Dom McBride

Most man and van operators are honest people running legitimate businesses. But like any industry, there are rogue operators who take advantage of customers—particularly during the stress of moving when people are vulnerable and time-pressured. Knowing the warning signs helps…

Quick summary: If something gets damaged during a move, photograph it on the day, point it out to the driver before they leave, and put a written report in as soon as you can. Pay for the service as agreed…

When you’re trusting someone to move your belongings, insurance matters. A damaged sofa or broken television isn’t just inconvenient—it’s expensive. But understanding what insurance a man and van service actually has, and what it covers, can be confusing. This guide…

Removal comparison sites promise to save you time and money by gathering multiple quotes in one place. Names like Compare My Move, Shiply, AnyVan, and URemovals have become familiar to anyone researching a house move. But do these platforms actually…

Quick summary (September 2026): AnyVan can be cheaper than a local driver, mainly because it fills space on vans that are already making a journey. It gives you an instant quote based on what you’re moving, where and when, then…

Quick summary (October 2026): To estimate what will fit in a van, start with the big furniture, add everything in the cupboards, loft and shed, and work in cubic metres. The Van Man Co’s 3D van size calculator puts a…

When you request a man and van quote, you’ll usually be offered one of two pricing structures: an hourly rate or a fixed price. Both are common, both are legitimate, and neither is automatically better than the other. The right…

Quick summary (October 2026): Across the last 500 man and van jobs booked with The Van Man Co, a typical job cost about £160. Smaller jobs came in around £100 and bigger ones around £280. By van size, a typical…