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Croydon House Removals

House removals Croydon

Houses are terraces in South Croydon and Addiscombe, and semis in Shirley and Sanderstead. We bring a Luton and three people.

Full price listFrom £55/hrPay after the job
Giga Removals Croydon removals team

Quick answer

How much does house removals cost in Croydon?

Houses are terraces in South Croydon and Addiscombe, and semis in Shirley and Sanderstead. We bring a Luton and three people.

Croydon removals often involve high-rise flats, Wellesley Road loading, tram routes, Purley Way traffic and CR0-CR8 family homes.

We plan CPZ parking, lift booking, stair carries, van size and South London route timing before move day.

Email postcodes, floor levels, parking notes and photos of bulky items. We will tell you the right van and crew before you book.

Croydon at a glance
  • No ULEZ charge: it is never added to your bill.
  • Access: we check Croydon road width and parking rules before the day.
  • Bay suspensions: Bays here are run by Croydon Council. We tell you which one to suspend and for how long, so the van is at the door.
  • 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.
£55Per hour, from
£10kGoods in transit
£0Weekend premium

Local knowledge

Moving in Croydon: what changes the job

Trams

Trams run along George Street, Wellesley Road and Addiscombe Road and a van cannot stop on the tracks, so central jobs use the building's bay or a side street.

Towers by the station

Saffron Square and the newer blocks have concierges and lifts you must book. Send the building name.

Purley Way

The A23 Purley Way is slow at weekends because of the retail parks, so we time the drive.

Common scenarios

When do customers book Croydon House Removals?

Typical Croydon (CR0) jobs. Croydon removals often involve high-rise flats, Wellesley Road loading, tram routes, Purley Way traffic and CR0-CR8 family homes.

Moving a family home

Children's rooms, garden items, wardrobes, beds and living-room furniture are all planned before we arrive.

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Terraces and driveways

We check kerb parking, drive loading and long carries so the van stands where it is safest.

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Lofts and garages

Tell us about loft boxes, bikes, tools and garage shelving and we build them into the van size and the timing.

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Downsizing or moving up

When moving between homes of different sizes we can separate what you keep, store, donate or clear, if you mention it early.

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What we move

Furniture and belongings we move in Croydon

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 Croydon moves work

From first message to furniture in the right rooms.

  1. 1
    Send move details

    Share postcodes, inventory, floor levels, parking and bulky-item photos for Croydon.

    Photos of stairs and large furniture make pricing faster.
  2. 2
    Choose the right crew

    We suggest the van, the crew size and whether packing or dismantling is worth adding.

  3. 3
    Prepare access

    We check CPZ parking, lifts, loading bays and building rules before we arrive.

  4. 4
    Protect and load

    Furniture is wrapped, carried and loaded so nothing shifts on the road.

  5. 5
    Deliver and place

    Everything goes into the right room and agreed furniture is rebuilt.

Specifications

Removals service specifications

Crew size1 to 4 movers
Vehicles availableTransit vans, Luton vans, lorries
Protection materialsHeavy-duty blankets, straps, mattress covers
Disassembly toolsFull toolkit carried on board
Assessment methodPhotos and an item list

Compare options

Giga Removals vs DIY vs Cheap Man & Van

Feature Giga Removals Self-Drive Hire Cheap Man & Van
Insurance £10k Goods in Transit Exclusions apply Varies
Heavy lifting Fully handled by crew Do it yourself Often driver only
Access planning Pre-checked stairs & CPZ No guidance No planning

Typical jobs

How a Croydon move usually runs

Croydon (CR0) House MoveFull home relocation

For a full house removal in Croydon we plan CPZ parking, lift booking, stair carries, van size and South London route timing before move day. Furniture is wrapped, carried and loaded in order, so the day runs to time.

What you get: one planned trip, every item placed in the room you choose.
Croydon (CR0) Apartment MoveAccess via lift or stairs

A flat move near Purley. Beds and tables come apart first, then go down the narrow stairwells and lift lobbies.

What you get: furniture rebuilt where you want it before the crew leaves.

Quote requirements

What to send us for a Croydon 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

Croydon House Removals prices

House Removals in Croydon typically starts from £75/hr with a small van and 2-person crew (2-hour minimum, £150). Bigger homes normally call for a Luton and a 3-person crew (£130/hr, 3-hour minimum, £390). Hours are booked in full, and any overrun is billed in 30-minute steps.

