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Object-Related
Moving Assistance

Day-to-day help moving heavy or awkward objects. Treadmills upstairs, furniture rearranged between rooms, single items shifted that one person can't manage alone.

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  • UK-wide
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Stefan Driver Stefan 5.0 (2)
★★★★★

“Great bloke, super helpful and communicated perfectly.”

Del, HA7 · 9 Nov 2026
Guilherme Driver Guilherme 5.0 (1)
★★★★★

“Very kind, he was amazing with my stuff, 💯 per cent recommended, I will use them on the future, very happy with the service he give me, Thank you so much Guilherme!!!”

Susanna, BS7 · 9 Nov 2026
Isaac Driver Isaac 4.9 (9)
★★★★★

“He was really helpful. Arrived on time. Helped with loading and unloading. Smoothly done with task and shifting.”

Falguni, DA1 · 8 Nov 2026
Nicu Driver Nicu 5.0 (3)
★★★★★

“Nicu was brilliant. Extremely helpful and went the extra mile.”

Florence, HR8 · 4 Nov 2026
Chijioke Driver Chijioke 5.0 (1)
★★★★★

“He was very good, professional and presentable”

Stuart, TA21 · 4 Nov 2026
Daniel Driver Daniel 5.0 (3)
★★★★★

“Daniel was excellent. He communicated well and did a very good job. I would highly recommend him”

Louise, EX31 · 27 Oct 2026
M Driver Mikaeel
★★★★★

“Such a lovely man, very good at packing the van to optimise the load.”

Lisa, YO10 · 25 Oct 2026
Isaac Driver Isaac 4.9 (9)
★★★★★

“Isaac was brilliant. So flexible and great communication. Will use him again”

Laura, E8 · 20 Oct 2026
Louis Driver Louis 4.9 (11)
★★★★★

“I can't thank Louis and Theo enough! They were so professional and friendly, and made the whole experience much easier. Really pleased, once again, with the service from The Van Man. Co.”

Maria, BS8 · 16 Oct 2026
William Driver William 5.0 (4)
★★★★★

“Really helpful, great communication. Nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely use again. Highly recommended.”

Janet, TS18 · 15 Oct 2026
Godfrey Driver Godfrey 5.0 (1)
★★★★★

“Just what we needed and ready at short notice! Couldn’t recommend enough”

Jack, BT47 · 15 Oct 2026
Tomasz Driver Tomasz 5.0 (6)
★★★★★

“Really helpful and nice and friendly”

Hannah, NG23 · 6 Oct 2026
Louis Driver Louis 4.9 (11)
★★★★★

“On time, very helpful and friendly. Great service”

Esther, BS10 · 4 Oct 2026
John Driver John 5.0 (7)
★★★★★

“John was a legend from start to finish. Very careful with the fragile items I was moving, super helpful, absolutely no notes. 6/5 stars for all the effort in helping reconstruct a very old desk again at destination, in a cramped space.”

Stuart, BH14 · 2 Oct 2026
Isaac Driver Isaac 4.9 (9)
★★★★★

“Superbly professional. Top service.”

Ceri, TN25 · 30 Sep 2026
J Driver Joshua
★★★★★

“Joshua arrived on time, with his colleague sorry can't remember his name. Both very friendly and helpful, would definitely use again.”

Caroline, PO33 · 29 Sep 2026
Ismael Driver Ismael 5.0 (2)
★★★★★

“Excellent. Arrived on time, good communication and very profesional service.”

Geoffrey, DE6 · 29 Sep 2026
Ismael Driver Ismael 5.0 (2)
★★★★★

“He was very accommodating as plans changed but he just got on with it excellent job efficiently done Excellent would highly recommend”

Jeffrey, CV34 · 29 Sep 2026
Bash Driver Bash 5.0 (7)
★★★★★

“Bash knows what he is doing and is very efficient. He is also good at communicating and friendly.”

Angelina, BS4 · 27 Sep 2026

Recent Moves

Photos, routes and reviews from recent jobs

Sufyan Driver Sufyan City of Edinburgh

Man with a Van Local to Perth

PH9 17 Oct 2026

Sufyan provided porter assistance for an unload in Highland, helping another removals company shift a substantial load from their Luton van. The work took two hours, a straightforward, focused job where the priority was getting the contents safely off and into place. No surprises, no complications; just solid manual labour to finish the job on site.

Van loaded for a move from PH9 to PH9
John Driver John 5.0 (7) Southampton, Hythe

Man with a Van Bristol to Guildford

BS8 → GU8 27 Aug 2026

Our customer needed three potted trees and a selection of patio pots transported from Clifton Down to Western Commons. John loaded everything carefully into the Ford Transit over 45 minutes, then made the 2 hour 25 minute drive to complete the handover. Plants and garden containers need steady handling on the road, and the route between the two locations gave plenty of time to keep everything stable. The job came together smoothly, with all the greenery arriving in good condition.

