Weekend Moving Services by Giant Van → London
Weekend Moving Services by Giant Van to London removals. Fully insured, fixed price.
From £299
Weekend Moving Services by Giant Van
Finding reliable removal firms Southend can be hard mid-week when you are at work. Giant Van runs full weekend moving services across every postcode in Southend-on-Sea, from SS1 on the seafront to SS9 in Leigh-on-Sea. If you are shifting a studio flat in Westcliff or clearing an office on London Road, our teams are available on Saturdays and Sundays with no premium surcharge. Call 020 3129 6180 for a free, no-obligation quote and get booked in for the weekend that suits you.
Local Expert Answer
Quick AnswerWeekend removal services across all Southend-on-Sea postcodes: SS1 (town centre, seafront), SS2 (Prittlewell, Eastwood), SS3 (Shoeburyness), SS4 (Rochford), SS9 (Leigh-on-Sea), and SS0 (Westcliff-on-Sea), including Thorpe Bay and Chalkwell. We are available every Saturday and Sunday from 7:30am. Call 020 3129 6180 to book.
£50,000Transit Insurance
Same DayAvailability
Typical Properties in Weekend Moving Services by Giant Van
Understanding the property mix helps us plan the right crew size, van, and equipment for your move.
Semi-Detached
28%
Terraced Houses
26%
Flats & Apartments
22%
Detached Houses
18%
Bungalows
6%
Average Property Era: Mixed stock
Weekend Removals in Southend: What Giant Van Offers
Giant Van provides a complete weekend removal service built around the reality that most people in Southend work Monday to Friday. Booking a move at the weekend means you do not lose annual leave, your children are not pulled out of school mid-term, and your employer does not need to know a thing.
Fully Insured
Our core services cover man and van hire, full house removals, and office relocations. Man and van jobs start from £45 and are suited to single-room moves, student relocations from the university campus on Victoria Avenue, or a sofa delivery from a Facebook Marketplace seller in Prittlewell. Full house removals range from £250 to £850 depending on property size, access, and distance. Office relocations start at £300 and reach £600 for larger commercial premises.
Every weekend booking includes a dedicated crew, a fully insured large-wheelbase van, and professional packing blankets for furniture protection. We do not subcontract. The crew you speak to on the phone is the crew that turns up on your doorstep in Southend at the agreed time, ready to work.
Getting Around Southend on Moving Day
Southend has specific road conditions that affect how a move runs.
Our drivers know them all, which is why local knowledge genuinely matters when you choose removal firms Southend customers can trust.
The A13 through Leigh-on-Sea and along the A127 Arterial Road carry heavy weekend leisure traffic, especially on warm Saturday afternoons when visitors pour into the town centre and the Golden Mile on Marine Parade.
We plan arrival times to avoid the worst of this, typically booking crews to load early at properties in Eastwood Road North, The Broadway in Thorpe Bay, or Mountdale Gardens in Leigh-on-Sea before traffic builds after midday.
Parking permits are required on residential streets including Bournemouth Park Road in Prittlewell, Hamlet Court Road in Westcliff, and York Road near the Cliffs Pavilion.
Our booking team organises temporary suspension notices in advance where needed, so you are not scrambling on the day. Narrow access roads off the High Street in Old Leigh and the terraced streets behind Southend Central station require careful vehicle positioning. Our large vans are long-wheelbase but expertly handled, and our crews have loaded from tight spots off Alexandra Street and Clarence Road dozens of times.
Get your Weekend Moving Services by Giant Van quote in 60 seconds
Get a Free Quote →Fixed PriceFully InsuredNo Obligation
Weekend Removal Prices in Southend
Giant Van charges straightforward, all-inclusive prices with no weekend premium. Man and van services in Southend start at £45 and run to £300 for larger single-room or multi-trip jobs. Full house removals are priced between £250 and £850 depending on the size of the property, the volume of items, and any access considerations at either end. Office relocations start at £300 for smaller commercial premises and reach £600 for larger office moves requiring multiple van loads or specialist equipment handling. All prices are confirmed in a written quote before your booking is confirmed. There are no add-ons for stairs, fuel, or weekend availability. The price you see in writing is the price you pay.
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 priceHow to Prepare for Your Southend Weekend Move
6 Tips
Here is what our most experienced customers in Southend do before the van arrives.
Books, seasonal clothing, and items stored in the loft of a semi-detached in Eastwood or Thorpe Bay can go into boxes a week before moving day. Label every box with its destination room, not just its contents. A label that says "kitchen" saves carrying a box to the wrong floor in a three-storey Victorian terrace in Chalkwell.
