Giga
Quick answer
How much do flat removals cost in London?
Most flat moves use a small van with a 2-person crew at £75 an hour, with a 2-hour minimum (£150). Light studio loads can use a van and driver from £55 an hour, with a 2-hour minimum (£110).
More about this service
High-rise flats with long carries need more hours.
A flat move is not a house move. Lifts, shared corridors, loading-bay slots and parking at both addresses decide the crew size. We move studios to large apartments, and add packing or sofa hoisting when access is tight.
Email both postcodes, floor levels, lift notes and photos of bulky items. We confirm the van, crew and hours before you book.
Giga Removals moves flats across the UK from a London base, with clear prices, insured crews and honest access advice.
Common scenarios
When do you need flat removals?
The flat moves we plan most, each built around access, lifts and inventory.
Small loads of boxes, a bed and a sofa. A good fit for a man and van flat move.
StudiosLift bookings, loading bays and concierge rules planned before we arrive, as in Stratford, Canary Wharf and Nine Elms.
High-riseUpper-floor flats, like those in Hackney, Islington and Brixton, with stair carries or sofa hoisting when needed.
Walk-upsIslington, Camden, Finchley and nearby, with permit-zone parking checked in advance.
North LondonCroydon, Clapham, Brixton and Lewisham apartments, with stairs, estate bays and tight turns planned.
South LondonSame rates every day. Smaller flat moves can often be booked online at short notice, if we have space.
FastWhat we move
Furniture and belongings we move from flats
Everything in the flat, protected and placed where you want it.
- Beds, mattresses, wardrobes and bedroom furniture
- Sofas, corner units, media stands and living-room pieces
- Appliances: fridge, washing machine, dryer and microwave
- Boxes, soft goods, clothes rails and kitchenware
All 8 items
- Fragile items: mirrors, glass, TVs and artwork
- Awkward pieces: dismantling or sofa hoisting if the stairs won't clear
- Balcony and storage-cage contents when agreed
- Marketplace furniture collected and brought to your new flat
Step by step
How our flat removals process works
From your first message to furniture in the right rooms. Clear steps for any apartment.
- 1Send flat details
Postcodes, floor level, lift or stairs, parking and photos of bulky items.
Concierge or lift booking notes help us plan faster. - 2Choose van & crew
We suggest the van, the crew and whether packing or hoisting is worth adding.
- 3Plan building access
We check loading bays, visitor permits and corridor protection before the day.
A visitor permit often saves more than it costs on stair flats. - 4Protect and load
Furniture is wrapped, carried safely and loaded in a stable order.
- 5Deliver and place
Everything goes into the right rooms, and agreed furniture is reassembled.
Three ways we handle London flat moves
The plan depends on lifts, stairs, parking and inventory. We confirm it from photos before the day.
High-rise blocks with concierge rules, lift bookings and timed loading bays, common in Stratford, Canary Wharf and Nine Elms.
Victorian conversions and no-lift walk-ups, like those in Hackney, Islington and Brixton, with the crew matched to the stairs.
If a sofa or wardrobe won't clear the stair turn, we plan hoisting or dismantling before we arrive, not on the landing.
Specifications
Removals service specifications
| Crew size | 1 to 4 movers |
| Vehicles available | Transit vans and Luton vans |
| Protection materials | Heavy blankets, straps, mattress covers |
| Disassembly tools | Full toolkit on board |
| Assessment method | Photos / inventory list |
Compare options
Giga Removals vs DIY vs Cheap Man & Van
Quote requirements
What to send us for a removals quote
For a clear price, send us:
- Inventory list: Main furniture and a rough box count.
- Postcodes: Collection and delivery.
- Floor levels: Ground, first, second and so on, and whether there is a lift.
- Parking: Permit zones or bay suspensions needed at either end.
Transparent pricing
Flat removals prices London
You book whole hours, with a 2-hour minimum on a small van. If the job runs over, extra time is charged in 30-minute steps at the same rate. Mileage is charged one way, collection to delivery. Stairs are £10 per person on the crew, per flight, for each hour at that address; the ground floor is free and a working lift removes the charge. No weekend, evening, bank-holiday or ULEZ premium.
