Man and a Van

Man and a Van Fulham – Local, Professional Moving Help

At Fulham Movers, our Man and a Van Fulham service is designed for people who need a reliable, well-organised move without paying for a full-scale removals crew. You get an experienced local driver, a correctly sized van, and a trained porter team, all coordinated by a professional removals company that understands the area inside out.

What Our Man and a Van Service Includes

Our man and a van option bridges the gap between a casual Gumtree hire and a full removals crew. You still benefit from a professional, fully insured service, but with the flexibility and cost-efficiency of a smaller team.

Typical service variations

• Small flat and studio moves within Fulham and across London
• Student moves to and from halls or shared houses
• Single items and bulky items – sofas, wardrobes, white goods
• Light office moves – desks, chairs, IT equipment
• Part loads – when you don’t need a full removals lorry
• Store collections – IKEA, B&Q, storage units and auction houses

Every job is planned and scheduled by our office team, so you’re never left guessing when we’ll arrive or who will turn up.

Local Expertise in Fulham

Fulham has its own challenges: tight streets, controlled parking zones, school rush hours and busy high roads. As a Fulham-based company, we know the area well and plan your move accordingly.

• Advice on parking suspensions and access for larger vans
• Knowledge of local estates, mansion blocks and mews properties
• Timing moves around traffic hotspots such as Fulham Road and New King’s Road
• Experience with lifts, narrow stairwells and basement flats common in SW6

This local knowledge keeps your move efficient and reduces the risk of delays or parking issues on the day.

Who Our Man and a Van Fulham Service Is For

Homeowners

Ideal if you’re moving between one- or two-bedroom properties, downsizing, or moving some items into storage. We protect your furniture and handle heavy lifting so you don’t have to.

Renters

Perfect for flat moves in and around Fulham. We are used to dealing with shared entrances, lift bookings and tight time windows between tenancies.

Landlords

We help with clearing or part-clearing properties, swapping furniture between rentals and taking items to storage or recycling centres where appropriate.

Businesses

For small offices and shops, our service covers moving desks, chairs, files, POS equipment and stock – often outside trading hours to minimise disruption.

Students

Cost-effective moves to and from halls or shared houses, with flexible scheduling at busy periods such as the start and end of term. We can combine multiple pickups in Fulham and nearby areas when needed.

What We Can and Cannot Move

Items typically included

• Sofas, armchairs, tables, beds and wardrobes
• White goods, including fridges, freezers, washing machines and cookers
• Boxes of clothes, books, kitchenware and personal belongings
• IT equipment, TVs and audio equipment (suitably packed)
• Office furniture, filing cabinets and archive boxes
• Sports equipment, bicycles and outdoor furniture

Items we generally exclude

• Hazardous materials (paints, solvents, fuel, gas bottles)
• Illegal or stolen goods
• Live animals and plants that require special transport conditions
• High-value items without prior declaration (fine art, antiques, jewellery)
• Commercial machinery beyond our lifting capacity or van size

If you’re unsure about a particular item, just ask. We can often help with a safe alternative or tailored arrangement.

How Our Man and a Van Process Works

1. Enquiry & Quote

You contact us by phone, email or online form with your moving dates, addresses and a brief list of items. We’ll ask a few targeted questions about access, stairs, and timing, then provide a clear, no-obligation quote – usually the same day.

2. Survey (Virtual or Onsite)

For smaller jobs, a survey is often done virtually using photos or a video call. For more complex or awkward properties, we may visit in person. This allows us to choose the right van size, number of porters and any additional equipment, such as dollies or mattress protectors.

3. Packing & Preparation

You can pack your own boxes, or we can offer a packing service at an additional cost. Either way, on moving day we bring blankets, straps and covers, and we protect key items such as mattresses, sofas and large TVs. We can also disassemble and reassemble basic furniture on request.

4. Loading & Transport

Our trained team plans the loading order so that items are protected and unloaded efficiently at the destination. Everything is secured in the van with ties and blankets to minimise movement in transit. We drive directly to your new address unless a stop-off or storage visit has been agreed in advance.

5. Unloading & Placement

On arrival, we unload to the rooms you specify, not just to the hallway. We place boxes where they’re easiest for you to unpack and position furniture where you want it, subject to access and weight constraints. Before leaving, we do a final check with you to ensure nothing has been missed from the van.

Transparent Pricing – How We Charge

Our man and a van service is usually priced on a straightforward hourly rate, with a minimum booking period that reflects travel time to and from Fulham. For some jobs, we may agree a fixed price if the scope is clear.

• Clear hourly rates with or without additional porters
• No hidden extras for stairs or evenings – any surcharges are explained upfront
• Optional packing materials and packing services priced separately
• Congestion and parking costs passed on at cost, never inflated

You’ll receive your pricing in writing before you book, so you know exactly what your move will cost.

