Giga
Quick answer
How much do Soho removals cost?
Soho is the hardest grid in London to stop a van in, and we move people in and out of it every month: flats above Old Compton Street restaurants, post-production houses on Wardour Street and studios on Broadwick Street. There are one-way streets, pedestrian zones and loading windows measured in minutes. We plan Soho moves street by street, and usually early in the morning.
Soho removals are flats above restaurants, post-production studios on Wardour Street and agencies on Dean Street, on a one-way grid with pedestrian streets and loading windows measured in minutes.
We plan the stop street by street from a kerb photo, send a small van that fits a loading bay, and propose an early start before deliveries and pedestrians take the grid.
Email postcodes, floor levels, parking notes and photos of bulky items. We will tell you the right van and crew before you book.
- No ULEZ charge: it is never added to your bill.
- Access: we check Soho road width and parking rules before the day.
- Bay suspensions: Bays here are run by Westminster City Council. We tell you which one to suspend and for how long, so the van is at the door.
- Congestion Charge: The address sits inside the Congestion Charge zone. We confirm on the quote how the charge is handled, so nothing is added on the day.
- Prices: published hourly rates, whole-hour booking. Stairs are £10 per person per flight per hour and shown in the quote, never added on the day.
Local knowledge
Moving in Soho: what changes the job
The address sits inside the Congestion Charge zone. We confirm on the quote how the charge is handled, so nothing is added on the day.
Carnaby Street is pedestrianised, parts of Old Compton Street and the streets round Berwick Street market close to traffic by day, and the rest of the grid is one-way with timed bays. We plan the stop from a map and a kerb photo, then confirm it with the building before we quote.
Most Soho homes are flats above a bar, restaurant or shop: a street door between two shopfronts, a narrow stair and no lift. The carry is short but the stop is difficult, so we send a small van that can use a loading bay rather than a Luton that cannot.
Wardour Street, Dean Street and Broadwick Street hold post-production firms, agencies and studios moving edit suites, screens and desks between buildings. We carry screens and IT in padded crates, label to the new floor plan and work before the street wakes up or after it goes home.
Soho is quietest between 7am and 9am and after the evening rush. For most moves we propose an early start so the van is in and the first load out before deliveries, taxis and pedestrians take over. All of Soho is inside the Congestion Charge zone, and the quote says how that is handled.
Common scenarios
When do customers book Soho movers?
Typical Soho (W1D) jobs. Soho removals are flats above restaurants, post-production studios on Wardour Street and agencies on Dean Street, on a one-way grid with pedestrian streets and loading windows measured in minutes.
Family homes and terraces, with driveway or street loading sorted first.
HomesWalk-ups, lifts, conversions and tower blocks, with stairs and parking checked early.
FlatsHourly help for small loads, student rooms and Marketplace collections.
FlexibleFull or partial packing for kitchens, fragile items, boxes and room labelling.
PackingSmall office, stock and IT-aware moves with loading bay and timing notes.
BusinessIf the diary has space, Soho jobs can be booked online for the same week.
FastWhat we move
Furniture and belongings we move in Soho
Whole homes or a few items, wrapped and placed in the right rooms, with packing or dismantling if you want it.
- Bedroom furniture — beds, mattresses, wardrobes, bedside tables
- Living room items — sofas, media units, TVs, tables and mirrors
- Kitchen and appliances — tables, chairs, white goods and boxed crockery
- Boxes and soft goods — packed belongings, clothes and loft leftovers
All 8 items
- Fragile items — pictures, glass, mirrors and delicate boxes
- Awkward furniture — dismantling, route planning or sofa hoisting if needed
- Office kit — desks, chairs, crates and small commercial loads
- Single items — Marketplace sofas, appliances and bulky collections
Step by step
How Soho moves work
From first message to furniture in the right rooms.
- 1Send move details
Share postcodes, inventory, floor levels, parking and bulky-item photos for Soho.
Photos of stairs and large furniture make pricing faster. - 2Choose the right crew
We suggest the van, the crew size and whether packing or dismantling is worth adding.
- 3Prepare access
We check CPZ parking, lifts, loading bays and building rules before we arrive.
- 4Protect and load
Furniture is wrapped, carried and loaded so nothing shifts on the road.
- 5Deliver and place
Everything goes into the right room and agreed furniture is rebuilt.
Specifications
Removals service specifications
| Crew size | 1 to 4 movers |
| Vehicles available | Transit vans, Luton vans, lorries |
| Protection materials | Heavy-duty blankets, straps, mattress covers |
| Disassembly tools | Full toolkit carried on board |
| Assessment method | Photos and an item list |
Compare options
Giga Removals vs DIY vs Cheap Man & Van
Typical jobs
How a Soho move usually runs
For a full house removal in Soho we plan the stop street by street from a kerb photo, send a small van that fits a loading bay, and propose an early start before deliveries and pedestrians take the grid. Furniture is wrapped, carried and loaded in order, so the day runs to time.
A flat move near Covent Garden. Beds and tables come apart first, then go down the narrow stairwells and lift lobbies.
Quote requirements
What to send us for a Soho quote
Send these four things and we can price it.
- Item list: main furniture and a rough box count.
