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Your Local Removal Company in Taunton for Long Distance Moves
Moving out of Taunton is a big undertaking. If you are leaving a terraced house in Staplegrove, a flat near Castle Green, or an office off Priory Bridge Road, getting everything there safely matters more than anything else. Giant Van is the removal company in Taunton that local residents and businesses have called on for long distance relocations across the UK. We operate full-size removal vans with experienced crews, fixed transparent pricing, and no hidden charges. Call us now on 020 3129 6180 to get a quote and book your move date.
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Quick AnswerGiant Van is a long distance removal company serving Taunton, Somerset. We collect from all TA postcodes including TA1, TA2, TA3, and TA4, as well as from Wellington (TA21), Bridgwater (TA6), Norton Fitzwarren, Bishops Lydeard, Ruishton, and Creech St Michael. We carry out house removals, man and van bookings, and office moves to destinations anywhere in the UK. Fixed prices start from £45 for man and van and £250 for house moves. Call 020 3129 6180 or visit our website to get a written quote for your Taunton removal.
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Typical Properties in Your Local Removal Company in Taunton for Long Distance Moves
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Terraced Houses
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Flats & Apartments
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Detached Houses
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Bungalows
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Average Property Era: Mixed stock
Long Distance Removal Services from Taunton
Giant Van covers the full range of long distance removal needs from Taunton. We handle residential house moves, flat relocations, and commercial office moves to destinations anywhere in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Our man and van service is ideal for single-room moves, student relocations, or when you only have a small number of items to shift. Prices start from £45 for a single man and van booking and reach up to £300 for longer runs with multiple stops. This suits people leaving shared houses in the Halcon or Holway areas who need a cost-effective way to move their belongings up north or down to the south coast.
For full house removals, our crews use large Luton vans and curtain-siders capable of carrying the contents of a three or four-bedroom property in a single load. Prices for house moves range from £250 to £850 depending on distance, property size, and the volume of items. A two-bedroom house in the TA1 postcode moving to Manchester or Edinburgh, for example, would typically sit in the mid-range of that scale.
Office removals are priced between £300 and £600 and cover everything from desk and chair packing to IT equipment handling and archive box transport. We work outside normal business hours when needed to avoid disruption to your team.
Access and Road Logistics Around Taunton
Taunton sits at the junction of the M5 motorway and the A358, which makes it one of the more straightforward Somerset towns to plan a removal from.
Junction 25 at Ruishton gives us fast access northbound toward Bristol, Birmingham, and beyond. Junction 26 near Wellington is our usual exit point for moves heading into Devon and Cornwall. The A38 runs directly through the town centre, connecting Staplegrove Road in the north to Priory Avenue in the south.
Despite these advantages, the town centre itself presents some access challenges.
East Street, North Street, and Bridge Street all carry traffic management restrictions and weight limits during peak hours. The area around the Orchard Centre car park on Corporation Street is particularly tight for large vehicles on weekday mornings. We plan our loading window to arrive before 8am in those central postcode zones, typically TA1 1 and TA1 2, to avoid congestion around the ring road.
Residential areas like Bishops Hull Road, Cheddon Road in the TA2 postcode, and the Priorswood estate on the northern edge of town all have adequate van access.
Some of the older terraced streets off Greenway Avenue in Taunton's Lyngford area have parked cars narrowing the road, and we carry lifting straps and trolleys to manage long carries when the van cannot park directly outside. Parking suspensions can be arranged through Somerset Council in advance if needed, and we advise customers to request these for busy streets at least five working days before the move.
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Removal Prices from Taunton
Giant Van offers clear, written fixed prices for all long distance removals from Taunton. Man and van bookings start from £45 and reach up to £300 for longer runs or multi-stop jobs. Full house removals are priced from £250 to £850 depending on property size, volume of items, and destination distance. Office moves are quoted between £300 and £600, with out-of-hours bookings available at no extra premium. All prices include the crew, vehicle, fuel, standard equipment, and goods in transit insurance. 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 price10 Tips for a Successful Long Distance Move from Taunton
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Demand from Taunton spikes in late summer when families aim to move before the school term starts, particularly in August.
Council tax accounts, electoral roll entries, and waste collection schedules all need updating at Taunton Deane House.
Properties on Killams Avenue and in the Roman Road area often have narrow hallway turns that catch wardrobes and sofas.
Our crew works faster when boxes are clearly marked, which reduces your total loading time and keeps the quote accurate.
A wet appliance can soak cardboard boxes stored beneath it in the van.
Long haul runs from Taunton to Newcastle or Glasgow can take eight hours or more.
Call ahead to confirm van access and, if on a narrow street, arrange a parking bay suspension with the local council at that end too.
It saves time reassembling at the far end.
Disposing of unwanted items before loading cuts cost and journey time.
Energy providers need 48 hours notice and a final meter reading from your Taunton property.
How Removals in Your Local Removal Company in Taunton 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's Covered in Your Taunton Removal
Every Giant Van removal from Taunton includes a fixed price confirmed in writing before the move day.
You will never receive a revised invoice at the destination.
