When you’re planning a house move, one of the first decisions you’ll make is whether you need a man with a van or a full removals service.
Many people assume they’re the same thing, but they offer very different levels of help. Choosing the right option could save you money, reduce stress and make moving day run much more smoothly.
At D&G Moves, we offer both services, so we’ll always recommend the one that’s best suited to your move rather than the most expensive.
What is a Man with a Van?
A man with a van service is exactly what it sounds like – a professional driver with a Luton van (or maybe a smaller transit van) who helps transport your belongings from one property to another.
The man with a van service is ideal when:
- You’re moving from parents into your first home.
- You’re moving from student accommodation.
- You’re relocating to or from (or both) a rented property.
- You only have a small amount of furniture.
- When your home move is a shorter distance and can all be done in a day.
- Friends or family are available to help with lifting and carrying.
- You’re moving between properties with no onward chain.
- You’re collecting or delivering large furniture such as sofas, wardrobes or dining tables.
- You need transport for a day’s worth of moving or collecting items and can help carrying / lifting.
Because there is only one person that you are effectively hiring with the van, you’ll usually be helping with the loading and unloading alongside friends or family. This makes it a much more affordable option for smaller, straightforward moves.
Many people in this situation choose to hire a van and tackle the move themselves, often underestimating the time and effort involved. Others opt for a man with a van service, benefiting from an experienced mover, no need to hire or drive a van, help with the heavy lifting, and the expertise to load the vehicle safely and efficiently.
What does a full Removals Service include?
A professional removals service is designed for complete house moves where you need an experienced team to do the heavy work.
Rather than one person, you’ll have a crew working together to safely move your belongings quickly and efficiently.
A full removals service typically includes:
- A team of experienced removals professionals.
- Loading and unloading the removal vehicle.
- Dismantling larger furniture.
- Reassembling furniture at your new home.
- Protective wrapping for furniture and fragile items.
- Safe handling of heavy appliances.
- Professional loading and wrapping techniques to maximise space and protect belongings.
- Optional packing and unpacking services.
- When a house move is longer distance (long haul)
- When there is a chain and you are waiting for keys (part of our offering is that a we do not charge waiting fees).
This is the best option when you’re moving an entire household or simply want an stress-free moving experience.
A house move is about more than simply transporting furniture
Moving house isn’t just about loading boxes into a van and driving from A to B. Every move presents its own challenges, and having an experienced removals team can make all the difference.
On moving day, there can be delays while waiting for solicitors to complete the sale, estate agents to release the keys or buyers and sellers to vacate their properties. Many removal companies charge waiting fees for these unavoidable delays.
At D&G Moves, we don’t. We understand that these situations are outside your control, which is why we never charge waiting fees. We don’t like to add any more uncertainty to the day, there are no fixed hidden costs with D&G Moves.
But our experience goes far beyond moving furniture.
Our full removals team regularly navigates everything from narrow Yorkshire lanes and tight residential streets to steep driveways, restricted access properties and busy town centres. Knowing the safest routes for our removal vehicles, where it’s best to park for loading and unloading, and how to manoeuvre large furniture through awkward spaces all comes from years of hands-on experience.
Our crews work together efficiently to load, protect and unload your belongings with care, ensuring your move is completed as quickly and safely as possible without compromising on quality.
In fact, if you read our customer reviews, you’ll notice one thing mentioned time and time again – the speed, professionalism and teamwork of our experienced removals crews. We pride ourselves on working hard, treating every home with respect and making moving day as stress-free as possible.
D&G moves moved us from West Yorkshire to Cumbria in June 26. From start to finish they were excellent. We had to change dates twice before our final date was successful with no issues or charges from D & G. On moving day they turned up as promised we were loaded on our way by lunchtime and unloaded at the other end by tea time and after a very long day the drivers were still smiling as we waved them off. We cannot recommend D & G Moves Removals highly enough. Anne & Ian Appleyard
No hidden fees when you book our full removals service
One thing that makes D&G Moves different is that we don’t charge a deposit, waiting fees, or cancellation fees.
Property chains can be unpredictable, and completion times aren’t something homeowners can control.
While many removal companies add extra charges if your keys are delayed, we don’t. Our team simply waits until you’re able to move into your new home, giving you one less thing to worry about on an already stressful day.
It’s just one of the reasons so many customers choose D&G Moves for their removals.
Still unsure which moving service should you book?
Choose a man with a van if:
- You have relatively few belongings.
- You have help available for lifting.
- You’re moving into or out of, or from and to rented accommodation.
- You’re a student moving home.
- You’re a first time buyer moving from parents with limited furniture
- You need furniture collecting or delivering.
- You want a budget-friendly moving option.
Choose a full removals service if:
- You’re moving an entire house.
- You’re moving house and some of your belonging are going into storage and some going onto the new house.
- You have large or heavy furniture.
- You want furniture dismantled and reassembled.
- You’d like professional packing services.
- You don’t want the physical strain of moving.
- You’re moving as part of a property sale.
Still not sure?
Every home move is different.
At D&G Moves, we’ll ask a few simple questions about your property, furniture and moving plans before recommending the most suitable service.
Sometimes a man with a van is all you need. Other times, a professional removals team will save you time, effort and potentially money by getting the job done efficiently and safely.
Whatever you choose, you’ll receive honest advice, experienced movers and clear pricing with no hidden extras and, unlike many removal companies, no hidden fees if your moving day is delayed.
If you’re planning a move, get in touch with D&G Moves today for friendly advice and a free, no-obligation quotation.