Van loaded for a move from BS8 to GU8 Route map from BS8 to GU8
Adrian Driver Adrian Rugby, Bilton

Man with a Van Leicester to South Shields

LE1 → NE28 31 Jul 2026

Our customer needed a flat-to-storage move from Castle in Leicester to Battle Hill, and Adrian loaded a pair of desks, half a dozen boxes, and several houseplants into the Transit in 45 minutes. The pickup had good access, a lift in the building and parking behind, which made the load smooth. Adrian then drove the 8+ hours to the storage unit, delivering everything by mid-afternoon. Our customer and their boyfriend met him there to help unload, turning what could've been a tricky logistics job into a straightforward hand-off.

Van loaded for a move from LE1 to NE28 Route map from LE1 to NE28
Jamal Driver Jamal Reading, Abbey

Man with a Van Local to Reading

RG7 → RG1 30 Jul 2026

Our customer needed eight storage bags packed with clothes and shoes moved from Spencers Wood & Swallowfield to Abbey. Jamal collected everything in 45 minutes, then drove the Transit across to the dropoff in another 45 minutes. The bags were already packed and ready to go, which made the load straightforward, everything went in efficiently and arrived in Abbey without fuss.

Van loaded for a move from RG7 to RG1 Route map from RG7 to RG1
Bash Driver Bash 5.0 (7) Bristol, Eastville

Man with a Van Local to Bristol

BS13 → BS1 26 Jul 2026

Bash picked up a mattress and a couple of checked bags from Bishopsworth and drove them into Central Bristol, a tight 55-minute run across the city. The load took 30 minutes, and everything made it safely to the new place without fuss. Sometimes a single item or a small set of essentials is all that's needed, and the job came together cleanly.

★★★★★

“10/10 guy. Would recommend him at any time.”

— Saif

Van loaded for a move from BS13 to BS1 for Saif Route map from BS13 to BS1
Bash Driver Bash 5.0 (7) Bristol, Eastville

Man with a Van Local to Bristol

BS6 → BS3 25 Jul 2026

Bash moved our customer's furniture from Ashley to Bedminster across Bristol in a single trip. The load included a couple of chests, chairs, a table, mirrors, photo frames, a bike, plants, and a decent rug, the kind of mixed household job where careful packing matters. Three hours of loading into the Transit, then 45 minutes across town to the new place. Everything arrived in good order.

★★★★★

“Friendly, punctual and efficient - whole process was really smooth!”

— Holly

Van loaded for a move from BS6 to BS3 for Holly Route map from BS6 to BS3
Gurdat Driver Gurdat 5.0 (1) Cardiff

Man with a Van Stroud to Swansea

GL15 → SA9 1 Jul 2026

Our customer needed an 8ft by 10ft storage unit cleared out in Lydney West & Aylburton, and Gurdat showed up with a tail-lift Luton van and a helper to manage the job properly. Two hours of loading got all the furniture and boxes secured, then the four-and-a-half-hour drive to Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera. The customer was well happy with how it came together, a straightforward clear-out that needed the right equipment and muscle to get it done right.

★★★★★

— Margaret

Van loaded for a move from GL15 to SA9 for Margaret Route map from GL15 to SA9
Sukhwinder Driver Sukhwinder 5.0 (2) Oxford, Littlemore

Man with a Van Oxford to London

OX1 → SE8 24 Jun 2026

Our customer needed some household appliances moved from Osney & St Thomas to Greenwich Creekside, and Sukhwinder got everything loaded and on the road in just 30 minutes. The driver made the longer haul across in just over four hours, with all the items arriving safely at the family house. A straightforward job where the focus was on getting the pieces into the van securely and making sure the drive went smoothly, no fuss, no complications.

Van loaded for a move from OX1 to SE8 Route map from OX1 to SE8
Craig Driver Craig 5.0 (1) Northampton, Overstone

Man with a Van Woking to Milton Keynes

GU14 → NN5 19 Jun 2026

Our customer needed a move from Cherrywood to Upton, and Craig loaded everything in just over an hour before making the four-hour drive. The booking included suitcases, a desk, computer monitors, gym weights, and bedding, a mixed household load that required careful packing and secure placement in the Transit. The customer even asked about riding along, which Craig was able to arrange. Everything arrived in Upton ready to unpack.

Van loaded for a move from GU14 to NN5 Route map from GU14 to NN5
Isaac Driver Isaac 4.9 (9) London, Whitechapel

Man with a Van Local to London

SE5 → NW6 13 Jun 2026

Our customer needed boxes and bags moved from Herne Hill to Fortune Green, along with a clothes rail. Isaac loaded everything into the Transit in about an hour, then drove across London to the new place in Fortune Green. The main thing was fitting the clothes rail safely alongside the boxes, not a huge volume, but the odd-shaped item needed careful placement. The whole job took just over three hours from start to finish.

