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Portsmouth Removals Company for Long Distance Moves
Planning a long-distance move from Portsmouth? Giant Van is the removals company locals trust for transparent pricing, careful handling, and crews who know PO1 to PO6 inside out. If you are leaving Southsea for Scotland or relocating from Old Portsmouth to the Midlands, we cover the full journey from start to finish. Call us today on 020 3129 6180 for a free, no-obligation quote.
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Quick AnswerGiant Van is a Portsmouth removals company specialising in long distance moves across the UK. We collect from all PO postcodes including PO1 (Old Portsmouth and the city centre), PO2 (Cosham Road and Hilsea), PO3 (Copnor and Baffins), PO4 (Eastney and Fratton), PO5 (Southsea), PO6 (Cosham), PO9 (Havant), PO12 and PO13 (Gosport), and PO14 to PO17 (Fareham and Stubbington). Our office handles bookings by phone at 020 3129 6180. We serve long distance destinations across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland with fixed written prices and employed crews.
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Typical Properties in Portsmouth Removals Company 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 Removals from Portsmouth: What to Expect
Long distance removals differ from local moves in almost every way. The planning window is longer, the logistics are more complex, and the cost of getting it wrong is much higher. At Giant Van, we have completed hundreds of long-distance moves from Portsmouth to cities across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. We know what works and what causes delays.
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Our service starts before moving day. A surveyor reviews your property and inventory, either in person or via video call, so nothing is left to guesswork. We confirm the route, the parking requirements at both ends, and any access constraints such as narrow streets in Old Portsmouth around The Hard or restricted loading zones near Gunwharf Quays. Clear preparation prevents last-minute problems.
On the day itself, our crew arrives at the agreed time with a van already loaded with blankets, straps, trolleys, and packing materials. We work methodically through each room, wrapping fragile items individually and securing furniture to prevent movement in transit. For longer hauls above 200 miles, we assign a dedicated driver who stays with the load rather than handing off mid-route.
Pricing is fixed in writing before we start. There are no fuel surcharges added on the day, and no hidden charges for stairs or heavy items. Man and van bookings run from £45 to £300 depending on hours and distance. Full house moves range from £250 to £850, and office relocations from £300 to £600. What you see on the quote is what you pay.
Access and Parking in Portsmouth: What Movers Need to Know
Portsmouth is a compact city on Portsea Island, and its street layout creates specific challenges for removal vans.
The city centre grid around Commercial Road and Charlotte Street works reasonably well for standard vehicles, but residential streets in Fratton and Milton often have cars parked on both sides, leaving barely enough width for a transit-sized van. If you live in a terraced street off Fawcett Road or Arundel Street, book a parking suspension permit from Portsmouth City Council at least two weeks before your move.
Southsea presents its own quirks.
The Victorian terraces along Marmion Road, Festing Road, and St Ronans Road are popular with renters and buyers, but kerbside access can be tight, particularly on Saturday mornings when street parking fills early. Our team will advise on the best approach windows, typically before 8am or after 5pm on weekdays to avoid school-run congestion on Eastern Road.
Old Portsmouth is the most access-restricted area in the city.
Streets around Broad Street and Bath Square are narrow, cobbled in places, and close to the seafront where delivery restrictions apply at certain hours. Residents of the historic quarter should contact us early so we can plan the right vehicle size. A smaller Luton van is often faster and less stressful here than a full 7.5-tonne lorry.
For flats in Gunwharf Quays or the tower blocks along the seafront near Southsea Castle, we confirm lift access, service lift bookings, and floor access protocols in advance.
Multi-storey buildings require coordination with building management, and we handle that on your behalf.
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Transparent Pricing for Portsmouth Removals
Giant Van offers fixed prices across three service tiers. Man and van bookings in and around Portsmouth cost between £45 and £300 depending on hours required and the distance to your destination. Full house removals, covering one-bedroom flats through to four-bedroom family homes, are priced between £250 and £850. Office and commercial relocations are quoted between £300 and £600. All prices are confirmed in writing before the job starts, with no fuel surcharges or hidden fees added on the day. Call 020 3129 6180 for your free 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 priceLong Distance Moving Tips for Portsmouth Residents
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These tips come directly from the lessons our crews have learned across hundreds of Portsmouth moves.
Portsmouth homes, particularly the two-up two-down terraces in North End and Copnor, often have limited storage so things accumulate. Selling or donating unwanted items before the move means a smaller load, a shorter journey time, and a lower quote.
When boxes are stacked in the van, a label on top becomes invisible. Write the destination room and a brief description on two adjacent sides using a thick marker. Our crew will place each box in the correct room at the destination without you having to supervise each one.
Pack it the night before with kettle, mugs, tea, phone chargers, passports, keys, medication, and a change of clothes. This bag travels in the cab with the driver rather than in the body of the van, so it is accessible from the moment you arrive.
