Giga
Quick answer
How much does single item transport cost in London?
A small item with a driver is £110 (Small Transit, £55/hr, 2-hour minimum). Larger furniture that needs two people is £150 for the first two hours (£75/hr).
More about this service
Heavy or specialist pieces are priced after photos.
We collect from a seller, a shop or your old home and carry the item inside, not leave it at the kerb. If the stairs are too tight we can add sofa hoisting, and pianos go through our piano movers service.
Email item photos, both postcodes and floor levels, and we will confirm the price.
Giga Removals moves homes and businesses across the UK from a London base.
Common scenarios
When do you need single item movers?
The single item jobs we see most.
One sofa, bed or wardrobe, wrapped in blankets and placed in the right room.
FurnitureeBay, Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace pickups with seller meet or key-safe access.
MarketplaceFridge, washing machine or dryer moved upstairs carefully.
AppliancesWalk-ups and lift flats. We check the stairs before we confirm the crew.
StairsWhen the diary allows, smaller items can often go the same day.
FastWhat we move
Single items we transport
Wrapped, carried and placed in the room you choose.
- Sofas, armchairs and corner sections
- Beds, mattresses and bed frames
- Wardrobes, chests and large cupboards
- Fridge-freezers, washers and dryers
All 8 items
- Dining tables, desks and worktops
- TVs and media units
- Marketplace furniture and store collections
- Pianos, priced after photos
Step by step
How single item transport works
From photos to the item in the right room.
- 1Send item photos
Share the item, both addresses, floor levels and parking notes.
Stairs or balcony photos help us confirm helpers or hoisting. - 2Confirm price & slot
We confirm the price and an arrival window.
- 3Protect and collect
Blankets and straps go on before the item leaves the property.
- 4Transport carefully
Strapped in and driven straight to the delivery address.
- 5Room-of-choice delivery
Placed where you want it. Simple reassembly if agreed.
Single item moving options
Three common ways a single item job runs.
Sofas, beds and wardrobes with blankets, straps and upstairs delivery.
eBay, Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace pickups with seller meet or key-safe access.
We check walk-ups from photos and add sofa hoisting if the stairs will not clear.
Specifications
Delivery & transport specifications
| Max weight payload | Up to 1,000kg (Luton) / 250kg single item |
| Crew size | 1 to 2 trained operatives |
| Vehicles | Transit van / Luton van |
| Handling kit | Trolleys, tail-lift (on request), secure straps |
| Assessment method | Email item dimensions & postcodes |
Compare options
Giga Removals vs pallet networks vs DIY
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: Approximate dimensions, weight and photos.
- Stairs check: Are there stairs or lifts at either location?
Transparent pricing
Single item transport prices London
Price depends on the van, the crew, stairs and distance. Mileage is charged one way at the van's per-mile rate.
Clear quote
Small single item
From £110
Small Transit with driver, £55/hr, 2-hour minimum. Chairs, small tables, compact appliances.
- Insured transport
- Blankets & straps
- Room placement
Most booked
Large furniture item
From £150
Small Transit with 2 crew, £75/hr, 2-hour minimum. Sofas, wardrobes, larger pieces.
- Furniture transport
- Stairs assessed
- Most booked
Specialist
Heavy or complex item
Priced after photos
Pianos, American fridge-freezers or hoist-access pieces.
- Photo survey
- Extra crew if needed
- Hoisting option
No deposit. You pay after the job.
What's included in the price
What you see before you book is what you pay. These come as standard.
- Insured single item collection and delivery
- Blankets, straps and careful carrying
- Room-of-choice placement
- Mileage charged one way at the van’s per-mile rate; no ULEZ charge
Everything included
- Stairs and lift planning from your notes
- Optional dismantling for wardrobes and beds
- Marketplace seller collection when arranged
- Free to change the date up to 24 hours before
Where we operate
Single item delivery across London and the UK
We collect and deliver all over London, including Ilford, Stratford, Hackney, Croydon, Islington and West London, and anywhere else in the UK. See all areas.
Sofas, appliances and Marketplace furniture, wrapped and strapped properly in a van that is not overloaded.
We check stairs, lifts and door widths from photos so the right crew turns up.
Local tip
Buying on Marketplace? Check parking and the floor level with the seller before we arrive. That one message avoids most delays.
Moving one item between cities? We do that too. Mileage is charged one way, so a single item across the UK is simple to price.
Very heavy pieces may need piano movers or sofa hoisting. Same-day slots for smaller items depend on the diary.
One item, one booking
Single item removals with a man and van
Single item removals are for the jobs that are too big for a car and too small for a removal company: one sofa, a wardrobe, a fridge, a piece of furniture from a seller, or a few boxes. A man and van for single item removals means you book only the van and crew you need, for the time it takes.
Same day man and van
Need it moved today? Same-day jobs are often possible when a van and crew are free. Send both postcodes, the item and a photo, and we will tell you straight away whether today works.
Man and van delivery for one piece of furniture
We collect from shops, warehouses, family homes and private sellers, then carry the item into the right room. For heavy single item furniture removal, such as a solid wardrobe or a corner sofa, book the 2-person crew so nobody has to lift alone.
A small van with a driver is £55 an hour (2-hour minimum, £110). A 2-person crew is £75 an hour (2-hour minimum, £150). Bookings are in whole hours, mileage is charged one way, and you pay after the job.
Why Giga Removals
Why choose Giga Removals
Giga Removals moves homes and businesses across the UK from a London base. Clear prices, insured crews and a plan for access before the van arrives.
- Clear prices up front
Hourly rates, mileage and any stair charges are set out before you book. No deposit, and you pay after the job.
- Right van and crew
We match the van and crew to what you are moving and how tricky the access is.
- Insured on every job
£10,000 goods in transit cover on every booked job.
- No weekend premium
Same hourly rates on weekends, evenings and bank holidays, with no ULEZ charge.
- UK-wide from London
We work across London every day and take moves to and from anywhere in the UK.
- Honest alternatives
If packing, hoisting, crate hire or a smaller van is smarter, we say so before you book.
Need a clear single item quote?
Email your postcodes and a few photos. We 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.
- The item measured: height, width and depth
- Floor and lift at both ends
- Parking close to each door
- Any doorway or stair turn that looks tight
FAQs
Single item transport questions answered
Common questions before booking a single item move.
A small item with a driver is £110 for the 2-hour minimum. Two-person items are £150 for two hours. Mileage and any stairs are added, and heavy or specialist pieces are priced after photos.
Usually, yes. The seller needs to agree access and we need clear photos of the item. Add the seller's details when you book.
Yes, to the room you choose. Stairs are £10 per crew member, per flight, for each hour at that address, and a working lift removes the charge.
Yes, through our piano movers London service. It is priced after photos.
Often, if the diary allows. Send photos and postcodes early in the day for the best chance.
Yes. You book a van and crew for the minimum time, not a full house removal.
Yes, and eBay and Gumtree too. Send the seller's address, parking notes and item photos. We carry it inside at your end, not leave it at the kerb.
Send photos of the stairs and doors with the item. We may suggest an extra person, some dismantling or sofa hoisting, so nothing gets stuck on the day.
