London Movings
Man with a Van in
London
Fast, reliable and affordable moves across Greater London and beyond. From a single item to a full flat, with clear pricing and no hidden fees.
- Transparent pricing, no hidden fees
- Small moves and big moves on a small budget
- Same-day, late hours, weekends and bank holidays
- Trusted and fully insured, experienced movers
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Fully insured
Goods in Transit
& CMR cover
12+ years
Moving London
since 2013
Licensed carrier
Registered with the
Environment Agency
What it is
What a man with a van means
A man with a van is a flexible moving service where a van and one or more movers handle your job, often charged by the hour or as a clear fixed price for the move. It is the practical, affordable choice for anything from a single item to a small home, and it can scale up to larger moves on a tighter budget.
Because it is booked around what you actually need, it suits student moves, flat relocations, single item transport and same-day jobs, without the cost of a full removal package. For a large family home, or when you want everything packed, dismantled and handled as a complete managed service, a full home removal is usually the better fit. This page is the starting point for our wider removals services in London, so you can match the service to the size of your move.
Transparent pricing
Average man and van prices in London
Clear starting prices, and an honest list of what changes them. No surprises on the day.
Starting prices, plus VAT. Your exact quote is confirmed once we know the details of your move.
What affects the cost
Distance between addresses
Size and volume of the move
Packing, if you need it
Parking at both ends
Stairs and lift access
Time the job takes
You are in control
This is your move. We simply make it easier, at a size and price that suits you.
Small moves and single items
Student moves, a single sofa or bed, or a few boxes across town. Pay for what you need.
Bigger moves, smaller budget
Family moves, new home buyers or a business relocation done affordably by the hour.
Last-minute and out of hours
Same-day, late hours, weekends and bank holidays. Flexible bookings by phone or online.
Trusted and insured
Experienced, insured movers and fully equipped vans, for peace of mind at every step.
How it works
Booked in minutes, moved the same day
A planned process, not a van turning up and hoping for the best.
Get a quote
Tell us what you are moving and both addresses, by phone or online, for a clear price with no hidden fees.
Book your slot
Pick a time that suits you, including same-day, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
We arrive and load
A fully equipped van and experienced movers arrive on time and load your belongings safely.
Move and unload
We transport everything and unload at the new address, as much or as little help as you need.
Our services
The core of what we do. Tap any service for the full details.
House & flat removals
Full residencial moves anywhere in London and Europe.
Office & IT
relocation
Business moves with minimal downtime
Furniture Assembly and Delivery
Shared or full container shipping.
Packing &
materials
Professional packing and boxes supplied.
Removals to Europe
Whether you’re relocating to France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, or beyond, we tailor each move to your specific needs — from careful packing to safe delivery.
Removals to Brazil
We take care of every step of your move – from collection and customs paperwork to safe shipping and delivery – so you can focus on what really matters: being close to your loved ones and starting your new chapter in Brazil.
Removals to Portugal
Whether you’re moving to Lisbon, Porto, Madrid, Barcelona, or the Algarve, our experienced team will handle every step of the journey, so you can settle in with confidence.
Additional services
Handy add-ons you can bundle with any booking.
Storage solutions
Overnight, short and long term
Furniture collection & delivery
IKEA, Argos, John Lewis, second hand or any Greater London retailer
Home clearance & disposal
Licensed and recycled
Garden cleaning & maintenance
Tidy-ups and upkeep
Painting, repairs & installations
Small home repairs and fittings
Move-out cleaning
End of tenancy deep clean
Waste removal
Rubbish cleared and taken away
Where we cover
House and flat removals across Greater London
We move across all of Greater London and the M25 — including:
We sort the parking for you
Most London homes have no driveway, and many roads need a bay suspension or dispensation before a removal van can load. We arrange this as part of your move. Learn how it works on our London parking and bay suspension guide.
How it works
How your home move is done
A planned process, not a van turning up and hoping for the best.
Fully insured
Goods in Transit and CMR cover on every move, from a studio to a house.
On time, every time
Same day and next day availability, including Fridays, the busiest moving day.
The same trained crew
Uniformed movers who do this every day, not a different agency driver each time.
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FAQ
Man with a van in London: common questions
The cost of a man and van in London depends on the size of the job and a handful of practical factors, rather than a single flat fee. As a guide, a single item often starts from around fifty pounds, a studio move from about one hundred and twenty-five pounds, and a one bedroom move from roughly one hundred and sixty-five pounds, while an office is usually priced on a tailored quote.
