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Man with a Van in London: The Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about hiring a man with a van in London: which van to choose, how many people you need, what it costs and how to get the job done in fewer hours.

Read the guide, then send us your postcodes and a few photos. We will suggest the van and crew that keep your bill down.

Man & van from£110/2hrsor fixed quote
How hourly hire works
Van and crew sizes
Tips to save time
Man with a van London guide from Giga Removals
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UK removals from a London base
Quote Process

Send the details once. We plan the move properly.

Moves go wrong when access is guessed. We check stairs, lifts, parking, item sizes and packing before we confirm the van and crew.

Send Move Details
01

Send postcodes and photos

Share both addresses, floor levels and photos of large items.

02

Get a clear plan

We confirm the van, crew, timing and price before you book.

03

Moving day

The crew arrives knowing the job, with blankets, straps and tools.

Guide Overview

Man with a Van London: The Complete Guide from Giga Removals

A man with a van is the simplest way to move a small home or a few large items. You hire a van and crew by the hour; they load, drive and unload, and you pay for the time used.

Choose the crew by what you are moving. A driver alone (£55/hr) suits light loads where you can help carry. Two people (£75/hr) suit flats with stairs and heavier furniture. For a fuller home, a Luton with three people (£130/hr) is usually quicker and cheaper overall.

To save time, pack and label boxes before the van arrives, take apart what you can and keep the route from door to van clear. You book whole hours. If the job runs over, extra time is charged in 30-minute steps.

Insured service

£10,000 goods in transit cover on every booked move.

Seven days a week

We take bookings and questions from 8am to 10pm, every day.

Pay after the job

No deposit, and no weekend, evening or bank-holiday premium.

Free to change

Cancel or change the date for free up to 24 hours before the start time.

Transparent Pricing

Typical Moving Prices

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Small Transit · Driver Only

£110/2hrs

Then £55/hr. For lighter loads where you can help the driver carry.

  • Driver included
  • Driver helps load
  • Small moves
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Small Transit · 2-Person Crew

£150 / 2hrs

Then £75/hr. Two people carry everything, so it suits flats and stairs.

  • Most popular
  • Full carry service
  • Room of choice
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Luton · 3-Person Crew

£390 / 3hrs

Then £130/hr. A bigger van and three people for fuller homes and heavy furniture.

  • Driver + 2 movers
  • Furniture protection
  • Larger loads
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2-hour minimum (3 hours for a Luton) Whole hours · overruns in 30-minute steps Mileage one way · no ULEZ charge No weekend or evening premium
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Hourly or Fixed Quote

QuestionHourly bookingFixed quote
Best for

Smaller moves with a clear item list

Family homes, lofts, garages or complex access

Price style

Whole hours, 2-hour minimum (3 for a Luton)

A set price once we have seen photos and the room count

What to send

Postcodes, bedrooms and preferred date

Photos, parking, dismantling and packing needs

Common services

Man and van, small loads

House removals, packing, piano or bulky items

Planning Notes

Useful Planning Notes

Pick the right van

Small Transit for a studio or a few items; Luton for a fuller flat or house.

Be ready on time

Boxes packed and sealed, beds stripped, small items bagged.

Know the extras

Mileage is one way. Stairs are £10 per crew member, per flight, per hour at that address.

London and beyond

We do man and van jobs across London and longer moves anywhere in the UK.

FAQ

Guide Questions

Yes. We are based in London and do man and van jobs and full removals across the city, plus moves to and from anywhere in the UK. We work seven days a week, 8am to 10pm.

A Small Transit with a driver is £55/hr with a 2-hour minimum (£110). With a 2-person crew it is £75/hr (£150 minimum), and a Luton with a 3-person crew is £130/hr with a 3-hour minimum (£390). You book whole hours. If the job runs over, extra time is charged in 30-minute steps. Mileage is charged one way, and there is no weekend, evening or ULEZ premium.

Yes. For fuller homes or awkward access, send photos, your item list, both postcodes and the floor levels, and we will give you a set price. Lighter, well-prepared jobs usually work out cheaper by the hour. Either way, you see mileage and any stair charge before you book.

Yes. Stairs are £10 per person on the crew, per flight, for each hour at that address. A floor is two flights, the ground floor is free and a working lift removes the charge. If a sofa will not fit the stairwell, we can quote for a hoist.

Yes. Every booking includes £10,000 goods in transit cover, and furniture is wrapped in blankets and strapped in the van. Tell us about high-value or fragile items before the day so we can handle them properly.

Same-day and next-day jobs are possible when a van and crew are free. Small loads are easier to fit in at short notice than full house moves. Email us or use the booking form any day from 8am to 10pm, and we will tell you the earliest slot we can do.

Ready to hire a man and van? Send the details.

Both postcodes, a few photos and the floor levels are enough to start.

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Moving & Removal Prices London

Published prices: small van and driver £55/hr, 2-person crew £75/hr, Luton with 3 movers £130/hr. Mileage one way, no weekend premium, no deposit.

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Pick a day, a van and the hours. Same price every day, and you pay after the job.

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