Man and Van Aberdeen
Giant Van provides a trusted Aberdeen man with a van service for house moves, single-item deliveries, office clearances and student relocations across the city. Our experienced drivers know Aberdeen's roads, parking restrictions and tight tenement closes inside out.
We handle a quick collection from Union Street or a full flat move in Garthdee, we arrive on time with the right van and the muscle to match. Message us in the live chat for a free quote.
Giant Van is the Aberdeen man with a van service covering AB10 to AB25 and surrounding areas including Westhill, Portlethen and Stonehaven, with fixed prices from £48 and same-day availability on select dates. Message us in the live chat.
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Properties We Cover in Aberdeen
Understanding the property mix helps us plan the right crew size, van, and equipment for your move.
Flexible Man and Van for Aberdeen Customers
When it comes to Aberdeen Van Hire, our man and van Aberdeen service is built for the full range of moving jobs the city throws up. Granite City living means Victorian tenements in Rosemount, modern flats in Ferryhill, student digs on Spital and family homes stretching out to Bridge of Don and Cults. We handle them all.
House and flat moves are our bread and butter. We load, transport and unload your belongings with care, using furniture blankets and straps on every job. No item is left unprotected in the back of the van.
Single-item and delivery runs are just as welcome. Bought a new sofa from a shop on King Street and need it home to Mannofield? Picking up a wardrobe from a seller in Portlethen? We make the run for a flat rate with no hidden mileage charges.
Student moves between university term times are a regular part of our Aberdeen schedule. We cover the University of Aberdeen campus on King's College Road, Robert Gordon University on Garthdee Road and the halls of residence at Hillhead and Crombie. We pack light rooms fast and keep costs down.
Office and business relocations in the AB10 to AB25 postcodes are handled with minimal disruption. We work evenings and weekends to keep your trading hours intact.
We also collect from IKEA Infinity Park, Tesco Extra on Garthdee Road and other large retail parks across Aberdeen so you never have to struggle home with flat-pack boxes on the bus. Every job includes a driver and a second pair of hands unless you book the solo driver rate for small loads.
Reaching Your Aberdeen Property for Man and Van
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Aberdeen's layout presents genuine challenges for removal vans, and local knowledge is worth more than a sat-nav on moving day. Our drivers have worked these streets for years and know exactly where the pinch points are.
The city centre around Union Street, George Street and Belmont Street has restricted loading zones that change by time of day.
We book ahead for access where needed and know which side streets offer legal short-term parking for loading. Schoolhill and St Nicholas Street can be particularly congested mid-morning, so we schedule city-centre collections before 8 am when possible.
Rosemount and Fountainhall Road are tight for large vans due to on-street parking on both sides.
We use our mid-size Luton vans rather than seven-and-a-half-tonne lorries for these streets, keeping neighbours happy and avoiding wing-mirror damage.
The Castlegate and Old Aberdeen areas near King's College are resident-permit zones.
We identify the closest legal stopping point and use sack trucks and trolleys to minimise carry distances.
Bridge of Don, Danestone and Dyce are straightforward for access and parking.
Jobs in these areas benefit from smooth dual carriageway access via the AWPR Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, which has cut cross-city journey times significantly since its opening.
Portlethen, Stonehaven and Westhill fall just outside Aberdeen city boundaries but remain well within our regular coverage zone.
We charge a small zone supplement for these areas, which is always disclosed upfront in your quote. There are no nasty surprises on the day.
Man and Van Aberdeen Prices
Giant Van charges fixed prices based on job type and size. There are no hidden extras for stairs, fuel within the Aberdeen zone, or waiting time up to 30 minutes. All prices include VAT.
Man and Van service (driver plus one crew member, Luton van): from £48 for a small single-item local delivery up to £300 for a large full-day move including multiple trips.
House removals (full packing, loading, transport and unloading): from £250 for a one-bedroom flat to £850 for a four or five-bedroom detached house.
