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BROWSE TOPICS

Questions by topic

Seven boards, one per part of a move. Counts are the real answered questions on each board.

House Removals

Planning a house or flat move: timings, access and what happens on the day.

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Office Removals

Office relocations, desks and IT equipment, and moving outside working hours.

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Man & Van

Smaller moves and single items with a van and crew, priced by the hour.

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Packing Services

Boxes, wrapping and protecting furniture, TVs and fragile items properly.

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Storage Services

Moving belongings into storage, unit sizes and collecting them again when you are ready.

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Moving Costs & Pricing

What moves cost, how quotes are worked out and how to keep the bill down. Answers use our published hourly rates.

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Areas We Cover

Where we work, plus parking suspensions, permits, stairs and access on London streets.

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THE BOARD

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How is removals pricing calculated?Within London, our pricing is an hourly card: £70 per hour for Driver Help, £85 per hour for 2 Men and £100 per hour for 3 Men, with a two-hour minimum. The written quote estimates the hours from your property size, distance, access and inventory, and that hourly rate is the rate you pay on the day.Moving Costs & Pricing✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

What's included in a quote?A written quote covers the crew, the van, loading, unloading and carrying for the agreed scope, with dismantling and reassembly included where they are booked. Packing and materials are included only when they are booked and listed in the quote.Moving Costs & Pricing✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

Why do prices vary between moving companies?Prices vary because the scope varies: crew size, van size, how the hours are estimated, what is included, and whether packing, materials and parking are inside the figure or added later. Comparing written quotes line by line is the only reliable way to compare.Moving Costs & Pricing✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

Are there additional costs I should know about?The main ones are published, not hidden: stairs at £5 per floor where the carry is by stairs, packing materials if you book packing, time beyond the estimate at the same hourly rate, and a council parking suspension where your street needs one.Moving Costs & Pricing✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

What happens if my move takes longer than estimated?The extra time is charged at the same hourly rate shown when you booked (£70, £85 or £100 per hour depending on the crew), never at a higher rate part-way through the day.Moving Costs & Pricing✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

Do you offer discounts?Our published hourly card is the price, and from time to time we run a seasonal offer on it. Any discount agreed for your move is confirmed in the written quote before you book, so the figure you accept is the figure you pay.Moving Costs & Pricing✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

How much does it cost to move house in London?For most London moves the move itself is priced by the hour: £85 an hour for two movers is the crew most homes need, so a typical two-bedroom move at 4 to 5 hours comes to £340 to £425 for the crew and van, before any council parking charge.Moving Costs & Pricing✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

How much does it cost to move a two-bedroom flat in Croydon?Most two-bedroom flat moves in Croydon take 4 to 5 hours with two movers at £85 an hour, so £340 to £425 for the crew and van, plus parking if a suspension is needed.Moving Costs & PricingCroydon✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

How much does a house removal in London cost?A house removal is priced on the hourly card: £85 an hour for 2 Men covers most flats and smaller houses, and £100 an hour for 3 Men suits larger houses. A two-bedroom move at 4 to 5 hours is £340 to £425; a three-bedroom house at about 6 hours with 3 Men is about £600.House Removals✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

How long does a typical house move take?As a planning guide: a one-bedroom flat usually takes 2 to 3 hours, a two-bedroom home 4 to 6 hours, and a three-bedroom house most of a day at 6 to 8 hours, including the drive between the two addresses.House Removals✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

Do you offer weekend and bank holiday removals?Yes, within our opening hours: Monday to Friday 7am to 8pm, Saturday 8am to 6pm and Sunday 9am to 4pm. The rates are the same every day, with no weekend uplift. Weekend availability varies, so ask us to confirm your date.House Removals✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

Can you safely move fragile and valuable items?Yes. We move artwork, antiques, pianos and collectibles using specialist packing and handling, and everything is secured in the van so nothing heavy travels against fragile pieces. High-value small items such as jewellery should travel with you.House Removals✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

What areas do you cover for house removals in London?We cover London and the surrounding areas, and we run long-distance moves out of London to the rest of the UK. Share both postcodes and we will confirm whether your route is covered before you book.House Removals✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

