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Giant Van provides professional man and van hire across Cambridge and the surrounding CB postcode area. If you are moving a studio flat in Mill Road, clearing a storage unit near Mitcham's Corner, or shifting office furniture on Science Park, our uniformed drivers handle it properly. Fixed prices, no hidden extras, and real availability 7 days a week. Call 020 3129 6180 for a quote in under two minutes.
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Quick AnswerMan and van hire in Cambridge across the full CB postcode district, including CB1, CB2, CB3, CB4, CB5, CB22, CB23, CB24, and CB25. We cover city centre streets such as Mill Road, Hills Road, Newmarket Road, and Chesterton Road, as well as surrounding areas including Histon, Great Shelford, Bar Hill, Waterbeach, and Trumpington. Our drivers know Cambridge's Zero Emission Zone, parking control zones, and narrow residential streets from regular work across the city. For a fixed-price quote on any Cambridge move, call 020 3129 6180.
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Typical Properties in Local Moves, Fast Quotes
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
Cambridge Man and Van Services: What We Cover
Our Cambridge man and van service covers every type of move and collection in the city and its outskirts. We handle single-item deliveries from furniture shops on Newmarket Road, full flat moves in the student corridors around Grafton Street, and house removals across the Kings Hedges and Arbury estates.
Trained Team
We carry transit-sized and Luton-box vans depending on your load. Every booking includes at least one trained helper who loads, secures, and unloads your items. We bring our own blankets and packing straps at no extra charge.
Common jobs we take in Cambridge include:
- Student moves to and from university accommodation near Parkside and Lensfield Road - Flat and house removals across Romsey, Coleridge, and Cherry Hinton - IKEA and John Lewis furniture collections from Newmarket Road retail parks - Office clearances and IT equipment moves on Cambridge Science Park and Cowley Road - eBay and marketplace collections across the CB1, CB2, CB3, CB4, and CB5 postcodes - Storage unit transfers to facilities near Barnwell Road and Mercers Row
Pricing for man and van work starts at £45 for short local runs and reaches £300 for larger, time-intensive moves. House removals are quoted separately from £250 to £850 depending on property size and distance. Office moves start at £300.
Navigating Cambridge: Access, Parking, and Road Restrictions
Cambridge presents real access challenges that many national removal firms underestimate.
Our drivers know the city well and plan each job around the specific constraints of your street.
The city centre has an active Zero Emission Zone covering areas including Petty Cury, Sidney Street, and St Andrew's Street.
We route our vans through approved approaches on Regent Street, Hills Road, and East Road to avoid penalty charge notices that would be passed to you.
Several roads near the city centre require careful timing.
Parker's Piece and the surrounding streets near CB1 see heavy cyclist and pedestrian traffic during morning and evening peaks. We prefer early-morning start times on those routes. Mill Road, particularly the section between Coleridge Road and the railway bridge, is narrow and subject to loading restrictions during school hours.
For moves in the historic core around King's Parade, Trinity Street, and Bridge Street, we assess parking options in advance.
We use resident permit suspension bays where available and apply for temporary parking dispensations when jobs require extended loading times.
Properties on the Citi 1 and Citi 3 bus corridors along East Road and Newmarket Road need particular planning.
We arrive early or coordinate with residents to hold a kerb space. If your street has a permit zone (common across Romsey Town, CB1), tell us your zone letter when you book and we handle the rest.
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Man and Van Prices in Cambridge
Our Cambridge pricing is fixed and transparent. Man and van services run from £45 for a short local collection up to £300 for a larger city move. House removals are priced from £250 to £850 based on property size, number of floors, and distance to the destination. Office and commercial moves start at £300 and reach £600 for multi-room relocations with IT equipment. Every quote is confirmed in writing. Call 020 3129 6180 or use our online form. No call-out fees, no fuel surcharges, no stair penalties added after the job.
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 Tips to Get the Most From Your Cambridge Van Move
7 Tips
Cambridge has strong demand from the student population, especially at the end of Michaelmas and Easter terms. Dates in late June and late September fill two to three weeks ahead.
A quick phone photo of sofas, wardrobes, and white goods protects both parties and speeds up the loading checklist.
A sofa that does not fit costs you reschedule time.
If you live in a CPZ zone (Zones A through J cover most of CB1 to CB4), arrange suspension or notify a neighbour to move their vehicle. We can advise on the Cambridge City Council parking suspension form if needed.
We cannot transport appliances with standing water inside. This is the single most common delay on kitchen-heavy moves.
Saying "living room" rather than "from the bedroom" means the team places boxes correctly the first time and you do not shift heavy loads again.
For three-bedroom houses or office moves with IT equipment, splitting the load between two vans on one booking is often faster and cheaper than two separate trips.
How Removals in Local Moves, Fast Quotes 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.
- 02
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 Booking Includes
Every Giant Van booking in Cambridge is quoted as a fixed price.
