CityGrip / Removals & Man and Van
Two Men and a Van in London
Two movers for heavy furniture, stairs and longer carries.
A second pair of hands makes heavy furniture, stairs and long carries safer. Tell us what you are moving and we confirm the price before anything is booked.
Removals daily, 8am–8pm.
Two men and a van means two movers and a van for jobs where one person is not enough: sofas, wardrobes, appliances, moves up stairs and anything that needs two people to carry safely. CityGrip Recovery arranges two-mover jobs in London. You tell us what is being moved and the access at each address, and we confirm what is included and the price before you book.
Two movers and a van, from £95/hour.
Two men and a van (also called ‘2 men and a van’ or ‘two movers and a van’) starts from £95/hour. Describe the load and handling route so the two-person assistance and suitable vehicle can be agreed. Furniture dimensions, known weights, doorways, stairs and lifts matter as much as the number of rooms.
Two movers do not make every item or access route suitable. Tell us about unusual pieces before booking. If your smaller load can be handled with one mover, one man and a van starts from £80/hour. If you have arranged all loading and unloading yourself, van and driver only starts from £60/hour. Confirm the actual crew, minimum booking, inclusions and complete price in your quote.
Price the two-person work.
Two movers and a van: from £95/hour
Describe the pieces and handling route to confirm suitability.
Request a two-mover quoteIn this moving guide
When two movers make the difference
Heavy furniture
Large sofas, double wardrobes, chests of drawers, tables and mattresses are safer and quicker with two people carrying.
Stairs and no lift
Every flight of stairs adds effort and risk. If there is no working lift, two movers are usually the more sensible choice.
Appliances
Washing machines, fridge freezers and cookers are heavy and awkward. Say if an appliance needs disconnecting first.
Long carries
A van that cannot stop outside means a longer carry. Tell us how far the van will be from the door.
Tight corners
Narrow hallways, turning staircases and small lifts need two people to guide furniture round.
Quicker loading
Two people can usually load faster than one, which matters on a tight loading window.
How a two-mover job works
Two people can lift heavy and awkward items more safely than one, and loading is usually quicker. That is the main reason to choose two movers.
Two movers are not the same as a full house removals team. For a large home with many rooms, a loft and a garage, ask about house removals. For a small job with light items and easy access, a single mover on a man and van booking may be enough. If you are not sure which, describe the job on the quote form and we will advise.
Before the movers arrive
- Measure the biggest items and check they fit through doors, stairwells and lifts.
- Tell us in advance which furniture needs taking apart or putting together. Both are available on request.
- Empty drawers and wardrobes that could shift or be too heavy.
- Disconnect and drain washing machines and defrost fridge freezers. A gas cooker should be disconnected, and reconnected at the new home, by a Gas Safe registered engineer (see the HSE guidance).
- Clear a path from the room to the door and from the door to the van.
- Sort out parking, permits and any lift booking at each address.
- Keep valuables, documents and keys with you.
What to tell us
For the most accurate quote, tell us the collection and delivery postcodes, the date, the floors at each address, whether there is a lift, and a list of the larger items with sizes if you have them. Photos sent on WhatsApp help. We confirm the number of movers, what is included and the price before you book.
If you are unsure whether a job needs two movers or one, say so on the quote form. We will tell you what we recommend.
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Two men and a van FAQs
What can two movers carry that one cannot?
Heavy wardrobes, large sofas, appliances and mattresses are far easier and safer with two people. Anything you could not lift comfortably yourself is a good candidate for two movers.
Is two men and a van enough for a house move?
It depends on the size of the house. For a small home with little furniture it can be. For a larger family home, ask about house removals, where the job is planned around the volume of belongings.
Which van comes with two movers?
We use small vans such as the Ford Transit Custom and Renault Trafic, Ford Transit short, medium and long wheelbase vans, and Luton vans. We recommend the van when we quote, based on what you are moving. Photos of the larger items sent on WhatsApp help.
A little preparation, a clearer moving day.
Make a list of furniture and packed boxes, including belongings in cupboards, lofts, garages or storage that are part of your move. Send dimensions and known weights for large or awkward items. Photographs can help explain the load and any difficult access.
Driver and van starts from £60/hour with no loading or unloading help: arrange your own helpers at both ends. One mover and van starts from £80/hour, or two movers and van from £95/hour. Tell us which help you need, then confirm the suitable vehicle, minimum hours, inclusions, any applicable charges and complete price.
Student moves from £100 with ground-floor loading help · Packing from £290 for 1–2 bedrooms or £500 for 3–4 bedrooms. Confirm the actual scope and whether materials and any applicable VAT are included in your quote.
Booking and moving information.
How do I get a removals quote?
Use the online quote form, call 07960 200253 or message us on WhatsApp with the postcodes, date and what is being moved. We give you the price upfront, before you book.
Is a quote a booking?
No. A quote request does not reserve a date. Nothing is booked until you have agreed the details and the price with us.
What size of van do you use?
We use small vans such as the Ford Transit Custom and Renault Trafic, Ford Transit short, medium and long wheelbase vans, and Luton vans. Luton vans with a tail lift are available. We recommend the van when we quote, and photos of the larger items sent on WhatsApp help.
What hours do you work?
Removals run seven days a week, from 8am to 8pm, and you can book for the next day until midnight.
Do you offer packing and furniture assembly?
Yes. Packing, taking furniture apart and assembly are available on request, and packing materials are available on advance notice only. Tick what you need on the quote form or tell us when you call, and we give you the price upfront.
What insurance do you have?
We hold hire and reward insurance. Goods in transit insurance is available at extra cost if you need it: ask for it when you request your quote, and check your own contents insurance as well.
What is your cancellation policy?
An £80 cancellation fee applies if you cancel with at least 24 hours' notice. If you cancel less than 24 hours before your move, 50% of the quoted fee applies. Cancellations cannot be accepted within 8 hours of the move, so the full quoted fee applies and is not refunded, unless the cancellation is because of a medical emergency supported by hospital records, in which case 50% of the quoted fee applies.
How can I pay?
You can pay by card or bank transfer.
Describe the pieces needing two people.
Show the bulky items and their handling route. We need the dimensions, known weights and access to discuss whether a two-person crew is appropriate.
Enquiry only. Agree the details and total before booking.