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House Moving Companies Southampton: Weekend Removals That Work Around You
Moving house in Southampton on a Saturday or Sunday is no longer the logistical nightmare it once was. Giant Van specialises in weekend removals across Southampton and the surrounding areas, giving you the flexibility to move without taking time off work. From a single-room flat in Shirley to a four-bedroom family home in Hedge End, our crews are ready every weekend. Call 020 3129 6180 for a free, no-obligation quote today.
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Quick AnswerGiant Van is one of the leading house moving companies in Southampton, offering fixed-price weekend removals across all SO postcodes from £45, with no Saturday or Sunday surcharge and fully employed crews covering the city every week.
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Semi-Detached
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Terraced Houses
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Flats & Apartments
22%
Detached Houses
18%
Bungalows
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Average Property Era: Mixed stock
Weekend Removal Services in Southampton
Giant Van offers a full range of weekend removal services designed for Southampton residents and businesses. We handle a man and van for a small flat clearance or a full-crew house move with packing, dismantling, and storage coordination, we cover it all on Saturdays and Sundays.
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Our core services include:
- **Man and van hire** for single rooms, studio flats, and light loads (SO14, SO15, SO16) - **Full house removals** for two, three, and four-bedroom properties across SO17 to SO53 - **Office and small business moves** on Sundays when your trading hours are not disrupted - **Part-load moves** if you only need a portion of a van alongside another Southampton customer - **Packing and unpacking** services using double-walled boxes and professional wrapping materials - **Short-term storage** at our secure facility while you wait for completion day
Southampton has a high proportion of rental properties, terraced streets, and student accommodation near the University of Southampton on Highfield Avenue. We handle the parking logistics, staircase access, and tight corridors that catch many removal companies off guard. Every weekend slot is staffed by experienced movers who know the city, not agency labour hired last-minute.
Prices start at £45 for a man and van booking and rise to £850 for a large full-service house move. All prices include fuel, equipment, and insurance up to £50,000 goods in transit.
Access and Logistics: What to Expect Moving in Southampton
Southampton is a busy port city with a mix of Victorian terraces, post-war estates, and modern waterfront apartments.
Each type of property brings its own access challenge, and weekend moves add another layer because parking restrictions and traffic patterns differ from weekdays.
**City centre and Ocean Village (SO14):** Narrow loading bays, double-yellow lines on Oxford Street and Above Bar Street, and security gates on some apartment blocks require advance notice.
We recommend booking a temporary parking suspension through Southampton City Council at least three working days before your Saturday move. We can advise on the process when you call.
**Portswood and St Denys (SO17):** Student-heavy streets with parked cars on both sides.
Our smaller Luton vans work well here. We often use the turning area near Portswood Road and Bevois Valley Road to stage loads without blocking residents.
**Bitterne and Thornhill (SO18, SO19):** Wider residential roads but estate layouts can create dead ends.
Our drivers plan routes via Bursledon Road or Mousehole Lane to avoid reversing on blind corners.
**Lordshill and Maybush (SO16):** Purpose-built estates with communal lifts.
Lift bookings must be made through your housing association. We allow an extra 30 minutes in quotes for properties above the second floor.
**Waterfront developments (SO14, SO15):** Admirals Quay and Ocean Village Marina have service lifts and loading dock time slots.
We contact building management for you as part of the booking process.
Knowing these streets, postcodes, and building types means your move runs on time rather than stalling at the front door.
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Weekend Removal Prices in Southampton
Giant Van offers transparent, fixed pricing for all weekend removal services in Southampton. The prices below cover all labour, fuel within 25 miles of SO14, equipment, and goods in transit insurance. | Service | Price Range | Typical Use | |---|---|---| | Man and van | £45 to £300 | Studio, one room, small flat | | House removal | £250 to £850 | Two to four-bedroom homes | | Office removal | £300 to £600 | Small to medium business moves | Prices vary based on property size, volume of items, access difficulty (stairs, lifts, parking), distance between properties, and whether packing services are required. Call 020 3129 6180 for a fixed written quote. Weekend pricing is identical to weekday pricing. There is no Saturday or Sunday surcharge.
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 for a Stress-Free Weekend House Move in Southampton
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If you book your move on Wednesday for Saturday, apply online immediately at southampton.gov.uk/parking. Skipping this step is the single biggest cause of delays on moving day.
When boxes are stacked in the van, the top is often invisible. Our crews will place boxes in the correct room first time, which saves you hours of re-sorting.
Doing this on Friday evening means Saturday morning starts with loading, not disassembly.
Ask for protective carpet film when you book. We carry it on every vehicle.
Snap a photo on your phone with a timestamp at both properties.
The first hour in a new home is always chaotic.
Agree on a clear key release time before your move date so our crew is not waiting outside an empty property.
How Removals in House Moving Companies Southampton: Weekend Removals That Work Around You 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.
