Man with a Van in Manchester Serving Chadderton & Beyond

Local moves within Chadderton or Greater Manchester typically start from around £80 to £120 for a half-day slot with one operative and a transit van. Larger loads requiring a Luton van and two crew members usually fall between £180 and £350 for a full day.

Long-distance routes such as Manchester to London are priced by volume and distance, with most two-bedroom student moves coming in between £350 and £550. All quotes are fixed price with no hidden charges.

Yes. All packing materials are included in our full packing service, covering double-walled boxes, bubble wrap, tissue paper, packing paper, tape, and marker pens. If you prefer to pack yourself, we can deliver a materials kit to your Chadderton address a day or two before the move at a small additional charge.

Specialist items such as wardrobe boxes, mirror packs, and picture frames are available on request.

For local moves within Oldham or Greater Manchester, one to two weeks notice is usually sufficient. For long-distance moves including the Manchester to London student route, we recommend booking at least two to three weeks ahead. During peak periods in July, August, and September when student demand is highest, bookings can fill up quickly so earlier is always better.

Emergency bookings are sometimes available at short notice, so it is worth calling even if your timescale is tight.

All moves booked with Giant Van include basic goods-in-transit insurance as standard, covering your items for damage or loss during transit. The standard level covers general household goods up to a set value per item.

For higher-value possessions such as antiques, artwork, or specialist electronics, we strongly recommend upgrading to our comprehensive cover, which can be added to any booking for a modest additional premium. We are happy to discuss the right level of cover for your specific move.

Absolutely. The student man and van Manchester to London route is one of our busiest corridors, particularly at the end of the academic year in June and July and again at the start of September. We collect from shared houses, halls of residence, and private flats across Chadderton and the wider Manchester area, then deliver to any London borough.

We offer early-morning departure slots to avoid peak motorway traffic and provide real-time updates on your driver's ETA throughout the journey.

Yes, our best house removals London to Manchester service runs regularly in both directions. We collect from any London postcode, load everything securely, and deliver directly to your new address in Chadderton or anywhere else in Greater Manchester.

The service includes furniture disassembly and reassembly, protective wrapping for all large items, and a dedicated driver who stays with your load from collection to delivery. Quotes for this route are based on volume and are fixed at the time of booking.

A standard transit van suits studio and one-bedroom moves with a modest amount of furniture. A large or extra-large transit covers most two-bedroom properties. For three or more bedrooms, or properties with lots of large furniture, we recommend our Luton box van, which offers a significant loading advantage over a standard transit.

During your quote process, we ask about the number of rooms, key items such as sofas and wardrobes, and the number of boxes to make sure we send the right vehicle first time.

Yes. If you need to vacate your current Chadderton property before your new address is ready, we can arrange short or long-term storage in a secure, dry warehouse facility. Items are palletised and crated where necessary to keep them in top condition.

Storage is typically charged per week based on the volume of goods held, and we schedule delivery to your new address at a time that suits you. Ask for a storage quote when you request your removal estimate.