The final figure is shaped by the distance between addresses, the volume being moved, whether you need packing, the parking situation, any stairs or lack of a lift, and the time the job takes. Because these vary from move to move, a clear quote given upfront is more accurate than a headline rate, and reputable providers avoid hidden extras. Booking a smaller job by the hour can keep costs down when you only need help for part of the day. Our guide on how much a man and van costs in London breaks down each of these factors so you can estimate your own move.
A man and van service is flexible, and it covers everything from a single item to the contents of a small home. It suits student moves, flat relocations, single item transport such as a sofa or a bed, and smaller household moves, and it can also handle bigger moves on a tighter budget by using the right vehicle or making more than one trip.
The van size needed depends on your volume: a smaller load fits a standard van, while a one or two bedroom home usually calls for a larger Luton style van. Rather than guessing, it is easiest to describe what you are moving when you book, so the right vehicle and crew are sent and everything fits in one journey where possible. For a full house or a larger property with packing and dismantling included, a dedicated home removal is usually the better fit. Our house and flat removals service explains when a full removal makes more sense than a man and van.
In most of London, yes. The majority of homes have no driveway, and many streets have controlled parking, yellow lines or resident only bays that a van cannot legally use without permission. To load and unload lawfully, a temporary measure is arranged with the local council: a dispensation, which allows parking in a restricted spot for a set period, or a suspension, which reserves a bay for the move.
Each borough runs its own scheme, sets its own fees and needs the application submitted a number of working days in advance, so leaving it late can mean a fine or no space for the van on the day. Because a move often has two addresses, you may need to arrange this at each end. A professional provider will normally handle the application once the addresses are confirmed. Our London parking and bay suspension guide explains the permit types, the borough fees and the processing times to plan for, so the van has a legal place to load.
Yes. One of the advantages of a man and van over a large removal firm is flexibility, and bookings can often be arranged at short notice, including same day, late hours, weekends and bank holidays. This makes it a practical option when plans change, a completion date moves, or a single item needs collecting quickly.
That said, availability is not guaranteed at the busiest times, such as the end of the month, Fridays and the summer, when demand for movers is highest, so booking as early as you can still gives the best choice of slot. Where a job also needs parking arranged, it is worth remembering that council permits take several working days, which can limit a truly last minute move in some streets. Booking by phone or online is quick, and describing the job accurately helps the right van and crew arrive first time. Our moving checklist sets out what to have ready so a fast booking still goes smoothly on the day.
For smaller and more flexible jobs, a man and van is usually the more affordable choice, because you pay for a compact crew and a van, often by the hour, rather than a full removal package. It suits single items, student moves, studio and one bedroom relocations, and any move where you are happy to do some of the lifting or packing yourself.
A full removal company tends to be better value, and less stressful, for a large family home, or when you want everything packed, dismantled and insured as a complete managed service, since that scale of work is what it is built for. In practice the line between the two is blurred, and the same provider can often scale up or down to fit. The right option depends on your volume, your budget and how much you want handled for you. Our house and flat removals service explains what a full home move includes, so you can weigh it against a lighter man and van booking.
With a professional provider, belongings are normally covered in transit, but the terms are worth checking before you book, since informal operators sometimes carry no insurance at all. EUROBR provides a trusted and insured service, carrying goods in transit cover, and for this to apply items should be professionally packaged with an item list provided, because the inventory is what any claim is assessed against.
Some categories are typically excluded from standard cover, including fragile items such as glass, ceramics, screens, jewellery and artwork, along with plants and pets, so these need particular care or separate arrangements. This pattern is common across the industry rather than unique to one company, which is why choosing an insured provider matters, especially for larger or valuable items. Before booking, it is reasonable to ask exactly what is and is not covered and to read the terms. The detail behind our insurance and transport cover is explained on our CMR regulations page, which sets out how goods in transit protection works.
Removals to Brazil are for personal belongings only, not commercial goods, and every item must show signs of prior use and not be intended for resale, in line with Brazilian customs rules. Items that can normally be shipped include clothing and shoes, kitchenware and household appliances, furniture, books, toys, baby items and personal tools. A number of categories are prohibited and can be seized or destroyed by customs, including new or commercial products, food and perishables, medicines and supplements, weapons and dangerous goods, flammable liquids, plants and animal products, and high value items such as jewellery, cash and precious metals.
Notably, high value electronics such as phones, tablets and laptops, along with loose batteries and battery powered vehicles, are also restricted. Because the list is detailed and the rules can change, it is worth checking any uncertain item before it is packed rather than risking it at the port. Our guide on what you can ship to Brazil sets out the allowed and prohibited categories in full.
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