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What Is Included in a Giant Van Weekend Removal
Every Giant Van removal booking in Southampton includes a set of standard features.
There are no hidden charges for fuel, tolls on the M27 or M3, or basic equipment.
**Always included in every booking:** - [ ] Two trained removal crew members (three on larger moves) - [ ] Goods in transit insurance up to £50,000 - [ ] Furniture blankets and straps to protect sofas, wardrobes, and appliances - [ ] Assembly and disassembly of standard flat-pack furniture - [ ] Loading and unloading with no time cap on the job - [ ] Fuel and mileage within a 25-mile radius of Southampton city centre (SO14 postcode) **Available as optional add-ons:** - [ ] Professional packing service with double-walled boxes and packing tape - [ ] Wardrobe hanging boxes for suits, dresses, and coats - [ ] Mattress protector bags - [ ] Carpet protection film - [ ] Piano moving (upright only; grand pianos require specialist quote) - [ ] Storage at our depot near the M27 Junction 5 for one to four weeks **Not included (and why we tell you upfront):** Specialist art handling, antiques with individual insurance values above £5,000, and vehicle transport require separate arrangements.
We will refer you to the right specialist if needed.
This is Southampton's most straightforward removals pricing, with nothing buried in the small print.
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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 Weekend Removal with Giant Van
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Booking a weekend removal in Southampton takes five minutes.
Here is the process from first contact to moving day.
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**Step 1: Call or request a quote online.** Ring any day between 8am and 8pm. Tell us your collection postcode, delivery postcode, property size (number of bedrooms), and preferred weekend date. We give instant indicative pricing on the phone.
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**Step 2: Receive your written confirmation.** Within two hours of your call you receive a written quote by email. This locks in your price. No surprises on the day.
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**Step 3: Confirm the booking with a deposit.** A £50 deposit secures your weekend slot. The balance is due on the morning of your move. We accept bank transfer, debit card, and cash.
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**Step 4: Pre-move call on the Friday.** Your crew leader calls you the evening before to confirm arrival time, discuss parking arrangements, and answer any last questions. This is also when you can flag any access issues we have not already noted.
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Southampton Areas We Cover Every Weekend
Giant Van covers all Southampton postcodes every weekend without additional travel surcharges, plus a wide zone of surrounding towns.
**Southampton postcodes covered (no surcharge):**
- SO14: City centre, Ocean Village, Chapel, Northam - SO15: Freemantle, Shirley Warren, Millbrook, Redbridge - SO16: Lordshill, Bassett, Rownhams, Nursling - SO17: Portswood, Highfield, St Denys, Swaythling - SO18: Bitterne, Thornhill, Harefield - SO19: Sholing, Woolston, Netley - SO30: Hedge End, West End, Botley - SO31: Hamble-le-Rice, Bursledon, Netley Abbey - SO40: Totton, Calmore, Marchwood - SO45: Hythe, Dibden Purlieu, Hardley
**Beyond Southampton (small surcharge applies):**
- Winchester (SO22, SO23): 12 miles north via the M3 - Eastleigh (SO50): 5 miles north, popular for airport-adjacent relocations - Romsey (SO51): 10 miles northwest - Fareham (PO14, PO15): 10 miles east via the M27 - Chandler's Ford (SO53): 8 miles north
We regularly move families between Thornhill Park Road in SO19 and new builds in Hedge End.
We also cover cross-city moves between Bitterne Manor and the Polygon area in SO15. If your collection or delivery address is outside these zones, call us. We quote honestly and will tell you upfront if another company would serve you better.
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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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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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Why Southampton Residents Choose Giant Van
There are dozens of house moving companies in Southampton. Here is why customers come back to Giant Van and refer their neighbours.
**We do not use agency labour.** Every crew member is a direct Giant Van employee. They have been trained in furniture wrapping, safe lifting, and customer communication. You are not opening your door to strangers hired through an app the night before.
**Fixed-price quotes that stick.** Our written quote is what you pay. If the job takes longer than estimated because of a slow lift or an extra staircase we did not know about, we absorb that. We do not come to you at the end with an invoice for an extra two hours.
**Weekend availability is real, not a premium upsell.** Many removal companies charge 20 to 30 per cent more for Saturday or Sunday slots. Our weekend pricing is the same as weekday pricing. We operate seven days a week as standard, not as an exception.
**Local knowledge that saves time.** We know that parking on Bernard Street near the port requires a specific bay suspension form. We know that the service lift at Meridian Wharf in SO14 only fits certain van widths. We know that school run traffic on Portswood Road clears by 9:30am on Saturdays. This knowledge cuts 30 to 90 minutes off the average Southampton move.
**Fully insured and compliant.** Giant Van holds goods in transit insurance, public liability insurance, and employer's liability insurance. Our vehicles are maintained under scheduled service plans and carry up-to-date road tax and MOT certificates.
