Self Load
You and your friends do the loading and carrying, and the driver drives and checks the load is secure. The cheapest option, but items you carry yourselves aren’t covered by our insurance.
Prices
Man and Van Prices & Removal Costs
Straightforward hourly rates for London and Manchester. Pick a van, pick how many people you need, and you’ll know roughly what the move will cost before you call us.
Hourly rates
Choose your van and crew
| Van | Self Load | 1 Man | 2 Men | 3 Men |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | £55/hr | £65/hr | £80/hr | £95/hr |
 | £60/hr | £70/hr | £85/hr | £100/hr |
 | £65/hr | £75/hr | £90/hr | £105/hr |
 | £70/hr | £80/hr | £95/hr | £110/hr |
 | £75/hr | £85/hr | £100/hr | £115/hr |
Two-hour minimum (three hours for a three-person crew), then billed in half-hour blocks. Fuel is included and there’s no charge for travel to your first address.
Quick estimate
Work out a rough cost
This gives you a ballpark figure. Your written quote will confirm the final price.
Crew options
How many people do you need?
1 Man
The driver loads, carries and drives, working alongside you. Good for smaller moves where you can lend a hand with the heavy pieces.
2 Men
Our most booked option. Two people can safely carry sofas, wardrobes and white goods, and get the job done in far less time.
3 Men
For two-bed homes upwards, or anywhere with lots of stairs. A third person roughly halves the carrying time on a big job.
Typical jobs
What moves usually cost
Worked out from the rates above for weekday moves with normal access. Stairs, long carries and packing will add time.
Medium van, 2 men, about 3 hours
≈ £255
Large van, 2 men, about 4 hours
≈ £360
XLWB van, 3 men, about 5 hours
≈ £550
Medium van, 2 men, 2-hour minimum
≈ £170
Included in the price
- Fuel for the job
- No charge for driving to your first address
- Loading, driving and unloading time
- Carrying up to the 4th floor where there’s no lift
- Blankets, straps, trolley and basic tools
- Simple furniture dismantling and reassembly
- Goods in transit and public liability insurance
Not included
- Boxes and packing materials (sold separately)
- Parking fees, fines and council suspensions
- Congestion Charge inside central London
- Plumbing or gas disconnection of appliances
- Storage unit rental
Extras
Evenings, weekends & other charges
We keep extras to a minimum and tell you about them before you book. Nothing is added on the day that wasn’t in your quote.
| Weekday evenings (after 6pm) | + £5 per hour |
|---|---|
| Saturdays and Sundays | + £5 per hour |
| Weekend evenings | + £10 per hour |
| Bank holidays | + £10 per hour |
| London Congestion Charge (only inside the zone) | At cost, currently £18 per day |
| Parking, suspensions and tolls | At cost, if we have to pay them |
FAQ
Pricing questions
When does the clock start and stop?
It starts when the crew arrives at your first address and stops when the last item is unloaded. We don’t charge for the drive to you, and after the minimum we bill in half-hour blocks.
Is there a minimum booking?
Two hours for most bookings, three hours for a three-person crew.
Do you offer fixed prices?
Yes. For larger homes, long-distance moves, pianos and office moves we usually give a fixed price after a video or in-person survey. That price includes everything we agreed in writing.
Are your prices the same in Manchester?
Yes, the same rates apply across London and Greater Manchester. The London Congestion Charge obviously only applies to jobs inside the central London zone.
How do I pay?
We’ll confirm payment options when you book. The final bill is settled once the job is finished, based on the time used or the fixed price agreed.
Want an exact figure?
Send us your postcodes and a rough list of what’s moving and we’ll come back with a written price.