Removals advice and moving guides
Plain-spoken advice for planning a move or a delivery. No offers hidden in the text; for prices and booking, use the quote form.
Guides and advice
- Man With Van Prices and Moving CostsCompare published van rates and clearly labelled cost examples. See how selected service time affects your moving quote.
- Choosing a man and van app: what to compareComparing man and van apps and sites? Use this neutral checklist for price clarity, vehicle details, cover, cancellations and how disputes are handled.
- How to pack a van efficientlyLoad a van so it carries more and arrives undamaged: heaviest first, boxes in tiers, soft items in gaps, and the one thing to keep by the doors.
- Student Removals LondonPlan a London student move, compare Instant quote rates from £35/hour and check halls access. STUDENT12 terms and referral credit are shown below.
- Gumtree furniture collection: tips that save money and stressCollecting furniture from a Gumtree seller? Practical tips on checking the listing, meeting safely, inspecting the item and getting it home intact.
- Store delivery or a man and van: which suits you?Compare a store's delivery service with hiring a van yourself: the difference in timing, handling, flexibility and total cost for flat-pack and furniture.
- Office relocation checklistA practical office move checklist: notices, IT, labelling, building access and the last-day walkthrough, in the order you will need them.
- How to avoid moving scamsWarning signs of a moving scam: cash-only demands, no paperwork, big deposits and price rises on the day, plus simple steps to protect yourself.
- Moving Van Size GuideCompare Small, Medium, Large and Luton van pictures, example load-space dimensions, payloads and seating. Confirm the actual vehicle’s capacity before booking.
- How to take a wardrobe apart for a moveTake a wardrobe apart safely before a move: tools, order of work, labelling fixings and how to wrap the panels so it goes back together first time.
- Same-Day Man With a Van in LondonRequest a same-day man with a van in London. Share both postcodes, your items and latest collection time. Driver and vehicle availability must be confirmed.
- Tipping van drivers: what is normal?Is tipping a mover expected? A balanced look at when people tip, how much feels fair, alternatives to cash and why it should always be optional.
- The London congestion charge and moving dayMoving in central London? Plan for the congestion charge, ULEZ and parking by checking official TfL rules for your route and agreeing who pays in the quote.
- Storage unit tips for a moveUsing self storage during a move? Learn how to choose a size, pack for access, protect belongings from damp and keep a map of what is at the back.
- Moving house with petsHow to keep cats, dogs and small animals calm and safe on moving day: a quiet room, a travel plan, identification and settling in at the new home.
Topics not yet confirmed
These pages list questions to ask rather than make claims.
- Piano moving guide: what we can and cannot confirmA piano moving guide is not published because piano carriage is not confirmed. Read the checks to make first.
- Man with van insurance explained: what we can and cannot confirmInsurance cover for jobs is not confirmed here, so this page lists what to ask rather than state what is covered.
- Flat-pack assembly costs: what we can and cannot confirmAssembly pricing is not confirmed here. Learn what to ask before paying anyone to build furniture.