★★★★★ 5.0 · 139 Google reviews Hotwells, Bristol

Man with a Van, Removals & Clearance

At The Van Man Co, we connect customers to drivers offering man and van and removals services in Hotwells. This harbourside neighbourhood has Georgian properties and converted warehouses, with experienced drivers available.

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        Van Sizes in Hotwells

        3 sizes

        Medium VanMedium

        Ford Transit Custom or equivalent

        Internal dimensions 2.5m L × 1.7m W × 1.4m H
        Internal load space 6.0m³
        Medium van — Ford Transit Custom

        Large VanLarge

        Ford Transit Van or equivalent

        Internal dimensions 3.4m L × 1.7m W × 1.8m H
        Internal load space 10.0m³
        Large van — Ford Transit

        Extra Large VanExtra Large

        Ford Transit Luton or equivalent

        Internal dimensions 4.0m L × 2.0m W × 2.2m H
        Internal load space 18.0m³
        Extra large van — Ford Transit Luton

        Recent Moves in Hotwells

        Photos, routes and reviews from recent jobs.

        Louis Driver Louis 4.9 (10) Bristol, Easton

        Man with a Van Local to Bristol

        BS10 → BS8 4 Oct 2026

        Our customer's reupholstered chaise longue made its way to Hotwells after Louis picked it up from the upholsterer in Henbury and Brentry. The short 20-minute drive got the piece into Clifton, where Louis carried it up the four front steps and into the home. The whole collection and delivery took about 30 minutes on the road, making for a smooth afternoon job that got the newly refreshed furniture exactly where it needed to be.

        Van loaded for a move from BS10 to BS8 for Esther Route map from BS10 to BS8
        Bash Driver Bash 5.0 (7) Bristol, Eastville

        Man with a Van Local to Bristol

        BS3 → BS1 19 Sep 2026

        Our customer moved out of Hotwells with a flat's worth of boxes, bags, and furniture, a coffee table, ottoman stool, ironing board, and more from a locker space. Bash picked everything up in about an hour, then drove the short 10-minute trip into Central Bristol to drop it all off at the new place on Park Street. The whole job ran smoothly in one morning.

        Van loaded for a move from BS3 to BS1 Route map from BS3 to BS1
        Kalidou Driver Kalidou

        Man with a Van Local to Bristol

        BS3 → BS8 2 Jul 2026

        Francesca picked up from Southville with a load of boxes, bin bags, and a couple of small TVs, the typical student move kit. Kalidou loaded everything into the Transit in 45 minutes and drove her across to Hotwells and Harbourside in just over an hour. She followed up with a 5-star review saying the whole thing was way less stressful than expected, and that Kalidou was genuinely helpful throughout.

        Van loaded for a move from BS3 to BS8 for Francesca Route map from BS3 to BS8
        Kalidou Driver Kalidou

        Man with a Van Manchester to Bristol

        M20 → BS3 30 Jun 2026

        Our customer's belongings made the journey from Withington to Hotwells in one long haul. Kalidou loaded boxes, suitcases, a guitar, and a full-length mirror into the Transit in about an hour and a half, then drove nearly seven hours to deliver everything into Southville. The customer rode along for the whole trip, and by early afternoon the van was unloaded and parked up in Hotwells, a solid day's work across two counties.

        Van loaded for a move from M20 to BS3 for Ella Route map from M20 to BS3
        Kalidou Driver Kalidou

        Man with a Van Local to Bristol

        BS6 → BS8 29 Jun 2026

        Kalidou delivered our customer's move into Hotwells from Cotham, carefully padding a TV without its box and loading a bean bag alongside the usual boxes and bags. The load took an hour and a half, and despite the tight streets around Clifton, the drive across to the new place wrapped up in under an hour. A short hop between neighbourhoods, but the kind of move that still needs precision when fragile gear is involved.

        Van loaded for a move from BS6 to BS8 Route map from BS6 to BS8
        Dominic Driver Dominic 5.0 (50) Bristol, Cotham

        Man with a Van Local to Bristol

        BS1 → BS3 12 Jun 2026

        Our customer's 1-bed flat contents headed into storage in Hotwells, with Dominic loading eight boxes, six laundry bags, a coffee table and ironing board into the Transit at Central. The 30-minute drive to the storage unit went smooth, and everything was stacked carefully inside to make the most of the bay. A neat mid-move solution when timing doesn't line up perfectly.

        Van loaded for a move from BS1 to BS3 for Sanan Route map from BS1 to BS3

        Covering all areas of Hotwells

        Local drivers across every neighbourhood

        Hotwells nestles below Clifton at the entrance to Bristol harbour, a characterful neighbourhood with period architecture. The area features Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces, and converted dock buildings, with views across the floating harbour.

        Moving in Hotwells often involves properties with specific access considerations. Narrow streets, period buildings, and waterside locations require drivers who understand these challenges. Man and van services provide appropriate flexibility.

        People relocating from Hotwells commonly move to Clifton, Southville, Harbourside, Bedminster, and Ashton. The Hotwell Road area, properties on Hope Chapel Hill, and the streets near the locks see regular moves. Granby Hill and Ambra Vale also generate steady interest. Local drivers know the steep approaches and parking restrictions well. Comparing van sizes and booking is straightforward, with flexible timing available.

        We cover moves throughout Bristol and beyond. Here are some other areas we operate in around Bristol.

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