Furniture transport and large item delivery
Book a man and van for a single item or a full load, from £20 an hour.
URemovals connects you with a vetted local mover for furniture transport and large item delivery anywhere in the UK, whether that's a sofa collected from a seller, a wardrobe moved across town, or a dining table delivered to a new address. You choose your own provider from the list of available movers. Book online in minutes, no phone calls needed.
How much does it cost to move furniture?
It depends on what you're moving, how far, and whether you need one person or two. As a rough guide, a single large item like a sofa typically costs between £60 and £120. Larger loads or longer distances cost more. For one or two items this is usually the cheapest way to move furniture in the UK, because you pay for the time and mileage the job actually takes rather than a fixed removal package. If what you're sending is small and light enough for a courier, see man and van vs courier first. Fill in the booking form and you'll get an instant price, no guesswork.
How to book furniture transport with URemovals
- Tell us about your job: what needs moving, collection and drop-off addresses, date, and whether you need help carrying.
- See your matched movers: our platform surfaces vetted local movers available for your job with pricing and reviews.
- Book and pay online: confirm with a secure deposit. That's it.
Moving furniture across the country
Long distance furniture moves are priced the same way as local ones: the mover's hourly rate plus mileage, shown in full before you book. There's no vague long-haul surcharge. For a cross-country job it's worth booking early, since the driver is committing most of a day to it.
How to prepare your furniture for the movers
A bit of prep goes a long way. Measure doorways, stairwells, and any tight turns before the mover arrives so there are no surprises on the day. Anything that can be disassembled (bed frames, flat-pack units, table legs) should be taken apart in advance with the fixings kept in a labelled bag. Wrap fragile or polished surfaces in blankets or bubble wrap. If you're moving to a new home, label each piece with its destination room so the mover can place things directly without extra trips.
Store and marketplace collections
Bought something you can't get home? Our vetted movers collect from IKEA, Argos and other stores, and from eBay, Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace sellers, from a single chair to a full living room set. Give the seller or store address as the collection point and your address as the drop-off, and mention in the booking notes if the item needs two people to lift or assembling once it arrives.
Get your item moved
Book a vetted local mover for furniture transport or a single large item, anywhere in the UK. Instant pricing, secure online booking, no phone calls.
What it costs
Rates start from £20 per hour for a small van. A single large item such as a sofa is typically £60 to £120 depending on distance and whether you need two people.
Why book with URemovals?
- Instant online pricing
- Vetted and insured movers
- Single items or full loads
- Two-person help for heavy pieces
Moving a specific item?
Some pieces need more than a van and a strap. These guides cover the awkward ones before you book:
Not sure what size van?
A two-seater sofa fits a medium van; a three-seater or a wardrobe usually needs a Luton. Guessing small is the most common reason a job needs a second trip.
Check with the van size calculator or the van size guide. If the item is small and light, man and van vs courier is worth reading first.
Furniture transport questions
For one or two items, booking a man with a van by the hour is almost always cheaper than a full removal firm or a dedicated courier, because you only pay for the time and mileage the job actually takes. Rates start from £20 per hour for a small van. Keep the cost down by having the item disassembled and ready at the door, booking a weekday rather than a weekend, and being flexible on the time of day.
A single large item such as a sofa is typically £60 to £120. What moves that number is the distance between collection and drop-off, the van size the item needs, and whether one person can handle it or you need two. Every quote shows the mileage, driver time and any stairs charge separately before you book.
Yes. Long distance furniture moves are priced the same way as local ones, on the mover's hourly rate plus mileage, so you see the full cost up front rather than a vague long-distance surcharge. For a long haul it is worth booking early, since the driver is committing most of a day to it.
You choose. Book the driver on their own if you can handle one end yourself, or add a second pair of hands for heavy or awkward pieces. For anything like a three-seater sofa, a wardrobe or a piano, two people is the sensible choice and it usually cuts the total time enough to offset the higher hourly rate.
A two-seater sofa generally fits a medium van. A three-seater, a corner unit or a wardrobe usually needs a Luton. Measure the piece and your doorways first, and use the van size calculator if you are unsure. Guessing too small is the most common reason a job ends up needing a second trip.
Check the insurance rating on the quote. Silver means the mover holds Goods in Transit cover for your items while they are in the van, and Gold adds Public Liability on top. The badge is shown on every quote before you book, so you can pick the level of cover you want.
Yes. Give the seller or store address as the collection point and your own address as the drop-off. Mention in the booking notes if the item needs two people to lift, if there are stairs at either end, or if it needs assembling once it arrives.
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Measure the piece and the doorway before you book. Guessing the van size too small is the single most common reason a one-item job turns into two trips.
