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Man & Van

A driver and a van by the hour — for single rooms, part-loads, student moves and everything that does not need a full removals crew.

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Crews
Our own team
Quote
In writing within 24 hours
Cover
Included as standard
Coordinator
One named contact
Best for
Hourly help with a van, for jobs smaller than a full move.
Included
Goods in Transit and Public Liability cover, our own crew and a named coordinator.
Pricing
From £55/hour, driver only, on the Small Transit (SWB).See the rate card

Practical moving information

Not every job needs a lorry and four people. Man and van is the same service scaled down — our own driver, an hourly rate, a two-hour minimum, and the option to add a second pair of hands if the sofa needs it.

It suits single rooms, part-loads, student moves, a single piece of furniture, or a few items into a storage unit — anything smaller than a full house that still needs a proper vehicle and someone who knows how to load it.

How it is charged

By the hour, from the same vehicle rate card as a full move, with a two-hour minimum on the Transit vans. Mileage is charged separately per mile. Adding crew changes the hourly rate rather than adding a flat fee on top.

Insurance is not an upgrade

Goods in Transit and Public Liability cover are included as standard, in exactly the same way as on a full house move. A smaller job does not mean smaller cover.

Common questions

What is the minimum booking?
Two hours on the Small Transit and Transit LWB. Three hours on the Luton box van and the 5.5 and 7.5 tonne lorries.
Can I book a driver only, with no additional crew?
Yes, where the load allows it. Adding movers changes the hourly rate rather than adding a separate charge.
Is this suitable for a single item?
Yes. A single item, a part-load, or a full van run are all priced the same way — by the hour, plus mileage.
Is my load insured?
Yes. Goods in Transit and Public Liability cover are included as standard, regardless of the size of the job.

Prices

What a man and van job costs

Pick the size of the job and the distance: every line is worked out from our published rate card, the same way your written quote is.

Work it out

Your move, line by line

Size of home
Distance between your two addresses
6 mi
Small Transit (SWB), 2 moversUsually sent for a studio flat
£75/hr
Loading and unloading
about 2 hours
Driving between your addresses
about 15 min
2 hr 30 min × £75Rounded up to the half hour
£187.50
Mileage6 miles × £1.20
£7.20
Guide total
£194.70

Guide total £194.70 for a studio flat, 6 miles.

Before any stairs, dismantling, packing or a Sunday or evening surcharge. This is an illustration from our published rates, not a quote: the final price is confirmed by the AFS team after reviewing your details.

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How much does man and van cost?

The main factors are the vehicle and crew, loading and unloading time, and the distance between your two addresses. Access and any packing or furniture work help us build the rest of the quotation.

Vehicle, crew and time
For hourly moves, the rate depends on the vehicle and number of movers. Hours are billed as worked, subject to a 2- or 3-hour minimum depending on the vehicle. Tell us what is moving so we can confirm a suitable team and allow realistic loading time.
Distance and access
A vehicle-specific per-mile charge is added. Stairs, parking and the walk from the vehicle to each front door also matter: a short local journey can still involve a long loading day. Tell us about working lifts and any loading restrictions at both addresses.
The work you need us to do
Furniture dismantling and reassembly are priced per item. Packing requirements and any additional collection or delivery stops should be agreed before the move, so the quotation reflects the whole job.

A driver-only rate is not a fully crewed price. Your written quote confirms the vehicle, crew and scope of work — and the price is the total, with no VAT added on top.

Published prices to help you plan

Priced by the hour from the same vehicle and crew rate card as every other service we offer, plus mileage for the distance covered.

Separately priced work

  • Stairs: £10 per person on the crew, per flight of stairs, for each hour at that address — a floor is 2 flights, so a first floor is 2 flights and a third floor 6. Only the ground floor is free; a working lift means no stair charge.
  • A single or double bed: £50 to dismantle, £90 with reassembly at the other end. Every dismantling or reassembly booking has a £90 minimum; other furniture has its own per-item rate.
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What size removal van and crew will I need?

Property size is only a starting point. The volume of furniture and boxes, access, parking and unusually large items also affect the vehicle and crew we recommend.

A starting point for your inventory

The capacities and minimum bookings are from our fleet data. Property suggestions are guidance, not a guaranteed vehicle allocation.

How many movers will attend?

The rate card offers 2 movers, 3 movers, 4 movers, as well as driver-only bookings. Bedroom count does not decide the crew: tell us about the furniture, stairs and any heavy items, and confirm who will handle loading and unloading when you book.

Access can change the vehicle
Narrow roads, low entrances and restricted parking may make a smaller vehicle more practical. Share height restrictions and loading rules before a vehicle is allocated.
Volume matters more than bedrooms
Include the loft, shed and garden furniture in your inventory. A lightly furnished three-bedroom house can have less to move than a full two-bedroom flat.
Large items and longer journeys need a plan
Flag pianos, heavy furniture and oversized pieces early. If the load may need more than one vehicle or journey, discuss that before booking, especially when the destination is a long way away.
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Stairs and lifts

Floors, lifts and the carry from the van

Tell us which floor each address is on and whether a lift takes furniture. Stairs are charged by the flight from the first floor up, and a working lift removes the charge. A long walk from the van, a narrow gate or a tight stairwell also changes the time a job takes.