Why Choose a Professional Man and a Van Over DIY

Hiring an unvetted van and a casual helper might look cheaper on paper, but it often ends up costing more in damaged items, delays and stress. With Fulham Movers, you benefit from:

• Professional handling of your belongings, reducing the risk of damage
• Fully insured transport, so you are protected if something goes wrong
• Trained staff who understand safe lifting techniques and van loading
• Reliable scheduling, with proper confirmation and communication
• Correct equipment – blankets, straps, trolleys and tools

DIY moves also take far longer than most people expect, especially in busy areas like Fulham. Using a professional service lets you focus on settling in, rather than wrestling furniture through stairwells.

Insurance and Professional Standards

As an established removals company, we take our responsibilities seriously. Our man and a van work is covered by the same protections as our larger moves.

• Goods in transit insurance to protect your belongings while they are in our care
• Public liability cover in case of accidental damage to property
• Trained moving teams with regular refresher training on lifting and safety
• Documented procedures for handling complaints and claims

Details of cover limits and terms are available on request. We always encourage customers to tell us about any particularly valuable or fragile items in advance so that we can plan appropriately.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We treat every move as if it were our own property being handled. Furniture is wrapped in clean blankets, mattresses are bagged or covered, and we use floor protection where necessary to avoid marks or dirt.

We are also working to reduce our environmental impact by:

• Reusing cartons and packing materials where safe and hygienic
• Offering reusable crate hire for business and office moves
• Planning routes efficiently to cut unnecessary mileage
• Donating suitable unwanted items to local charities where agreed

Our aim is to move you efficiently while minimising waste and unnecessary trips.

Common Real-World Uses of Our Man and a Van Fulham Service

Moving House or Flat

One- and two-bedroom home moves are our most frequent man and a van bookings in Fulham. Whether you’re moving within SW6 or across London, we size the job correctly so it’s completed in a single trip wherever possible.

Office and Shop Relocations

Smaller businesses often don’t need a full removals crew. Our man and a van service can relocate a compact office, move stock between sites or clear out a retail unit at the end of a lease, usually outside normal working hours.

Urgent and Same-Day Moves

Life is not always predictable. When you have to be out quickly – an end-of-tenancy deadline or a sudden change of plans – we’ll do our best to arrange an urgent man and a van booking in Fulham, subject to availability and access.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a man and a van in Fulham cost?

Pricing depends on the size of the van, the number of porters you need and the estimated duration of the job. We usually work on an hourly rate with a minimum booking period to cover travel and setup time. For straightforward moves, we can sometimes offer a fixed price once we understand the volume of items, access, and distance. To keep costs down, have everything packed and ready, reserve parking where possible, and give us a clear, accurate inventory when you request your quote.

Can you provide same-day or urgent man and a van in Fulham?

We can often accommodate same-day or short-notice moves, especially on weekdays outside of peak periods. Availability depends on existing bookings, the size of van required, and how far we need to travel. If you need an urgent move, contact us by phone as early as you can, with full details of your addresses, access and items. We’ll check our schedule, advise realistically what’s possible and confirm costs before you commit, so there are no surprises on the day.

Are my belongings insured during the move?

Yes. Our man and a van work is covered by goods in transit insurance, which protects your belongings while they are being loaded, transported and unloaded. We also carry public liability cover in case of accidental damage to buildings or third-party property. As with any insurance, there are conditions and limits, so we always recommend you tell us about high-value or especially fragile items in advance. We’ll explain how they’re covered and advise on any additional precautions or declarations that may be appropriate.

What’s included in your man and a van service?

Our standard service includes a professional driver, an appropriately sized van, loading and unloading of your items, protective blankets and straps, and transport between the agreed addresses. We place items in the rooms you specify and can provide basic disassembly and reassembly by prior arrangement. Not included as standard are packing materials, full packing, disposal of unwanted items or specialist services such as removing doors or windows. These can often be added at extra cost if agreed when we prepare your quote.

How is your service different from a casual man-and-van?

We are a professional removals company, not a one-man operation. That means trained staff, fully insured vehicles, proper booking confirmations and clear pricing. We risk-assess access, bring the right equipment and follow procedures designed to protect your belongings and your property. A casual man-and-van may be cheaper upfront, but often lacks insurance, experience and backup if something goes wrong. With Fulham Movers, you know who is turning up, when they will arrive, and what level of care and accountability you can expect.

How far in advance should I book?

For weekend moves and busy times of year, we recommend booking at least one to two weeks in advance to secure your preferred slot. Midweek and off-peak dates are often more flexible, and shorter notice is sometimes possible. As soon as you know your likely moving date, get in touch and we’ll pencil you in, then confirm once your plans are fixed. Early booking also gives us time to advise on parking, packing and access, which helps your move run smoothly and keeps the overall time – and cost – under control.