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Moving Guide

London & UK Moving and Logistics Guide

Moving is mostly logistics: the right van, enough people, a clear route and access that has been checked. This guide covers each part and what it means for your price.

Read it before you book, then send us your postcodes and a few photos. We will turn it into a plan for your move.

Moving from£110/2hrsor fixed quote
Van and crew sizing
Access and timing
Clear hourly prices
Moving logistics checklist from Giga Removals
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UK removals from a London base
Quote Process

Send the details once. We plan the move properly.

Moves go wrong when access is guessed. We check stairs, lifts, parking, item sizes and packing before we confirm the van and crew.

Send Move Details
01

Send postcodes and photos

Share both addresses, floor levels and photos of large items.

02

Get a clear plan

We confirm the van, crew, timing and price before you book.

03

Moving day

The crew arrives knowing the job, with blankets, straps and tools.

Guide Overview

Logistics Guide from Giga Removals

Every move comes down to four things: how much you are moving, how many people it takes, how easy the access is and how far the van drives. Get those right and the day runs to time.

Van size follows your inventory. A Small Transit suits a studio or a few items. A Luton with three people suits a fuller flat or a house. Too small a van means a second trip; too few people means a longer day.

Access is where time goes. Stairs, lifts, parking distance and tight turns all add minutes. Tell us about them up front and we plan for them, rather than finding out on the doorstep.

Insured service

£10,000 goods in transit cover on every booked move.

Seven days a week

We take bookings and questions from 8am to 10pm, every day.

Pay after the job

No deposit, and no weekend, evening or bank-holiday premium.

Free to change

Cancel or change the date for free up to 24 hours before the start time.

Transparent Pricing

Typical Moving Prices

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Small Transit · Driver Only

£110/2hrs

Then £55/hr. For lighter loads where you can help the driver carry.

  • Driver included
  • Driver helps load
  • Small moves
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Small Transit · 2-Person Crew

£150 / 2hrs

Then £75/hr. Two people carry everything, so it suits flats and stairs.

  • Most popular
  • Full carry service
  • Room of choice
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Luton · 3-Person Crew

£390 / 3hrs

Then £130/hr. A bigger van and three people for fuller homes and heavy furniture.

  • Driver + 2 movers
  • Furniture protection
  • Larger loads
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2-hour minimum (3 hours for a Luton) Whole hours · overruns in 30-minute steps Mileage one way · no ULEZ charge No weekend or evening premium
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Hourly or Fixed Quote

QuestionHourly bookingFixed quote
Best for

Smaller moves with a clear item list

Family homes, lofts, garages or complex access

Price style

Whole hours, 2-hour minimum (3 for a Luton)

A set price once we have seen photos and the room count

What to send

Postcodes, bedrooms and preferred date

Photos, parking, dismantling and packing needs

Common services

Man and van, small loads

House removals, packing, piano or bulky items

Planning Notes

Useful Planning Notes

Count the load

List the big items and a rough box count. That decides the van and crew.

Check both addresses

Floor levels, lifts, parking and any long carry from the van to the door.

Plan the route

Mileage is charged one way, collection to delivery, at the van's per-mile rate.

Moving across the UK

Giga Removals moves homes and businesses across the UK from a London base. Longer runs are planned the same way.

FAQ

Guide Questions

Yes, and across the rest of the UK too. We are based in London and move homes and businesses anywhere in the country, seven days a week from 8am to 10pm, with no weekend or bank-holiday premium.

A Small Transit with a driver is £55/hr with a 2-hour minimum (£110). With a 2-person crew it is £75/hr (£150 minimum), and a Luton with a 3-person crew is £130/hr with a 3-hour minimum (£390). You book whole hours. If the job runs over, extra time is charged in 30-minute steps. Mileage is charged one way, and there is no weekend, evening or ULEZ premium.

Yes. For fuller homes or awkward access, send photos, your item list, both postcodes and the floor levels, and we will give you a set price. Lighter, well-prepared jobs usually work out cheaper by the hour. Either way, you see mileage and any stair charge before you book.

Yes. Stairs are £10 per person on the crew, per flight, for each hour at that address. A floor is two flights, the ground floor is free and a working lift removes the charge. If a sofa will not fit the stairwell, we can quote for a hoist.

Yes. Every booking includes £10,000 goods in transit cover, and furniture is wrapped in blankets and strapped in the van. Tell us about high-value or fragile items before the day so we can handle them properly.

Same-day and next-day jobs are possible when a van and crew are free. Small loads are easier to fit in at short notice than full house moves. Email us or use the booking form any day from 8am to 10pm, and we will tell you the earliest slot we can do.

Ready to plan your move? Send the details.

Both postcodes, a few photos and the floor levels are enough to start.

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