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Long Distance Somerset Removals You Can Rely On
Planning a long distance move to or from Somerset? Giant Van handles everything from a single van load out of Taunton to a full house removal from Yeovil to Edinburgh. Our trained crews, fixed pricing, and direct routing mean your belongings arrive safely and on time. Call us on 020 3129 6180 to get a quote today.
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Quick AnswerLong distance removal services across Somerset, covering Taunton (TA1, TA2), Yeovil (BA20, BA21), Bridgwater (TA6), Frome (BA11), Wells (BA5), Glastonbury (BA6), Minehead (TA24), Street (BA16), Burnham-on-Sea (TA8), Wellington (TA21), Shepton Mallet (BA4), Chard (TA20), and Ilminster (TA19). We serve all rural areas including Exmoor, the Mendips, and the Somerset Levels. Call 020 3129 6180 for availability in your specific postcode.
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Typical Properties in Somerset Removals You Can Rely On
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
What Long Distance Removals in Somerset Actually Involve
Long distance Somerset removals differ from a standard local move in almost every way. Routes from the county often run 150 to 400 miles, passing through Bristol, Birmingham, or onto the motorway network north and east. That means careful load planning, secure packing, and crew fitness to unload at the other end without corners being cut.
Giant Van operates luton vans and large panel vans sized for whole-house loads. Each vehicle carries furniture blankets, ratchet straps, and reusable transit crates so your belongings travel without shifting. We do not use subcontractors on long distance jobs, which means the crew you meet at 8 am in Bridgwater is the same crew who carries your sofa into your new home in Manchester.
Pricing reflects the real cost of a long haul. A man and van from TA1 or TA2 in Taunton to a London postcode typically runs £45 to £300 depending on load size and hours needed. A full house removal from BA20 in Yeovil to the North of England falls between £250 and £850. Office relocations start at £300 and reach £600 for larger commercial moves. All prices are confirmed before booking, with no fuel surcharges added on the day.
Road Access and Parking Across Somerset
Somerset road access varies enormously between the county's towns and villages.
In Taunton, streets around the TA1 postcode near Corporation Street and East Street are generally van-friendly, but the medieval centre near Fore Street narrows significantly and a luton van will need a lay-by permit to load without causing obstruction. Our team checks access before every job and arranges parking dispensations with Somerset Council when required.
Bridgwater presents different challenges.
The town centre near Cornhill and the Westover Road retail corridor handles deliveries well, but residential streets in the TA6 postcode around Bath Road can be tight. We carry a tail-lift option for properties where there is no direct pavement access to the front door.
Yeovil is generally manageable.
The BA20 and BA21 postcodes around Lyde Road, Preston Road, and Hendford Hill have wide carriageways suited to large removal vehicles. In Wells, the BA5 postcode around the Cathedral Green is restricted during peak tourist months from May to September, so we schedule early morning loading slots before 8 am to avoid delays. Glastonbury's High Street (BA6) is pedestrianised for sections of the day; our team is familiar with alternative loading approaches via Featherbed Lane and Norbins Road.
Wherever you are in Somerset, call and we will plan access before quoting so there are no surprises on move day.
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Somerset Removals Pricing
Giant Van offers three main service tiers for long distance Somerset removals. Man and van bookings cover a single large van with one driver and one helper, suited to studio flats, single rooms, and small two-bedroom properties. Prices run from £45 for a short local load to £300 for a full day's work on a longer route. Full house removals use a larger vehicle and a crew of two or three, depending on the property size. These bookings cover two, three, and four-bedroom homes with full furniture loads including white goods. Prices start at £250 and reach £850 for the largest moves to distant destinations. Office relocations are priced between £300 and £600. This covers desks, filing cabinets, IT equipment, and shelving across a standard commercial unit. Larger or multi-floor offices are quoted individually based on a detailed survey. All prices are fixed and confirmed in writing before your move date. There are no fuel surcharges, no congestion charge add-ons, and no penalties for stairs at either address unless a lift-only restriction applies and was not disclosed at quote stage. Call 020 3129 6180 for your 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 pricePreparation Tips for a Smooth Long Distance Move
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These practical steps will protect your belongings and keep your move on schedule.
Books, seasonal clothing, decorative items, and anything stored in loft spaces can be boxed early. Label every box on two sides, not just the top, because boxes get stacked and the top label disappears.
Wardrobes, bed frames, and large shelving units from Ikea and similar retailers take up far less space disassembled, which directly reduces the number of van trips and keeps your cost down. Keep all screws and fittings in sealed plastic bags taped to the item they belong to.
A wet fridge can damage cardboard boxes and upholstered furniture if liquid pools in the van. Drain washing machine hoses and dry them in a bag.
We carry specialist corner protectors and mirror packs. If an item has sentimental value that cannot be replaced, it is worth transporting it in your own vehicle rather than in the van.
In cities like Bristol or London, where Somerset movers frequently head, a parking bay suspension costs between £55 and £90 per day and must be applied for three to five working days in advance through the local council.
