Not every move calls for a full crew and a large lorry. A studio flat, a sofa collected from a marketplace seller, a quick shift across town with a few boxes and a bed frame. That’s exactly what our man and van service is built for. One or two movers, the right size van, an honest hourly rate.
Takes 60 seconds. No obligation. We typically reply within the hour.
London has the highest proportion of private renters of any English region. The English Housing Survey 2024–25 puts the figure at around 28% of London households, roughly 1.1 million homes, in the private rented sector. Hundreds of thousands of tenancies turn over every year, and a large share of those moves are small ones. A studio flat, a quick address change, a room swap. That’s what our man and van service handles, dozens of times a week across the capital.
Choose one or two movers billed by the hour, with a van matched to your load. A transit van handles a studio flat or a handful of large items. A small Luton van suits a one-bed or a job with bulkier furniture. We’ll tell you which is the better fit before you confirm, and we give you a realistic time estimate up front so you know roughly what the job will cost before the van pulls up.
Our drivers aren’t just behind the wheel. They load, wrap, secure and unload every item, carry things up stairs, and dismantle and reassemble furniture when you need it. You’re welcome to pitch in, but you don’t have to lift a single thing. Need a three-seater sofa collected from a seller in Clapham and carried up to a fourth-floor flat? That’s the kind of job we do every week.
Completion dates shift. Tenancies end sooner than planned. A friend with a van cancels. We keep time in the diary for last-minute and same-day work, so call us first. The English Housing Survey 2024–25 found that 63% of private renters whose tenancy ended said they chose to move. Most short-notice jobs in London are planned, not panicked. We run same-day bookings to and from Hackney, Brixton, Croydon and right across the capital every week.
The number of movers, the van size, how long the job takes, and access at both ends (stairs, lifts, parking restrictions, loading bays) are the main factors. Distance matters less than access on shorter jobs. Talk us through the details when you call, and the quote will be accurate. No add-ons on the day.
These starting rates give a realistic sense of what a job costs. Every booking gets an individual quote before you confirm.
| Job | Typical | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 man & van (per hour) | Min. 2 hours | from £45 / hr |
| 2 men & van (per hour) | Min. 2 hours | from £65 / hr |
| Single item delivery | Local | from £45 |
| Small flat move | 2–4 hours | £120 – £280 |
Prices shown are a guide only. Call or use the form for a free fixed quote tailored to your load, access and timing.
Moving a two-bed property or above? Our flat removals service covers larger loads with a full crew and a bigger van.
Tell us what you’re moving, where from and to, and when you need it done. It takes a couple of minutes.
You get a clear hourly rate and a time estimate by phone or email. Nothing hidden, nothing added later.
Your driver turns up with the right van, loads everything carefully and gets it where it needs to go.
Your belongings are unloaded and put where you want them. The crew tidy up. You get on with your day.
Goods-in-transit cover and £5m public liability insurance on every job, with DBS-checked, trained crews throughout.
The rate we quote is the rate you pay. No extra charge for blankets, straps, stairs, waiting time or distance within London.
Available every day of the year including bank holidays. We cover Islington, Croydon and everywhere between, with early starts and late-afternoon slots to fit your schedule.
Our movers handle tight stairwells, narrow doorways and awkward furniture with the same care they’d give their own belongings. Both properties are left tidy.
A little preparation keeps the job short and the cost in check.
Genuine reviews from genuine customers, collected across Google, Trustpilot and Facebook.
“Booked a man and van to collect a sofa from a seller in Hackney and get it into my flat. The driver turned up on time, wrapped it properly and got it up a tight staircase without a scratch. Perfect job.”
“Called at 9am needing a same-day van after another firm cancelled last minute. They confirmed a slot by mid-morning and had everything shifted by early afternoon. Absolute lifesavers.”
“Used the man and van service to move a wardrobe and some boxes from Brixton to Peckham. Fast, friendly and nothing was damaged. Already recommended them to two people I know.”
We provide man and van services throughout the capital. Find your area for local advice:
Clear hourly rates, fixed quotes and fully insured crews available seven days a week. Call us or use the form above for a free quote.