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How much notice should I give when booking a Man with a Van?

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We often get asked how far in advance a job should be booked, and although a few days is 'usually' enough the true answer is it varies depending on several factors.

During particularly busy periods, such as the summer time, it's often advisable to book a week or two in advance, but again you never really know what availability will be...

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Why use us?

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With literally hundreds of London Movers and websites out there, what makes us any different and why should you use us?

Well, probably the first thing to say is we've been around since 2003 and rather than use a large army of self-employed van drivers we...

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London 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...

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The 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...

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What 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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Choosing 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.

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How Much Does a Man with a Van Cost?

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Last reviewed 20th Feb 2024 - 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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