How Removals in Somerset Removals You Can Rely On 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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Inside Every Giant Van Job in Somerset
Every Giant Van long distance removal from Somerset includes a defined set of services built into your fixed quote, with no hidden extras added at the destination.
Your booking covers loading at your Somerset address, transit on direct routes to your new home or office, and full unloading and placement of furniture in the rooms you direct.
Our crew will position sofas, beds, wardrobes, and white goods exactly where you want them rather than leaving everything in a hallway.
We include furniture blankets for all large items, plastic mattress covers for single, double, and king-size beds, and internal van strapping to keep the load secure on motorway sections.
Our vehicles are checked and maintained on a regular schedule, which matters on a four-hour drive north where a breakdown would be costly.
Disassembly and reassembly of flat-pack furniture such as bed frames and wardrobe carcasses is available as an add-on and should be requested when booking so we bring the correct tools.
We do not include professional packing of fragile items in the base price, but a full packing service is available if you want your kitchen wrapped and boxed by our team the day before the move.
For office removals, we include the disconnection and reconnection of standard IT hardware such as desktop computers and monitors, plus labelled desk numbering so your team can locate equipment on arrival.
Sensitive documents can travel in lockable transit boxes provided by our office team.
Call to confirm which services apply to your specific move.
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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 With Giant Van
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Booking a long distance removal from Somerset is straightforward and takes about ten minutes when you have the key details ready.
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Step one is to call or submit an enquiry through the Giant Van website.
Have your full collection address including postcode, your destination postcode, your preferred move date, and a rough description of what you need moved. If you have a two-bedroom house in TA1 moving to a similar property in Leeds, say so and we can give you an accurate range immediately.
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Step two is receiving your written quote.
We send a fixed price confirmation by email within a few hours of your enquiry. The quote shows exactly what is covered, the crew size, estimated journey time, and any access notes we have flagged for your specific route.
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Step three is confirming your booking with a deposit.
We hold your date once the deposit is received. The balance is due on move day after the job is complete, not before we start loading.
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Step four is move day.
Our crew arrives at the agreed time at your Somerset address, completes a quick walkthrough with you to confirm all items, and begins loading systematically from the heaviest items first. You travel independently to your destination and meet us there.
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Areas of Somerset We Cover for Long Distance Moves
Giant Van covers the full county of Somerset for long distance removals, including all major towns and the surrounding rural areas.
In Taunton, we serve postcodes TA1 and TA2 including roads such as Staplegrove Road, Wellington Road, and Cheddon Road.
In Yeovil we cover BA20 and BA21, with regular jobs from Preston Grove, Lysander Road, and the Wyndham Park area. Bridgwater collections are frequent across TA6 including Bristol Road, Wembdon Road, and Northgate. We also work regularly out of Frome (BA11), Shepton Mallet (BA4), and Chard (TA20).
For the smaller market towns, we cover Minehead (TA24), Street (BA16), Burnham-on-Sea (TA8), Wellington (TA21), and Ilminster (TA19).
Village collections are handled without a surcharge provided vehicle access is confirmed at the time of booking. Remote lanes on Exmoor or the Somerset Levels may require a smaller feeder vehicle for initial loading.
Our most common long distance routes from Somerset run to London (approximately 2 hours 45 minutes via the M3), Bristol (45 minutes), Birmingham (2 hours), Manchester (3 hours 30 minutes), Edinburgh (6 hours), and Cardiff (1 hour 45 minutes).
We also carry out European removals to France, Spain, and Portugal for clients relocating abroad, though these require additional documentation and customs preparation. Call to check coverage for your specific postcode or destination.
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Why Customers Choose Giant Van for Somerset Removals
There are dozens of removal companies operating in Somerset, and a handful of national chains who will take your booking and hand it to a local partner. Giant Van does not work that way.
Every job is handled by our own employed crew in our own vehicles. When something needs to be communicated, you speak to someone directly involved in your move, not a call centre reading from a script. That matters when you are moving a 400-mile round trip and want confidence that the person loading your piano in Taunton knows what they are doing.
Our pricing policy is fixed price and confirmed in writing before you commit. We have seen customers quote stories from other firms where the estimate doubled on move day after the crew assessed the actual volume. Our quotes are based on a detailed discussion and do not change unless the scope of the job changes materially.
We cover routes across the whole of the UK from Somerset without add-ons for distance beyond the quote. London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Manchester are all priced on the same fixed structure. There are no fuel penalties applied after booking.
Our crew are trained in furniture protection, load security, and correct manual handling technique. Long distance moves put more stress on furniture than local ones because of vibration over three or four hours of motorway driving. The way a sofa or wardrobe is loaded determines whether it arrives with its finish intact or damaged. Our crew understand this and pack accordingly.
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When Is the Best Time to Move?
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Best Times to Book a Long Distance Removal From Somerset
5 Tips
School term dates drive a significant share of family moves, and property completions in summer are heavier than winter. If you have flexibility on date, moving in October, November, January, or February typically means better crew availability and slightly lower pricing for man and van jobs.
If your solicitor targets a Friday completion, call us as early as possible because good crews get booked four to six weeks ahead during summer.