IKEA wardrobes and bed frames take time to take apart and our crews can do it, but you will move faster and spend less if the pieces are already stacked flat. Keep all fixings in a labelled zip-lock bag taped to the largest panel.
In terrace properties on Piercing Hill in Westcliff or the narrow passage houses near Southend Victoria station, an unobstructed path makes a noticeable difference to loading time.
This is good practice for insurance purposes regardless of which of the removal firms Southend residents use.
Let neighbours know the night before. On streets such as Maplin Way in Thorpe Bay or Crowstone Avenue in Chalkwell, a neighbour leaving a space free can save 20 to 30 minutes of van repositioning.
How Removals in Weekend Moving Services by Giant Van Work
- 01
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.
- 02
Choose your moving day
Pick a date and time slot that works for you. Add packing materials or extra helpers if you need them.
- 03
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.
All Included
What Is Included in a Giant Van Southend Weekend Removal
Every booking with Giant Van in Southend includes a clear set of standard items so there are no surprises on the day.
A two-person crew is included as standard on all house and office jobs.
Man and van bookings include one operative for smaller loads.
The van is a Luton or large transit depending on the job size, fully cleaned and fully insured.
Blanket wrapping is included for all furniture items, including sofas, beds, wardrobes, and dining tables.
We wrap before loading and unwrap after placement.
We load, transport, and place items in the rooms you specify at the destination.
We will position a wardrobe in the master bedroom of your new home on Crowstone Road, Westcliff, or carry a chest of drawers up to a second-floor flat on Royal Mews near the Kursaal.
We do not just unload to the front door.
Our crews will disassemble standard flat-pack beds and wardrobes on request, though this is faster and cheaper if done the evening before the move.
We can provide boxes and packing tape at competitive rates if ordered when you book.
We charge by the hour for man and van jobs and by the job for full house and office removals, with the full price confirmed in writing before moving day.
There are no hidden fuel surcharges, no toll additions for the A127, and no weekend premiums.
What you are quoted is what you pay.
Questions about your Weekend Moving Services by Giant Van move?
Online now
Ready to Move in Weekend Moving Services by Giant Van?
Get a fixed-price quote for removals in Weekend Moving Services by Giant Van. Insured crews, no hidden fees.
★★★★★
“Best removal service I've used”
Sarah, London
Fully InsuredBAR MemberTrustpilot Rated
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 a Weekend Removal in Southend
01
Booking Giant Van for a Southend weekend removal takes five steps and can be done in under ten minutes.
02
Step one: call or use the online enquiry form on our website.
Have your collection and delivery postcodes ready. For Southend, this typically means an SS1 to SS9 postcode for collection and either a nearby SS postcode or an out-of-area address if you are moving further afield.
03
Step two: describe your property and your load.
A one-bedroom flat in a purpose-built block on Eastern Esplanade requires a different van and crew size to a four-bedroom detached house in the Chalkwell Park area. Tell us about any access restrictions such as parking bays, narrow driveways, or stairs.
04
Step three: receive a written quote.
We send this by email and it covers the full scope of work with no hidden costs. Weekend availability in Southend is strong but popular Saturdays in spring and summer fill up, so booking at least two weeks ahead is recommended.
05
Step four: confirm your booking with a deposit.
This holds your date and crew.
Popular Removal Routes From Weekend Moving Services by Giant Van
Weekend Moving Services by Giant Van → Manchester
Weekend Moving Services by Giant Van to Manchester. Next-day slots available.
From £249
Weekend Moving Services by Giant Van → Birmingham
Weekend Moving Services by Giant Van to Birmingham. Same-day available.
From £249
London → Weekend Moving Services by Giant Van
London to Weekend Moving Services by Giant Van. Insured crews, no hidden fees.
From £299
Areas We Cover Across Southend-on-Sea
Giant Van covers the full borough of Southend-on-Sea across all postcodes.
Here are the main areas where our weekend removal crews operate regularly.
SS1 covers the town centre, the seafront, and the areas around Southend Victoria and Southend Central stations.
These include moves from flats on Clifftown Road, terraced houses off London Road, and apartments along Eastern Esplanade. Parking on weekends can be congested near the High Street and we plan accordingly.
SS2 covers Prittlewell, Eastwood, and Southchurch.
