Man and Van Havering, London
Looking for a reliable man and van in Havering? Giant Van runs daily collections and deliveries across every RM postcode. We offer same-day availability, instant online quotes, and full goods-in-transit insurance. If you are moving a studio flat in Romford or shifting office furniture from Harold Wood, our drivers know this borough inside out.
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A man and van service in Havering, covering all RM postcodes including Romford (RM1, RM2), Harold Wood and Harold Hill (RM3), Hornchurch (RM11, RM12), Rainham (RM13), and Upminster (RM14). Prices start at £45 for single-item moves and £80 for same-day bookings.
All moves are fully insured, GPS-tracked, and priced at a fixed rate agreed before collection.
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Properties We Cover in Havering
Understanding the property mix helps us plan the right crew size, van, and equipment for your move.
Havering: Your Man and Van Covered
Giant Van provides a professional man and van service across the London Borough of Havering.
We cover everything from single-item collections in Hornchurch to full flat moves in Upminster.
Our vans are clean, well-maintained, and loaded with moving blankets and straps.
Every booking comes with a trained driver who handles your belongings carefully and professionally.
Havering is one of London's largest outer boroughs.
It stretches from the urban centre of Romford right out to the semi-rural edges near Rainham Marshes.
That range means our drivers encounter everything from narrow Victorian terraces on St Andrew's Road in Romford to spacious detached homes on the tree-lined avenues of Emerson Park.
We are prepared for all of it.
Our man and van Havering service starts at £45 for a single-item move.
A typical studio flat move costs between £80 and £150 depending on distance and access.
Larger one or two-bedroom flats range from £150 to £300.
We also offer house removals for larger properties, priced from £250 to £850.
All prices include driver time, fuel, and insurance.
No hidden fees.
You get a fixed quote before we start, so there are no surprises on the day.
We operate seven days a week, including bank holidays.
Same-day bookings are available from £80 when you message us on live chat before noon.
Our real-time GPS tracking lets you see where your driver is from the moment they set off.
Every move is fully insured under our goods-in-transit policy.
Loading and Unloading for Man and Van in Havering
Havering has some of the most varied access conditions in outer east London.
Understanding them before you move saves time and avoids costly delays.
Romford town centre, particularly around the Market Place and South Street, has heavy pedestrian traffic on Wednesdays and Saturdays when the famous Romford Market runs.
If you are moving to or from a flat above a shop on South Street (RM1), plan your move for a Tuesday or Thursday morning to avoid congestion and limited stopping space.
Double yellow lines run continuously along Market Place, so our drivers use the short-stay loading bays on Coronation Drive or approach via Waterloo Road for rear access where possible.
Harold Wood and Harold Hill sit at the northern edge of the borough near the A12.
Properties on Gooshays Drive and Tring Gardens in Harold Hill (RM3) are mostly post-war council-built housing. Many have shared communal lifts that require a fob or caretaker access.
Let us know in advance if yours does, so we can coordinate arrival time with building management.
Upminster and Cranham in the south (RM14) are predominantly residential streets with good parking, but properties on St Mary's Lane near Upminster train station can be tricky.
Resident permit zones operate Monday to Friday.
We carry a Havering parking suspension permit application on file and can advise on applying for a temporary suspension through the council if needed, typically 7 days notice is required.
Rainham (RM13) near the A1306 Thames Road corridor has a mix of industrial units and residential terraces.
Access for large vans to some riverside streets off Ferry Lane is restricted to vehicles under 3.5 tonnes. Our standard Luton vans weigh under that limit and can enter without restriction.
Man and Van Havering: Prices at a Glance
All prices are fixed quotes based on your specific move. The figures below are typical ranges for Havering jobs.
Man and Van: £45 to £300. Single-item collections start at £45. Studio and one-bedroom flat moves typically cost £80 to £150. Two-bedroom flats range from £150 to £300.
Same-Day Man and Van: from £80. Available on bookings confirmed before 12:00 noon, subject to driver availability.
House Removals: £250 to £850. Covers two-bedroom to four-bedroom properties including loading, transport, and unloading at the new address.
Office Removals: £300 to £600. Includes IT equipment handling, furniture dismantling and reassembly where required, and out-of-hours options.
Furniture Moves: £45 to £120. Single items such as sofas, wardrobes, and beds. Two-man team available for heavy or bulky items.
Packing Service: from £150. Professional packing using double-walled boxes, bubble wrap, and packing paper. Fragile item specialists available.
Piano Removals: £150 to £400. Upright and baby grand pianos. Specialist equipment and trained two-person team included.
Long-Distance Removals: from £500. Moves outside the M25 including rest of UK. Fixed price quotes provided for all long-distance jobs.