Smaller job

Small house, 2-person crew

£75/hr, 2-hour minimum (£150)

Small van, driver + 1 mover

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Larger job

Larger home, 4-person crew

£160/hr, 3-hour minimum (£480)

Luton, driver + 3 movers

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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
Everything included
  • Dismantling and reassembly when agreed
  • Packing if you want it
  • No weekend, evening or bank holiday premium. See pricing
  • Updates before and on move day

Where we operate

Croydon coverage across South London

Giga Removals works across the UK from a London base. We cover Croydon and the rest of South London, and long-distance moves from here to any UK city. Send both addresses and we will price the whole route.

Local access and notes for Croydon
Local access

We plan CPZ parking, lift booking, stair carries, van size and South London route timing before move day.

Local notes

Croydon removals often involve high-rise flats, Wellesley Road loading, tram routes, Purley Way traffic and CR0-CR8 family homes.

Local tip

Send parking photos, floor levels and bulky-item pictures with your quote request — they keep Croydon moves on time and on budget.

FAQs

Croydon moving questions answered

Not here? Email us or ask Giga in the chat, 8am to 10pm, seven days.

Most Croydon house removals start at £390 for a Luton Box Van and 3-person crew (£130 an hour, 3-hour minimum), then the same hourly rate in whole hours, with any overrun charged in 30-minute steps. Complex moves can be fixed-price. A prepared CR0 terrace stays nearer the minimum; a fuller CR2 or CR8 family home with loft and garage needs more time. Insurance, blankets and straps are included, with no weekend premium; stairs and mileage are priced up front. Email bedroom count, both postcodes and photos and we will recommend hourly or fixed.

Yes. Beds, wardrobes, desks and dining tables can be dismantled at the old house and rebuilt at the new one when agreed beforehand. It helps on tight Thornton Heath terraces and in loft conversions. Prices come from our dismantling list, with a £90 minimum booking. Photograph custom or fragile pieces first. Email the pictures and we will mark what must come apart.

Yes. Fixed quotes suit Croydon houses when room count, photos, loft or garage notes and parking are clear, including longer moves into London or elsewhere in the UK. Send driveway or CPZ details and packing needs. Lighter, well-prepared houses with easy parking can stay hourly. We will set out what is included, plus mileage and any stair charge, before you compare quotes.

Yes, when loft, shed and garage contents are declared up front. CR2 and CR8 homes often hide bikes, tools and boxes that change the van size. Purley Way and A23 traffic affects arrival times, so we plan around it. Tell us about loft hatch size, garage steps, garden routes and anything going to the tip. Email a few photos with bedroom count and we will size the crew and timetable.

Yes. Every Croydon house removal includes £10,000 goods in transit cover, plus blankets, straps and careful carrying. Cover runs from collection to delivery while our crew handles your things. Declare antiques or art for packing notes. If a managing agent wants proof before access, we send it at confirmation.

Yes. Full packing, kitchen-only packing or fragile wrapping can be added before or on move day. Packing packages start at £400 for a one-bedroom home and £600 for two bedrooms, labour and materials included. Many people pack bedrooms themselves and leave kitchens and mirrors to us. Email room photos or a box estimate and we will recommend the right level, timed with the van.

Ready to move in Croydon?

Send postcodes, photos and access notes and we will price it.

Van and crew

Hourly rates by van and crew

One hourly price covers the van, fuel and the crew. The driver counts as one of the movers. You book whole hours; if the job runs over, extra time is charged in 30-minute steps at the same rate.

Hourly rate by vehicle and crew size
VehicleDriver only2 movers3 movers4 moversMinimumMileage
Small Transit (SWB)350 cu ft · Single rooms, studio flats, part-loads and single items.£55/hr£75/hr£95/hr£120/hr2 hrs£1.20/mile
Transit LWB500 cu ft · One-bedroom flats and larger part-loads.£60/hr£85/hr£110/hr£135/hr2 hrs£1.40/mile
Luton Box Van700 cu ft · Two-bedroom flats and houses.£70/hr£100/hr£130/hr£160/hr3 hrs£1.80/mile
5.5 Tonne Lorry1,000 cu ft · Three-bedroom houses.£100/hr£130/hr£160/hr£190/hr3 hrs£2/mile
7.5 Tonne Lorry1,300 cu ft · Four bedrooms and up, and commercial sites.£120/hr£150/hr£180/hr£210/hr3 hrs£2.40/mile
  • £0 weekend premium
  • £0 evening slots
  • £0 bank holiday premium
  • £0 ulez charge
  • Mileage is charged one way, from collection to delivery, at the vehicle’s per-mile rate.
  • Example: Small Transit with a 2-person crew for 3 hours is £225 plus mileage.

