Professional Packing Services in Merchant City

Prices for a van for hire in Glasgow with a driver typically start from around £60 to £90 per hour for a small van and crew, depending on the size of vehicle, number of crew members, and the nature of the job.

Giant Van provides fixed quotes based on your specific inventory and move details, so you know the total cost before the day. Long-distance jobs such as moving from Glasgow to Manchester are priced as a single fixed fee rather than hourly.

Yes, all packing materials are included when you book a packing service in Merchant City Glasgow with Giant Van. This covers double-walled cardboard boxes in various sizes, tissue and bubble wrap for fragile items, wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes, packing tape, and labels. You do not need to source any materials yourself.

If you require specialist crating for high-value artwork or antiques, this can be arranged at an additional cost with advance notice.

Yes. Merchant City has yellow line restrictions and controlled loading zones throughout the area. Giant Van's Glasgow team applies for suspension permits through Glasgow City Council when required, giving us a legal loading bay directly outside your property for the duration of the move. We factor the permit cost into your quote upfront.

We advise booking at least 10 working days before your move date to allow the council sufficient processing time for the permit application.

We recommend booking at least two weeks before your move, and four weeks ahead for end-of-month dates and school holiday periods, which are our busiest times. That said, we sometimes have availability for midweek moves with shorter notice. Contact our team as early as possible to secure your preferred date.

If you are buying or selling a property, provisional bookings are available while you wait for a confirmed completion date.

Yes. Furniture delivery in Queens Park Glasgow is available as a standalone service, separate from a full home removal. This is ideal when you have purchased a single large item, need to move furniture between two properties, or require a piece collected from a private seller.

We send a two-person crew with a suitable van, handle all loading and unloading, and use furniture blankets to protect the item throughout transit. Just provide the collection and delivery postcodes when booking.

From Merchant City, Giant Van covers the full Glasgow city area and all surrounding towns including Paisley, Rutherglen, Bearsden, Newton Mearns, and East Kilbride. We also offer long-distance removals across the UK, including regular runs moving from Glasgow to Manchester, Edinburgh, London, Birmingham, and beyond.

If your destination is a few streets away or several hundred miles south, we can provide a fixed-price quote for the entire move.

Yes. Giant Van carries comprehensive goods-in-transit insurance on every job, covering your belongings against loss or damage during loading, transit, and unloading. Our crews are trained in safe handling and use furniture blankets, strapping, and padded floors to minimise any risk.

If you have particularly high-value items such as fine art, antiques, or specialist equipment, let us know at the time of booking so we can discuss appropriate cover or specialist packing options.

In many cases, yes. A Glasgow to Manchester removal is approximately 220 miles and takes around 3.5 to 4 hours driving time. For smaller loads, a single-day move is achievable with an early morning start.

For larger homes with significant volumes of furniture and boxes, we may recommend an overnight schedule where loading occurs on day one and delivery on day two, reducing the risk of delays and crew fatigue. We will advise on the best approach when we assess your inventory.