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How much does a Man & Van service cost?

Average Price
£40 - £70 per hour

What is the price of a Man with a Van?

Need your belongings moving to a new location? Read our handy guide to find out how much a man and van will charge for their services.

What is a Man and Van?

When it comes to relocating, if you don’t have a vehicle big enough to fit all of your belongings in, it can be a real challenge to make it happen. Plus, the move might be unexpected meaning you don’t have time to plan either. Removal firms are also expensive, and not always necessary for smaller jobs. Therefore, a man and van makes for a much more sensible and cost-effective choice. 

As the name suggests, a man and van is a person (or a small team) who will arrive at your location with an empty van. Your belongings will be placed into the van by the team, and they will drive it to the new location, such as a new property or even storage facility. Compared with hiring a van yourself, a man and van service is extremely convenient. Most companies can even pack up your belongings for you, which is great if you’re short on time or are unable to do this yourself.

How much does a Man with a Van cost? 

The cost of hiring a man and van ranges between £40 and £70 per hour. On a basic level, your belongings will be packed up by you and only transported a short distance. 

More complex jobs can involve the team packing up everything for you and transporting your belongings hundreds of miles away. So it’s certainly a flexible service, which will be reflected in the cost according to your requirements. 

Average cost of a Man and Van Service
Average cost (per hour) £50
Minimum cost (per hour) £40
Maximum cost (per hour) £70

What changes the price of hiring a Man and Van? 

The cost of a man and van service varies depending on several factors, including: 

  • Amount of furniture

  • Type of furniture

  • Number of floors

  • Number of movers

  • Van size

  • Distance 

  • Location

Amount of furniture

No two people have the same amount of furniture. Average removal loads cost between £60 and £100 to relocate. This increases to between £120 and £160 for larger amounts of furniture. 

Average cost of a Man and Van Service based on the amount of furniture (per job)
Amount of furnitureHighest average price Lowest average price
Average£100£60
Above average£160£120

Keep in mind that if the load is particularly excessive, it may require several vehicles. Or, the job may be better suited to a removal firm instead. It all depends on the capabilities of the individual company, which is why a tailored quote is always required. 

If time permits, having a clear-out before you move will save you any unnecessary removal fees. 

Type of furniture

Some just need to move a few books and a TV, and others want to move a grand piano. Heavier or awkwardly shaped items of furniture may cost more to remove. Primarily, you need to consider the time taken to move such items, the van size and the increased number of team members the job will require.

Number of floors

Few of us live in a single storey home. Houses typically have 2-3 floors, and apartments can have anywhere up to 100 floors. Your man and van team will need to know how many floors each property has. Crucially, whether each property has a lift too, especially if the location is several floors up.

Number of movers

Despite ‘man and van’ sounding like there is only one person on hand to help, typically it involves 2-4 people. This is to ensure heavier items can be safely lifted, plus it speeds up the amount of time the job takes too. Though the more team members that are required, the more expensive the job will be. 

Van size 

As is the case with courier services, you usually will have the option to select the van size for your job. The larger the van size, the more items you can fit in it. You should expect to pay more with vans that have a larger capacity over smaller vans. 

Distance

One of the key factors in pricing a man and van job is working out how far the team needs to travel between the two locations. For example, are you just moving around the corner, or to the other end of the country? 

On average, there is a £15 per hourly price difference, depending on whether the removal is local or long distance. This factors in aspects such as increased petrol costs, plus the displacement of vehicles for the next job.

Average cost of a Man and Van based on the moving distance
Moving distanceAverage hourly rate
Local removals (under 50 miles)£45
Long-distance removals (above 50 miles)£60

Location

The location of any service you wish to hire will affect the overall cost. This is due to varying operational costs across the country.

On average, the North East is the cheapest place to hire a man and van, averaging at £85. As you might expect, London is the most expensive place at £160

Not only is London more expensive to live in, but aspects such as congestion charges also bump up the price. The increase in traffic in the capital also means the team will have to spend longer on each job.

Average cost of a Man and Van based on the location
LocationAverage man and van cost (per job)
Midlands£115
London£160
North East£85
North West£100
South West£140

If you lack the transport or ability to move your belongings, ultimately you’re going to need to find a solution. The great thing about man and van services is that they can be hired at short notice. This quite literally, removes all of the stress and hassle for you. Whether you’re just moving down the road or hundreds of miles away, it always pays to enlist some qualified help! Therefore, man and van services are most definitely worth it.

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