Diary of a London Mover
The official blog from Man with a Van, featuring news and articles of interest related to moving home, removals and London in general.
Request QuoteLondon Man & Van vs Big Removals Company, which is best?
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Moving from larger furnished homes can sometimes present a difficult choice over which type of removal service you use. Traditionally most people would have automatically opted to hire one of the big home removals companies, mainly because that used to be the only option.
These days however there is a lot more choice, with many of the...
Read MoreMoving Single Items Long Distance
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People often need to move various large single items around, which could be anything from a bulky item of furniture to a large server rack or whatever. There is a demand for this type of service all over London and is typical work for many local Man and Van operators (the two hour
Read MoreThe Two Hour Minimum Charge Explained
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Most professional (not to mention reliable) London based Movers need to quote a minimum charge of two hours to mitigate for the total time it takes to complete each job, including the time spent travelling to the customer in the first place, followed by either returning to base or going on to the next job which could...
Read MoreWhat Size Removals Van Do I Need?
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When you hire one of our Movers you don't normally need to worry about specifying a van size. Just make sure you provide a reasonably accurate list of how much stuff you have, especially any large items, and you'll be automatically allocated a vehicle big enough to fit it all in - and with a choice of how many helpers you need.
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Read MoreWho is the Man with a Van?
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"But I booked a Man and Van I tell you!".. Yes maybe you did, but which one? With literally thousands of 'men with vans' all over London, and all using similar names, it can get a bit confusing at times if you're not careful..
Read MoreDay in the life of a Man and Van
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Working as a Man and Van mover is anything but boring. From celeb spotting on the streets of central London to countryside trips to the kind of amazing places you would never normally see. Great daily workouts, meeting new people and the freedom to work the hours you choose. It's an interesting and varied experience that leaves many lasting...
Read MoreChoosing The Right Removal Company
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As most of us know, moving home is widely accepted as being one of the most stressful events possibly in the entire universe, so taking the time to find the right moving company is extremely important, and definitely not something that should be left until the last minute.
Read MoreHow Much Does a Man with a Van Cost?
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Last reviewed 26 March 2023 - The short answer is most professional Movers in London charge from £40 to £80 per hour depending on the job and number of helpers required, but prices are often dependent on availability and other changeable factors so always request a quote to be sure.
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Read MoreMan with a Van goes HTTPS
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On Tuesday 8th March 2016 ManwithaVan.co.uk switched over to secure HTTPS. We took this decision as part of the growing shift towards a more secure Internet and in the interests of our Users.
The change took place last week and we're happy to report the process went very smoothly (there's a lot that could go wrong if not...
Read MorePimlico SW1
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For the first of our occasional posts focusing on some of the many different areas that contribute to the rich tapestry of London, we've chosen Pimlico. Although being a central zone 1 location that shares the same SW1 part of it's postcode with Buckingham Palace, Pimlico is a surprisingly quiet area.
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