The number you see when you call is the number you pay.
We do not add fuel surcharges, congestion fees, or stair penalties after the job.
Standard inclusions on all bookings: - A uniformed, DBS-checked driver and at least one trained loader - Transit van or Luton box van depending on your confirmed load - Furniture blankets and nylon packing straps - Tail-lift access on Luton vans for heavy appliances and furniture - Up to two hours of loading and unloading time on standard man and van jobs - Flexible rescheduling up to 24 hours before the job at no charge Optional add-ons available on request: - Packing service: our team boxes your belongings using double-walled cartons (priced per hour) - Additional helper: useful for heavy furniture in properties above the ground floor - Piano and specialist item moving: upright and baby grand pianos handled with board and straps - Short-term storage coordination: we can hold your items if completion is delayed We carry goods-in-transit insurance up to £10,000 per booking as standard.
For high-value items such as antiques, musical instruments, or commercial IT equipment, ask about extended cover when you call.
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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 Cambridge Man and Van in 4 Steps
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Getting your move booked takes under five minutes.
Here is exactly how the process works from your first call to completion.
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Call or use our online quote form.
Tell us your collection postcode, delivery postcode, and a brief description of the items involved. For house moves, the number of bedrooms is enough for an initial estimate.
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Confirm your inventory.
We will ask a few follow-up questions: How many flights of stairs? Is there a lift? Are there any items over 80kg such as washing machines or filing cabinets? Do you need packing materials? This takes about two minutes on the phone.
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Receive your fixed written quote.
We send confirmation by email or SMS with the agreed price, time slot, driver name, and vehicle registration. No surprises on the day.
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We arrive and complete your move.
The driver calls 30 minutes before arrival. The team loads methodically, secures the load, drives directly to your destination, and unloads in the right rooms. You sign off the job sheet when you are satisfied and pay the agreed amount. Same-day bookings are available subject to driver availability. Call before 11am for the best chance of a same-day slot in the CB postcode area.
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Areas We Cover Across Cambridge and the CB Postcodes
We operate across the full Cambridge CB postcode district, from the city centre out to the market towns and villages within a 15-mile radius.
City centre and inner Cambridge: CB1 (Romsey Town, Petersfield, Cherry Hinton Road), CB2 (Newnham, Trumpington, Addenbrooke's area), CB3 (Barton Road, Grange Road, Coton), CB4 (Chesterton, Kings Hedges, Arbury, Milton Road), CB5 (Barnwell, Abbey, Newmarket Road corridor).
North Cambridge and beyond: Histon, Impington, Cottenham, Waterbeach (CB24 and CB25).
These villages are served by our Luton vans on the A10 and B1049 corridors.
South and east Cambridge: Great Shelford, Sawston, Fulbourn, Teversham (CB22).
We regularly collect from the Babraham Research Campus and Granta Park science clusters for office and lab equipment moves.
West Cambridge: Bar Hill, Hardwick, Comberton, Caldecote (CB23).
Popular with families moving to newer housing developments off the A428.
We also serve the Cambridge to London corridor for longer-distance moves.
Customers relocating to North London (N7, N1, EC1) or moving items between Cambridge city centre and King's Cross or Euston find our longer-haul service cost-effective at a fixed quoted rate. Call to confirm pricing on any route outside the CB postcode area.
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VerifiedThe quote I got online was exactly what I paid. No hidden fees, no extra charges on the day. The two-man crew were professional, fast, and really friendly.
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Sarah K.Same-day booking saved our move
VerifiedOur original movers cancelled last minute. Giant Van had a crew available the same day. They handled a full 2-bed flat and had us settled in by evening.
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We know Local Moves, Fast Quotes 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 Local Moves, Fast Quotes depends on it.
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Why Cambridge Residents Choose Giant Van
Cambridge has no shortage of removal options, from the large national chains to informal student-focused services advertised on Facebook groups. Giant Van sits squarely in the middle: professional standards, trained staff, and proper insurance, but without the overhead and minimum-charge policies of the big national brands.
We have completed moves in every corner of the Cambridge postcode area. Our drivers know that Chedworth Street near CB4 has overhead cables that limit Luton van approaches. They know the gate width on Panton Street that makes sofa delivery a two-person sideways job. That kind of local knowledge saves time and prevents damage.
Our prices are fixed before we arrive. We quote on the basis of the job described, not on a time-plus-mileage meter that can run on if traffic on the A14 or the M11 is heavy. If you have given us an accurate inventory and the job matches what you described, the price does not change.
We are fully insured and our drivers are DBS-checked. For shared-house moves and student accommodation, the building supervisor or letting agent can verify credentials on request. Our goods-in-transit cover means your belongings are protected during loading, transit, and unloading.