Stairs

Stair charges

£10 per person on the crew, per flight of stairs, for each hour spent at that address. A floor is 2 flights. The ground floor is free, and a working lift that fits the furniture removes the charge.

Stair charge per hour by floor, for a 2-person crew
FloorFlightsPer hour, 2-person crewPer hour, 3-person crew
Ground floor0FreeFree
First floor2£40£60
Second floor4£80£120
Third floor6£120£180
Fourth floor8£160£240

Extras

Waiting time and extra labour

Waiting time applies only when the crew is held up by something outside the agreed job, such as late keys or no parking, and we tell you before it starts.

Additional services and charges
ServiceCharge
Waiting time£40 per crew member per hour
Waiting time, 2-person crew£80 per hour
Waiting time, 3-person crew£120 per hour
Waiting time, 4-person crew£160 per hour
Additional packing time£40 per packer per hour
Extra packer£40 per hour
Unpacking service£40 per packer per hour
Standard furniture dismantling / reassemblyFrom £40 per item
Bed dismantling + reassemblyFrom £50 per bed
Large wardrobeFrom £60 each
Complex / flat-pack wardrobeFrom £80 each
Evenings, Sundays and bank holidaysNo premium

Packing

Packing packages by home size

Our packers bring the materials, wrap and box everything, and label each box by room. Each package is a fixed price for the team and time shown.

Packing packages: labour, materials and total
HomeTeam / timeLabourMaterialsPackage
1 bedroom2 packers, up to 3 hrs£250£150£400
2 bedrooms2 packers, up to 4 hrs£350£250£600
3 bedrooms3 packers, up to 6 hrs£650£350£1,000
4 bedrooms3 packers, up to 8 hrs£850£450£1,300
5 bedrooms4 packers, up to 8 hrs£1,100£550£1,650
6 bedrooms4 packers, up to 10 hrs£1,350£650£2,000
7 bedrooms5 packers, up to 10 hrs£1,650£750£2,400
  • Bundles are standard allowances for a normally furnished home. Heavily furnished homes, lofts, garages, large kitchens, libraries and fragile collections may need extra materials or packing time.
  • TV cartons, picture and mirror cartons, specialist crates and extra protection are not in the bundle and are quoted separately.
  • Packing prices cover labour and materials only. The removal itself is priced from the van and crew rates.

Furniture

Dismantling and reassembly

Guide prices per item. Minimum dismantling or reassembly booking £90.

Dismantling and reassembly guide prices by item
ItemDismantle onlyDismantle + reassemble
Beds
Single / double standard bed£50£90
King / super king bed£60£110
Ottoman / storage bed£75£140
Bunk / high sleeper bed£80£150
Electric / complex bedFrom £100From £180
Wardrobes
Standard 2-door wardrobe£60£110
3-door wardrobe£75£140
4-door wardrobe£90£170
5–6 door wardrobe£120£220
IKEA PAX, 2–3 sections£100£180
Large PAX / modular systemFrom £150From £250
2-door sliding wardrobe£120£220
3-door sliding wardrobe£150£280
Large mirrored sliding wardrobeFrom £180From £320
Fitted / bespoke wardrobeSurvey / quoteSurvey / from £300
Tables and sofas
Standard dining table£40£70
Large / heavy dining table£60£100
Sofa, removable legs / arms only£30£50
Modular / sectional sofa£60£100
Sofa bed£70£120
Desks, TV units and cots
Cot / baby bed£40£70
Desk / office furniture£40From £70
TV stand / media unit£40From £70
  • Minimum dismantling / reassembly booking: £90.
  • Guide prices assume the furniture is sound enough to take apart and that the original fixings can be reused.
  • Fitted, bespoke, glued, damaged, mirrored, glass, antique or complex furniture is priced after photos or a survey.
  • Extra work caused by missing fixings, earlier damage, restricted access or unusual construction may be charged separately.
  • Dismantling and reassembly does not include repairs, carpentry, electrical work, plumbing or making good walls unless agreed in writing.

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