How removal companies assess stairs, lifts and accessMoving from a flat with no lift

Tap your floor on each building, or drag the marker beside it.

Moving from
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Loading time at this address

1.5 hours

No stair charge

Nothing to carry up or down.

Moving to
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Unloading time at this address

1.5 hours

No stair charge

Nothing to carry up or down.

Stair charge

None

Ground floor, or a working lift, at both addresses.

£10 per person, per flight, per hour at each address; a floor is 2 flights. This is the stair charge only — the hourly rate for the vehicle and crew, and the per-mile charge, are separate. Your written quote confirms the hours.

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From quote to the last box

How your move works

Five steps, one coordinator, and a plan agreed before the van arrives.

  1. 1

    Tell us about your move

    Use the quote form, call or WhatsApp. Add photos if it helps — the more we know, the more accurate the price.

  2. 2

    Get your written quote

    An itemised quote within 24 hours, built from our published rates: vehicle, crew, hours and extras, line by line.

  3. 3

    Your coordinator takes over

    Once you book, one named coordinator confirms the date, vehicle and crew, and stays your contact until the last box is in.

  4. 4

    Packed and loaded

    Floors and doorways protected, furniture dismantled and blanket-wrapped, and the van loaded in the order you want it unloaded.

  5. 5

    Unloaded and rebuilt

    Boxes go to the rooms you labelled, beds go back together, and the crew stays until you have walked the house.

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AFS crew carrying a chest of drawers out to the van on moving day

What happens on a man and van job?

A smaller job than a full house move, but the same basics: confirm the load and access before booking, protect what's being carried, and unload to the rooms you want.

  1. 1

    Confirm the load

    What's moving and the access at both ends are confirmed before booking, so the right size van and crew turn up.

  2. 2

    Arrival

    The driver confirms what's moving against what was booked.

  3. 3

    Loading

    Protected and loaded the same way as any job, just with a smaller vehicle and typically fewer people.

  4. 4

    Travel

    Direct to the destination address.

  5. 5

    Unloading

    Items go to the rooms you want, not wherever's nearest the door.

  6. 6

    Sign-off

    A quick check that everything arrived as it left before the crew goes.

What is included with man and van?

Cover, our own crew and a named coordinator come with every move. Packing, materials and furniture dismantling are priced separately, so you only pay for what you need.

Included as standard

  • Goods in Transit coverIncluded on every move, not sold as an add-on.
  • Public Liability coverIn place on every job, at home or at work.
  • Our own crewEvery mover is employed by AFS. We never pass your move to a subcontractor.
  • One named coordinatorYour single point of contact, from the quote to the last box.

What changes from one move to the next?

Two moves of the same property size can run very differently. These are the things that most often change the vehicle, the crew or the time — and the details worth telling us when you enquire.

  • A small load that still needs two people

    A single heavy item — a sofa, a wardrobe — can need two people even when the rest of the job is light. Flagging it means the right crew size is booked, not assumed from the item count.

  • Multiple short-notice stops in one job

    Several collection or drop-off points can usually be combined into one booking — tell us all of them up front so the route and timing are realistic.

  • A student move or single-item delivery on a tight window

    Man and van jobs are often booked closer to the date than a full house move — the same rate card applies, just confirm the time window when you book.

  • Restricted parking at either end

    A smaller job doesn't mean a shorter carry — if the van can't get close, tell us, since it affects timing more than the size of the load does.

These are planning examples, not records of particular jobs.

Prepare for your move

How should I prepare for a man and van booking?

Confirm exactly what's moving and the access at both ends before booking — most of what affects a man and van job is decided before the day, not on it.

Before booking

  • List everything that's moving, including anything heavy or awkward.
  • Confirm access at both addresses — stairs, parking, distance to the door.
  • Decide on a realistic time window rather than an exact hour.

On the day

  • Be ready at the agreed time — man and van bookings run tighter than a full house move.
  • Keep valuables and documents with you rather than in the load.
  • Confirm the destination room layout so items go where you want them first time.

Packing takes longer than almost anyone expects.

Why customers choose AFS Removals

Each one is something you can check before you book.

  • 4.8 out of 5 on Google

    From 335 reviews. Checked 2 September 2026.

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  • Our own crews

    Every mover is employed by AFS. Your move is never passed to a subcontractor, even in the busiest weeks of the year.

  • A written quote within 24 hours

    Itemised from our published hourly, mileage, stair and furniture rates, so every line can be checked.

    See the rate card

  • One named coordinator

    The same person handles your move from the quote to the last box, and is who you call if a completion time slips.

  • Cover as standard

    Goods in Transit and Public Liability cover are included on every move, not sold as an add-on.

  • 20+ years in removals

    AFS Removals Limited (company no. 12460159) is run by a team with more than 20 years of moving homes and offices. Lines open seven days a week, 8:00am – 10:30pm.

Moving tips

Practical guides for the parts of a move that catch people out.

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