Moving Advice & Planning Guides
Practical guides for choosing a van, understanding moving costs, packing properly and planning London parking and access.
Plan the move before moving day.Van size · prices · packing · parking · access · London rulesCosts & pricing
Understand what changes the quote
Start with our actual rates, then use the guides to understand time, mileage, access and ways to reduce avoidable cost.
Man and Van Prices
Our current LWB and Luton hourly rates, stairs, minimum booking and long-distance pricing.
How Much Does a Man and Van Cost?
Examples and explanations of the factors that change the final total.
Moving on a Budget
Cut wasted time and space without creating a false economy on moving day.
Choose the right van
Size the move before you book
Use the visual van guide or build an inventory in the calculator.
Removal Van Sizes
Compare Small, LWB and Luton load space, typical uses and approximate dimensions.
Van Size Calculator
Add boxes, furniture and appliances to estimate which van fits the load.
Man and Van vs Self-Drive
Compare labour, driving, deposits, fuel, insurance and return logistics.
Plan & pack
Get ready for moving day
Step-by-step guides for packing, final checks and the things worth keeping with you.
Moving House Checklist
A timeline from several weeks before the move through the first night.
Packing Tips
Room-by-room packing advice for safer carrying and faster unloading.
Moving Day Essentials
Keys, documents, medication, chargers, tools and first-night basics.
Cost of Moving House
Budget beyond the van: materials, storage, cleaning, overlap and setup.
Before Your Man and Van Arrives
Final checks for inventory, packing, parking, access and communication.
Packing & Furniture Assembly
See the service options if you want help with packing or suitable furniture dismantling.
London moving hub
Moving house in London
London moves need extra planning around parking, CPZs, red routes, road-user charges, estates, lifts and loading bays.
Quick check
Need a parking suspension?
Use the borough directory to find the relevant council and confirm the current application process before moving day.
London guides
Parking, road rules and access
CPZ, Yellow Lines & Loading
Why parking controls and legitimate loading are not the same thing.
ULEZ & Congestion Charge
Check current road-user charging for the vehicle, route and moving date.
Flats, Estates & Access
Plan lifts, concierge rules, service entrances and long carries.
London Moving Costs
See how traffic, access, stairs, parking and road charges affect time.
Ready to book instead?
Send the route, inventory and access details and we will prepare a clear quotation.