Man and van is usually the cheapest way to move a part-load, a single room or a flat — but only when the job is sized correctly.
Here's how the hours, the crew and the vehicle combine, and when it stops being the right service.
What the hourly figure includes
- The Luton van, fuel and goods-in-transit insurance.
- Two or three movers depending on the weight and access.
- Loading, securing, transport, unloading and basic placement in the room you point at.
- Blankets and straps for protecting furniture in transit.
When man and van is cheaper than full removals
If your belongings fit within one or two van loads, and you've packed the boxes yourself, man and van almost always wins on price.
Once you're into three or more loads, a properly planned removal with the right vehicle in one trip usually costs less than repeated round trips.
Things that quietly add hours
- Boxes that aren't sealed or labelled when the crew arrives.
- Furniture that needs dismantling on the spot rather than in advance.
- Parking a long way from the door at either end.
- Waiting for keys, agents or lifts in shared buildings.
Common questions
Related services
- Man and Van in Chester-le-Street — Two or three movers and a van — we do the heavy lifting for you.
- You Load Services in Chester-le-Street — Hire the van by the hour and load it yourself — driver provided.
- Collection / Delivery in Chester-le-Street — Bulky items collected and delivered anywhere in the UK.
Areas this applies to
- Chester-le-Street — DH2 / DH3
- Houghton-le-Spring — DH4 / DH5
- Gateshead — NE8 / NE9 / NE10 / NE11