Portsmouth residents leaving Portsea Island often forget to redirect mail or transfer council tax. Portsmouth City Council allows online transfers. Set up mail redirection through Royal Mail at least five working days before the move date.
This is standard practice for insurance purposes and saves disputes later. We carry our own goods-in-transit insurance, but your own photographic record is always a sensible backup.
How Removals in Portsmouth Removals Company 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 Is Included in a Giant Van Long Distance Move
Every long distance removal with Giant Van includes a core set of services as standard.
Understanding what is in the price helps you compare quotes from different companies accurately, since the headline figure means little without knowing what it covers.
Our standard long distance package includes: a pre-move survey to confirm inventory and access details; a fully equipped removal van with tie-down straps, moving blankets, and protective floor covers; a trained crew of two or three depending on property size; disassembly of standard flat-pack furniture such as IKEA wardrobes and bed frames; careful loading and unloading with furniture placed in your rooms at the destination; and goods-in-transit insurance covering your belongings during the move.
Packing materials are available at cost if needed.
We supply double-walled cardboard boxes, bubble wrap, packing paper, and wardrobe transit boxes that keep hanging clothes crease-free during the journey.
If you prefer to pack yourself, we carry extra wrapping materials in the van at no extra charge for anything that needs a last-minute wrap on the day.
Storage is available if your move date and completion date do not align.
We work with secure storage facilities near the PO4 and PO5 areas for short-term holds of up to eight weeks.
What is not included in the standard price: specialist piano or antique moving (quoted separately), overseas shipping, or same-day completion moves requiring a guarantee on a specific delivery hour.
For those services, contact us on and we will quote individually.
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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
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- 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 Portsmouth Removal in 4 Steps
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Booking with Giant Van is straightforward.
We have kept the process simple because we know you have enough to think about when you are planning a long-distance move.
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Step one is to call or submit your details through our online quote form.
Tell us your collection address in Portsmouth, your destination postcode, your preferred move date, and a rough idea of how many rooms or items you need to move. The more detail you provide, the more accurate your quote will be.
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Step two is the survey.
For moves involving three or more bedrooms, or for any property with large or fragile items, we will arrange a survey either in person or by video call. This takes around 20 to 30 minutes and lets us confirm vehicle size, crew numbers, and any access considerations at either end.
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Step three is confirmation.
We send a written quote with a fixed price and a written description of exactly what is included. Once you are happy with the details, you confirm the booking with a deposit. We hold the date for you from that point.
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Step four is moving day.
Our crew contacts you the evening before to confirm arrival time. On the day, they work through the property systematically, taking care of the heavy lifting while you focus on the final walkthrough and key handover. Payment of the remaining balance is taken on completion, once everything is in place at your new home.
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Areas of Portsmouth We Collect From Most Often
Our crews collect from across Portsmouth and the surrounding PO postcode area on a regular basis.
The areas below represent our most frequent collection points, and our local knowledge in each one saves time on moving day.
Southsea (PO4 and PO5) is our busiest area.
The mix of Victorian terraces along Elm Grove, Albert Road, and Marmion Road, combined with purpose-built flat blocks near the seafront, means we know which streets need parking suspensions and which buildings have working service lifts.
Fratton (PO4) generates a steady flow of family house moves.
The streets off Fratton Road and Kingston Road are typical two-storey terraces with a back entry or small garden. Loading is usually straightforward with good kerb access, but we allow extra time if the move coincides with a Pompey home match at Fratton Park, as parking becomes extremely limited for a three-hour window around kick-off.
Milton (PO4) and Copnor (PO3) are popular with families upsizing or downsizing.
Both areas have good van access, and most streets near Milton Road and Copnor Road allow a full-size removal lorry to park without a suspension permit.
Cosham (PO6) sits at the northern end of the island and is our most practical collection point for moves heading north or west.
The A3 is accessible within minutes of most Cosham streets, which cuts 20 to 30 minutes off a journey to London or the Midlands compared to collecting from the city centre.
We also regularly collect from Havant (PO9), Waterlooville (PO7 and PO8), Fareham (PO14 to PO17), and Gosport (PO12 and PO13) for customers who contact us through Portsmouth but live in the wider area.
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Why Choose Giant Van as Your Portsmouth Removals Company
Choosing a removals company is not just about the price. The crew who handles your belongings, the honesty of the quote, and the reliability on the day matter just as much. Here is what sets Giant Van apart from other operators in the Portsmouth area.
We give fixed prices in writing. Many removal companies in Portsmouth quote a low hourly rate and then add time on the day for stairs, heavy items, or waiting for keys. Our written quotes include all of those variables. The price we quote is the price you pay, regardless of whether the job runs slightly longer than expected.
Our crews are employed and trained, not subcontracted. This matters more than it might seem. When you hire a company that subcontracts to self-employed drivers on the day, you have no guarantee of who will arrive at your door or how much experience they have. Every Giant Van crew member has completed our own in-house training in furniture handling, vehicle loading, and customer communication.
