible if crew and vehicle are available, but this cannot be guaranteed and a short-notice surcharge may apply.
Completing on your sale at 10 am and your purchase at 1 pm gives the crew time to load at your Basildon address and hold at the destination until keys are confirmed, rather than sitting in a lorry outside the new property for three hours.
Giant Van vs Other Removal Companies in Basildon
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Some smaller operators subcontract the long-haul leg to a third-party haulier, meaning your belongings change hands mid-journey with no continuity of care.
Our vehicles are maintained to a commercial standard with regular MOTs and service records. We carry our own transit insurance rather than relying on customers to take out separate policies and hope for the best.
We are priced fairly for the level of service we provide on long distance jobs. A van and a couple of helpers from a marketplace app at £120 for a half-day may work for a single room. For a full family home moving 250 miles, the risk calculation is entirely different. The cost of damaged furniture, a broken-down vehicle on the M1, or a crew that runs out of hours under Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency regulations is far higher than the saving made by booking the cheapest available option.
Giant Van has been moving households and businesses across the UK for years, and Basildon is one of our most active areas.
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The SS13, SS14, and SS15 postcodes generate some of our busiest long distance enquiries, driven by families relocating for work in northern cities, retirees moving closer to family in Scotland and Wales, and professionals upsizing as they move out of London.
We understand the specific pressures of a Basildon removal — the A127 and A13 traffic patterns, the estate road access challenges, the tight turnaround times when completions run late.
Our fixed prices and experienced crews mean you move with confidence rather than crossing your fingers and hoping for the best.
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Giant Van is one of the most trusted removal companies in Basildon for long distance relocations.
Call 020 3129 6180 today for a free, no-obligation survey and fixed-price quote.
We cover all Basildon postcodes and every major destination across the UK, with the same crew loading and delivering your belongings from door to door.
Do not leave one of the biggest moves of your life to chance — speak to a specialist who knows Basildon and knows long distance removals.
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Removal Companies in Basildon for Long Distance Moves — FAQs
How much do removal companies in Basildon charge for a long distance move?
Long distance removal costs from Basildon depend on property size and destination. Giant Van's house removals run from £250 for a small two-bedroom property to £850 for larger homes. Man and van jobs start at £45. Office removals begin at £300. All prices are fixed after a free survey and confirmed in writing before any work begins. Call for your tailored quote.
Do you cover all Basildon postcodes including SS13, SS14, and SS15?
Yes. Giant Van operates across all Basildon postcodes including SS13 (Pitsea), SS14 (Barstable, Fryerns), SS15 (Laindon, Langdon Hills), SS16 (Kingswood, Lee Chapel), and the surrounding SS11 and SS12 areas covering Wickford and Rayleigh. We also serve Billericay, Brentwood, and Canvey Island as part of our standard Basildon removals coverage.
Will the same crew who loads in Basildon deliver at my destination?
Yes, always. Giant Van does not subcontract the long-haul leg of your move to a third-party haulier. The same crew that loads your belongings at your Basildon address travels with the vehicle to your destination and carries everything in. This matters for accountability and for maintaining the care your belongings receive throughout the full journey.
How far in advance should I book a removal from Basildon?
For a Friday move in peak season — July and August — book six to eight weeks ahead. Mid-week moves in quieter months can usually be arranged within two to three weeks. Last-minute bookings within 72 hours are sometimes possible but cannot be guaranteed and may carry a short-notice charge. Basildon removals in August book out quickly, so early booking is always advisable.
Do you help with packing as well as the physical move?
Yes. Giant Van offers a full packing service as an optional add-on to any house removal. This includes supply of double-walled cardboard boxes, specialist dish packs, acid-free tissue paper, and wardrobe boxes for hanging garments. Packing is charged per hour per crew member. We can also unpack and place items in rooms at your destination if required. Confirm packing during your free survey.
What does your transit insurance cover on long distance removals?
Standard transit insurance included with every Giant Van removal covers goods in transit up to £10,000 in value. This covers damage or loss caused during loading, transit, and unloading. High-value individual items such as antiques, pianos, or specialist electronics may require additional declared-value cover, which we can arrange before your move. Full details are provided in your written booking confirmation.
Can you move businesses from Basildon's industrial estates?
Yes. Giant Van handles commercial removals from all of Basildon's main business locations including Burnt Mills Industrial Estate, Pipps Hill Retail and Leisure Park, and office premises across SS13 to SS16. Office removals are priced between £300 and £600. We offer weekend and out-of-hours slots to avoid disrupting your working week. Call to discuss your office move requirements.
How do you handle tight road access on Basildon's estates?
Basildon's Fryerns and Barstable estates include cul-de-sacs and residential roads where a large removal lorry cannot manoeuvre easily. We assess access during your free pre-move survey and, where needed, bring a smaller shuttle vehicle to transfer loads between the house and the main van parked on a wider road nearby. This avoids damage to the vehicle, your property, and neighbouring vehicles.
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