Man and Van in London
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What is a man and van service in London?
A man and van service in London is a driver with a van who moves your items and helps with loading. URemovals prices these jobs by the hour, starting at £20 per hour in London. Most bookings are single items, flats and small house moves rather than full-lorry removals.
The London hourly rate is set by each driver, not by URemovals. You see the actual price for your job before you book, along with the van size and insurance level. The same applies on every man and van page across the UK.
Man and van hire in London
Man and van hire in London means booking a driver and a van together for a set number of hours. It is not self drive van rental. The driver stays with the job and helps load and unload, which is what separates it from hiring a van and moving everything yourself.
Hourly hire suits jobs that do not need a full removals crew. A single item, a marketplace collection, a student room, a one or two bedroom flat. For a fully furnished three bedroom house, a luton van with two people covers it without needing a lorry.
Booking runs on postcodes. Enter the pickup and drop-off, pick the van size, choose the date and time, and the confirmation and details arrive by email straight away.
How It Works: Book a Man and Van in 3 Steps
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Enter Your Job Details
Add your pickup and drop-off postcodes, van size, number of helpers, any stairs, and your preferred date. The platform calculates the job instantly.
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See Who Is Available
We offer man and van services across London and the surrounding areas, with real-time availability, instant pricing, and the ability to book the closest available driver instantly.
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Book and Confirm
Pick the driver that suits you, secure your slot with a small deposit, and pay the rest directly to your driver on the day.
Same-Day and Last-Minute Moves
Availability updates in real time, so if a mover near you has a slot free you can often book for today or tomorrow. See who is available, pick a time, confirm with a small deposit. No callback, no waiting. Morning slots go first, so book early if you need to move today.
Van Sizes and What Fits in Each
- Small van (~3.5m³): Suitable for a studio or single room move: a few boxes, a small furniture piece, or a single white good.
- Medium van (~7m³): Suitable for a 1-bedroom flat. Fits up to 30 medium boxes alongside a double bed, chest of drawers, and basic appliances.
- Large van (~13m³): Suitable for a 1 to 2 bedroom flat or small 2-bedroom house with average furniture.
- Luton van (~18m³): Suitable for a 2 to 3 bedroom house move, including all furniture, white goods, and boxes.
Getting the van size right saves you money and avoids a second trip. With affordable man with a van services starting from £20/hr, URemovals makes moving in London simple. Use the guide above to work out what fits your move, then select your van size when you book. Blankets, straps and a trolley are standard kit for the trade, so your man and van arrives ready to load. Moving something heavy or awkward like a piano or a wardrobe? Add a note when you enter your job details so the driver you choose knows what to expect.
How many movers do you need?
Customer loading is cheapest. You book the van and driver and do the lifting yourself, which suits a few boxes or a single item. One mover covers most flat and small house moves. Two movers clear a fully furnished flat or a three bedroom house faster, which can work out cheaper by the hour. Each man and van sets their own rate, so you see the price for one or two people before you book.
How Long Should I Book For?
The time you’ll need to book your man with a van service depends on factors like how easy it is to park and access both your pickup and drop-off locations (for example, if there are stairs or how many items you have, which affects the van size), as well as the distance between the two places.
Estimated time: around hours
This is just a rough estimate based on industry-standard tools and should be used as a guide. This information is for guidance only and doesn’t form a fixed price.
Lightly furnished
Moderately furnished
Heavily furnished
Booking too few hours is the most common way a London move ends up costing more than expected. These are the typical durations behind that estimate.
| Job size | Typical time |
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| Two or three seater sofa | About 30 minutes |
| Single room or studio | About 1 hour |
| One or two bedroom flat | 3 hours or more |
| Three or four bedroom house | 5 hours or more |
What affects a London move
London adds costs and rules that do not apply in most of the UK. These four are worth settling before you book.
Congestion Charge and ULEZ
The Congestion Charge and ULEZ fee are not included in the quoted price. If either the collection or the delivery address sits inside a charging zone, the fee is paid to your man and van on top of the hourly cost. Check both postcodes, not just the one you are moving from.
Parking and dispensations
Customers arrange parking at both addresses. A London removal in a controlled parking zone usually needs a suspension or dispensation so the van has dedicated space. Apply through the local council, or through TfL if the address is on a red route, two to four weeks ahead. Without it the van risks a fine or being towed.
