At Removal Companies Kennington, our man with a van Kennington service is designed for fast, flexible and efficient moves across SE11 and the surrounding areas. Run by experienced removals professionals, it bridges the gap between a casual van hire and a full-scale removals crew, giving you expert handling without unnecessary cost.
This service is ideal for smaller moves and transport jobs where you still want a professional and fully insured team to handle your belongings. Typical examples include:
You get a trained driver plus one or more porters (depending on your needs), a clean, well-maintained van, protective equipment and careful loading and unloading at both ends.
We work in Kennington every day. That means we understand:
Because we know the local streets and typical building layouts, we can plan your move realistically, bring the right equipment, and minimise disruption to neighbours and businesses.
Perfect for smaller house moves, downsizing, or moving selected items into storage. If you do your own packing, our team takes care of the lifting, loading and transport, ensuring everything is properly protected.
Whether you are moving between rented flats in Kennington or into your first place, our flexible, shorter bookings and evening or weekend slots help keep costs down while still providing a professional moving team.
We regularly help landlords clear or set up properties between tenancies – from removing old furniture to delivering replacement items. We work carefully to avoid damage to walls, floors and common areas.
For smaller offices, shops and studios, our man with a van service is ideal for moving desks, chairs, stock and IT equipment without the cost of a full-scale commercial removal.
Students moving to or from Kennington can book a cost-effective, shared or small move – ideal if you have just a room’s worth of belongings but still want them handled by a trained, fully insured team.
We can usually move:
For safety, legal and insurance reasons, we generally cannot move:
If you are unsure about a particular item, please mention it when you enquire so we can advise or suggest alternatives.
Contact us by phone, email or online form with basic details: addresses, access, list of items, preferred date and any time restrictions. We provide a clear, no-obligation quote explaining what is included, how long we expect the job to take, and any optional extras such as packing materials.
For straightforward smaller moves, we can often quote from your inventory and photos. Where access is tight or items are bulky, we may arrange a short video call or onsite visit. This helps avoid surprises on the day and ensures the right van size, staff and equipment are allocated.
You can do your own packing, or we can supply materials and a professional packing service for fragile or high-value items. We will advise you on how to prepare appliances, dismantle furniture where needed, and label boxes to make unloading in Kennington or your new destination as smooth as possible.
On moving day, our trained team arrives on time, protects floors and doorways where necessary, and loads the van systematically. We use blankets, straps and trolleys to prevent damage in transit. Your belongings are covered by goods in transit insurance while we transport them directly to the new address.
At the destination, we unload items into the rooms you specify, not just to the door. We place large items where you want them, reassemble basic furniture if agreed in advance, and check you are happy before we leave. Rubbish and packaging generated by our work is taken away or neatly stacked for recycling where possible.
Our man with a van Kennington pricing is straightforward and explained in full before you book. We typically charge:
There are no hidden mileage fees for standard local moves within our normal operating area. Any parking charges or congestion/ULEZ fees are discussed in advance and either added to the quote or handled by you directly. We are always happy to break down costs so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Hiring a casual van or asking friends might seem cheaper, but it often leads to problems – poor packing, injuries, damage to property or goods, and unexpected extra trips. With Removal Companies Kennington you benefit from:
In practice, using an experienced, organised team often works out better value than a DIY approach once you factor in time off work, multiple trips and the risk of damage.
As a established removals company, not just a casual operator, we maintain robust cover and working practices:
We treat your belongings as if they were our own and keep clear records of every booking from initial enquiry through to completion.
Our approach combines careful handling with a responsible attitude towards the environment. We use protective blankets, straps and floor coverings to look after both your items and the properties we work in. Wherever practical, we:
We aim to complete every move efficiently, with minimal waste and disruption.
For smaller homes and flats in Kennington, our service offers a streamlined, cost-effective way to move. Many clients use us to move everything in one go; others combine us with their own car for smaller items.
We regularly support local businesses with moving stock, relocating small offices, or transporting equipment between sites. We can work outside normal hours to reduce disruption and can coordinate with your IT or facilities teams.
When plans change suddenly – a tenancy ending sooner than expected, a buyer wanting a quick completion, or a last-minute purchase needing collection – our man with a van teams can often respond at short notice, subject to availability.
Costs depend on the size of the van, the number of movers required, how long the job is likely to take, and any special access issues. For straightforward local moves, we usually work on an hourly rate with a minimum booking period, and can sometimes offer a fixed price where the scope is very clear. When you contact us, we will ask a few questions about your move, provide a transparent quote with no hidden extras, and outline any optional services such as packing or extra porters.
We can often help with same-day or short-notice moves, especially on weekdays, but it depends on existing bookings and team availability. If you need an urgent move, it is always best to call us as early as possible in the day so we can check our schedule and suggest realistic time slots. Even for urgent work we maintain the same professional standards, using trained staff and proper protective equipment, and we will still give you a clear price before confirming the booking.
Yes. Your goods are covered by our goods in transit insurance while they are being transported in our vehicles, subject to the terms and conditions we will share beforehand. We also carry public liability cover for accidental damage to third-party property. To ensure you are fully protected, we ask you to highlight any particularly high-value or fragile items when booking so we can note them and advise on the best packing and handling. Our aim is to prevent damage in the first place through careful preparation and handling.
Our standard service includes a van of suitable size, a trained driver, at least one porter, loading and unloading, protective blankets and securing straps, and transport between the agreed addresses. We place items into the rooms you specify at the destination, not just at the front door. Optional extras include packing materials, a packing service, furniture dismantling and reassembly, and additional movers for heavier or more complex jobs. We will clearly list what is and is not included in your written quote so there are no surprises.
A casual man-and-van is often just a driver with a vehicle, working informally, sometimes without proper insurance or training. Our service is run by a full removals company with established procedures, fully insured vehicles, trained teams and a focus on protecting your belongings and property. We survey jobs where needed, provide written quotes, arrive in clean, well-equipped vehicles and take responsibility for your move from start to finish. In practice, this reduces risk, stress and the chance of hidden costs or problems on the day.
For peak periods such as weekends, month-end and university term dates, we recommend booking at least one to two weeks in advance to secure your preferred time. For midweek or off-peak moves within Kennington, we can often accommodate bookings with just a few days’ notice. If your date is not fixed, we can discuss options and pencil in a provisional slot. The earlier you contact us, the easier it is for us to allocate the ideal van size, team and timing for your move.
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| Transit Van | 1 Man | 2 Men |
| Per hour /Min 2 hrs/ | from £60 | from £84 |
| Per half day /Up to 4 hrs/ | from £240 | from £336 |
| Per day /Up to 8 hrs/ | from £480 | from £672 |
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