Office and business relocations: from £300 for a small desk-and-equipment move to £600 for a full office floor requiring multiple vehicles and out-of-hours working.
Prices for moves beyond the AB postcode zone are calculated at a per-mile rate from the AB25 city centre boundary and quoted in advance. Message us in the live chat or use the online form for your exact price.
All prices include a fully insured crew, van, and moving blankets. Packing services available as add-ons.
Work Out Your Moving CostCrew Tips for Better Man and Van in Aberdeen
These seven practical tips come from thousands of jobs across the city.
The last Friday of the month is the busiest day for Aberdeen removals because most tenancy agreements end on the last day. Book at least two weeks in advance for these slots.
Aberdeen averages 1,122 mm of rain per year and the haar sea mist rolls in off the North Sea with little warning. Pack a box of bin bags to protect soft furnishings and mattresses during loading.
Our crew loads and unloads faster when every box has a clear destination room on the top and side in large writing.
Tenement flats on Holburn Street and Great Western Road often have narrow closes and tight stairwells. Give us the smallest door measurement when you call so we bring the right equipment.
Aberdeen City Council requires three working days' notice for a permit to suspend on-street parking bays. We can advise on the process but the permit must be applied for by the address holder.
IKEA and similar furniture comes apart in minutes with a screwdriver. It takes up less space in the van and protects joints during transit.
Pack a bag with essentials, phone charger, kettle, teabags and a change of clothes, and carry it in your own vehicle. It means you are not unpacking the whole van to find your toothbrush on the first night.
How Removals in Aberdeen 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.
What You Get With Man and Van in Aberdeen
With Man and Van Aberdeen, every Aberdeen man and van booking with Giant Van includes a standard set of inclusions.
There are no add-on charges for basics that should be standard.
Checklist of inclusions on every booking:.
A fully insured Luton or long-wheelbase van, clean and roadworthy.
A CRB-checked, uniformed driver with a valid commercial driving licence.
A second crew member for all house move and large-item bookings.
Furniture blankets and padded strapping included at no extra cost.
A sack truck and four-wheel trolley carried on every vehicle.
Public liability insurance covering your property and the vehicle contents during the move.
Real-time driver tracking shared via text message one hour before arrival.
A fixed-price quote with no mileage surcharges within the Aberdeen city postcode zone.
Free 30-minute parking wait time if your property is not ready on arrival.
Confirmation call or text 24 hours before the job.
What is not included by default but can be added: full packing service using our crew and materials, specialist piano or pool table moving equipment, and storage in our secure Aberdeen partner facility if you need a gap between move-out and move-in dates.
Ask about these when you call and we will price them clearly before you commit.
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
- £500 goods-in-transit insurance
- Trained crew handles heavy items
- Right-sized van every time
- Furniture blankets and straps provided
From Enquiry to Man and Van Day in Aberdeen
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Need Aberdeen Man with a Van?
Serving Aberdeen, booking is straightforward and takes fewer than five minutes. Here is exactly how it works.
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Call or use the online quote form.
Ring between 7 am and 9 pm, seven days a week, or fill in the quote form on this page. Give us your collection postcode, your destination postcode, the date you need, and a brief list of what is moving.
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Receive your fixed-price quote.
We will confirm a price within 15 minutes during business hours. For house moves we may ask a few extra questions about floor levels, disassembly needs and parking. The figure we give is the figure you pay. No final-bill surprises.
You pay in full when you book — there's no deposit and nothing to pay on the day. The balance is paid on the day of the move, cash or card accepted.
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Get your confirmation and tracking details.
You will receive a booking confirmation by email or text with your driver's name and an estimated arrival window of one hour.
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Meet your crew on the day.
Your driver and crew member arrive at the agreed time, do a quick walkthrough of what is moving, and get straight to work. You direct the unloading at the other end.
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Sign off and pay the balance.