Stairs and lifts
Flights of stairs are asked for in the booking form. If the number is wrong and your man and van has to carry items up or down more flights than declared, that can add a charge on the day. A fourth floor flat with no lift is a different job from a ground floor flat, and the booking should say so.
When London gets busiest
Month end and weekends are the tightest slots in London, because most tenancies start and end then. Booking mid month or midweek widens the choice of movers. Anything booked within 24 hours counts as an urgent job, and those usually get a response in ten minutes to two hours.
How Much Does a Man and Van Cost in London?
Pricing verified by:
Robert Bundsag
Co-Founder & Moving Expert, URemovals
London man with a van services start at £20, with an average price of £58 per hour. Moving a 2-3 bedroom house in London works out to around £169 on average. You can save money by booking your mover directly on URemovals.
At URemovals, you don't need to count every box or measure every sofa. We charge by the hour based on your home size, the van you need, how many movers come along and how far you're going. If you have stairs we'll factor that in too. Clear, fair pricing so you can focus on your move.
- 50% of jobs in London cost £58 per hour or less.
- The most popular choice in London is a large van with 1 man.
Data-driven pricing insights
The pricing information is derived from real booking data on the URemovals platform for the London area over the last 3 months.
Typical price range per hour
£49 - £67
80% of jobs fall within this range
What makes a London man and van cheaper or more expensive?
London man and van prices move on five things: how long the job takes, van size, stairs and lift access, distance between the two addresses, and when you book. The hourly rate is fixed by your man and van before you book, so the number that moves your final cost is the time.
London jobs on URemovals start at £20 per hour. The average is £57 per hour, and half of London jobs come in at £55 per hour or less.
| What changes the price | How it affects the cost |
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| Time on the job | The main variable. Travel, loading and unloading all count towards the booked hours |
| Van size | A larger van costs more per hour but can turn two trips into one |
| Stairs and lift access | Declared in the booking form. Undeclared flights of stairs can add a charge on the day |
| Distance between addresses | Longer runs and London traffic extend the booked time |
| Congestion Charge and ULEZ | Not included in the quoted price. Paid to your man and van on top if either address sits in a charging zone |
| Extra help | A second person cuts the hours on anything heavy or above ground floor |
For a detailed pricing calculation, and to see what actually affects the prices, check the London Local Moving Cost Guide.
What happens after you book?
Once you have booked your London house moving service with URemovals, here is what to expect for an easy move day in London:
We'll confirm your booking and email you all the details. On the day of your move, your driver will arrive on time to pick up your belongings.
Your chosen team will load your items and transport it to your new home or office.
Once at your destination, they will unload them and place it exactly where you want.
The Movers Behind Your Booking
These are the drivers currently active on URemovals in and around London. Each one has set their own price, listed their availability, and been vetted before joining the platform. You can see their ratings, location and number of completed jobs before you book.
Chuks Iwotor
5.0 / 5.0
10 ratingsJoined URemovals: 10 months ago
Location: SE18 4HR
"A large van, with 2 seats available. Reliable, responsible and fast removal services."
Tajudeen Oluwande
4.1 / 5.0
9 ratingsJoined URemovals: 1 year ago
Location: SW4 9BE
"We help move goods around UK without within stipulate time. We help deliver goods to..."
Muhammad Akhtar
5.0 / 5.0
9 ratingsJoined URemovals: 1 year ago
Location: SE18 1SB
Mladen Damyanovski
5.0 / 5.0
9 ratingsJoined URemovals: 2 years ago
Location: W5 2DD
"Relax and leave the moving to us. We have got you covered with our expert..."
Ion Marian Orhei
5.0 / 5.0
9 ratingsJoined URemovals: 2 years ago
Location: IG11 7XE
"We move anything that can fit into the van and we do our best to..."
Samuel Lari
4.8 / 5.0
8 ratingsJoined URemovals: 3 years ago
Location: SE26 6JP
"Enjoy the most reliable service in the United Kingdom. We are a professional and reliable..."
Jean Medjiomeza
4.5 / 5.0
7 ratingsJoined URemovals: 3 years ago
Location: SE5 0NL
"We are passionate about what we do as its more than a job, customer satisfaction..."
