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Man & Van London
Not every move needs a full removal crew and a lorry. Sometimes you need two men, a van, and someone who knows what they’re doing — whether that’s a flat move, a single heavy item, a last-minute studio clearance, or a student moving out before their landlord notices the scuffed skirting board.
Apex Moves runs man and van services across London seven days a week. We’re quick to book, straightforward to deal with, and we actually turn up.
What Our Man & Van Service Covers
Flat and Small Home Moves
One and two-bedroom moves where a full removal team would be overkill but doing it yourself isn’t realistic either. We bring the right number of hands, a properly equipped van, and the efficiency that comes from doing this every day in London.
Student Moves
End of term, halls of residence, houseshares — we know the timelines and the chaos. We’ll collect from one address and deliver to another, including storage drop-offs if the new place isn’t ready yet.
Single Items and Heavy Deliveries
A sofa from Facebook Marketplace. A piano from a family member in Peckham. A wardrobe that won’t fit in a Zipvan. We collect, transport, and deliver single items across London, including up and down stairs.
Same-Day Man and Van
Need a van today? We maintain same-day availability for urgent moves across London, subject to van and crew availability. Call us directly for the fastest response — don’t wait for an email reply if you need something moving now.
Small Office Moves
A small business relocating desks, chairs, and monitors doesn’t need a full office relocation crew. Our man and van service handles compact office moves efficiently, including weekends and early starts to avoid business downtime.
IKEA and Flatpack Collection
Ordered furniture that needs collecting and assembling? We’ll handle the pickup, get it to your address, carry it up however many flights of stairs are involved, and assemble it if needed.
How Man & Van Pricing Works in London
Man and van jobs are typically priced in one of two ways: hourly for shorter, flexible jobs, and fixed price for moves with a clear scope and defined locations.
For most London flat moves, we quote a fixed price once you’ve given us the key details — where you’re moving from, where you’re going, what needs moving, and whether there are stairs or lifts involved at either end.
Factors that affect the price:
- Number of crew needed (one man or two)
- Van size required
- Distance between addresses
- Access — floors, lifts, parking
- Whether assembly or disassembly is required
- Time of day and day of the week
We don’t add surprise charges on the day. What you’re quoted is what you pay.
Man & Van vs Full House Removals — Which Do You Need?
This is one of the questions we get asked most often, and the honest answer depends on your situation:
Man and van is usually right if:
- You’re moving a one or two-bedroom flat
- You don’t have large furniture that needs specialist handling
- You’ve already done most of the packing
- You need flexibility — last-minute, same-day, or short notice
- Budget is a key factor
Full house removals makes more sense if:
- You’re moving a three-bedroom property or larger
- You have heavy or specialist items (pianos, large wardrobes, antiques)
- You want the crew to handle packing as well as moving
- You need the reassurance of a more structured service with full insurance coverage across a larger job
Not sure which you need? Call us and describe the job — we’ll tell you honestly.
What to Have Ready Before You Book
To give you an accurate quote quickly, it helps to have:
- From address — including floor, lift availability, and parking situation
- To address — same details
- Rough item list — not a full inventory, but a sense of what needs moving (beds, sofa, boxes, white goods?)
- Preferred date and time — including whether you’re flexible
- Any access notes — building codes, narrow stairwells, items that need dismantling
The more detail you give us, the more accurate the quote. A few minutes upfront saves back-and-forth later.
Why London Man & Van Jobs Go Wrong (and How We Avoid It)
The most common problems with man and van jobs in London are predictable, and most are preventable:
The van is too small. The most avoidable problem. We ask the right questions before confirming the job, not after arriving.
Not enough hands. A two-man job done with one man takes twice as long and risks damage. We staff jobs based on what’s actually needed.
Parking wasn’t sorted. A van double-parked outside your building doesn’t help anyone. We’ll advise you on parking arrangements — including whether you need a suspension — as part of the booking.
The job takes twice as long as expected. Usually because the scope wasn’t clear upfront. We set realistic expectations before we start, not during.
Trust Signals
✅ Fully insured — goods in transit and public liability
✅ Experienced crew — not first-timers, not day labourers
✅ Same-day availability — call to check
✅ Fixed pricing on most jobs — no hourly surprises
✅ 7 days a week including weekends
Areas We Cover
We run man and van jobs across all London boroughs. Our most active areas include:
Camden · Islington · Hackney · Tower Hamlets · Wandsworth · Southwark · Lambeth · Greenwich · Ealing · Croydon · Westminster · Hammersmith & Fulham
What Our Customers Say
“Booked on a Tuesday morning for the same afternoon. Two guys arrived, had the flat loaded in under an hour, and the whole job was done by 3pm. Exactly what I needed.” — James R., Man & Van, Camden
“I needed a piano moved from my parents’ house in Peckham to my flat in Brixton — third floor, no lift. They handled it without complaint and didn’t damage a thing.” — Tom B., Single Item Move, Southwark
Man & Van FAQs
When should I use a man and van instead of full removals?
A man and van service is best for smaller moves — typically one or two-bedroom flats — where you don’t need a full removal crew or specialist handling. It’s also the right choice for single-item deliveries, urgent same-day jobs, and any move where budget and flexibility matter more than a comprehensive service. For larger properties or moves involving lots of heavy furniture, full house removals gives you more resource and structure.
Is man and van cheaper than full house removals?
Usually, yes — a man and van job is cheaper than a full removal service because it uses less crew and van capacity. However, cost depends entirely on the job. A large, complicated one-bedroom move may cost more than a small, well-organised two-bedroom move with straightforward access. The most useful thing is to describe your specific job and let us quote it properly.
Can I book a same-day man and van in London?
Yes — same-day bookings are available subject to crew and van availability. Call us directly rather than using the online form for the fastest response. We try to keep capacity for urgent jobs, but availability isn’t guaranteed, particularly at weekends and during peak summer months.
How many men do I need for my move?
For most one-bedroom flat moves, two people is standard — one driving and coordinating, one helping carry. Heavy items, long carries, multiple flights of stairs, or a tight schedule may mean three is the better call. We’ll advise based on what you’re moving and the access at both addresses.
What items can’t you transport in a man and van?
We can’t carry hazardous materials — gas cylinders, flammable liquids, certain chemicals. We also recommend specialist handling for very high-value items such as art or antiques, and for items requiring climate control. Everything else — furniture, white goods, boxes, bicycles, gym equipment — we handle routinely.
Do you help with loading and unloading?
Yes. This is included as standard — we’re not a van-hire service. Our crew loads your items carefully at the collection address, secures them in transit, and unloads and places them at the destination. We’re not just the transport.
Get a Quote for Your Man & Van Job
Or call us directly: [07417437141] Same-day bookings — call, don’t email.
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