- Postcodes: collection and delivery.
- Floor levels: which floor, and whether there is a lift.
- Parking: CPZ or bay suspension needs at both ends.
Transparent pricing
Soho prices
Hourly rates from £55/hr with a 2-hour minimum. You book whole hours; if the job runs over, extra time is charged in 30-minute steps. Mileage is charged one way, collection to delivery. Stairs are £10 per person per flight per hour; the ground floor is free and a working lift removes the charge. No weekend, evening, bank holiday or ULEZ premium, and no deposit. See pricing.
Small moves
Small Transit · Driver Only
£55/hr
2-hour minimum (£110). You book whole hours; overrun is charged in 30-minute steps. For lighter Soho moves where you can help load.
- Driver included
- Driver helps load
- Small loads
Flats and stairs
Small Transit · 2-Person Crew
£75/hr
2-hour minimum (£150). You book whole hours; overrun is charged in 30-minute steps. Two people carry, so you do not have to. Good for Soho flats.
- Full carry
- Room of choice
- Stairs handled
Larger homes
Luton · 3-Person Crew
£130/hr
3-hour minimum (£390). You book whole hours; overrun is charged in 30-minute steps. For bigger Soho moves and bulky furniture.
- Driver + 2 movers
- Furniture protection
- Larger loads
No deposit. You pay after the job.
What's included
What you get for the hourly rate.
- Insured crew and van for the hours you book
- Blankets, straps and trolley protection
- No ULEZ charge; mileage and any stairs shown in the quote
- Room-of-choice placement at the new address
Where we operate
Soho coverage across Central London
Giga Removals works across the UK from a London base. We cover Soho and the rest of Central London, and long-distance moves from here to any UK city. Send both addresses and we will price the whole route.
- WestminsterW1 W2 W9 SW1 NW8 WC2
- Kensington and ChelseaSW3 SW5 SW7 SW10 W8 W10 W11
- Covent GardenWC2E
- FitzroviaW1T
- MayfairW1K
Local access and notes for Soho
We plan the stop street by street from a kerb photo, send a small van that fits a loading bay, and propose an early start before deliveries and pedestrians take the grid.
Soho removals are flats above restaurants, post-production studios on Wardour Street and agencies on Dean Street, on a one-way grid with pedestrian streets and loading windows measured in minutes.
Local tip
Send parking photos, floor levels and bulky-item pictures with your quote request — they keep Soho moves on time and on budget.
FAQs
Soho moving questions answered
Not here? Email us or ask Giga in the chat, 8am to 10pm, seven days.
Yes, with planning. The grid is one-way with timed loading bays and some streets close to traffic by day, so we pick the bay from a map and a kerb photo and propose an early start. For most Soho moves we send a smaller van that fits a loading bay instead of a Luton.
Yes, often. A street door between two shopfronts, a narrow stair and no lift is the standard Soho flat. The carry is short and the stop is the hard part, so send a photo of the door and the kerb and we plan from there.
Yes. Screens and IT travel in padded crates, desks are dismantled and labelled to the new floor plan, and we work early morning or at the weekend when the street is clear enough to load. Proof of cover goes to the building manager with the confirmation.
A small van with a driver is £55/hr, with a 2-hour minimum (£110). The same van with two people is £75/hr (2-hour minimum, £150), and a Luton with three people is £130/hr (3-hour minimum, £390). You book whole hours, and if the job overruns the extra time is billed in 30-minute steps. Mileage is charged one way, from collection to delivery, and stairs are £10 per person per flight per hour. There is no weekend, evening, bank holiday or ULEZ premium and no deposit. How long it takes depends on your items, the walk from the van at W1D, and the stairs or lifts. We plan the stop street by street from a kerb photo, send a small van that fits a loading bay, and propose an early start before deliveries and pedestrians take the grid. Email both postcodes and some photos and we price it.
Yes. Walk-ups, conversions and lift blocks across Soho and Covent Garden are all part of the job, and we staff the crew for the number of flights. Stairs cost £10 per person on the crew, per flight, for each hour at that address. A floor counts as 2 flights, the ground floor is free, and a working lift removes the charge. It is written into the quote so nothing is added on the day. Photos of the stair turns, your sofa and the parking help us see whether anything has to come apart.
By the hour at the published rates. You book whole hours, at least 2 for a small van and 3 for a Luton, and any overrun is billed in 30-minute steps. Mileage is charged one way and stairs are charged per flight. Send photos, a list of items, both postcodes, floor levels and parking notes, and we reply with the van, the crew and how many hours to book. A move towards Covent Garden, or anywhere else in the UK, is priced the same way.
Yes: full packing, kitchen-only packing or fragile wrapping, with materials and room labels. A one-bedroom home is £400 and a two-bedroom home £600, labour and materials included. Many people pack their clothes themselves and leave the breakables to us. Send a few photos of the rooms and we suggest the lightest option that still protects your glass, mirrors and kitchen things.
Yes. Every booking carries £10,000 goods in transit cover, with blankets and straps for furniture. Mention valuable or very fragile items before collection. If your landlord or building manager in Soho wants proof of cover, we send it once the booking is confirmed.
