Giga
Quick answer
How do retirement moves work with Giga Removals?
You tell us what's going to the new home and what isn't. We pack if you want, move it, and place each piece where you'd like it.
More about this service
It's priced at our published hourly van-and-crew rates, plus one-way mileage. You book whole hours, and there's no deposit: you pay after the job.
Family can deal with us by email or the booking form, wherever they live. Giga Removals moves people across the UK from a London base. See also packing, man & van and all our services.
Common scenarios
When people book retirement moves
Every move is different. These are the most common.
From a family house to a smaller flat or bungalow.
LocalMore time on the day, or the move split over two days.
TimingA relative can send photos for you, so nobody has to visit.
PhotosWrapped carefully, with £10,000 goods in transit cover.
InsuredLifts, wardens and building rules sorted before the day.
AccessTo another part of the country, in one trip.
VehicleWhat we move
What our retirement moves cover
As much or as little help as you want.
- Packing, room by room
- Fragile and sentimental items wrapped
- Furniture moved and placed
- Beds put back together on the day
All 8 items
- A start time that suits you
- London and UK-wide
- Price confirmed before you book
- Updates by email to you or family
Step by step
How to book a retirement move
Five simple steps.
- 1Send the details
Both postcodes, photos of what's moving and your preferred date.
- 2Get your price
We suggest the van, crew and hours. You see the price before you book.
- 3Access checked
Parking, lifts and building rules at both homes.
- 4Moving day
Everything wrapped, loaded and driven to the new home.
- 5Settle in
Furniture placed where you want it and the bed made up ready.
Specifications
Removals service specifications
| Crew size | Driver only up to 4 movers |
| Vehicles available | Luton vans and Transit vans |
| Protection materials | Blankets, straps, mattress covers |
| Disassembly tools | Carried on every van |
| How we price | Photos or inventory list |
Compare options
Giga Removals vs DIY vs Cheap Man & Van
Quote requirements
What to send us for a removals quote
Four things give us everything we need. A family member can send them for you.
- Inventory: The furniture that's going, and roughly how many boxes.
- Postcodes: The current home and the new one.
- Floor levels: Which floor at each end, and whether there's a working lift.
- Parking: Where the van can stop at both addresses.
Transparent pricing
Retirement Moves prices London
Pick the van that fits the move. You book whole hours (2-hour minimum for a small van, 3 hours for a Luton), plus one-way mileage. If the job runs over, extra time is charged in 30-minute steps.
Small
Flat or a few rooms
£75/hr
Small Transit with a 2-person crew. 2-hour minimum (£150), plus £1.20 a mile.
- Studio and one-bed moves
- Furniture placed
- Insured transit
Most booked
Downsizing a house
£130/hr
Luton Box Van with a 3-person crew. 3-hour minimum (£390), plus £1.80 a mile.
- Two and three-bedroom homes
- Room-by-room unloading
- Blankets and straps included
Packing
Packed for you
From £400
Packing packages include labour and materials, from £400 for a one-bedroom home. Full rates on our pricing page.
- Labour and materials
- Fragile items wrapped
- Price before you book
No deposit. You pay after the job.
What's included in the price
The price you see is the price you pay. Nothing is added on the doorstep.
- Van and crew for the hours you book
- Blankets, straps and a trolley
- One-way mileage only, and no ULEZ charge
- £10,000 goods in transit cover
Everything included
- Access and parking checked before the day
- Furniture placed in the rooms you choose
- No weekend, evening or bank holiday premium
- Free to cancel or change the date up to 24 hours before
Where we operate
Retirement Moves across London
We move people all over London, including Ilford, Stratford, Hackney, Croydon, Islington and West London. Moving out of London to be nearer family? We do that too, anywhere in the UK. See the areas we cover.
If some furniture won't suit the new home, we can take it to storage or another family member's address.
If packing, storage or a smaller van makes more sense, we'll say so before you book.
Planning tip
Pack a small bag with medicines, glasses, chargers and the kettle. Keep it with you, not in the van.
Why Giga Removals
Why choose Giga Removals
A calm move, at a fair price.
- Published prices
Hourly rates, mileage and stair charges are all on our pricing page.
- Right van and crew
Matched to what's moving, so nothing is rushed.
- Insured on every job
£10,000 goods in transit cover on every booking.
- No weekend premium
The same rates on weekends, evenings and bank holidays, and no ULEZ charge.
- Across the UK
A London base, with moves to and from towns and cities nationwide.
- Honest advice
If a smaller van or storage makes more sense, we tell you before you book.
Planning a retirement move?
Send both postcodes and a few photos. We'll confirm the van, crew and price 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
Retirement Moves questions answered
Not here? Email us or ask Giga in the chat, 8am to 10pm, seven days a week.
Yes. We help people downsize and move into retirement homes across London, and to anywhere else in the UK.
Send both postcodes, photos of what's moving and your preferred date, by email or the booking form. A relative can do this for you.
Yes. Every booking includes £10,000 goods in transit cover.
Yes. Packing packages start at £400 for a one-bedroom home, and furniture that won't fit the new place can go into storage through our partner facility.
Yes, and the rest of London. We also move people outside London, anywhere in the UK.
Smaller moves can often be done within a day or two, if a crew is free. For a bigger move, a few weeks' notice gives you the most choice of dates.