We carry goods-in-transit insurance as standard. Your belongings are covered during the move without you needing to purchase separate insurance or top up an existing home policy.
We are honest about what we cannot do. If a move involves a grand piano, a priceless antique, or a delivery to a remote location in the Scottish Highlands that requires an overnight stop, we will tell you upfront and quote accordingly. We would rather lose a job than take one we cannot complete to a high standard.
Call us on to speak directly with our Portsmouth team. We answer calls during business hours and return messages within two hours during weekdays.
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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 Move from Portsmouth
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These patterns repeat year on year and are worth knowing before you commit to a date.
School holiday moves, end-of-tenancy periods, and the spring property market all peak together. If your exchange date falls in this window, book your removal as soon as the date is confirmed, ideally four to six weeks in advance. Crews book up quickly, and last-minute availability in July or August is scarce.
If your move is flexible by even a few weeks, shifting from late October into November often saves money and improves crew availability. We extend small discounts for moves in January and February on a case-by-case basis, so it is worth asking when you call.
Friday moves are popular because they align with completion day for house purchases, which means demand is highest and traffic is worst. Moving on a Wednesday gives you clear roads for most of the journey and lets you settle in before the weekend.
The volume of traffic on the A3, M3, and M27 around Portsmouth on bank holiday Fridays and Sundays adds significant time to any journey north or west. If a bank holiday move is unavoidable, we suggest an early-morning departure before 7am to get ahead of the peak traffic window.
Giant Van vs. Standard Removal Companies in Portsmouth
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Giant Van covers long distance removals from Portsmouth to all parts of the UK.
Our fixed-price quotes, employed crews, and local knowledge of PO postcodes from PO1 to PO17 make us a practical choice for anyone planning a move out of the city.
Prices start from £45 for a man and van booking, with full house moves from £250 and office relocations from £300.
Ready to plan your long distance move from Portsmouth?
Call Giant Van on 020 3129 6180 to speak with our team.
We provide free written quotes, honest advice, and a service that treats your home and belongings with care.
If you are leaving a studio flat in Southsea or a four-bedroom house in Cosham, we have the vehicle and the crew to get you there.
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Portsmouth Removals Company for Long Distance Moves — FAQs
How much does a long distance removal from Portsmouth cost?
Prices depend on the size of your home and the distance to your destination. Man and van bookings start from £45 and reach up to £300 for longer days. Full house removals range from £250 to £850. Office relocations are quoted between £300 and £600. Call for a fixed written quote tailored to your specific move.
Do I need a parking suspension permit for my Portsmouth street?
It depends on your street. Narrow residential roads in Fratton, Milton, and Old Portsmouth often need a suspension permit to guarantee loading space for a removal van. Portsmouth City Council issues these permits. Apply at least two weeks before your move date. Our team will advise if your specific address needs one when you book.
How far in advance should I book my Portsmouth removal?
Book as early as possible, particularly for moves between May and August when demand across Portsmouth is highest. Four to six weeks notice is ideal for family house moves. Shorter notice of one to two weeks can work outside peak season. For urgent moves, call directly as we sometimes have same-week availability depending on the schedule.
Does Giant Van cover removals from Havant, Gosport, and Fareham?
Yes. We regularly collect from Havant (PO9), Gosport (PO12, PO13), Fareham (PO14 to PO17), and Waterlooville (PO7, PO8) for customers relocating long distance. These areas sit within our standard Portsmouth service zone and are quoted at the same rate as collections from within Portsmouth itself.
Is my furniture insured during a long distance move with Giant Van?
Yes. Goods-in-transit insurance is included as standard on every booking. Your belongings are covered from collection at your Portsmouth address to delivery at your destination. We recommend photographing valuable items before the move begins as a personal record, though our insurance covers accidental damage caused during the removal process.
Can Giant Van disassemble and reassemble furniture on the day?
Yes. Disassembly of standard flat-pack furniture, including IKEA wardrobes, bed frames, and desk units, is included in the price. Reassembly at the destination is also included. For bespoke fitted furniture, custom wardrobes, or unusual pieces that require specialist tools, let us know when you book so we can plan the right equipment and time allowance.
What happens if my completion date changes at the last minute?
Completion date changes happen frequently in property sales. Call us on as soon as you know about a date change. We do our best to reschedule without penalty, particularly outside peak season. During busy summer months, rescheduling options depend on crew availability. Our booking terms explain the policy clearly before you pay any deposit.
Does Giant Van offer storage if my move-in date is delayed?
Yes. We work with secure storage facilities near the PO4 and PO5 postcode areas for short-term holds of up to eight weeks. If your completion date and move-in date do not align, we can collect from your Portsmouth address and hold your belongings until your new home is ready. Storage pricing is quoted separately based on volume and duration.
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