Clear quote
Studio or small flat
£55/hr
Van and driver, 2-hour minimum (£110). For lighter flats when you can help load.
- Driver included
- Driver helps load
- Small studio loads
Most popular
1–2 bed apartment
£75/hr
2-person crew, 2-hour minimum (£150). For stairs, lifts and room-of-choice placement.
- Full carry service
- Room of choice
- Most booked
Complex
High-rise or tight access
Custom quote
Long carries, loading-bay slots or sofa hoisting planned into one price.
- Access checked
- Lift / bay planning
- Hoisting add-on
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.
- Insured crew and van for the booked hours
- Blankets, straps and trolley
- No ULEZ charge; mileage one way, collection to delivery
- Furniture placed in the room you choose
Everything included
- Dismantling and reassembly when agreed
- Packing services as an add-on
- Awkward sofas handled with sofa hoisting
- Free to cancel or change the date up to 24 hours before
Where we operate
Flat removals across North, South, East & West London
We move flats across the UK. In London we cover every borough, including Ilford, Stratford (E15), Hackney (E8), Walthamstow, Islington, Croydon and West London. See all areas.
Victorian conversions, new-build towers, walk-ups and estate flats. Each needs its own lift, stair and parking plan.
We check permit zones, estate bays and loading slots before confirming the crew. If a sofa won't fit, we suggest hoisting early.
Local tip
Book the lift and clear shared corridors the night before. Send your floor level and parking photos when you enquire. Those details save the most time on a flat move.
For a flat-to-flat move, check the lift and loading rules at both buildings. North London conversions often need stair and parking planning, East London new builds may need a concierge slot, and South London estates and towers can mean longer carries.
Pair your flat move with packing services, crate hire London or man and van hire for lighter loads. Wherever you are moving, floor and access photos give you a more accurate price.
Why Giga Removals
Why choose Giga Removals
Clear prices, insured crews and access planned in advance, so moving day stays organised.
- 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 inventory.
- 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 flat moves from our London base.
- Honest alternatives
If packing, hoisting, crate hire or a smaller van makes more sense, we say so before you book.
Need a clear flat 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
Flat removals questions answered
Common questions before booking a flat move. Not covered here? Email us or ask Giga in the chat, 8am to 10pm, seven days.
Most flat moves use a 2-person crew at £75/hr with a 2-hour minimum (£150). Light studios with easy parking can use a van and driver at £55/hr (2-hour minimum, £110). You book whole hours, and if the job runs over, extra time is charged in 30-minute steps. High-rise flats with long carries, loading-bay waits or sofa hoisting need more hours. Blankets and £10,000 goods-in-transit cover are included, and there is no ULEZ charge. Mileage is charged one way, and stairs are £10 per person per flight per hour unless there is a working lift. Email both postcodes, your floor level and photos for the clearest price.
Yes. Many London flats are in a CPZ. Ask the council or building which visitor permit, loading arrangement or bay suspension applies, then send us the details so we can plan the carry distance.
We check stair turns and door widths from your photos. If carrying won't work, we suggest sofa hoisting or part dismantling before the day, so there are no surprises on the landing.
Yes, at the same rates as weekdays, if we have space. Email your preferred dates, both postcodes and access notes and we will confirm availability and the price before you book.
We use blankets, corner protection and planned trolley routes through corridors and lifts. Send us the building rules and concierge notes when you enquire so the right protection and time slots are in the plan.
Yes. We move flats across North, South, East, West and Central London, and across the rest of the UK. Send both addresses, because the route, parking, floor level and access at each end affect the price.
A packed studio or 1-bed with a lift often fits within the 2-hour minimum or a little more. Walk-ups, long carries from estate bays or large corner sofas can take a fuller day. Email your floor level, lift notes and photos and we will tell you how many hours to book, so you can brief neighbours and the concierge.
Yes. Add packing services or reusable crate hire for books and kitchen items. We can price the move, packing and crate dates together.
