Giga
Quick answer
How does heavy equipment moving work with Giga Removals?
Send us the item, its weight, both postcodes and photos of the access. We choose the van, crew and kit, then confirm the price before you book.
More about this service
We work across the UK from a London base. Every booked job has £10,000 goods-in-transit cover.
Related services include packing, man & van and all services.
Common scenarios
When people book heavy equipment moving
The heavy equipment jobs we see most.
Across town or across the country, planned around parking and access.
RouteMorning or afternoon slots when the diary allows.
TimingSend photos so the van and crew are right first time.
Photos£10,000 goods-in-transit cover on every booked job.
InsuredStairs, lifts and parking checked before we arrive.
AccessVan size and kit matched to the load.
VehicleWhat we move
What our heavy equipment service covers
What every heavy equipment booking includes.
- Machinery, appliances and heavy single items
- Protected loading and transit
- Collection and delivery anywhere in the UK
- Carrying planned around the access
All 8 items
- Agreed time windows
- Local and long-distance routes
- Clear price before you book
- Updates on the day
Step by step
How to book heavy equipment moving
From price to finished job.
- 1Send the details
Postcodes, photos and timing.
- 2Get a clear price
Hourly or fixed, confirmed before you book.
- 3We check access
Parking, stairs and loading notes.
- 4The crew does the job
Insured handling with the right kit.
- 5Pay after the job
No deposit. You pay once it is done.
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, tail-lift (on request), secure straps |
| How we assess | Email item dimensions & postcodes |
Compare options
Giga vs standard pallet networks vs DIY carry
Quote requirements
What to send us for a delivery quote
Send these and we can price it quickly:
- Addresses: Postcodes for collection and delivery.
- Item details: Rough dimensions, weight and photos.
- Stairs: Are there stairs or a lift at either end?
Clear pricing
Heavy Equipment prices London
Heavy equipment is priced per job, from the weight, access and time needed. Van and crew rates start at £55/hr (small van, driver only, 2-hour minimum). Bookings are in whole hours; if a job runs over, extra time is charged in 30-minute steps.
Guide
Heavy Equipment starter
Custom quote
The final price depends on photos and access.
- Photo quote
- Insured crew
- UK-wide
Popular
Planned job
Fixed or hourly
The clearest option once we have the item and access notes.
- Access planned
- Right crew size
- Whole-hour booking
Complex
Special access
Custom
Tight streets, long carries or specialist handling.
- Survey notes
- Extra time
- Honest advice
No deposit. You pay after the job.
What's included in the price
Mileage and any stair charge are in the written quote, so nothing is added when the crew arrives.
- Insured crew and van for the booked job
- Blankets, straps and trolleys where needed
- No ULEZ charge; mileage charged one way, collection to delivery
- Updates before and on the day
Everything included
- Access and parking checked when we quote
- No weekend, evening or bank-holiday premium
- Clear hourly or fixed pricing
- Packing, storage and hoist add-ons available
Where we operate
Heavy Equipment across London and the UK
We move heavy equipment across the UK. In London that includes Ilford, Stratford, Hackney, Croydon, Islington and West London. See all areas.
Stairs, lifts, parking and loading decide crew size and timing. Share photos early.
If packing, a hoist, crates or storage would suit you better, we will say so.
Tip
Email postcodes, photos and access notes for the clearest quote.
Why Giga Removals
Why choose Giga Removals
Clear prices, insured crews and access planned before the day.
- Clear prices
Photo-checked price before we arrive. Stairs and mileage shown up front.
- Right van and crew
Crew, blankets and kit matched to the item and the access.
- Insured on every job
£10,000 goods-in-transit cover on every booked job.
- 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 jobs across the UK, from a London base.
- Honest alternatives
If packing, a hoist, crate hire or a smaller van makes more sense, we tell you before you book.
Need a clear heavy equipment price?
Email postcodes and photos. We confirm 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.
- Out-of-hours access agreed with the building
- Service lift booked at both sites
- Loading bay or parking confirmed
- Desks and IT labelled by room or team
FAQs
Heavy Equipment questions answered
Something not covered? Email us or use Ask Giga in the chat, 8am to 10pm, seven days.
Yes. We move heavy equipment in London and across the rest of the UK.
Email postcodes, photos and timing, or use the booking form. We reply with the clearest hourly or fixed option.
Yes. Every booked job includes £10,000 goods-in-transit cover.
Yes. Packing, crate hire and storage can be added when useful.
Yes. We cover all of London and the rest of the UK.
Same-day or next-day is often possible for smaller jobs when the diary allows.