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When Is the Best Time to Move?
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Best Times to Book a Weekend Removal in Southampton
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Demand drops sharply after the summer rush and school-year settling period. Booking a November or February Saturday often means same-week availability and no competition for your preferred time slot.
SO15, SO16, and SO17 are particularly busy on these dates. If your move falls on the last Saturday of the month, book at least three weeks in advance.
Motorway traffic on the M27 and M3 is lightest on Sunday mornings between 7am and 10am.
The same applies to the final weekend of August before the new school year. Book eight to twelve weeks ahead if your move falls in either window.
Call to check current weekend availability.
Giant Van vs Other House Moving Companies in Southampton
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Here is how Giant Van compares on the factors that matter most.
You have no visibility of the crew or vehicle until moving day. Giant Van gives you a named crew leader, a fixed price in writing, and a pre-move call the evening before. That difference matters when you are trusting someone with every possession you own.
Giant Van has been moving Southampton households and businesses every weekend for years.
Our crews know the difference between navigating the Victorian terraces off Portswood Road and managing the service lifts at Ocean Village.
We bring that local knowledge to every job, if you are moving a studio flat in Shirley or a five-bedroom detached property in Bitterne Park.
Southampton removals do not need to be complicated.
Call 020 3129 6180 and we will sort the details.
Weekend removals in Southampton start from £45 for a man and van and £250 for a full house move.
Every booking includes insurance, equipment, and an experienced crew.
No hidden fees.
No agency staff.
No surprises on the day.
If your move is in SO14, SO17, or SO30, Giant Van has a weekend slot that fits around your schedule.
Ring 020 3129 6180 to get your free quote in under five minutes.
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House Moving Companies Southampton: Weekend Removals That Work Around You — FAQs
How much do weekend removals in Southampton cost with Giant Van?
Weekend removal prices in Southampton start at £45 for a man and van service and reach £850 for a large full-service house move. Office removals fall between £300 and £600. Giant Van charges the same rate on Saturdays and Sundays as on weekdays. There is no weekend surcharge. Call for a fixed written quote based on your specific postcode and property size.
Do you cover all Southampton postcodes at the weekend?
Yes. Giant Van covers every Southampton postcode from SO14 to SO45 every Saturday and Sunday without a travel surcharge. This includes city centre, Ocean Village, Portswood, Bitterne, Thornhill, Shirley, Lordshill, Totton, Hedge End, and Hythe. Surrounding areas including Winchester, Eastleigh, Romsey, and Fareham are available for a small additional charge. Call to confirm your area.
Can I get a same-day or last-minute weekend removal in Southampton?
Same-day bookings depend on availability. Giant Van does take last-minute calls, and weekend slots occasionally open due to cancellations. Calling on a Tuesday or Wednesday for the following weekend gives the best chance of securing your preferred time. For guaranteed availability, book at least two weeks ahead, especially if your move falls on the last weekend of the month, when demand in Southampton peaks.
Do I need to apply for a parking suspension for my removal van in Southampton?
If your Southampton property is on a street with double-yellow lines, a residents' permit zone, or a pay-and-display bay, you will need a temporary parking suspension from Southampton City Council. Applications require at least three working days' notice and carry a small fee. Giant Van advises all customers on this during the booking call and can confirm which Southampton streets and postcodes typically require it.
Does Giant Van provide packing services for weekend moves in Southampton?
Yes. Packing services are available as an optional add-on for all Southampton weekend removals. Our crew brings double-walled cardboard boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap, and specialist wardrobe hanging boxes. You can book full packing of every room, kitchen-only packing, or fragile-only wrapping. Packing is typically done on the Friday evening or Saturday morning before loading begins. Discuss requirements when you call .
What insurance does Giant Van carry for Southampton removals?
Giant Van carries goods in transit insurance covering items up to £50,000 in total value, public liability insurance, and employer's liability insurance. These policies are active on every weekend removal in Southampton. Individual items valued above £5,000 should be declared when booking. Items with specialist insurance requirements, such as fine art or rare antiques, may need separate cover arranged directly with your home insurer before moving day.
How far in advance should I book a weekend removal during busy periods in Southampton?
During peak periods, book eight to twelve weeks in advance. The busiest times for Southampton removals are the final weekend of each month, the weekends before and after Easter school holidays, and the last weekend of August. During quieter months such as November through February, two to three weeks' notice is usually sufficient. For any weekend booking in Southampton, call as soon as your moving date is confirmed.
Can Giant Van help with moving to or from a student property near Southampton University?
Yes. Giant Van regularly moves students to and from properties near the University of Southampton on Highfield Avenue, in Portswood (SO17), and in the Bevois Valley area. Student moves are typically smaller loads suited to our man and van service, priced from £45. Weekend bookings work well around term dates. We carry appropriate-sized vehicles for narrow residential streets common in the SO17 postcode. Call to discuss your student move.
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