Van loaded for a move from SE5 to NW6 Route map from SE5 to NW6

More about Object Moves

Local moving help, explained in detail

Gym equipment is the single most common booking in this service. Customers buy a treadmill or rowing machine online. The delivery driver leaves it at the front door. Then comes the realisation that an 80kg box can't go up a flight of stairs alone. A 30 to 45 minute booking with a helper solves it.

The same applies to multi-gyms, weight stacks and exercise bikes. Heavier units sometimes need to be partially disassembled to get through doorways or up tight stairwells. The driver assesses on arrival and breaks the unit down only where the build allows it. Most equipment is designed to come apart for transport and reassemble in place.

Bring the original manual or assembly guide if you have it. Most drivers can work without one, but for unusual or older units the documentation saves time on the build-up at the destination.

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Decorating projects often hit a point where the furniture has to move and the homeowner can't shift it alone. A sofa, a wardrobe, a chest of drawers, a heavy bed frame. The work can't start until they're out of the way, and they're heavy enough that DIY usually involves at least one bumped corner or scratched floor.

A two-person team handles this in 30 to 60 minutes. Items lifted from the room, placed somewhere out of the way like the hallway or another room or a temporary garage spot, and returned when the work is done. The driver brings blankets and floor protection so the temporary parking spot doesn't take damage either.

For shorter jobs the same booking can cover both legs. Move out, decorate, move back, all on the same hourly rate billed for actual time used. Longer projects work better as two separate bookings.

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Plenty of help-needed jobs aren't about transport at all. A BBQ that needs carrying from the front of the house to the back garden through a side path. A washing machine being repositioned in a utility room after plumbing work. A garage clear-out where heavy items need shifting around to make space. A storage unit visit where what you're storing is heavier than what you can lift alone.

The booking works the same way. A driver and a helper arrive in the van with their kit, do the lift or the shift, and bill the time it takes. The job often comes in under an hour, and the minimum booking time still applies as set by each driver.

For one-person jobs that just need muscle rather than the two-person team, mention this when booking. Some drivers will take the job solo at a lower total cost if the item is manageable for one person with the right kit.

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Object Moves — frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about this service

8 FAQs

How much does this cost?

It uses the standard hourly model. A medium van runs from £40/hr, a large van from £40/hr. Add a helper for around £15-20/hr on top, depending on the driver. Most single-object jobs come in well under £100 total.

Can you move a treadmill or multi-gym upstairs for me?

Yes. This is one of the most common bookings in this service. A two-person team handles a typical home treadmill in 30 to 45 minutes including any partial disassembly needed to get through doorways.

Do I need transport between addresses or can the booking just be at one place?

Either works. If the item is staying at the same address and just needs to move within the home, the booking still uses the hourly rate but most of the time is spent at one place. The van turns up because that's where the kit is.

What's the difference between this and a small furniture or bulky item move?

Bulky item moves are about transporting one large piece from address A to address B. This service is about the muscle and the kit to handle a heavy or awkward object, whether it goes anywhere or stays put. The two overlap and the right choice depends on whether you need transport or just help.

Can you help me load my own van or trailer?

Yes. A driver and helper coming to your address and loading your van for you is a fine use of this booking. Same applies to unloading at the other end if you've driven the items yourself.

What if I only need one person, not two?

Mention it when booking. Some drivers will take a one-person muscle job at the standard hourly rate without an extra helper charge.

Are there items you won't move?

A few things sit outside the day-to-day scope. Very heavy items requiring specialist equipment, very high-value items needing dedicated specialist handling, and anything the driver decides on arrival isn't safe to move with the available kit. For ordinary household items, the answer is yes.

How does payment work?

20% deposit on confirmation. Balance settled with the driver on the day, billed on the actual time the job takes.

Object Moves available across the UK

Local drivers covering cities, towns, counties and regions

259 areas

Day-to-day moving help runs UK-wide through the same driver network as the rest of the platform. Most drivers handle these jobs regularly because they’re some of the most reliable bookings on the system. Short jobs, clear scope, finished in well under a working day.

Gym equipment moves are the highest-volume booking type in this category. Treadmills account for most of those, with multi-gyms and rowing machines making up much of the rest. Every major city has drivers experienced with the typical model ranges and the access challenges of British housing stock. Victorian staircases and narrow Edwardian hallways are common, along with the awkward modern flat layouts where doorway angles get tight.

Furniture repositioning during decoration is the second-most-common booking. Spring and early summer see the volume peak as customers tackle redecoration projects. Sofas and wardrobes are the most-moved items, with bed frames and chests of drawers close behind. Most jobs come in under an hour.

Single-item muscle jobs cover the long tail of awkward objects that need a second pair of hands. Garage clear-outs, storage unit visits, BBQs carried through tight side paths, washing machines repositioned after plumbing work. These bookings are short and predictable, and most drivers welcome them as efficient hours.

Pricing is the same as any other man and van booking. Hourly rate for the van and driver, optional helper rate on top, billed for the time the job actually takes. No minimum routes. Weekend and evening jobs run at the same rate.

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