We do not sub-contract Cambridge jobs to third-party drivers. Every van that carries your belongings is operated by a Giant Van employee. That matters when something needs resolving quickly.
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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 Man and Van in Cambridge
9 Tips
Understanding it helps you get the slot you want at the most competitive price.
Accommodation near Parkside Pool, Downing Street, and Tenison Road empties as the academic year closes. Book six to eight weeks ahead if you need a June or early July date.
If you are a landlord needing clearances or a student arriving from outside Cambridge, availability tightens from mid-September onwards.
Weekday slots are almost always available on short notice. If your move is flexible, midweek dates in January or February often attract our best pricing.
The end-of-tenancy peak on Fridays in CB1 and CB2 means weekend slots book out fastest.
Call to check live availability.
Giant Van vs Other Cambridge Man and Van Options
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Large national removal chains typically apply minimum charges of £150 to £200 even for small loads and add fuel levies on top of quoted prices. Their drivers may not be familiar with Cambridge's Zero Emission Zone or the parking restrictions in CB1 and CB2.
If a sofa is dropped on a staircase in a rented property, an uninsured driver cannot cover the landlord's claim against your deposit.
Fixed prices are agreed before arrival, drivers are DBS-checked employees (not sub-contractors), goods-in-transit insurance covers up to £10,000 per booking, and the team knows Cambridge streets, parking rules, and access constraints from real experience. You get professional standards without the overhead pricing of national brands.
Giant Van is based in London and operates a dedicated Cambridge fleet for CB postcode customers.
We have completed thousands of local moves across Cambridge since launching our East of England service, covering everything from single-student bedroom clears to full commercial office relocations on the Cambridge Business Park.
All prices are fixed and confirmed in writing before we arrive.
Man and van jobs start at £45 for short local collections and rise to £300 for larger same-day moves.
House removals are quoted from £250 to £850 and office relocations from £300 to £600, depending on volume, floor access, and distance.
Call 020 3129 6180 for a specific quote on your job.
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Local Moves, Fast Quotes — FAQs
How much does a man with a van cost in Cambridge?
Man and van prices in Cambridge start at £45 for short local collections within the same CB postcode area. Larger moves with more items or longer distances reach £300. House removals are quoted separately from £250 to £850. All prices are fixed and confirmed before the job starts. Call for a specific quote based on your exact postcode and inventory.
Do you cover student moves around Cambridge University?
Yes. We regularly handle student moves in the accommodation corridors near Parkside, Lensfield Road, Tenison Road, and Mill Road. We also serve university-owned accommodation in CB3 and CB4. Student moves are quoted the same way as any other job: fixed price, confirmed by email or SMS before arrival. Book early in June and September as those months fill quickly.
Can you help with furniture collection from Newmarket Road retail stores?
Yes. We collect flat-pack and assembled furniture from the retail parks on Newmarket Road, including collections from large furniture and homeware stores. Our Luton vans have tail-lifts for heavy items. We deliver directly to your home address and carry items to the room of your choice. This service is priced from £45 depending on load size and delivery distance within Cambridge.
What is the Cambridge Zero Emission Zone and how does it affect my move?
Cambridge's Zero Emission Zone covers the core shopping and pedestrian streets including Sidney Street and Petty Cury. Non-electric vehicles pay a daily charge to enter during operating hours. Our drivers route around the ZEZ where possible and factor any applicable charges into your quote upfront. You will not receive a surprise charge after the job. We know these routes well from regular work in CB1 and CB2.
How far in advance do I need to book in Cambridge?
For standard weekday jobs in Cambridge, two to five days notice is usually enough outside of peak periods. Weekends and Friday slots book faster. During late June, July, and late September (student move periods), we recommend booking four to eight weeks ahead. Same-day bookings are available if you call before 11am and a driver is free in your postcode area. Call to check live availability.
Are your Cambridge drivers DBS-checked and insured?
Yes. All Giant Van drivers are DBS-checked employees. We carry public liability insurance and goods-in-transit cover up to £10,000 per booking as standard. We do not use sub-contractors for Cambridge jobs. If your letting agent, student accommodation manager, or building supervisor needs to verify credentials before granting access, we can provide documentation in advance on request.
Do you handle office moves on Cambridge Science Park?
Yes. We carry out office and commercial relocations on Cambridge Science Park, Cowley Road, the Cambridge Business Park, and Granta Park. Office moves are priced from £300 to £600 depending on volume and access. We can arrange out-of-hours moves on evenings or weekends to avoid disrupting your team. Call to discuss your office layout and get a fixed written quote.
Can you move items from Cambridge to London?
Yes. We regularly run Cambridge to London routes for customers relocating to North London, Islington, or Central London postcodes. The Cambridge to King's Cross corridor is one of our most common longer routes. Prices are quoted on a fixed basis, not time-plus-mileage, so you know the cost upfront. Call with your collection and delivery postcodes for a same-call quote.
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