What is a man and van service?A man and van service is a van with professional movers for small to medium moves: flat moves, small house relocations, single items and part-loads, without hiring a full removals crew. Ours is priced by the hour with a two-hour minimum.Man & Van✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

How much does man and van cost in London?Our man and van rates are £70 an hour for Driver Help, £85 an hour for 2 Men and £100 an hour for 3 Men, with a two-hour minimum. A one-bedroom flat move with 2 Men at about 3 hours is about £255.Man & Van✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

Can I book a same-day move?Short-notice or same-day availability may be possible, depending on the route, the vehicle, the crew and the job details. Contact us and wait for confirmation before making arrangements: a move is only booked once we have confirmed it.Man & Van✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

Is man and van suitable for moving flats?Yes, man and van is the service most flat moves use. The crew handles narrow staircases, building access and parking restrictions common in London, and it is a cost-effective alternative to a full removals crew for one and two-bedroom flats.Man & Van✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

How much does it cost to move a single piece of furniture?The cheapest booked option is Driver Help at £70 an hour with our two-hour minimum, so £140, and the crew loads and carries; you can help alongside the driver if you like, but you never have to. If you want the crew to do all the carrying, 2 Men for the two-hour minimum is £170.Man & Van✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

What packing services do you offer?Three levels: full packing, where we pack everything; partial packing, where we pack the fragile items and you do the rest; and materials-only, where you pack and we supply the boxes and materials. Packing is charged as crew time at the same hourly rate as your move.Packing Services✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

How much do packing services cost?Packing is priced as crew time on the same hourly card as the move (£70, £85 or £100 an hour depending on the crew), plus materials if you need them from us: boxes £5 each, wrap £15 and tape £10 per roll.Packing Services✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

Do you supply packing boxes and materials?Yes. We supply moving boxes in various sizes, bubble wrap, packing paper, wardrobe cartons and specialist materials. Prices are published: boxes £5 each, wrap £15 and tape £10 per roll.Packing Services✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

What items require specialist packing?Glassware, artwork, antiques, mirrors, electronics, televisions and pianos. These are wrapped and padded individually and planned as priority items in the load, so nothing heavy travels against them.Packing Services✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

Do you offer unpacking services?Yes. The crew can unpack boxes and position furniture at the new address, charged as crew time at the same hourly rate. It is booked in advance and listed in the written quote, like packing.Packing Services✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

How many boxes do I need to move?As a planning guide: a studio usually takes 10 to 15 boxes, a one-bedroom flat 15 to 25, a two-bedroom home 25 to 40, and a three-bedroom house 40 to 60, depending on how much you own and how much is already boxed.Packing Services✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

What storage services do you offer?We move belongings into storage for short and long terms, and collect them again when you are ready. Storage is arranged per your written quote: tell us how long you need it and we confirm the arrangement before you book.Storage Services✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

How much do storage services cost?Storage pricing is set by the facility and varies by location, unit size, access and contract length, so we do not publish a storage rate of our own. Our part, moving your belongings in and out, is priced on the hourly card: £85 an hour for the 2 Men crew most storage moves use.Storage Services✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

What items can I store?Most household and business items: furniture, boxes, equipment, seasonal items and documents. Hazardous materials, perishables and illegal items cannot be stored. Sensitive items are best kept in a climate-controlled unit.Storage Services✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

Are storage units secure and monitored?Security and access arrangements belong to the facility holding your items, and they differ between facilities. Ask for the current arrangements for the facility named in your quote, and we confirm them in writing before you book.Storage Services✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

How does storage work with house removals?Your belongings are loaded once, taken into storage, and delivered when the new place is ready. It is the standard answer when move-in dates do not align, you need renovation time, or you are between properties.Storage Services✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

How much storage space do I need when moving house?As a guide: the contents of a studio fit in about 25 to 35 square feet, a one-bedroom flat in about 50, a two-bedroom home in 75 to 100, and a three-bedroom house in 125 to 150 square feet, stacked properly.Storage Services✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

What office removals services do you provide?Complete business relocations: furniture moving, IT equipment handling, archive storage transport, and scheduling planned to keep disruption down, including slots outside your business hours where availability allows.Office Removals✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

Can you coordinate with our IT department?Yes. We coordinate with IT teams to disconnect, transport and reconnect servers and networking equipment in the order your team specifies, so systems come back up in a planned sequence rather than by trial and error.Office Removals✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