We regularly handle removals from the Victorian semis and terraces around Prittlewell Chase and from the larger detached homes in the Sutton Road corridor.
SS3 covers Shoeburyness and Shoebury Common.
Weekend traffic here is lighter than the town centre, making Saturday mornings particularly efficient for loading from the quieter roads off Ness Road and West Road.
SS4 covers Rochford and the northern fringes of the borough.
Moves here often involve the semi-rural properties along Bradley Way and Great Wheatley Road.
SS9 covers Leigh-on-Sea and is one of our busiest areas.
The Old Leigh conservation area includes narrow medieval lanes where only a transit van fits, and our crews know exactly how to approach moves from Strand Wharf and Church Hill. The Elm Park and Belfairs areas have wider access and accommodate our larger Luton vans with ease.
We also serve Westcliff-on-Sea (SS0), Thorpe Bay, Shoeburyness, and connecting moves into Castle Point, Rochford, and Basildon.
Verified Reviews
What Our Customers Say
Smooth move from start to finish
VerifiedBooked online in under a minute and the crew turned up right on time. Everything was wrapped carefully and nothing was damaged. Genuinely the easiest move I've had.
JT
James T.Fixed price — no nasty surprises
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.
SK
Sarah K.Same-day booking saved our move
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.
DM
David M.Same-day availability
Book your Weekend Moving Services by Giant Van move before slots fill up
Check Availability
A Note From Our Weekend Moving Services by Giant Van Team
Verified DriverWeekend Moving Services by Giant Van Operations
We know Weekend Moving Services by Giant Van 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 Weekend Moving Services by Giant Van depends on it.
Weekend Moving Services by Giant Van Operations, Giant Van Driver
Why Southend Residents Choose Giant Van
There are several removal firms Southend residents can call, but customers who book Giant Van come back because of how we handle the practical side of moving.
We do not cancel. Residential removals are one of the most stressful events in a family's year. A cancellation the night before moving day, when the keys are exchanged and the new tenancy has started, is a serious problem. Giant Van has a waiting-list system that allows us to maintain full crew availability for confirmed bookings, even when unexpected illness affects individual team members.
Our pricing is flat and written. The quote you receive by email is the invoice you pay. There are no extras added for stairs, for a waiting time at the solicitor's office, or for the extra wardrobe that appeared after the survey. We build sensible contingency into the quote at the start.
Our crews treat property with care. Furniture is wrapped before it leaves the first property and unwrapped and placed at the second. Door frames on Victorian terraces in Chalkwell and Westcliff, which are typically narrower than modern builds, are protected with foam padding before any furniture passes through.
We are experienced with all property types common in Southend: ex-local authority blocks in Kursaal ward, 1930s bay-fronted semis in Eastwood, Victorian end-of-terrace conversions near Southend Central, and modern new-build estates off Airport Way. That range of experience matters when things do not go exactly to plan.
£50,000
Transit Insurance
Accredited
Industry Certified
When Is the Best Time to Move?
UK moving demand follows seasonal patterns. Off-peak months typically offer lower prices and more crew availability.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Peak Season (higher demand, book early)
Off-Peak (better availability, lower prices)
Best Times for Weekend Removals in Southend
5 Tips
The A127 is lighter before the leisure traffic builds, parking on residential streets in Leigh-on-Sea and Westcliff is more available, and supermarket delivery vans have not yet started blocking the narrower roads in Prittlewell and Shoeburyness. Our crews are available from 7:30am on both Saturdays and Sundays.
Between 12:00pm and 4:00pm on a sunny Saturday, the seafront car parks fill, Marine Parade backs up, and the roads around the High Street slow considerably. If your new property is on the seafront or in SS1, an early morning start eliminates this issue entirely.
The roads in Leigh-on-Sea and Thorpe Bay are particularly calm on Sunday mornings, and parking outside Victorian terraces in Westcliff is significantly easier without commuter vehicles present.
School half-term weekends in October and the Christmas period in December create short bursts of higher demand. Booking three to four weeks ahead secures your preferred slot at any time of year.
Giant Van vs Other Removal Firms in Southend
3 Tips
Many national booking platforms list Southend as a covered area but assign crews from Chelmsford or Basildon who are unfamiliar with the tight medieval lanes in Old Leigh, the parking restrictions on Hamlet Court Road in Westcliff, or the access challenges on the seafront roads in SS1 at peak weekend hours. Giant Van crews work in Southend regularly and know the borough street by street.
Giant Van builds all of these into a single written quote upfront. There is no surcharge for Saturday or Sunday bookings.