A 7:30 am start from Taunton heading to a North London postcode, for example, means you arrive around midday before the worst of the evening congestion builds.
Moving on a bank holiday costs more because crew rates are higher, and road traffic through Somerset gateway points like the M5 at Junction 25 (Taunton) and Junction 23 (Bridgwater) can be heavy with holiday traffic moving towards Devon and Cornwall. Plan around these dates if your move allows it.
Man and Van vs Full House Removal: Which Do You Need?
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You get one large van and two people. The crew loads, drives, and unloads. For a move from a TA2 flat in Taunton to a destination within four hours, a man and van is usually sufficient and costs between £45 and £300 based on load and journey time.
You get a larger vehicle, usually a 7.5-tonne luton or a Luton van with tail-lift, and a crew of two to three people. The additional crew member makes a significant difference on long distance jobs because the team can work efficiently at both ends without fatigue affecting care or speed. A three-bedroom house moving from BA21 in Yeovil to Manchester falls clearly into this category and is priced between £250 and £850.
We use a different loading sequence for office work to keep IT equipment separate from furniture during transit. Office jobs in the £300 to £600 range cover standard commercial units of up to 15 to 20 desks.
We will tell you honestly which option fits without upselling you to a larger booking than you need.
Giant Van is a specialist long distance removal company serving Somerset and the wider South West.
Trained Team
We operate from a base that covers the full county, from Minehead on the coast to Frome in the east.
Our focus is straightforward: trained crews, proper equipment, and prices confirmed in writing before any work begins.
We handle man and van moves for single-room relocations, full house removals for families moving across the country, and office relocations for businesses that need to move without losing a working day.
All three services operate on the same fixed-price, no-surprise model.
Call us on 020 3129 6180 to discuss your move.
Long distance Somerset removals require planning that goes beyond hiring a van.
Route knowledge, parking access, load security over several hours of motorway driving, and crew stamina at the destination all affect the outcome.
Giant Van has handled hundreds of moves from Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgwater, and across the county, and that experience shows in how we prepare and execute every job.
If you are relocating from BA20 to Birmingham or from TA1 to the Scottish Borders, the process is the same.
You get a fixed quote, a reliable crew, and furniture that arrives in the same condition it left.
Call 020 3129 6180 or enquire online to book your Somerset removal today.
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Long Distance Somerset Removals You Can Rely On — FAQs
How much does a long distance removal from Somerset cost?
Prices depend on your load size and destination. A man and van from Taunton or Yeovil costs £45 to £300 for most long distance moves. Full house removals run from £250 to £850. Office relocations fall between £300 and £600. All prices are fixed and confirmed in writing before your move date. Call for an exact quote.
Do you cover village locations and rural Somerset postcodes?
Yes. We cover all of Somerset including rural villages in Exmoor, the Mendips, and the Somerset Levels. Remote lanes with restricted access may need a smaller feeder vehicle for the initial collection stage. Confirm your postcode when booking and we will assess access at no extra charge before quoting. There is no rural surcharge for confirmed accessible addresses.
How far in advance should I book my Somerset removal?
During summer months from June to August, we recommend booking four to six weeks ahead as crew slots fill quickly around school holiday dates. Outside peak season, two to three weeks is usually sufficient. For moves tied to a property completion, call as soon as your solicitor gives you a likely date so we can provisionally hold a crew slot while you wait for confirmation.
Will the same crew collect and deliver my belongings?
Yes. Giant Van does not subcontract long distance jobs. The crew who loads your furniture in Somerset is the same crew who unloads at your destination. This matters for continuity and accountability on a long journey. You will have a direct contact number for your crew on move day so you can coordinate arrival times without going through a central office.
Can you move large or heavy items like pianos and safes from Somerset?
We move upright pianos and heavy safes on a regular basis. These items require specialist lifting equipment and additional crew in some cases. Mention any oversized or particularly heavy items when you book so we can bring the correct equipment and crew. Grand pianos and organ removal require a dedicated assessment and separate quotation before we confirm the booking.
Do you offer packing services for Somerset removals?
Yes. A full packing service is available as an add-on where our crew visits your Somerset home the day before the move to pack kitchen items, glassware, books, and fragile belongings using professional wrapping materials. This service is priced separately from the removal itself. Request it when booking so we can schedule the packing visit and bring sufficient materials for your property size.
What happens if my new address is not ready when the van arrives?
Property completions sometimes run late. If your new property is not accessible when our crew arrives at the destination, we charge a waiting fee after the first 30 minutes at the agreed hourly rate for the crew. If the delay is significant and cannot be resolved the same day, we can arrange secure overnight storage at a nearby facility and return the following morning. Discuss this risk with us when booking if your completion date is uncertain.
Do you carry out European removals from Somerset?
Yes. We handle long distance removals from Somerset to France, Spain, Portugal, and several other European destinations. These moves involve additional customs documentation, transit declarations, and specific packing requirements for international transport. European removals require more planning time than domestic moves, so contact us at least eight weeks before your target date to begin the paperwork and logistics planning process.
Reviewed by Aqib Hassan, CTO & Co-founder at Giant Van — Somerset Removals You Can Rely On operations
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