When moving house or just transporting a few big items, hiring a man with a van can be a cost-effective option when compared to Removal Companies. But even here, costs can creep up. With a bit of planning, flexibility, and savvy, you can get the job done without emptying your wallet.
So Here are 5 Ways to Decrease the Cost of Your Next Man with a Van Job
1. Get Multiple Quotes via Comparison Platforms and Local Providers
Searching for “Man with a Van Bristol” will give a range of different options for getting quotes.
First up, you’ll have sponsors links for local and national companies. Then you have the Google Map listing a lot of local businesses, and then the main websites that rank highly for the search term “Man with a Van Bristol”.
With national companies, you can usually get a quote within minutes if you provide them with a full inventory. With local companies, a lot of them will require you to contact them to provide the job specification, and a quote may take some time to get to you.
However, here at Sam with a Van, we can provide you a online quote within minutes. Check our Instant Online Quote page.
2. Book Early and Avoid Peak Days.
Book in advance! A lot of companies will charge more for same day deliveries (we do not charge more at Sam with a Van) because the logistics for deliverying same dat deliveries is hard.
If you are looking for a cheap sameday delivery, the chances are available slot will be during rush hour traffic or at unsocialable times. This will increase the cost of the job due to it taking longer.
Booking for mid week moves will mean avoiding busy times like Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
3. Get Everything Moved to the Pick Up Location.
Getting everything moved to where the van will be parked is the best way to reduce the cost of the Man with a Van job, espically if you live in a flat.
If you can move all your items to the car park, or on the pavement (without causing an obstruction) this can massively reduce the cost of the job. At Sam with a Van, we charge £30 per hour, if you can get everything ready at the roadside for collection, you could knock hours off the job.
The same can be applied at the drop off location. If everything can be left at the roadside, with the plan that you will take everything into the house/flat, this can cut costs to.
If you are after a quote, you can either use our Instant Online Quote tool or submit a request to use to review, using this link. The Instant Online Quote will not apply a discount, however, in the free field text, describe what action you are taking to reduce the cost of the job and we will amend the price. Do the same also when requesting a quote using the other form.
4. Rope in Friends and Family to Help With the Move.
The more hands helping with the move, the quicker it will be to load and unload the van. Who are you going to call?
5. Downsize and Declutter Beforehand.
Sell or donate unwanted items to reduce volume and earn a little cash (Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree, local car-boot events).
Throw away any remaining items you don’t need. The less the van gets filled, the cheaper the price will be.
Final Thoughts
Moving doesn’t have to cost the earth. By comparing quotes, timing your move smartly, packing cleverly, and getting friends to help, you can keep costs down—and stress levels even lower. A man with a van can be your budget-savvy superhero—just do a little prep, and you’ll unlock serious savings without compromising on service.