With Giant Van, the crew who quotes the job is the crew that carries it out. That matters when access, parking, or load complexity requires specific preparation in advance.
Giant Van is a specialist removals company with crews based to cover Essex and the wider South East.
We operate weekend removals in Southend-on-Sea every Saturday and Sunday throughout the year, including Bank Holiday weekends where availability allows.
Our team handles everything from single-item deliveries to full multi-room house moves, and every job is quoted in writing before we start.
Ready to book your Southend weekend removal?
Call Giant Van on 020 3129 6180 today.
Our booking team is available seven days a week and can usually confirm availability and send a written quote within the hour.
Weekend slots in spring and summer fill quickly, so the earlier you call, the better the choice of date and start time.
Track Your Move
in Real-Time
Download the Giant Van app to get live driver tracking, instant quotes, and manage your bookings on the go.
- Live GPS tracking on every move
- Instant fixed-price quotes
- Manage bookings on the go
Download on theApp Store
GET IT ONGoogle Play
Other Services in Weekend Moving Services-by-Giant Van
Weekend Moving Services by Giant Van — FAQs
Are removal firms in Southend available on Sundays?
Yes. Giant Van operates Sunday removals in Southend every week of the year, with crews available from 7:30am. Sunday is often quieter than Saturday across Southend's roads, making it a good choice for moves from busy areas such as SS1 and Leigh-on-Sea. Call to check Sunday availability for your preferred date.
How much does a weekend house removal in Southend cost?
Full house removals with Giant Van in Southend are priced between £250 and £850. The exact cost depends on the size of your property, the number of items, access conditions at both addresses, and the distance of the move. All prices are given in a written quote before you commit, with no hidden costs added for weekend availability, stairs, or fuel.
Do you cover Leigh-on-Sea and Shoeburyness at weekends?
Yes. Giant Van covers all Southend-on-Sea postcodes at weekends, including SS9 Leigh-on-Sea and SS3 Shoeburyness. Our crews know the access conditions in Old Leigh's narrow lanes off Church Hill and Strand Wharf, and the quieter residential roads around Ness Road in Shoeburyness. Both areas are available for Saturday and Sunday bookings throughout the year.
Can you help with parking permits for our street in Southend?
Yes. Our booking team arranges temporary parking suspension notices in advance for streets in Southend where permits or restrictions apply. This covers controlled parking zones in Westcliff, Prittlewell, and areas close to Southend Central station. We handle the application as part of the booking process so you do not need to deal with Southend Borough Council separately on this.
Do you charge more for weekend removals in Southend?
No. Giant Van does not apply a weekend surcharge for removals in Southend. The price you receive in your written quote covers Saturday or Sunday work at the same rate as a weekday. Our fixed pricing also covers stairs, furniture wrapping, and placement at the destination address. There are no additions for fuel, tolls on the A127, or waiting time at a solicitor's office.
What is the earliest start time for a weekend removal in Southend?
Giant Van crews are available from 7:30am on both Saturdays and Sundays in Southend. An early start is often the best choice, particularly for moves involving the town centre in SS1 or the seafront roads along Eastern Esplanade, where weekend leisure traffic builds significantly after midday. Booking an early slot ensures loading is complete before road conditions change.
Do you move offices in Southend at weekends?
Yes. Weekend office removals in Southend are a core part of what Giant Van does. Moving on a Saturday or Sunday means your business loses no trading days and your staff are not disrupted mid-week. Office relocation pricing starts at £300 and reaches £600 for larger premises. We cover commercial properties on London Road, the Business Quarter off Victoria Avenue, and business parks in Eastwood and Rochford.
How far in advance should I book a weekend removal in Southend?
We recommend booking at least two weeks in advance for weekend removals in Southend, and three to four weeks ahead during spring and summer when demand is highest. Popular Saturdays in May, June, and September fill quickly. Call as soon as you have a confirmed completion date to secure your preferred start time and crew.
Reviewed by Giant Van Editorial Team, Content Reviewer at Giant Van — Weekend Moving Services by Giant Van operations
Last updated: June 2026Verified pricing
Giant Van Ltd. Registered in England & Wales.
ICO Registered
Fully Insured
Plan Your Weekend Moving Services by Giant Van Move Today
Get a fixed-price quote for removals in Weekend Moving Services by Giant Van. Insured crews, no hidden fees, same-day availability.
Fully InsuredBAR Member
Same-day availability in most areas
