The Van Man Co - Blog
What Makes a Move Go Smoothly (and What Doesn’t)
Some moves flow effortlessly—movers arrive, boxes load, the van departs, everything lands in the right room at the new place,...
How to Prepare Your Items Before Movers Arrive
The clock on moving day starts ticking the moment the van arrives. Every minute movers spend waiting for you to...
Do You Need to Help Load the Van?
When you book a man and van service, are you expected to roll up your sleeves and help carry boxes?...
What a Man and Van Service Will and Won’t Do
Man and van services occupy a middle ground between doing everything yourself and hiring a full removal company. Understanding what’s...
Moving One Large Item: Is It Worth Hiring a Van?
You’ve bought a sofa on Facebook Marketplace. Found a washing machine on Gumtree. Inherited a wardrobe from a relative. Now...
Small Office Moves: Is a Man and Van Enough?
When your business needs to relocate, the instinct is often to call a specialist commercial removal company. But for small...
Student Moves: What to Expect from a Man and Van
Moving to university or between student accommodation is a rite of passage—exciting but potentially stressful, especially when you’re working with...
Flat Moves vs House Moves: What’s Different?
Moving from a flat presents different challenges than moving from a house—and understanding these differences helps you plan properly, get...
Is a Man and Van Suitable for House Moves?
When people think about moving house, they often imagine large removal lorries and uniformed crews. But for many moves—perhaps most—a...
What Happens After You Book a Man and Van
You’ve compared quotes, chosen a service, and made your booking. Now what? Understanding what happens between booking and moving day...
How Far in Advance Should You Book?
Timing your booking correctly can make the difference between a smooth move and a stressful scramble. Book too late and...
Weekday vs Weekend Moves: Pros and Cons
Choosing when to move involves balancing convenience, cost, and risk. Most people instinctively reach for Friday or Saturday—but is that...
Best Time of Day to Move House
When planning a move, most people focus on which day to book—Friday, Saturday, midweek? But the time of day you...