Giga
Quick answer
How much do emergency removals cost in London?
A small van and driver is £55 an hour, with a 2-hour minimum (£110). With a 2-person crew it is £75 an hour, with a 2-hour minimum (£150).
More about this service
Bigger urgent moves use a Luton and a 3-person crew at £130 an hour, with a 3-hour minimum (£390). These are our normal rates. There is no same-day premium.
An emergency move still needs a clear plan. Email your postcodes, photos and deadline and we will tell you what we can do today or tomorrow.
A cancelled mover, a sudden key exchange or an urgent clear-out: we answer 8am to 10pm, 7 days a week.
Giga Removals works across the UK from a London base, with clear prices, insured crews and honest advice on what is possible.
Common scenarios
When do you need emergency removals?
The urgent moves we help with most.
A van and driver at short notice for boxes or a few items today.
Same dayCover when another company drops out close to moving day.
RescueUrgent flat or house moves timed around an unexpected completion.
KeysFast load-outs from flats, with stairs and parking checked quickly.
FlatsOne sofa or appliance that must move today. See also single item transport.
Single itemEast to West or North to South London at short notice, if we have a slot.
Cross-LondonWhat we move
What we can move on short notice
Smaller loads are the most realistic for same-day slots. Send photos early.
- Boxes, bags and packed belongings
- Sofas and essential furniture
- Beds and mattresses
- Key appliances, with a 2-person crew
All 8 items
- Studio and 1-bed loads
- Flat clear-outs against a deadline
- Same-day routes, traffic permitting
- Storage drop-offs when keys are delayed
Step by step
How emergency removals work
Fast, but clear. We confirm what is possible before the van sets off.
- 1Tell us first
Postcodes, photos, your deadline and whether you need movers.
Put the deadline first. It helps us check the diary faster. - 2Availability check
We confirm same-day, the next slot or a realistic alternative.
- 3Clear price
Van, crew and hours agreed before the crew sets off.
- 4Rapid load
Essentials first if time is very tight.
- 5Deliver / store
Straight to the new address, or into storage if the keys are delayed.
Urgent move options
Same-day and short-notice help when we have space. Easiest for smaller loads.
Studios, single rooms and single items are the most realistic.
Hourly crews for urgent local jobs when a slot opens.
Tenancy deadlines and sudden keys. Photos get you a faster yes or no.
Specifications
Delivery & transport specifications
| Max weight payload | Up to 1,000kg (Luton) / 250kg single item |
| Crew size | 1 to 3 movers |
| Vehicles | Transit van / Luton van |
| Handling kit | Trolleys, blankets, secure straps |
| Assessment method | Email photos & postcodes |
Compare options
Giga vs standard courier networks vs DIY Carry
Quote requirements
What to send us for a delivery quote
For a fast answer, send us:
- Addresses: Collection and delivery postcodes.
- Item details: Rough sizes, weights and photos.
- Stairs check: Any stairs or lifts at either end?
Transparent pricing
Emergency removals prices London
Urgent jobs use the same rates as any other booking, with no same-day premium. You book whole hours: at least 2 hours with a small van, 3 hours with a Luton. If the job runs over, extra time is charged in 30-minute steps. Mileage is charged one way, collection to delivery.
Urgent
Emergency man and van
£55/hr
Small Transit and driver, 2-hour minimum (£110).
- Short-notice slots
- Whole-hour booking
- UK-wide
Most booked
Same-day van and helper
£75/hr
Small Transit and a 2-person crew, 2-hour minimum (£150).
- Helper included
- Faster loading
- Most booked
Larger loads
Larger emergency move
£130/hr
Luton and a 3-person crew, 3-hour minimum (£390).
- Driver + 2 movers
- Priority planning
- Storage option
No deposit. You pay after the job.
What's included in the price
Mileage and any stair charge are shown in your price, so nothing is added when the crew arrives.
- Fast replies, 8am to 10pm
- Insured crew once the slot is confirmed
- Blankets and straps for furniture
- Clear price before the crew sets off
Everything included
- Same-day or next available slot
- Optional storage if keys are delayed
- No ULEZ charge; mileage one way
- No deposit; pay after the job
Where we operate
Emergency removals across London and the UK
We take urgent moves across the UK from our London base. In London that includes Ilford, Stratford, Croydon, Hackney and West London. See all areas.
Same-day and short-notice moves when we have space. If a day is already full, we tell you straight away.
Photos, both postcodes and a firm deadline let us give you a quick yes or no.
Local tip
If another mover cancelled, forward their inventory list and your photos. It is the fastest way to rebuild the plan. Send details as early as you can.
Same-day help depends on honest availability. Email both postcodes and photos, or use the booking form, and we will confirm the next slot we can do.
Why Giga Removals
Why choose Giga Removals
Clear prices, insured crews and access planned in advance, even at short notice.
- Clear, upfront prices
Checked from your photos before we arrive. Stairs and mileage shown up front.
- Right van and crew
Crew, blankets and access planning matched to your load.
- Insured on every job
£10,000 goods-in-transit cover on every booking.
- No weekend or evening premium
Same rates seven days a week, 8am–10pm. No bank-holiday premium and no ULEZ charge.
- UK-wide
Local and long-distance moves from our London base.
- Honest alternatives
If storage, a smaller van or a later slot makes more sense, we say so before you book.
Need a clear emergency removals quote?
Email postcodes and photos and we will confirm the price, crew and timing before you book.
Before you book
Four things to check before you book
Have these ready and booking takes two minutes, and the day runs to time.
- Parking for the van at both addresses, or a bay suspension booked
- Lift booked or stairs noted at both ends
- Boxes packed and labelled by room before we arrive
- Beds and wardrobes that need dismantling pointed out
FAQs
Emergency removals questions answered
Common questions before booking an urgent move.
Often yes, for smaller loads, if we still have space that day. Email your postcodes, access notes, photos and deadline and we will confirm the price and plan quickly.
A small van and driver is £55 an hour with a 2-hour minimum (£110). With a 2-person crew it is £75 an hour (2-hour minimum, £150). A Luton with a 3-person crew is £130 an hour (3-hour minimum, £390). These are our normal rates, with no same-day premium. Mileage is charged one way, collection to delivery.
Both postcodes, photos of what is moving, floor and parking notes, and the latest time we can arrive.
Yes. Send us the inventory, both postcodes and your timing straight away, and we will tell you what we can do.
No. Urgent moves use the same hourly rates as any booking. Short notice only affects which vans and crews are free, and we tell you that before you book.
Yes. We cover all of London and the rest of the UK, subject to route and availability. Email both postcodes, access notes and photos and we will confirm.
No one can promise it. Same-day depends on our diary and the size of the load, and smaller loads are more realistic. Email postcodes and photos now for an honest yes or the next available slot.
No. There is no same-day premium: £55 an hour for a van and driver (2-hour minimum), £75 an hour with a 2-person crew (2-hour minimum), or £130 an hour for a Luton and a 3-person crew (3-hour minimum). You book whole hours, and if the job runs over, extra time is charged in 30-minute steps.