Once you are satisfied everything is in place, pay the remaining balance and receive a receipt. If anything needs adjusting on the day, we sort it before you sign.
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Streets We Cover for Man and Van in Aberdeen
For Aberdeen Man with Van, Giant Van covers the full Aberdeen city area and the surrounding towns and villages within a 20-mile radius.
Below is a breakdown of the postcodes and neighbourhoods we serve regularly.
AB10 covers the city centre including Union Street, Bon Accord Street, Crown Street and the Castlegate.
This is one of our busiest zones for flat moves and single-item deliveries.
AB11 takes in Ferryhill, Torry and the harbour area.
Torry has a high concentration of student and young professional lets that generate regular moving work in September and June.
AB12 covers Cove Bay, Kincorth, Garthdee and Altens.
The retail parks at Garthdee Road including the IKEA store are common collection points.
AB15 includes Mannofield, Broomhill, Bieldside, Cults and Peterculter.
These are predominantly residential areas with good van access and driveways.
AB16 serves Mastrick, Northfield and Sheddocksley.
We handle regular flat-clearance and furniture-delivery work here.
AB22 and AB23 cover Bridge of Don, Danestone, Mundurno and Murcar.
Good road access via the A90 and AWPR makes these fast jobs.
AB24 is Old Aberdeen, including King's College, Tillydrone, Seaton and Woodside.
University-related moves are common in this postcode throughout the year.
AB25 takes in Rosemount, Woodside and parts of the city centre north of Union Street.
Beyond Aberdeen city, we regularly serve Westhill (AB32), Portlethen (AB12), Stonehaven (AB39), Inverurie (AB51) and Ellon (AB41).
A zone rate applies for destinations beyond 12 miles from the city centre and is always quoted upfront.
A Note From Our Aberdeen Team
We know Aberdeen well. Our drivers navigate the local streets daily, handling everything from narrow terraced house access to large detached properties. Every move is treated with care because our reputation in Aberdeen depends on it.
Giant Van operations
Aberdeen Man and Van: Why Customers Return
There are plenty of man and van Aberdeen operators to choose from, ranging from sole traders with a Transit to established removal firms. Here is what sets Giant Van apart from both ends of that spectrum.
Transparent pricing is the thing customers mention most. Many local operators give a low headline price and then add charges for stairs, parking time, fuel or mileage on the day. Our quotes are fixed. The price you agree on the phone is the price on the invoice.
Our vans are large enough to do the job in fewer trips. We operate Luton box vans with 23-cubic-metre load spaces, which is roughly double the volume of a standard Transit. Fewer trips means less time and less cost, especially for full flat and house moves.
Every move is handled by experienced, vetted crews. Every crew member knows how to disassemble flat-pack furniture, wrap mirrors and picture frames, and load a van in the order that makes unloading logical at the other end.
Every booking includes £500 of goods-in-transit cover free, with £3,000 Plus cover available for £12. Many sole traders carry basic vehicle insurance only, which does not cover your belongings in the event of an accident or theft.
We answer the phone. Call and you will speak to a real person who can answer questions about access, timing or equipment. No chatbots, no voicemail labyrinths.
Our same-day and next-day availability is genuine. We keep slots open for urgent bookings and can often accommodate requests made the night before.
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It is also the better choice for deliveries, single-item collections and office equipment moves where full packing is not required.
These jobs typically cost between £800 and £3,000 and involve pre-move surveys, packing days and dedicated fleet allocation.
Giant Van has completed thousands of moves across Aberdeen, from compact student studio moves in AB24 to multi-bedroom family removals heading out to Westhill and beyond.
Our crew understands the specific demands of Granite City living: tight closes on Rosemount Place, permit-only streets in Old Aberdeen, and the wind-driven rain that arrives off the North Sea with minimal warning on any given morning.
We bring the right equipment, the right experience and a fair fixed price every time.
Message us in the live chat to get your free quote in under 15 minutes.
Aberdeen removals do not need to be expensive or complicated.
