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Man with a Van East London
Need a van and a couple of pairs of hands in East London? Book a man and van by the hour for flat moves, student moves, collections and single items.
Send your postcodes and a few photos and we will tell you which van and crew suit the job. We also move people across the UK.
Man & van from£110/2hrsor fixed quote
Hourly man and van
Flats, walk-ups and new builds
No weekend premium
Moving specialists
UK removals from a London base
Services
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House Removals
Whole-house moves with packing, dismantling, loading and every room set down where you want it.
View serviceFlat & Apartment Removals
Studios, walk-ups and tower blocks, planned around lifts, stairs and parking.
View serviceMan & Van Hire
A van and crew by the hour for small moves, collections and student rooms.
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A hoist for sofas and wardrobes that will not go up the stairs.
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Full or part packing, with materials, fragile wrapping and labelled boxes.
View serviceOffice Removals
Office moves planned around IT, crates and keeping downtime short.
View serviceSingle Item Transport
One sofa, fridge or wardrobe, collected and delivered with care.
View serviceFurniture Assembly
Beds, wardrobes and desks taken apart and put back together.
View serviceQuote 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 DetailsGet a clear plan
We confirm the van, crew, timing and price before you book.
Moving day
The crew arrives knowing the job, with blankets, straps and tools.
Guide Overview
Man with a Van East London from Giga Removals
East London has every kind of building: Victorian terraces in Leyton and Walthamstow, warehouse flats in Hackney and tower blocks in Stratford and Canary Wharf. A man and van suits most small moves across all of them.
A Small Transit with a driver is £55/hr, or £75/hr with a 2-person crew, both with a 2-hour minimum. For a fuller flat, a Luton with three people is £130/hr with a 3-hour minimum.
Tell us about lifts, stairs and parking before the day. In new-build blocks that often means booking a loading bay or service lift; on terraced streets it means checking where the van can stop.
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
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
Small moves
Studios, student rooms and a few items fit a Small Transit.
New-build blocks
Book the service lift or loading bay and send us the time slot.
Street parking
Many East London streets have permit parking. Check before moving day.
Beyond East London
The same van and crew can take you anywhere in the UK.
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Guide Questions
Yes. We cover all of East London, from Stratford and Bow to Barking and Ilford, and we move people across the rest of the UK too.
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.
Moving in East London? Send the details.
Both postcodes, a few photos and the floor levels are enough to start.
Van and crew
Hourly rates by van and crew
One hourly price covers the van, fuel and the crew. The driver counts as one of the movers. You book whole hours; if the job runs over, extra time is charged in 30-minute steps at the same rate.
| Vehicle | Driver only | 2 movers | 3 movers | 4 movers | Minimum | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Transit (SWB)350 cu ft · Single rooms, studio flats, part-loads and single items. | £55/hr | £75/hr | £95/hr | £120/hr | 2 hrs | £1.20/mile |
| Transit LWB500 cu ft · One-bedroom flats and larger part-loads. | £60/hr | £85/hr | £110/hr | £135/hr | 2 hrs | £1.40/mile |
| Luton Box Van700 cu ft · Two-bedroom flats and houses. | £70/hr | £100/hr | £130/hr | £160/hr | 3 hrs | £1.80/mile |
| 5.5 Tonne Lorry1,000 cu ft · Three-bedroom houses. | £100/hr | £130/hr | £160/hr | £190/hr | 3 hrs | £2/mile |
| 7.5 Tonne Lorry1,300 cu ft · Four bedrooms and up, and commercial sites. | £120/hr | £150/hr | £180/hr | £210/hr | 3 hrs | £2.40/mile |
- £0 weekend premium
- £0 evening slots
- £0 bank holiday premium
- £0 ulez charge
- Mileage is charged one way, from collection to delivery, at the vehicle’s per-mile rate.
- Example: Small Transit with a 2-person crew for 3 hours is £225 plus mileage.
Stairs
Stair charges
£10 per person on the crew, per flight of stairs, for each hour spent at that address. A floor is 2 flights. The ground floor is free, and a working lift that fits the furniture removes the charge.
| Floor | Flights | Per hour, 2-person crew | Per hour, 3-person crew |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground floor | 0 | Free | Free |
| First floor | 2 | £40 | £60 |
| Second floor | 4 | £80 | £120 |
| Third floor | 6 | £120 | £180 |
| Fourth floor | 8 | £160 | £240 |
Extras
Waiting time and extra labour
Waiting time applies only when the crew is held up by something outside the agreed job, such as late keys or no parking, and we tell you before it starts.
| Service | Charge |
|---|---|
| Waiting time | £40 per crew member per hour |
| Waiting time, 2-person crew | £80 per hour |
| Waiting time, 3-person crew | £120 per hour |
| Waiting time, 4-person crew | £160 per hour |
| Additional packing time | £40 per packer per hour |
| Extra packer | £40 per hour |
| Unpacking service | £40 per packer per hour |
| Standard furniture dismantling / reassembly | From £40 per item |
| Bed dismantling + reassembly | From £50 per bed |
| Large wardrobe | From £60 each |
| Complex / flat-pack wardrobe | From £80 each |
| Evenings, Sundays and bank holidays | No premium |