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What is a Man With a Van Service?

Nicholas Monahan • Nov 11, 2018

Man and Van Services explained...

If you've heard of a Man with a Van and you're wondering how it's different to a removals company?

Well the majority of Man and Van businesses tend to be 'one man bands', literally one man or woman with a single van offering small removals services locally.

Removals companies tend to be larger operations ranging from several vans and trucks all the way up to larger national companies with large fleets of lorries.

So why would you use a Man with a Van rather than a larger Removals Company?

There are several reasons:

  • Cheaper
  • Short notice requirement
  • Size of your job
Larger removals companies incur higher overheads, therefore their rates are higher compared to a cheaper man van service that operates from home. The latter's costs are simply the van, fuel, insurance and the man's time.

Therefore if you on a tight budget or simply don't want to spend a lot getting your items moved, then a man van service would be the right choice for you.

At this point it's worth pointing out that there is still a cheaper option, and that is obviously performing the move yourself with a hired van that you drive. However most man with van services are so competitive that it's really not worth the hassle of doing it yourself, when you choose van hire you have to drive the van yourself which can be extremely stressful if you're not used to driving larger vehicles and you have to do all of the physical lifting yourself!

When you hire a removals company or an experienced man with a van, they are much more proficient and handling larger, awkward pieces of furniture or boxes and can move them without damaging either them or the building. They also know how to pack a van efficiently to get the most in it, and also get it out quickly at the destination.

A second reason for choosing a man van service is availability.

The larger the company the longer the advance notice you'll need to give as a rule. Often if you a really urgent requirement you'll be able to find an available man with a van easier than you will a removals company.

Finally the third reason that hiring a small man with van service could make a lot of sense, is the size of the items you have to move. If you don't need a large removal van to move your furniture to your new home, then why higher one when a man with transit van or Luton box van will suffice?

Typically a man with a van will perform the following types jobs on a daily basis:


  • small home removals
  • small office relocations
  • student moves to student accommodation
  • small business deliveries
So if you're looking for any of these types of services, then a Man With a Van Network Bristol is what you need.

When choosing a service provider be sure to look for a business that has a published address, a web site and lots of reviews on Google or other independent sites. You also want to choose a business that has been around for at least 5 years and make sure you ask for proof of required insurances.

Hopefully you've found this article useful and you're now clear on the type of removals service you need. If it's clearly a man with a van that you need, then have a good look round our site, you'll see that we're a long established business with a second to none reputation for professionalism and reliability.

Good luck with your move...


by Nicholas Monahan 05 Dec, 2018
Many people moving homes assume that it would be a lot cheaper to do the whole moving process themselves. Some of these aspects can be overlooked, and thus unknowingly those who try to move themselves end up in more financial trouble and with added mental pressure. So, do not lose your mind or your money as the man with van network has tips on how you can save money during your move. Bringing Everything Downstairs Beforehand By preparing for our men to help transport your belongings to the new place, you can save yourself some money. If you bring your boxes and furniture downstairs before we arrive, you will be able to save £10 on stair work. This can be helpful if your belongings are limited and you have to shift quite far away. Ensuring That There Is Parking Near The Property Ensuring that there is parking near the property can save you and the man with van network a lot of trouble and time. Ways to do that would be gauge whether your driveway is big enough for the van and if not, you can look for parking spaces near the premises. In some cases if there is no parking or if it is always occupied, you can ask your neighbours if it is okay for the van to be parked on their premises. Helping Our Men By Carrying Stuff To The Van If you help us carry the belongings to the van, you can save on a lot of time, which will in turn save you time and money. Less Hours Spent = Less Money Spent All the previous points basically mean that the more time you save, the more money you ultimately save. Man With a Van Bristol removals want you to have a beneficial experience, so you can save up to £100 if you save a few hours during the whole moving experience. To get a free quote or have any burning questions answered, contact us and we will be happy to oblige.
by Nicholas Monahan 02 Dec, 2018
Moving is a stressful and time consuming task, t hat’s why, we take pride in the fact that we can make a big task small for you! The Man With Van Network believe that hiring us will save you time, money and stress, instead of doing it all by yourself. Here are some of the benefits of hiring a man with van removals for your next move... Trained and Experienced Movers Lifting heavy boxes and furniture can be an extremely difficult task, especially for someone who is not trained to do so. Self-movers are more likely to damage their belongings in the process of packing and loading them up, as they are not used to the dynamics of it. Man With Van Bristol removals are conducted by trained and experienced personnel who carefully and expertly can pack and load up your belongings onto their special moving van (which means you will not have to do the heavy lifting.) Save Time Moving houses by yourself can take a tremendous amount of time and energy, and confusion about where to start first. Doubts and mistakes can be overwhelming, and by the time you have loaded your belongings and furniture in the truck, countless hours have passed. Hiring the reliable services of Man With Van Network will help save you many hours spent on just loading and unpacking. Does Not Cost That Much More Than Self-Moving Most people may believe that they might be able to save money by taking a DIY route when moving out, but that is not the case. Man With Van Network can provide you services at the same price it would take you to rent out a moving truck. Instead of spending hours to move out alone, The Man With Van services get it done quicker, more efficiently and at the same price as self-moving. See it for yourself! Our unbeatable removal packages and diverse services are providing customers a hassle-free move for a smaller price than self-moving.
by Nicholas Monahan 16 Nov, 2018
There is no better feeling than seeing positive new Customer Reviews appearing online... The Man With Van Network has been going for over 10 years and we can honestly say that during that time we've tried to delight every customer with our service, we pride ourselves on our professionalism. As you can see from the comments above that we've received in just the last 7 days, our customers love our low prices and the help and advice that we provide throughout our moves, in fact you can see from some of the reviews that they love our removals services that much they keep using us over and over again … We appreciate the great feedback and want to say a big thank you to all of our valued customers, we love working with all of you. If you're reading this and looking for Man with a Van service in the South West, then give me (Nick) a call and let us delight you with our services. Look us up on Google and you'll see plenty more 5 Star Ratings and happy customer reviews... We offer very competitive prices and cover Bristol, Bath, Cheltenham, Swindon, Gloucester, Newbury and Weston-Super-Mare … we don't charge to get to you, we simply charge from your pick-up to your new destination... So choose a long established removals company that you can trust … The Man With Van Network in Bristol
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