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Quick answer
How much does man and van cost in Paddington?
Man and van in W2 handles single items into Basin flats, student rooms near Imperial and St Mary's and Marketplace collections around Queensway. A small van can use a loading bay where a Luton would need a suspension, which keeps a two-hour job on budget.
Paddington removals often involve flats, serviced apartments, station-area roads, lift booking and Central/West London access rules.
We plan loading distance, parking, lift timing, packing, dismantling and careful room placement.
Email postcodes, floor levels, parking notes and photos of bulky items. We will tell you the right van and crew before you book.
- No ULEZ charge: it is never added to your bill.
- Access: we check Paddington road width and parking rules before the day.
- Bay suspensions: Bays here are run by Westminster City Council. We tell you which one to suspend and for how long, so the van is at the door.
- Congestion Charge: The address sits outside the Congestion Charge zone, which keeps the day simpler; ULEZ still applies, but we never add a ULEZ charge.
- Prices: published hourly rates, whole-hour booking. Stairs are £10 per person per flight per hour and shown in the quote, never added on the day.
Local knowledge
Moving in Paddington: what changes the job
The address sits outside the Congestion Charge zone, which keeps the day simpler; ULEZ still applies, but we never add a ULEZ charge.
The canal-side towers have concierge desks with lift booking, loading-bay slots and protection rules. We send proof of cover and an arrival time ahead, use the bay instead of the street and run the move to the slot the building gives us.
The stucco terraces off Sussex Gardens and Westbourne Terrace are mostly flat conversions without lifts, and the Hyde Park Estate squares are porter-run blocks. Both sit on Westminster resident bays, so for a full move we suggest a Westminster suspension and for a single item a timed bay.
Edgware Road is a red route and Praed Street carries station traffic, taxis and buses all day. We plan the stop on a side street, arrive early and keep the van off the main roads where it would be moved on within minutes.
Paddington lies west of the Congestion Charge boundary, so most W2 addresses are outside it. If your other address is inside the zone the quote says so. ULEZ applies, but we never add a ULEZ charge.
Common scenarios
When do customers book Paddington Man and Van?
Typical Paddington (W2) jobs. Paddington removals often involve flats, serviced apartments, station-area roads, lift booking and Central/West London access rules.
Small loads between halls, flats and family homes, with clear timing by the hour.
Man and VanSofas, fridges and furniture collected from sellers and delivered to the room you choose.
Man and VanPart-loads to or from storage when all you need is a van and some helping hands.
Man and VanShort-notice slots are sometimes possible when a crew is free. Email us or ask Giga in the chat.
Man and VanWhat we move
Furniture and belongings we move in Paddington
Whole homes or a few items, wrapped and placed in the right rooms, with packing or dismantling if you want it.
- Bedroom furniture — beds, mattresses, wardrobes, bedside tables
- Living room items — sofas, media units, TVs, tables and mirrors
- Kitchen and appliances — tables, chairs, white goods and boxed crockery
- Boxes and soft goods — packed belongings, clothes and loft leftovers
All 8 items
- Fragile items — pictures, glass, mirrors and delicate boxes
- Awkward furniture — dismantling, route planning or sofa hoisting if needed
- Office kit — desks, chairs, crates and small commercial loads
- Single items — Marketplace sofas, appliances and bulky collections
Step by step
How Paddington moves work
From first message to furniture in the right rooms.
- 1Send move details
Share postcodes, inventory, floor levels, parking and bulky-item photos for Paddington.
Photos of stairs and large furniture make pricing faster. - 2Choose the right crew
We suggest the van, the crew size and whether packing or dismantling is worth adding.
- 3Prepare access
We check CPZ parking, lifts, loading bays and building rules before we arrive.
- 4Protect and load
Furniture is wrapped, carried and loaded so nothing shifts on the road.
- 5Deliver and place
Everything goes into the right room and agreed furniture is rebuilt.
Specifications
Removals service specifications
| Crew size | 1 to 4 movers |
| Vehicles available | Transit vans, Luton vans, lorries |
| Protection materials | Heavy-duty blankets, straps, mattress covers |
| Disassembly tools | Full toolkit carried on board |
| Assessment method | Photos and an item list |
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Giga Removals vs DIY vs Cheap Man & Van
Typical jobs
How a Paddington move usually runs
For a full house removal in Paddington we plan loading distance, parking, lift timing, packing, dismantling and careful room placement. Furniture is wrapped, carried and loaded in order, so the day runs to time.