To get your fixed price for a man and van in Havering, message us in the live chat or use the instant quote tool on our website.
All prices include a fully insured crew, van, and moving blankets. Packing services available as add-ons.
Work Out Your Moving CostSmart Man and Van Prep for Havering Customers
These five tips come directly from our drivers who work this borough every week.
Havering Council requires at least 7 working days notice for a suspension. The fee is around £55 per day per bay. We can advise on exactly which form to submit via the Havering Council online portal.
Many 1960s tower blocks in RM3 have lifts but they are small. A two-seater sofa will not fit. Arrange with your driver to use the stairwell and factor in extra time for floors above the third level.
The A12 and A127 both feed into Havering and are heavily congested during Monday and Friday rush hours. A Tuesday or Wednesday move cuts average journey time by 20 to 30 minutes across the borough.
It sounds obvious but it genuinely cuts unloading time in half. Our drivers work fast, and having labelled boxes means they go straight to the right room without asking.
The front doors on many 1930s semi-detached properties in Gidea Park and Emerson Park are narrower than modern builds. A standard UK doorway is 762mm wide. Some period properties in these areas measure 686mm. We carry door frame protectors and furniture sliders, but knowing in advance lets us bring the right kit.
How Removals in Havering 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.
Man and Van Features in Havering
Every Giant Van booking in Havering comes with a standard package.
There are no optional extras that you have to pay for just to get basic service.
For moves requiring more hands, we offer a two-man and van service.
This is strongly recommended for anything above a one-bedroom flat, or for properties with stairs and no lift.
Two-man teams handle piano removals from £150 to £400, large wardrobes, American-style fridge-freezers, and heavy office equipment.
Adding a second man typically adds £25 to £40 per hour to your booking.
We also offer optional packing services starting from £150.
Our packing team uses double-walled boxes, bubble wrap, and packing paper.
Fragile items including mirrors, artwork, and crockery are packed to professional removal industry standards.
If you need packing materials only, we can deliver flat-pack boxes, tape, and wrapping paper to your door in Havering for a small delivery fee.
Furniture-only moves, such as a single sofa or dining table, start from £48 and go up to £120 depending on size and distance.
Same-day bookings are available from £80 when requested before 12:00 noon.
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 First Message to Man and Van Day in Havering
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Booking Giant Van in Havering takes under three minutes.
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Here is exactly how it works.
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Step 1: Get an instant quote.
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Visit our website or open the Giant Van app.
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Enter your collection postcode, delivery postcode, property type, and move date.
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The app generates a fixed price immediately.
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No phone call needed at this stage.
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Quotes are valid for 24 hours.
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Full Havering Man and Van Coverage
Giant Van covers the entire London Borough of Havering without surcharges.
Here is a full breakdown of the areas and postcodes we serve daily.
Romford (RM1, RM2): the commercial heart of the borough.
We handle flat moves above shops on South Street, collections from the Brewery Shopping Centre car park, and deliveries to new-build apartments on Rom Valley Way.
Hornchurch (RM11, RM12): largely residential with a mix of 1930s semis and post-war terraces.
High Street and the streets off Wingletye Lane are common collection points. Good road access via the A124.
Upminster (RM14): affluent residential area with larger family homes.
Properties on St Mary's Lane and Hall Lane regularly require two-man teams for furniture moves. Upminster Bridge and Corbets Tey Road are also well-served.
Harold Wood and Harold Hill (RM3): large post-war estate housing in the north.
Tower blocks on Gooshays Drive require pre-arranged lift access. Good access from the A12 at Harold Wood junction.
Rainham (RM13): industrial and residential mix.
We handle warehouse collections along New Road and residential moves near Rainham train station on the c2c line.
Elm Park (RM12): compact residential suburb near Elm Park Underground station.
Quiet streets with good parking. One of our easiest access areas in the borough.
Emerson Park and Gidea Park (RM2): period properties on wide tree-lined avenues.
Parking is generally good but road humps on some residential streets slow van access. We factor this into our journey time estimates.
We also cover Collier Row, Noak Hill, South Hornchurch, and the Hacton area without additional charges.
A Note From Our Havering Team
We know Havering 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 Havering depends on it.
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How We Earn Man and Van Loyalty in Havering
There are dozens of removal companies operating in Havering.
Here is why customers consistently call Giant Van first.
We give you a fixed price before we start.
Many man and van services in the borough charge by the hour and the final bill is always higher than the estimate.
We quote a fixed price based on your specific move.
It does not change unless you add more items on the day.
Every move is handled by experienced, vetted crews.
Every Giant Van driver is a vetted member of our team.
They complete our in-house vetting and training programme, covering safe loading, fragile item handling, and customer communication.
You are not getting a stranger from a gig platform.
We are fully insured.