How do you minimise business disruption?By scheduling the move outside business hours where the job allows, phasing it if the office cannot stop at once, planning the new layout in advance, and agreeing a single contact point for the move in the written scope.Office Removals✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

Do you handle retail shop removals?Yes, we move retail and commercial premises: stock, shelving, counters and back-room equipment. Moves are scheduled to minimise lost trading time, as agreed in the written scope.Office Removals✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

Can you move archive boxes and documents?Yes. We handle large volumes of archive boxes and documents, including transport to a storage unit rented in your own name for archived records. Documents are handled as confidential throughout.Office Removals✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

Do you cover all of London?We cover London and the surrounding areas. Share both postcodes and we will confirm whether your route is covered, and what the move costs on the published hourly card, before you book.Areas We Cover✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

Do you cover the Home Counties?We cover London and the surrounding areas, which includes moves between London and the Home Counties. Share both postcodes and we will confirm whether your route is covered.Areas We Cover✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

Do you offer removals outside London?We are a London company and we run long-distance moves from London to the rest of the UK, as well as moves within London and the surrounding areas. Share both postcodes and we will confirm your route.Areas We Cover✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

Do you provide international moving?No, we do not provide international moving. We cover London and the surrounding areas, and long-distance moves within the UK from London.Areas We Cover✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

Can you handle central London moves with parking restrictions?Yes. Central London moves are planned around the parking from the start: we advise whether a suspension is needed, confirm how many bays the van takes, and coordinate with building management. The resident arranges and pays the council; confirm who arranges it before booking.Areas We Cover✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

Do I need a parking suspension for a removal van in Islington?If your street is in a controlled parking zone with no driveway or free space, yes. The resident applies to Islington Council; day one costs £164.80 all in, and we confirm how many bays the van needs before you apply.Areas We CoverIslington✓ Answered1 answer6 Nov 2026

BOROUGH BOARDS

Local answers, borough by borough

Parking suspensions, controlled zones and typical move times. Boards grow as real questions come in; an empty board is an open invitation to ask.

Barking and DagenhamNo answered questions yet. Ask the first one.BarnetNo answered questions yet. Ask the first one.BexleyNo answered questions yet. Ask the first one.BrentNo answered questions yet. Ask the first one.BromleyNo answered questions yet. Ask the first one.CamdenNo answered questions yet. Ask the first one.CroydonParking suspensions, controlled zones and typical move times for Croydon homes. A central-zone suspension is £46 plus £46 a bay per day, paid to the council.EalingNo answered questions yet. Ask the first one.EnfieldNo answered questions yet. Ask the first one.GreenwichNo answered questions yet. Ask the first one.HackneyNo answered questions yet. Ask the first one.Hammersmith and FulhamNo answered questions yet. Ask the first one.HaringeyNo answered questions yet. Ask the first one.HarrowNo answered questions yet. Ask the first one.HaveringNo answered questions yet. Ask the first one.HillingdonNo answered questions yet. Ask the first one.HounslowNo answered questions yet. Ask the first one.IslingtonControlled-zone streets, mansion blocks and permit rules in Islington. A first-day parking suspension costs £164.80 all in, paid to the council.Kensington and ChelseaNo answered questions yet. Ask the first one.Kingston upon ThamesNo answered questions yet. Ask the first one.LambethNo answered questions yet. Ask the first one.LewishamNo answered questions yet. Ask the first one.LondonNo answered questions yet. Ask the first one.MertonNo answered questions yet. Ask the first one.NewhamNo answered questions yet. Ask the first one.RedbridgeNo answered questions yet. Ask the first one.RichmondNo answered questions yet. Ask the first one.SouthwarkNo answered questions yet. Ask the first one.SuttonNo answered questions yet. Ask the first one.Tower HamletsNo answered questions yet. Ask the first one.Waltham ForestNo answered questions yet. Ask the first one.WandsworthNo answered questions yet. Ask the first one.WestminsterNo answered questions yet. Ask the first one.WimbledonNo answered questions yet. Ask the first one.

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“Best house removal company around. The team at Vano Removals was punctual, hard-working, and handled our furniture with great care. If you need reliable, stress-free local movers or packing services, I highly recommend them.”

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