A flat move near Marylebone. Beds and tables come apart first, then go down the narrow stairwells and lift lobbies.
Quote requirements
What to send us for a Paddington quote
Send these four things and we can price it.
- Item list: main furniture and a rough box count.
- Postcodes: collection and delivery.
- Floor levels: which floor, and whether there is a lift.
- Parking: CPZ or bay suspension needs at both ends.
Transparent pricing
Paddington Man and Van prices
Man and Van in Paddington typically starts from £55/hr (2-hour minimum, £110). Driver only is £55/hr with a 2-hour minimum (£110), and a 2-person crew is £75/hr (2-hour minimum, £150).
Smaller job
Small Transit, driver only
£55/hr, 2-hour minimum (£110)
Light loads, driver helps load
BookTypical job
Small Transit, 2-person crew
£75/hr, 2-hour minimum (£150)
Stairs, flats and assisted loading
BookNo deposit. You pay after the job.
What's included
What you get for the hourly rate.
- Insured crew and van for the hours you book
- Blankets, straps and trolley protection
- No ULEZ charge; mileage and any stairs shown in the quote
- Room-of-choice placement at the new address
Where we operate
Paddington coverage across Central London
Giga Removals works across the UK from a London base. We cover Paddington and the rest of Central London, and long-distance moves from here to any UK city. Send both addresses and we will price the whole route.
- Kensington and ChelseaSW3 SW5 SW7 SW10 W8 W10 W11
- WestminsterW1 W2 W9 SW1 NW8 WC2
- MaryleboneW1
- Notting HillW11
- Camden
Local access and notes for Paddington
We plan loading distance, parking, lift timing, packing, dismantling and careful room placement.
Paddington removals often involve flats, serviced apartments, station-area roads, lift booking and Central/West London access rules.
Local tip
Send parking photos, floor levels and bulky-item pictures with your quote request — they keep Paddington moves on time and on budget.
FAQs
Paddington moving questions answered
Not here? Email us or ask Giga in the chat, 8am to 10pm, seven days.
Driver only is £55/hr with a 2-hour minimum (£110). Two people is £75/hr (2-hour minimum, £150). A Luton with three people is £130/hr (3-hour minimum, £390) for bulkier loads. You book whole hours and overrun is billed in 30-minute steps. Mileage is charged one way and stairs are £10 per person per flight per hour. There is no weekend or ULEZ premium. Send both postcodes and a couple of photos and we tell you which option fits. Man and van in W2 handles single items into Basin flats, student rooms near Imperial and St Mary's and Marketplace collections around Queensway. Send postcodes, floor levels and photos and we confirm the plan before you book.
Yes. The concierge will want a lift booking, an arrival time and sight of our goods in transit cover. We send the document ahead, use the loading bay and run the move to the slot the building gives us.
Mostly not: the boundary follows Edgware Road, so W2 addresses to the west are outside it. If your other address is inside the zone, the quote says so. ULEZ applies everywhere, but we never add a ULEZ charge.
For a full flat move, usually, because the terraces sit on Westminster resident bays with short stays. For a single item or a student room, a timed bay round the corner is often enough. Send a photo of the kerb and we say which.
Yes. On driver-only jobs the driver helps load and unload within safe limits. With stairs, heavy sofas, appliances or a long carry, two people is usually quicker and better value. We suggest the crew from your photos. If you only have light boxes and need space in the van, the £55/hr driver-only option is the one to choose. Man and van in W2 handles single items into Basin flats, student rooms near Imperial and St Mary's and Marketplace collections around Queensway. Send postcodes, floor levels and photos and we confirm the plan before you book.
Often, when a van and crew are free. Same-day works best for small loads, student rooms, Marketplace collections and short runs. Send both postcodes, a list of items, floor levels and parking notes as early as you can. We work 8am to 10pm, seven days a week, and if today is full we tell you the next free slot. Man and van in W2 handles single items into Basin flats, student rooms near Imperial and St Mary's and Marketplace collections around Queensway. Send postcodes, floor levels and photos and we confirm the plan before you book.
