CityGrip / Removals & Man and Van
Man and Van in London
Smaller moves, furniture and single items, planned around what you need.
A van and one mover, or two, for flat moves, house moves, single items, furniture delivery and clearances. Tell us what you are moving and we give you the price upfront, before anything is booked.
Removals daily, 8am–8pm.
CityGrip Recovery arranges a man and van service across London, and beyond, for flat and house moves, furniture collection and delivery, single or multiple items, clearances and rubbish removal, with one mover or two. You send the collection and delivery postcodes, the date and what is being moved, by online form, phone or WhatsApp, and we give you the price upfront, before you book. Nothing is booked until you have agreed the details.
One man and a van in London: the £80/hour option.
One mover and a van starts from £80/hour. Often called ‘one man and a van’ or ‘1 man and van’, this option is for a move with loading and unloading help agreed around your items and access. Tell us about large furniture, known weights, stairs and long carries so we can assess whether one mover is suitable. One mover is not a promise that every item can be handled by one person.
If you arrange all the carrying yourself, van with driver hire starts from £60/hour with no loading or unloading help. For items needing a larger crew, two men and a van starts from £95/hour. Confirm the assistance, vehicle, minimum booking and complete quote before booking.
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In this moving guide
What a man and van can move
A man and van, sometimes called a man with a van, suits the many moves that do not need a full removals team. If you are not sure whether your job is one for a man and van, describe it on the quote form and we will say.
Studio and one-bedroom flats
A small flat with straightforward access is a common fit for a man and van. Tell us the floors at each address and whether there is a lift. For bigger flats, see flat removals.
A few large items
A sofa, a bed, a wardrobe or a washing machine from one address to another. If an item is heavy or awkward, two movers may be the safer choice.
Marketplace and shop purchases
Collecting something you bought on Facebook Marketplace, eBay or Gumtree, or having a shop purchase delivered to your door. Details are on our furniture collection and delivery page.
Boxes and household bits
Boxes, small furniture and household items from a room, a flat or a storage unit to a new address. Tell us roughly how many boxes and which larger pieces there are.
Clearances and rubbish removal
We also do clearances, priced on what has to be cleared, and rubbish removal. Tell us what needs to go and send photos on WhatsApp for the quickest price.
Larger family homes
A whole house is a different job. See house removals for how a larger move is planned and quoted.
One mover or two: which suits your job
The number of movers is the biggest choice you make. This is a guide, not a promise: we will tell you what we think after you describe the job.
| Your job | Usually suits | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A few light items, ground floor, easy access | One mover | There is little heavy lifting and no stairs to negotiate. |
| A single heavy item, or anything that needs two people to lift safely | Two movers | A second person makes heavy and awkward items safer to carry. |
| Flat on a high floor with no lift | Two movers | Stairs make the carry longer and the lifting harder. |
| Studio or one-bedroom flat with a lift and short carry | One mover or two | It depends on how much furniture there is and how heavy it is. |
| You only need transport and will do the lifting yourself | Van with driver | You choose "Van with driver" on the quote form. The driver does not help with loading or unloading. |
| A full house with several bedrooms | House removals | Larger moves are planned differently. See the house removals page. |
Which van
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.
| Van | Usually suits |
|---|---|
| Small van, such as a Ford Transit Custom or Renault Trafic | Smaller jobs: a few items, boxes or one or two pieces of furniture |
| Ford Transit, short wheelbase (SWB) | Small to medium jobs |
| Ford Transit, medium wheelbase (MWB) | Medium jobs with more furniture or boxes |
| Ford Transit, long wheelbase (LWB) | Larger loads and longer items |
| Luton van | The largest option, for bigger moves. Luton vans with a tail lift are available. |
Not sure which you need? Send photos of the larger items on WhatsApp and we will recommend the van.
Van with driver
Some customers only need a van with a driver in London, and will load and unload themselves. A van with a driver is available without loading or unloading help: the driver drives, and you do the loading and unloading. Choose "Van with driver" on the quote form.
If you would like help lifting and carrying, book a man and van with one or two movers instead. With a man and van booking, the mover or movers help with loading and unloading.
Clearances and rubbish removal
We also take clearance jobs and rubbish removal. A clearance is priced on its contents: what there is, how much of it, and where it is, including floors and access. The quickest way to a price is to describe what needs to go and send photos on WhatsApp. Choose Clearance or Rubbish removal on the quote form.
How to get a quote and book
1. Send the details
Use the online quote form, call 07960 200253 or message us on WhatsApp. Photos of larger items help.
2. We check the job
We may call or message to clarify floors, access or the larger items, so the quote reflects the real job.
3. We give you the price
We tell you what is included, how many movers, which van and the price, upfront and before anything is booked.
4. You agree and it is booked
Once you have agreed the details and the price, the job is booked for your date.
What affects the price of a man and van in London
We do not publish a single hourly rate for man and van hire on this page, because the price depends on the job. These are the things that move it:
- The number of movers: one or two.
- The size of the van.
- The distance between the two addresses and how long the job is likely to take.
- How much there is to move, and whether any of it is heavy or awkward.
- Floors at each address and whether there is a working lift.
- Parking and the carry from the van to the door.
- The day and time you want.
- For clearances, what has to be cleared.
- Whether the route passes through the Congestion Charge zone, and whether the van is affected by the Ultra Low Emission Zone, which covers all London boroughs. Ask us whether any charge is included in your quote. Current rules are on the Transport for London pages for the Congestion Charge and the ULEZ.
You always get the price upfront, before you book.
Getting ready for a man and van move
A little preparation makes a move quicker and safer.
- Measure the larger items and the doorways, stairwells and lifts they have to pass through.
- Check parking at both ends: permits, restrictions and where the van can stop.
- If your building has a lift, ask the managing agent whether it has to be booked.
- Tell us in advance if furniture needs taking apart or putting together. Both are available on request.
- Put small items into boxes and keep valuables and important papers with you.
- Keep paths, stairs and doorways clear so carrying is safe.
- Have the contact number for whoever is meeting you at each address.
Man and van by part of London
We cover all of London. Tell us both postcodes on the quote form and we give you the price upfront. Choose your part of London for local information:
We also take moves beyond London. Put the delivery postcode on the form and we confirm the details and the price.
Man and van FAQs
Can I book a man and van for just one item?
Single items such as a sofa, bed, wardrobe or appliance can be quoted as a man and van job. Tell us the size and weight of the item, the floors at each address, and whether two movers would be safer.
How many movers do I need?
For a few light items with easy access, one mover is often enough. For heavy or awkward items, stairs or a longer carry, two movers are usually the safer choice. Describe the job and we will say what we recommend.
Do you help load and unload?
Yes. With a man and van booking, the mover or movers help with loading and unloading. A van with a driver is also available without that help, in which case you do the loading and unloading yourself.
What size of van do I need?
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. Tell us the largest items and roughly how many boxes, or send photos on WhatsApp, and we will recommend the van when we quote.
Do you do clearances and rubbish removal?
Yes, both. A clearance is priced on its contents, so tell us what there is and send photos on WhatsApp if you can. Choose Clearance or Rubbish removal on the quote form.
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.
Start with the items you need moved.
A room load, a single purchase and a complete small flat need different briefs. Send the contents and route so we can discuss the appropriate vehicle and carrying assistance.
Enquiry only. Agree the details and total before booking.