When a full house crew is overkill
Most man-and-van jobs we quote are a sofa and mattress, a studio clear-out, or a few white goods between two London postcodes. You still get a fixed price, goods-in-transit cover, and the same crew standards as a three-bed house move. You just do not pay for bodies you do not need.
Send photos of the load, both postcodes, and floor/access notes. We price on volume, carry distance, stairs or lift, parking, and road time. Congestion Charge and similar tolls go in the quote when the route hits them, not as a surprise on the invoice.
- Single items, part-loads, studios and small flats
- Half-day or full-day crew time
- Stairs, lifts and parking written into the price
- Optional licensed disposal if you are tipping as well as moving
Jobs that fit man and van
If your list looks like this, start here. If you are filling a Luton and need packing, ask for a full home-removal quote instead.
Furniture and white goods
Sofa, bed frame, wardrobe, fridge, washing machine. We wrap contact points, protect door frames on tight carries, and place items where you want them at the other end.
- Two addresses or collect-and-deliver from a shop
- Dismantle/reassemble on request for flat-pack and bed frames
- Ground-floor jobs often finish in a morning
Student and studio moves
Term dates bunch up. We book early for September and January peaks across halls, HMOs and one-beds. Tell us about lift bookings and porter rules before the day.
- Compact loads, often one van
- Shared houses: we only take your room unless you say otherwise
- Can combine with a tip run for broken furniture
Wait-and-load
You stay with the van while we load, tip, or drop. Useful for eBay collections, charity drops, and tip runs where you want eyes on every item.
- Priced on hours plus mileage
- Licensed waste carrier for disposal legs
- Photos help us bring the right van size
Part house or garage clear
One room, loft overflow, or a garage clear without booking a full clearance team. We load what you point at and leave the rest.
- Keep or tip: say which items are waste
- Works alongside a later full house move
- Same insurance as larger jobs
What changes the price
We fix the number once these are clear. If something changes on the day (extra sofa, no lift after all), we agree a change before we lift it.
Distance and route
SW6 to N1 is a different job from SW6 to Manchester. Mileage, traffic windows and any tolls sit in the quote.
Time on site
Third-floor walk-ups, long corridor carries, and no parking bay eat the clock. Half-day covers many local drops; full-day suits bigger loads or longer routes.
Crew size
Driver plus one helper handles most sofas and studios. Pianos, stone tops and awkward safes may need a third person. Ask early.
Disposal
As licensed waste carriers we can tip items you do not want at the new place. Disposal fees and tip time are line items, not a vague “extra”.
How to get a useful quote
List or photograph the load
Item count beats “a few bits”. Photos of sofas and access (stairs, hallway width) stop underquoting.
Both postcodes and floors
Pickup and drop-off, floor numbers, lift or stairs, and whether parking is on the street or in a bay.
Date window
Firm date or a range. Peak weekends and month-end fill first in London.
Fixed price back
You get a number that includes the route and access you described. Accept it, and that is what you pay.
Need packing or a full flat clear as well? See packing, home removals, or waste clearance.
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Man and van FAQs
Is man and van cheaper than a full removal?
For a sofa, a few boxes, or a studio, yes. Once you are filling the van and want packing or furniture dismantle across several rooms, a home-removal quote usually works out cleaner.
Can you move a piano or safe?
Often yes, with the right crew and kit. Tell us upright or baby grand, weight if you know it, and the stair situation. We will say if it needs a specialist piano firm instead of forcing it.
Do you cover student moves in London?
Yes. Halls, studios and shared houses across Greater London, plus university towns on routes we already run. Book early for September.
What if parking is terrible?
Tell us before we quote. Permit streets, loading bays and “nowhere near the door” carries change time on site. We price that in rather than arguing on the kerb.
Are you insured for small jobs?
Yes. Same goods-in-transit cover approach as larger moves. The job size does not drop the standard.
Get a free fixed quote
A few quick questions, one at a time. We'll reply with a fixed price.
- Fully insured
- No hidden fees
- Goods-in-transit cover