Emergency Removals — Ready When You Need to Move Fast
Giant Van's emergency removal service gets a crew to you within 2 hours. Available 7 days a week across the UK for urgent house moves, office relocations, and last-notice evictions.
Available with as little as 2 hours' notice
- Instant online price
- Fully insured
- Live GPS tracking
How Our Emergency Removal Service Works
When you need a last-minute man and van or a full emergency removals crew, every minute counts. Here's what happens when you message us in the live chat:
Message us or request a quote online
Message us in the live chat on this page or use our online quote tool.
We match you with an available crew
Our network of vetted drivers covers the entire UK.
Your crew arrives
Depending on availability and location, we can have a crew at your door within hours.
You're moved
No lengthy process. You're in your new place.
When You Might Need an Emergency Move
Not every move can be planned months in advance. These are the situations we help with most often:
Eviction or Notice to Quit
If you've received a Section 21 or Section 8 notice and need to vacate quickly, we can mobilise a crew at short notice.
Relationship Breakdown
Sometimes you need to leave a shared home quickly. We provide discreet, efficient removals that get you and your belongings to a safe location.
Landlord Selling the Property
When a landlord puts the property on the market and you need to move sooner than expected, we fill the gap.
Sudden Job Relocation
A new role in another city with a start date next week? We specialise in last-minute man and van and fast long-distance removals across the UK.
See our long-distance removals serviceFlood, Fire, or Property Damage
If your home has been damaged and you need to move belongings to safety, speed matters more than anything.
Failed Property Chain
Your buyer pulled out. Your completion date shifted. We offer flexible rescheduling and same-day alternatives.
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Same-Day Availability Across the UK
All of Greater London and the Home Counties
Major cities: Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Bristol, Sheffield, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cardiff
Rural and semi-rural areas (subject to driver availability)
Cross-country routes between any two UK addresses
Same-day van hire and removal crews depend on availability when you message us — we operate 7 days a week, 7am to 9pm. The earlier in the day you contact us, the better your chances.
Emergency Removals Pricing
We believe in honest pricing, even for urgent removals. The 20–30% emergency surcharge reflects the cost of dispatching a crew at short notice — you see it in the table before you commit, not after.
Move Size
Studio / 1-bed flat
2-bed flat
3-bed house
4+ bed house
Standard Price
From £150
From £250
From £400
From £600
Emergency (20-30%)
From £180–£195
From £300–£325
From £480–£520
From £720–£780
Prices vary by distance, access, and specific requirements.
Urgent Move Checklist
What to Do When You Need to Move Urgently: A Quick Checklist
Message us first
Message us in the live chat on this page. We'll confirm availability before you do anything else.
Prioritise essentials
Pack valuables, documents, medications, and daily necessities first.
Bin bags work
If you don't have boxes, bin bags are fine for clothes and soft items.
Take photos of valuables
A quick record of condition before loading gives you peace of mind.
Label clearly
Even a quick note on each bag helps the crew unload efficiently.
Arrange access at both ends
Make sure someone can let the crew in at pickup and drop-off.
Consider storage
If your new place isn't ready, we can take belongings to a storage facility.
Why Giant Van for Emergency Moves
We actually reply
Message us in the live chat on this page and speak to a real person.
UK-wide coverage, local crews
Our network of vetted drivers means there's almost always an emergency mover near you, wherever you are in the UK.
Insurance included
Every booking includes goods-in-transit insurance. For high-value items, additional cover is available at checkout.
No judgement, just solutions
Whatever the reason — we've seen it all. Our crews are professional, discreet, and focused.
Flexible booking
Cancel without charge up to 24 hours before. Need to change the time? We'll accommodate where possible.
Frequently Asked Questions — Last Minute & Emergency Removals
We can arrange moves with as little as 2 hours' notice, depending on driver availability in your area. For the best chance of same-day removals, call as early in the day as possible. Message us in the live chat on this page to check current availability.
Same-day emergency bookings carry a small surcharge of 20–30% over our standard rate to reflect the urgency and crew dispatch. All pricing is shown upfront before you commit — no hidden fees.
Yes. We have helped hundreds of tenants move at short notice following Section 21 and Section 8 eviction notices. Our crews are professional and discreet — focused on getting you and your belongings to a safe location as quickly as possible.
We can take your belongings directly to a storage facility on your behalf, or to a temporary address. Many of our customers use short-term storage when their move and tenancy dates don't align.
Yes. Crews can bring boxes, bubble wrap, blankets, and tape on arrival. For true emergencies, bin bags work fine for clothes and soft items — speed matters more than presentation.
Yes. We can split your move across two destinations — for example, essentials to your new home and the rest to a storage unit. Mention this at the quote stage so we can plan the route.
All of Greater London and the Home Counties, plus major cities including Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Bristol, Sheffield, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Cardiff. Rural areas are subject to driver availability.
Any move where you need to be out within 48 hours counts as an emergency removal. Common situations include eviction notices, domestic disputes, burst pipes or flood damage, property chain collapses on completion day, and landlords requiring immediate access.
If you're unsure whether your situation qualifies, message us in the live chat — we'll tell you honestly whether we can help.
Message us in the live chat first thing in the morning to get the best availability. We'll give you a fixed quote based on your volume of belongings and distance. You pay in full when you confirm — there's no deposit and nothing more to pay later.
We then dispatch the nearest available last minute man and van crew — usually within 2 to 4 hours. The crew arrives, loads your items, and drives directly to your destination, and you receive a receipt by email.