Every booking includes £500 of goods-in-transit cover free, with £3,000 Plus cover available for £12.
We also carry public liability insurance.
Certificates are available on request.
We have real availability.
Many smaller Havering removal firms are one or two-van operations.
When something goes wrong, there is no backup.
Giant Van operates a fleet of vehicles and a dispatch team.
If your original driver has a mechanical issue, we reassign immediately.
GPS tracking on every job.
You know exactly where your van is, from collection to delivery.
This is standard on every booking, not a premium add-on.
Same-day service when you need it.
Booked before noon?
We can often have a driver to you the same afternoon.
This is particularly useful for Havering residents who have had a last-minute lease end or exchange date change.
Message us in the live chat or book through the app for a no-obligation instant quote.
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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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Man and Van Havering vs Other Removal Options
Here is a straightforward comparison.
Best for: studio flats, one to two-bedroom flats, single-item moves, office furniture, and any move where you want professional help without paying full removal company rates.
Best for: three-bedroom properties and above, high-value items, moves requiring furniture dismantling and reassembly.
Enterprise, Europcar): typical daily rate £60 to £120 plus fuel and mileage, van deposit required (often £500 credit card hold), no insurance for your goods, you do all loading and unloading, requires a full UK driving licence held for at least two years for larger vehicles.
You get a professional driver, a properly equipped van, and insurance as standard, for not much more than the daily hire rate of an empty self-drive vehicle.
Giant Van is a professional removals company serving London and the surrounding areas.
We handle everything from single-item collections to full house moves.
Our fleet operates seven days a week across all London boroughs.
Instant quotes are available online or through our app.
For Havering bookings, message us in the live chat.
Need a removals service in Havering beyond a standard man and van?
Giant Van also offers full house removals from £250 to £850, office removals from £300 to £600, furniture-only moves from £48 to £120, packing services from £150, piano removals from £150 to £400, and long-distance removals from £500.
All services include GPS tracking, insurance, and a fixed price agreed before we start.
Message us in the live chat or book through the app for an instant quote.
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Man and Van Havering, London — FAQs
How much does a man and van cost in Havering?
A man and van in Havering starts at £45 for a single-item move and typically costs between £80 and £150 for a studio or one-bedroom flat move. Two-bedroom flats usually range from £150 to £300. All Giant Van prices are fixed quotes agreed before we start. Call for an instant quote tailored to your specific move.
Do you offer same-day man and van in Havering?
Yes. Giant Van offers same-day man and van in Havering from £80. Same-day bookings must be confirmed before 12:00 noon and are subject to driver availability. To check same-day slots, message us in the live chat. We recommend calling as early as possible for the best chance of a same-day slot, particularly during busy periods in July and August.
Which postcodes in Havering do you cover?
Giant Van covers all Havering postcodes including RM1, RM2, RM3, RM11, RM12, RM13, and RM14. This includes Romford, Hornchurch, Harold Wood, Harold Hill, Upminster, Rainham, Elm Park, Gidea Park, Emerson Park, Collier Row, and Noak Hill. There are no surcharges for any area within the London Borough of Havering.
Is your man and van service in Havering insured?
Yes. Insurance is included in your fixed price and is not an optional extra. Insurance certificates are available on request.
Can you help with parking in Romford or Upminster for my move?
Yes. Our drivers are familiar with Havering Council's parking suspension process. For moves near Romford Market or on permit-only streets in Upminster, we recommend applying for a temporary suspension at least 7 working days before your move. The council fee is approximately £55 per bay per day. We can advise you on exactly which form to submit.
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Do you offer removals from Havering to other parts of London?
Yes. Giant Van handles moves from Havering to any London borough or any UK destination. Cross-London moves from Havering into central London, south London, or other outer boroughs are priced based on distance and property size, starting from around £150. Long-distance removals outside the M25 start from £500. Call or use our app for an instant fixed-price quote.
What is the difference between man and van and a full removals service?
A man and van in Havering from Giant Van includes one driver and a transit or Luton van, suitable for studio and one to two-bedroom flat moves. A full removals service includes a one- or two-person crew with a larger vehicle, and is designed for three-bedroom-plus properties. You can also add packing services to either option.
Start a live chat to discuss which service best fits your move.
How do I track my driver on moving day?
Every Giant Van booking includes real-time GPS tracking through our app. On the morning of your move you will receive a notification with your driver's name, photo, and vehicle registration, along with a live tracking link. You can see exactly where your driver is from the moment they leave the depot until they arrive at your door.
GPS tracking is standard on all bookings at no extra cost.
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.
- Transport for London — driving
Transport for London's rules for driving in London, including the Congestion Charge and the ULEZ.
- 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.
All links checked on or after 1 August 2026.
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