If you are shifting a single armchair from Torry to Mannofield or clearing a full four-bedroom house in Cults for a move to the central belt, Giant Van provides the van, the crew and the insurance under one transparent price.
Book online or message us in the live chat seven days a week between 7 am and 9 pm.
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Man and Van Aberdeen — FAQs
How much does a man and van in Aberdeen cost?
Giant Van charges from £48 for a small single-item delivery within Aberdeen city. Full flat moves typically cost between £150 and £300, depending on volume and floors. House removals start at £250 for a one-bedroom property. All prices are fixed and include a driver, crew member, van and basic furniture protection. Call for your exact quote in under 15 minutes.
Do you cover all Aberdeen postcodes?
Yes. We cover AB10 through AB25, which includes the city centre, Rosemount, Ferryhill, Torry, Bridge of Don, Garthdee, Cults, Mannofield and Old Aberdeen. We also serve Westhill, Portlethen, Stonehaven, Inverurie and Ellon with a small zone supplement. Collection or delivery outside AB postcodes is priced per mile from the city boundary and always confirmed in your quote upfront.
Can you help with student moves at Aberdeen University?
Absolutely. We handle student moves at the University of Aberdeen on King's College Road and Robert Gordon University on Garthdee Road. We cover halls at Hillhead and Crombie regularly. September and June are our busiest periods for student relocations, so book early for those months.
Small room moves start from £48 and most student jobs complete within two to three hours.
Do you offer same-day man and van service in Aberdeen?
We keep a limited number of same-day and next-day slots available for urgent jobs. Availability depends on current bookings, but we can often accommodate requests made the evening before. Call as early in the day as possible for the best chance of a same-day slot. We give you an honest answer immediately rather than making you wait for a callback.
Are my belongings insured during the move?
Yes. This covers damage or loss that occurs while items are in the van or being carried by our crew. We recommend keeping high-value jewellery, documents and electronics with you during transport as standard best practice for any removal job.
Can you move furniture up and down tenement stairs in Aberdeen?
Yes, and we do it regularly. Aberdeen's tenement flats on streets like Rosemount Place, Holburn Street and Great Western Road often have steep, narrow staircases and tight landings. Our crew bring sack trucks, furniture sliders and carry straps specifically for stair work. We ask for stair information when you book so we arrive prepared.
Every flight of stairs you describe at booking is priced into your quote from the start.
What is the biggest item Giant Van can move in Aberdeen?
Our Luton box vans have a 23-cubic-metre load space and a tail lift rated to 1100 kg, which handles the majority of large domestic and commercial items. We regularly move three-seater sofas, American-style fridge freezers, eight-seater dining tables and king-size bed frames. We also move upright pianos using specialist equipment booked in advance.
Start a live chat to describe your largest item and we confirm suitability before you book.
How far in advance should I book an Aberdeen man and van?
For a standard mid-week move, one week's notice is usually sufficient. For Saturday slots, especially between June and September when Aberdeen's student and rental market peaks, book two to three weeks ahead. The last Friday of each month fills fastest as many tenancy agreements end on the final calendar day.
For urgent jobs, call directly and we check same-day and next-day availability in real time.
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Sources and further reading
These are the official UK sources that set the rules for a job like this one. Each link goes straight to the source so you can check it yourself. Links open in a new tab.
- Consumer Rights Act 2015, s.49 (reasonable care and skill)
Section 49 of the Consumer Rights Act 2015: a service you pay for must be carried out with reasonable care and skill.
- CMA — what businesses need to know about unfair commercial practices
The Competition and Markets Authority's guidance on how a business has to present its prices and offers.
- HSE — Manual handling at work: a brief guide (INDG143)
The Health and Safety Executive's guide to lifting and carrying heavy loads without injuring yourself.
- GOV.UK — apply for a parking permit
Find the council that issues parking permits and bay suspensions for the street you are moving to or from.
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