The price you agree covers the named crew, the van, fuel for the full route, and all standard equipment.
Our crews carry furniture blankets, removal straps, and floor protection boards on every job.
These protect your items during transit and prevent scuffs and marks on staircase woodwork and door frames when carrying large pieces through your property.
Trolleys and sack trucks are included for heavy appliances and archive boxes.
Flat-pack dismantling and reassembly is available on all house and office moves.
For house removals, we dismantle beds, wardrobe rails, and modular shelving units as standard and rebuild them at your new address.
Cots and children's beds are always reassembled first so that families arriving late at their new home can settle children quickly.
Packing materials can be supplied for an additional charge.
We stock double-walled cardboard boxes, wardrobe boxes, bubble wrap, packing paper, and specialist dish and glass dividers.
If you want us to pack your kitchen or fragile items before the move, this can be booked as an add-on service.
We recommend kitchen packing for moves exceeding four hours, as it significantly reduces breakage risk on longer road journeys from Taunton to northern England or Scotland.
Goods in transit insurance is included on all bookings.
Our standard cover protects items up to their replacement value.
We document the condition of fragile items before loading and share that record with you on the day.
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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 a Long Distance Removal from Taunton
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Booking with Giant Van takes five simple steps from your first call to move day completion.
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Step one is to call or submit an enquiry through the Giant Van website.
Tell us your collection postcode in Taunton, your destination postcode, your provisional move date, and a rough description of what you are moving. A TA1 or TA2 postcode and a four-bedroom house, for example, is all we need to give you an initial guide price within a few minutes.
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Step two is a video survey or an in-home visit if you prefer.
For moves with more than thirty boxes or large furniture items, a survey lets us give you a firm fixed price rather than an estimate. Our surveyor can visit properties across Taunton and the surrounding TA postcodes including Bridgwater Road, Kingston Road, and the new build estates off Cheddon Road.
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Step three is your written quote.
We send a PDF confirmation covering your move date, crew size, vehicle type, services included, and the total price. There is no deposit required at this stage.
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Step four is move day.
Our crew arrives at the agreed time, typically between 7:30am and 9:00am for long distance jobs starting from Taunton. Loading usually takes two to four hours depending on property size, and we are on the road by mid-morning to reach your destination on time.
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Areas We Cover From Taunton
Giant Van collects from all parts of Taunton and the surrounding Somerset area.
Within the town itself, we regularly work in postcodes TA1, TA2, and TA3. Common collection points include Musgrove Road and the streets around Musgrove Park Hospital, the Victorian terraces on South Street and Hammet Street near the town centre, and the newer developments around Obridge Road and Towerfield Drive in the TA2 area.
Outside the immediate town, we collect from Norton Fitzwarren (TA2), Bishops Lydeard (TA4), Wellington (TA21), and the villages along the A38 corridor.
We also serve Bridgwater (TA6) and the M5 corridor communities including Ruishton, Creech St Michael, and North Petherton.
Long distance destinations we move to regularly from Taunton include London (TA1 to SW, SE, E, N, and NW postcodes), Bristol (TA to BS), Birmingham (TA to B postcodes), Manchester (TA to M), Leeds (TA to LS), Edinburgh (TA to EH), and Cardiff (TA to CF).
We have also carried out moves to remote Highland locations and to the Channel Islands using connecting ferry services.
If you are moving to an area not listed here, call and we will confirm availability.
We do not sub-contract work to other operators, which means the same Giant Van crew that loads your belongings in Taunton is the crew that delivers them at your destination.
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Why Choose Giant Van for Your Taunton Removal
There are several removal operators serving Taunton, but Giant Van stands apart in ways that matter on a long distance job.
First, we offer genuinely fixed prices. Once your quote is confirmed in writing, the price does not change. There are no fuel surcharges added on the day, no charges for stairs, and no uplifts for weekend moves. Many local companies price low to win the enquiry and then revise on the day of the move. We do not operate that way.
Second, our vehicles are maintained to a high standard and are GPS-tracked throughout your move. You can call our operations line at any point on move day to get an update on your crew's position and estimated arrival time at your destination.
Third, we do not subcontract. Every job leaving Taunton is carried out by a directly employed Giant Van crew. They are trained, uniformed, and accountable. When you call and book, you are dealing with the people who will actually carry your belongings.
Fourth, our knowledge of Taunton is genuine. We know that the Saxon Gate junction at the top of East Reach backs up badly on school mornings. We know that the roads off Cann Street in the Eastgate area are no-through roads. We know that Firepool Weir is a useful landmark for navigation around the town's one-way system. That local knowledge means your move starts on time and stays on schedule.
Fifth, we carry goods in transit insurance as standard. Moving house is stressful enough without worrying about if your belongings are protected on a six-hour motorway run.
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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 Move Long Distance from Taunton
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The removal industry has clear seasonal and weekly patterns, and understanding them helps you plan a smoother move.
Mondays are busy because many people want to move at the start of the working week, and Fridays are the most popular day of all due to property exchange completion deadlines. A Wednesday move from a house in Taunton's Halcon estate or from a flat on Victoria Gate Road will almost always be cheaper than the same move on a Friday.
