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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.
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.
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 (per hour) | £50 |
| Minimum cost (per hour) | £40 |
| Maximum cost (per hour) | £70 |
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
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.
| Amount of furniture | Highest 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| Moving distance | Average hourly rate |
| Local removals (under 50 miles) | £45 |
| Long-distance removals (above 50 miles) | £60 |
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.
| Location | Average 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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The average rating for Bark Man and Van Services is 4.8, based on 3,128,076 reviews
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