Zdravko Metodiev
4.9 / 5.0
6 ratingsJoined URemovals: 3 years ago
Location: SW16 5TB
"Moving your life from A to B - Professional house removals from LRA transport, London"
Shabbir Ahmed
5.0 / 5.0
6 ratingsJoined URemovals: 2 years ago
Location: E2 0LP
"Ldn courier and removal service ltd currently serving nationwide as well as international removal We..."
Eugenijus Griunevas
4.8 / 5.0
3 ratingsJoined URemovals: 4 years ago
Location: RM7 0BS
"Throughout our 12 years of experience, we have served lots of our customers with deliveries,..."
Halan Souza froeder
4.8 / 5.0
3 ratingsJoined URemovals: 11 months ago
Location: NW10 0LU
Abdullah Khan
4.9 / 5.0
3 ratingsJoined URemovals: 2 years ago
Location: E15 1HD
"We guarantee our customers' satisfaction and make your move easy and stress-free."
Man with a Van Reviews from Recent Moves
URemovals London Rating: 4.9 / 5, based on 142 reviewsWhat's Included in Every Booking?
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Professional Van & Vetted Driver
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Chosen Help Level (Self-load to 2-Men)
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Protective Blankets, Straps & Tools
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Disassembly & Reassembly Support
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Goods-in-Transit & Public Liability Insurance Gold/Silver
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Transparent Fixed Pricing (No hidden fees)
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Dedicated Support & Replacement Assistance
Drivers covering Westminster, Holborn and Southwark have their prices listed and availability live on URemovals. Enter your job details once and book your slot directly online.
Identity Verified Partners
Look for the ID Verified badge. These drivers have passed formal identity checks via Stripe for your safety.
Three Levels of Insurance Cover
We offer Bronze, Silver, and Gold coverage. Choose the level that fits your needs, from basic transport to full Goods in Transit protection.
Moves Londoners book most
Most London bookings on URemovals fall into four jobs rather than full house removals.
- Marketplace and furniture collections. IKEA runs, Facebook Marketplace pickups and eBay collections, usually an hour or two with one person.
- Single items. A sofa, a mattress, a fridge or a desk moved across London without booking a whole removals crew.
- Flats and small house moves. One and two bedroom flats are the most common London job. Stairs and parking matter more here than distance.
- Student moves. Hall move-outs run to a booked lift slot and a fixed time window, which is where an underbooked hour turns into three.
Ready to Move? Book Instantly!
Enter your job details, see available drivers in London with their own upfront prices, and confirm your slot online today. No lead forms, no waiting for callbacks, just pick your driver and book directly.
Why URemovals?
- UK Transport Award winner, 2026 and 2024
- Southern Enterprise Award winner, 2023
- Stripe Identity Verified drivers
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn from the moving experts. Can't find an answer? Please check our FAQ page
Moving in London can be challenging due to traffic and parking restrictions.
They will be there within your selected time window. We always ask our service providers to contact you directly if there are any issues with arrival time, such as traffic or weather conditions.
Yes, there is an additional charge for extra time, which will always be shown in the quote and confirmation email. It’s important to allow enough time to cover travel, loading, and unloading. For example: 2-3 seater sofa: ~30 minutes Single room / apartment: ~1 hour 1-2 bedroom flat: ~3+ hours 3-4 bedroom house: ~5+ hours
Yes, our service providers cover home, office, and student relocations throughout London.
We recommend packing your belongings securely and informing us of any special requirements in advance.
We offer a range of van sizes to suit different needs, from small vans for single items to larger vans for full house moves.
Yes, you can usually travel with the driver in the van, but it’s best to mention this in your booking description. That way, the service provider can confirm before accepting the job, as it may depend on the van size and their policy.
No, the Congestion Charge and ULEZ fees are not included. If your location is within these zones, you will need to pay this fee to your chosen service provider on top of the quoted price.
Customers are responsible for arranging any necessary parking permits at both the collection and delivery addresses.
Yes, we will ask about this in our booking form. If you do not select the correct number of flights of stairs and the service provider needs to carry your belongings up or down additional stairs, this may result in an extra charge.
Yes, you likely need a parking suspension or dispensation when moving in London if your removal vehicle requires dedicated space in a controlled zone. It is essential for avoiding parking fines or being towed, especially in busy areas. Apply via the local council (or TfL for red routes) 2-4 weeks in advance. How to Get a Moving Van Parking Permit in London (All borough covered)
