The Van Man Co. House Removals

Moving Related Packing

The Van Man Co.

Most movers self-pack and want the driver to handle the loading and transport. For movers who want help with the packing itself, TVMC has three options.

The first is light packing on the day — your driver helps wrap and box items within your booked time, no separate cost. This is the standard “we’ll wrap the sofa, secure the breakables” service that comes with every booking. The second is a full property packing service — a packer comes in before the move date to box up your whole property, ready for the move day. This needs to be requested in advance and is quoted separately from the move itself. The third is materials only — boxes, bubble wrap, tape and any specialist packaging delivered ahead of the move date so you can self-pack at your own pace. All three are flagged on the booking form and confirmed by the team before the move.

The Van Man Co. House Removals

Moving Related Packing

The Van Man Co.

Welcome to The Van Man Co’s House & Apartment Removals service — designed to make moving home simple, affordable, and stress-free.

Whether you’re shifting a few items or relocating an entire flat, our network of independent man & van drivers can cover moves of all sizes, with flexible options and upfront pricing you can rely on.

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    More about Packing

    Local moving help, explained in detail

    Most bookings on the platform are self-pack — boxes, bags and loose items are ready to load when the driver arrives. Light packing on the day covers the bits that didn't get sorted in advance: wrapping a few fragile items, boxing the last drawer-load of kitchen things, securing a TV with blankets, taping up a final box.

    This sits inside the loading time you already booked. If you booked 60 minutes of loading and the wrapping takes 10 minutes, the loading itself takes 50 — total still 60. The same hourly rate applies whether the driver is wrapping or carrying. Blankets, straps and basic securing gear are part of every booking, so the wrapping has the materials it needs. For movers who want the wrapping done before the day starts, the full packing service is the better fit.

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    Full property packing is a separate service from the move itself. A packer arrives before move day, brings the materials and packs the entire property — kitchen, wardrobes, bookshelves, fragile items, electronics — into labelled boxes ready for loading. Move day then runs faster because the loading is just shifting boxes rather than wrapping individual items.

    Timing varies with property size: a 1-bed flat is typically a half-day pack, a 2-bed house a full day, a 3-bed house one to two days. The packing service is requested in advance through the booking notes or a direct contact with the team — at least 5 working days before move day to allow for materials and packer scheduling. The packing is quoted separately from the move; the move itself is still priced through the standard man and van or removals booking.

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    For self-packers who need the materials but not the packing service, we deliver boxes, bubble wrap, tape and any specialist packaging ahead of the move date. The standard kit is small, medium, large and wardrobe boxes plus bubble wrap and tape. Specialist items — dish packs for crockery, picture boxes for framed art, wardrobe cartons with hanging rails — are available on request.

    Materials are not carried in the van by default on a man and van booking. They need to be requested ahead of the move date so the supplies arrive in time for self-packing. The simplest sequence is to book the move, request the materials in the booking notes or via a direct message to the team, and confirm the delivery date for the materials. Self-packers who book materials a week or two ahead of the move usually have a smoother loading day because everything is boxed, labelled and stacked near the door before the driver arrives.

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    Packing — frequently asked questions

    Quick answers to the most common questions about this service

    8 FAQs
    What packing options do you offer?

    Three options. Light packing on the day — your driver wraps and boxes items within your booked loading time, no extra cost. Full property packing — a packer comes in before move day to box up the whole property, requested in advance, quoted separately. Materials only — boxes, bubble wrap and tape delivered ahead of move day for self-packing.

    How much does professional packing cost?

    Full packing for a 1-bed flat is typically a few hundred pounds; a 3-bed house is more. The exact price depends on volume and how much wrapping the property needs. Get in touch with your booking reference and the team will confirm the packing quote separately from the move.

    Do you supply boxes, bubble wrap and tape?

    Yes — all requested in advance. Boxes and packing materials aren't carried in the van by default on a man and van booking, so flag the materials request when you book or via a direct message to the team.

    Can you just pack the fragile items?

    Yes — partial packing (kitchen-only, fragile-only, single-room) is a regular request. Tell us which rooms or item categories you want covered and the team will quote it.

    How long does it take to pack a house?

    A 1-bed flat is typically a half day. A 2-bed house is usually a full day. A 3-bed house is one to two days depending on volume. Packing the day before the move is the cleanest sequence.

    Do you unpack at the other end?

    Unpacking can be added on request. Less common than full packing, but useful for movers who want to land in a ready-to-live-in home — boxes opened, furniture placed, empty packaging removed.

    Can I pack everything myself and just book the van?

    Of course — most bookings are self-pack. If you self-pack, aim to have everything boxed, labelled and stacked near the door before the driver arrives. Loading time stays low and the total cost stays down.

    How does payment work?

    For the move itself, 20% deposit secures the booking and the balance is settled on the day. The packing service is quoted separately and confirmed before the booking goes live.

    Packing available across the UK

    Local drivers covering cities, towns, counties and regions

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    Packing services are available alongside any move booking covered by the network. The light packing on the day option is included with every man and van booking nationwide — wherever a driver is taking the job, the wrapping and boxing within the booked time is part of what’s covered.

    The full property packing service runs through London, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds, Edinburgh, Glasgow and the major UK cities, with regional cover extending into the South East, South West, Midlands, Yorkshire, North West and Scotland. London packers cover the inner boroughs (Islington, Hackney, Camden, Wandsworth, Lambeth, Southwark) and the wider M25 commuter belt. Manchester packers cover Greater Manchester including Salford, Stockport and the satellite towns. Bristol packers cover the city, Bath and the wider Somerset and Gloucestershire belt.

    Materials delivery — boxes, bubble wrap and tape — runs UK-wide through the same network. Standard sizes (small, medium, large, wardrobe boxes) are stocked across the regions; specialist items (dish packs, picture boxes, wine cartons, mattress bags) are available on request with a few extra days’ lead time. Smaller cities and towns covered for materials delivery include Reading, Oxford, Cambridge, Brighton, Southampton, Portsmouth, Cardiff, Newcastle, Liverpool, Sheffield, Nottingham and Leicester.

    Property types and packing volumes range across the spectrum — studios with a single-room load needing a half-pack, 2-bed flats needing a full-day pack, 3-bed family homes with multi-day packs, terraced houses, semi-detacheds, period conversions and listed buildings with fragile items needing specialist wrapping. Glassware, artwork, mirrors, electronics and wine collections all have appropriate materials available on request. The packing service pairs with any move type — house and apartment moves, student moves, senior and downsizing moves, business relocations and long-distance moves.

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