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Quick answer
How much does man and van cost in Soho?
Man and van is the typical Soho move: a studio flat above a bar, a desk between two agencies, a sofa from Berwick Street market. A small van, an early start and a loading bay get it done inside two hours, whereas a Luton on a yellow line gets moved on.
Soho removals are flats above restaurants, post-production studios on Wardour Street and agencies on Dean Street, on a one-way grid with pedestrian streets and loading windows measured in minutes.
We plan the stop street by street from a kerb photo, send a small van that fits a loading bay, and propose an early start before deliveries and pedestrians take the grid.
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 Soho 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 inside the Congestion Charge zone. We confirm on the quote how the charge is handled, so nothing is added on the day.
- 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 Soho: what changes the job
The address sits inside the Congestion Charge zone. We confirm on the quote how the charge is handled, so nothing is added on the day.
Carnaby Street is pedestrianised, parts of Old Compton Street and the streets round Berwick Street market close to traffic by day, and the rest of the grid is one-way with timed bays. We plan the stop from a map and a kerb photo, then confirm it with the building before we quote.
Most Soho homes are flats above a bar, restaurant or shop: a street door between two shopfronts, a narrow stair and no lift. The carry is short but the stop is difficult, so we send a small van that can use a loading bay rather than a Luton that cannot.
Wardour Street, Dean Street and Broadwick Street hold post-production firms, agencies and studios moving edit suites, screens and desks between buildings. We carry screens and IT in padded crates, label to the new floor plan and work before the street wakes up or after it goes home.
Soho is quietest between 7am and 9am and after the evening rush. For most moves we propose an early start so the van is in and the first load out before deliveries, taxis and pedestrians take over. All of Soho is inside the Congestion Charge zone, and the quote says how that is handled.
Common scenarios
When do customers book Soho Man and Van?
Typical Soho (W1D) jobs. Soho removals are flats above restaurants, post-production studios on Wardour Street and agencies on Dean Street, on a one-way grid with pedestrian streets and loading windows measured in minutes.
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 Soho
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 Soho 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 Soho.
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 |
Compare options
Giga Removals vs DIY vs Cheap Man & Van
Typical jobs
How a Soho move usually runs
For a full house removal in Soho we plan the stop street by street from a kerb photo, send a small van that fits a loading bay, and propose an early start before deliveries and pedestrians take the grid. Furniture is wrapped, carried and loaded in order, so the day runs to time.
A flat move near Covent Garden. Beds and tables come apart first, then go down the narrow stairwells and lift lobbies.
Quote requirements
What to send us for a Soho 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
Soho Man and Van prices
Man and Van in Soho 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
Soho coverage across Central London
Giga Removals works across the UK from a London base. We cover Soho 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.
- WestminsterW1 W2 W9 SW1 NW8 WC2
- Kensington and ChelseaSW3 SW5 SW7 SW10 W8 W10 W11
- Covent GardenWC2E
- FitzroviaW1T
- MayfairW1K
Local access and notes for Soho
We plan the stop street by street from a kerb photo, send a small van that fits a loading bay, and propose an early start before deliveries and pedestrians take the grid.
Soho removals are flats above restaurants, post-production studios on Wardour Street and agencies on Dean Street, on a one-way grid with pedestrian streets and loading windows measured in minutes.
Local tip
Send parking photos, floor levels and bulky-item pictures with your quote request — they keep Soho moves on time and on budget.
FAQs
Soho 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 is the typical Soho move: a studio flat above a bar, a desk between two agencies, a sofa from Berwick Street market. Send postcodes, floor levels and photos and we confirm the plan before you book.
Yes, with planning. The grid is one-way with timed loading bays and some streets close to traffic by day, so we pick the bay from a map and a kerb photo and propose an early start. For most Soho moves we send a smaller van that fits a loading bay instead of a Luton.
Yes, often. A street door between two shopfronts, a narrow stair and no lift is the standard Soho flat. The carry is short and the stop is the hard part, so send a photo of the door and the kerb and we plan from there.
Yes. Screens and IT travel in padded crates, desks are dismantled and labelled to the new floor plan, and we work early morning or at the weekend when the street is clear enough to load. Proof of cover goes to the building manager with the confirmation.
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 is the typical Soho move: a studio flat above a bar, a desk between two agencies, a sofa from Berwick Street market. 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 is the typical Soho move: a studio flat above a bar, a desk between two agencies, a sofa from Berwick Street market. Send postcodes, floor levels and photos and we confirm the plan before you book.
