How to get best price for your move
Understand what affects your moving costs and learn how to calculate your total price so you only pay for the time, van, and help you need. At URemovals, we know choosing the right services for your move can be tricky. This guide explains exactly how man and van prices are calculated, so you can book with confidence and avoid hidden surprises.
How Man and Van Prices Are Calculated
Your Total Cost Depends on Three Main Factors:
Van Size
Choose a van that fits your belongings. Larger vans cost more, so only book the space you need.
- Small Van: Ideal for student moves, single-room relocations, or small items.
- Medium Van: Perfect for studio or 1-bedroom flat moves and single large items.
- Large Van: Suited for 1–2 bedroom homes with standard furniture.
- Luton Van: Best for 2+ bedroom homes, bulky furniture, or house clearances.
Helpers
More hands mean faster moves, but each additional helper increases the price. Balance speed with
- No Help: Very small/light moves, a few items, family/friends helping.
- Driver Only: Suitable for single items or small deliveries.
- Driver + 1 Helper: Good for 1–2 bedroom moves with heavier items.
- Driver + 2 Helpers: Best for 3+ bedroom homes, fast and efficient.
Time
The total cost reflects the full move duration: loading, travel, and unloading.
- Loading Time: Depends on property size and accessibility.
- Travel Time: Based on route distance and traffic conditions.
- Unloading: Mirrors loading time and may vary with property access.
Stairs
The number of stairs or long carries affects the time and cost of your move.
- No Stairs: Select if you can carry items downstairs; lowers your quote. If helpers still need to carry items on stairs, extra charges may apply.
- One or More Flights of Stairs: Extra time may be required, increasing cost. Providers usually charge per flight per person, and this is included in your quote if selected.
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Which Size Van Do I Need?
| Van Size | Image | Dimensions | Volume | Payload | What It Fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Van |
|
1.70m × 1.30m × 1.20m | 2.4 - 3m³ | 500–750 kg | 10–15 small/medium boxes. A single appliance (washing machine, dishwasher) Small furniture (chair, bedside table, flat-pack) Student moves or small item deliveries |
| Medium Van |
|
2.30m × 1.60m × 1.40m | 5–6 m³ | 800–1150 kg | Up to 25 medium boxes, 3 large appliances, double bed or two-seater sofa, IKEA furniture runs, small office relocations |
| Large Van |
|
4.10m × 1.70m × 1.90m | 13–14 m³ | 900–1450 kg | Contents of a studio or 1-bed flat Sofas, wardrobes, mattresses, 30–40 boxes, full sets of appliances, tradespeople carrying bulky materials |
| Luton Van |
|
4.10m × 2.10m × 2.20m | 16–20 m³ | 1200–1550 kg | 1–3 bedroom flat or house, large wardrobes, sofas, beds, tables, bulky appliances, multiple large boxes, heavy or awkwardly shaped furniture |
Check our moving van size guide to quickly estimate the right van for your move and ensure you only book the space you need.
How our price calculation works?
At URemovals, the price you see is calculated automatically by our algorithm based on what you select for your move. Here's how it works in simple steps:
Choose Your Van & Helpers
- The size of the van determines the base cost.
- The number of helpers affects speed and total cost.
- Bigger vans and more helpers = higher price, but faster move.
Add Time for Loading, Travel & Unloading
- Loading: Packing items onto the van.
- Travel: Distance from collection to delivery.
- Unloading: Unpacking at your new home.
- The algorithm multiplies total hours by the hourly rate.
Account for Stairs & Access
- No Stairs: Select if you can carry items downstairs. Extra charges apply if helpers still need to use stairs.
- Flights of stairs: Providers usually charge per flight per helper.
- Charges are added automatically by the algorithm.
Calculate Mileage
- Distance from collection → drop-off × per-mile rate.
- Running mileage from provider’s base → collection × per-mile rate.
- The algorithm sums these charges and adds them to the total.
Add Any Extra Charges
- Flights of stairs, long carries, or special requests are included.
- The algorithm calculates these automatically based on your selections.
Final Price
The algorithm combines:
Total Price = (Time × Hourly Rate) + (Distance × Mileage Rate) + (Extra Charges) + Booking Fee
This ensures your quote is fair, transparent, and matches exactly what you selected.
Example: 2-Bedroom Flat Move
- Van: Luton Van
- Helpers: 2 men
- Distance: 15 miles
- Van time: 5 hours
- Extra charges: 1 flight of stairs
Calculation:
- Van & helpers: 5 × £40 = £200
- Mileage: 15 × £0.60 = £9
- Stairs: 2 × £10 = £20
- Total Price: £229
This is exactly what you’ll see in your quote—calculated automatically by our algorithm.
Visual Flow of Calculation
Customer selects van & helpers → Time × hourly rate → Mileage → Extra charges → Booking fee → Total Quote Displayed