The Original Man and Van London

Having been online since 2004 we have a great level of experience in the man and van business around London and have worked hard to build our reputation and value the business who use us regularly. We view repeat custom as a measure of our success!

We have a range of different vans and if you have a large number of items to move then we can supply more than one van with no problem.  If you are moving house or flat and do not have transport of your own you can travel in the van at no extra cost.

If you want to save money and have friends and family who will help you pack your items and load them into the van that is great.  If not then we provide a full packing service and can supply boxes, tape and packing materials if needed.  We can also take apart beds and bulky furniture and reassemble them at your destination.

We can also help collect new furniture from IKEA or items from eBay etc and help assemble flat pack furniture if required.

We have a moved many families and businesses over the years with our original Man and Van London service and we look forward to providing our service for many years to come.

We are available 7 days a week and work on weekends and holidays as well.  We often have vans available on the same day so if you need an item moving in a hurry or need to move at an inconvenient time just let us know.

What we move

Most jobs we do fall into one of the groups below. If yours does not, call and ask.

• Flat moves. Studios, bedsits and flats of any size, including upper floors with no lift. More on our house and flat moves page.
• House moves. Any size of house, with packing and loading if you want it, and storage if there is a gap between moving out and getting the keys to your new place.
• Office and business moves. Moving premises, stock for exhibitions and events, and collections and deliveries between businesses. See business services and our work for doctors, NHS staff and other organisations.
• Student moves. Moving into or out of halls, a shared house or a rented room. You can ride in the van with your things at no extra cost.
• Single items and collections. A sofa, a wardrobe, an IKEA order or something you bought on eBay. We can put flat pack furniture together when we get there.
• Rubbish disposal. Old furniture and clutter cleared and taken away.
• Moves out of London. We go anywhere in the country. See UK wide removals.

For a summary of everything on one page, see about our services or home and office moves.

How our prices work

You pay for time, not miles. Jobs are charged by the hour, with a two hour minimum, or at a fixed half day or full day rate. There is no charge for fuel or mileage and no extra charge for a building without a lift. The only add-on is the congestion charge if the route goes through the zone, and we will tell you if driving round it would cost you less.

The full breakdown, with advice on which crew size suits which kind of move, is on our man and van prices page.

What affects how long your move takes

• Stairs. Stairs cost nothing extra, but carrying a flat’s contents down four flights takes longer than loading from a front door at street level.
• Parking. If we can park outside, loading is quick. If the nearest space is down the road, every trip takes longer. Tell us about permits, bays or loading restrictions at both addresses before the day.
• Distance and traffic. The drive between addresses is part of the booked time, so a move across town in the rush hour takes longer than one a few streets away.
• Packing. Boxes packed and ready when we arrive save you time. If you would rather we packed, we can bring boxes, tape and packing materials, and take beds and large furniture apart.
• Crew size. An extra person costs more per hour but can finish sooner. Two men and a van is usually the better choice for a mid-sized house, or a large flat with stairs or awkward parking.

If the job runs over, we can carry on. We would rather finish your move than leave it half done.

How to book

1. Call 0203 633 9455 or fill in the quote form on this page.
2. Give us both addresses, the date, a rough list of what is going, which floor each property is on and what parking is like at each end.
3. We tell you how many people we think you need and roughly how long it should take. For bigger or more complicated jobs, such as several pick-ups and drop-offs, we give you a quote.
4. We confirm the booking, then turn up on the day with blankets, straps, tools and trolleys to protect and move your things.

Hourly jobs are paid when the work is finished, by card or cash.

Areas we cover

We work across all of London, and our office is at 29 Dance Square, EC1V 3AJ. Jobs that start or finish outside London are fine too. We have moved people and business stock to towns and cities all over the UK.

We are based in east London and do a lot of work close to home. Local pages:

• Man and van in Canary Wharf and the Isle of Dogs
• Man and van in Poplar
• Man and van in Stratford
• Man and van in Bow and Mile End
• Man and van in the Royal Docks
• Man and van in Greenwich
• Man and van in Whitechapel and Shoreditch
• Man and van in the City of London

Frequently asked questions

Ready to book, or not sure what you need? Call 0203 633 9455 or send us your details using the form and we will get back to you with a price.