If your move date is flexible, booking in this window gives you the best availability and the most competitive pricing. The roads from Taunton toward the Midlands and north are also less congested outside school holiday periods.
Families try to complete before September school starts, and competition for good removal companies in Taunton is high. Book at least six weeks ahead if your move falls in this window. Prices at the upper end of our bands apply in August.
Traffic on the M5 at Junction 25 builds heavily from Thursday afternoon through Sunday, adding one to two hours to journey times toward Bristol and Birmingham. If you must move at Easter, a Tuesday or Wednesday departure from Taunton keeps you ahead of the holiday traffic.
Giant Van vs Other Taunton Removal Companies
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Giant Van quotes a single fixed price that covers everything agreed at booking. What you are quoted is what you pay.
Giant Van employs its crews directly. That means consistent standards, uniformed staff, and a single point of accountability from first call to final delivery.
Our vans are serviced regularly, GPS-tracked, and equipped with load restraint systems that meet UK transport regulations. Older or poorly maintained vehicles increase the risk of delays and damage on long distance runs.
For long distance moves from Taunton to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, or beyond, the logistics of a full-day or two-day move require a company with the capacity, equipment, and experience to execute without problems. Giant Van has carried out hundreds of long distance moves from the TA postcode area and our crew knows the routes, the access challenges, and the solutions.
Taunton is a county town with real character.
From the medieval keep at Taunton Castle on Castle Green to the Victorian market hall on Corporation Street, from the River Tone running through French Weir Park to the Quantock Hills visible on the western horizon from the top of Staplegrove Road, it is a place worth leaving properly.
And if you are moving on, Giant Van makes sure everything you valued about your time here travels safely to your next chapter.
We have moved families out of the quiet cul-de-sacs off Sherford Road, students from shared houses near the College Way campus, and business owners from offices in the Firepool business quarter near Toneway.
We know the pedestrian zone restrictions on Fore Street and we know that the underpass at the railway station is not suitable for vehicles over 2.3 metres.
Real local knowledge, applied on every job.
Ready to plan your long distance move from Taunton?
Call Giant Van now on 020 3129 6180.
Lines are open Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm.
You can also request a callback or written quote through our website.
We confirm all bookings in writing with a fixed price and a guaranteed crew arrival window.
No vague estimates, no surprise additions on move day.
Just a straightforward removal carried out by people who know what they are doing and who treat your belongings with care.
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Your Local Removal Company in Taunton for Long Distance Moves — FAQs
How much does a long distance removal from Taunton cost?
Prices depend on property size and destination distance. Man and van bookings start from £45 and go up to £300. Full house removals from Taunton cost between £250 and £850. Office moves are priced from £300 to £600. All Giant Van prices are fixed and confirmed in writing. Call for a quote specific to your move.
How far in advance should I book a removal from Taunton?
For summer moves, particularly July and August, book at least six weeks ahead as demand from Taunton is high during school holiday periods. For moves in autumn, winter, or spring, four weeks is usually sufficient. Midweek dates in January through March offer the most availability and the most competitive pricing throughout the year.
Do you carry out removals from villages near Taunton?
Yes. Giant Van collects from Norton Fitzwarren, Bishops Lydeard, Wellington, Ruishton, Creech St Michael, and North Petherton, as well as from Bridgwater and the villages along the A38 and A361 corridors. If your property is outside the main TA1 and TA2 postcodes, call and we will confirm collection availability and pricing.
Is insurance included in the removal price?
Yes. Goods in transit insurance is included as standard on all Giant Van bookings. This covers your belongings up to their replacement value during loading, transit, and unloading. We document the condition of fragile items before loading and share that record with you on move day. No additional insurance policy is required for standard household or office items.
Can you dismantle and reassemble furniture in Taunton?
Yes. Flat-pack dismantling and reassembly is included on all house removal bookings. Our crew dismantles beds, wardrobe rails, and modular shelving before loading and rebuilds them at your destination. Cots and children's beds are always reassembled first. For office moves, we can handle desking systems and storage units. This service is available at no extra charge on standard removals.
How long does a long distance move from Taunton take?
Loading a two or three-bedroom house typically takes two to four hours. Drive time from Taunton to London is approximately two and a half hours via the M3, to Manchester around three and a half hours via the M5 and M6, and to Edinburgh around six to seven hours. We aim to complete most long distance moves in a single day, departing Taunton by late morning.
Do you offer packing services for Taunton moves?
Yes. Packing materials including double-walled boxes, wardrobe boxes, bubble wrap, packing paper, and specialist dish dividers are available for an additional charge. Full or partial packing services can also be booked as an add-on. Kitchen packing is recommended for moves of four hours or more to reduce breakage risk. Contact us on to add packing to your booking.
What areas do you move to from Taunton?
We move to destinations across the whole of the UK from Taunton. Common long distance routes include Taunton to London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. We also cover moves to remote rural addresses and to ferry connections for Channel Islands relocations. Call to confirm your destination and get a fixed written price.
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