Single items
A sofa, a bed, a washing machine or a piece of furniture moving between homes. Measure large items and give both addresses so the right van comes.
Small moves, single items and collections
Man and van in Bournemouth
A man and van in Bournemouth suits jobs too small for a full removal: a studio, a few pieces of furniture, or a sofa bought online. You book by the hour, with one or two people, and get a written price before anything is confirmed.
- Free written quote
- One or two people
- Mon to Sat, 8am to 6pm
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One short form. We reply with a written price.
Typical prices
Typical man and van rates
Man and van work is usually priced by the hour, and the rate depends on the van size and how many people come with it.
| Crew and van | Typical hourly rate |
|---|---|
| Driver only, small van | £30 to £50 |
| Two people, medium van | £50 to £80 |
| Two people, large van | £60 to £100 |
| Three people, 3.5t Luton | £90 to £200 |
Typical UK prices from Compare the Man and Van (updated March 2026). The same guide gives typical full day prices of £240 to £400 for a small van, driver only, and £300 to £550 for a medium van on a simple local move. Your written quote is based on your own job.
Most UK man and van services have a minimum booking of around two hours, so even a single item is usually priced as a two-hour job. Grouping a few small jobs into one booking gets more from that time.
Crew size
One person or two?
A driver-only booking is the cheapest rate, but it assumes you will help carry. That works for boxes, a bike or a bedside table. For anything one person cannot lift safely, such as a sofa, a fridge freezer or a double wardrobe, you need two people.
Choose two people when
- You have furniture that takes two to carry
- Either address is an upper floor flat without a lift
- You cannot help lift, or would rather not
- The van has to park some way from the door
Two people usually finish faster than one, so the extra hourly cost can partly pay for itself. Say on the form what you are moving and we will suggest the right crew.
Make the hours count
Because you pay for time, a little preparation saves money. Have boxes taped and stacked near the door, take legs off tables if you can, and clear a path from each room to the exit. If someone else is handing over an item, make sure they know when the van is due and that the item is ready to go.
Good fits
Jobs a man and van does well
If the load fits in one trip and the access is simple, an hourly van is usually the sensible choice.
Marketplace collections
Bought something on Facebook Marketplace or a similar site and cannot get it home? We collect from the seller and deliver to you. Agree a collection time with the seller first and check the item will come apart if it needs to.
Studio and small flat moves
A studio or room with a bed, a few pieces of furniture and boxes often fits a medium or large van in one load. Pack before the van arrives, as the clock runs from the start.
Honest advice
When a full removal is the better choice
An hourly rate looks cheaper, but it only stays cheap while the job is small. Once a move needs more than one trip, a bigger crew or a whole day, a fixed removal quote is often better value and less risky.
- You are moving a 2-bed home or larger
- The load will not fit in one van trip
- You want packing, or furniture taken apart and rebuilt
- The move is a long way and the hours would add up
For those moves, see house removals in Bournemouth or flat removals. Not sure which you need? Send the details and the quote will say.
Local detail
Parking the van in Bournemouth and Poole
On an hourly booking, time spent looking for somewhere to park costs you money. A little planning helps.
Bournemouth area
BCP Council runs a contractors parking dispensation for commercial vehicles that need to park in a restricted area for a job: £22 for 1 day per vehicle, applied for online at least 3 days before. Removals are not mentioned, so check with the council whether it covers your move.
Source: BCP CouncilPoole area
In Poole, the council issues daily parking waivers for tradespeople at £15 per day per vehicle, by phone through Parking Administration. They are not valid in loading bays or on yellow lines with a loading ban. Again, check with the council whether it covers your move.
Source: BCP CouncilCollecting or delivering in Poole? See man and van in Poole.
Questions
Common questions about man and van in Bournemouth
How much does a man and van in Bournemouth cost?
Typical UK rates from Compare the Man and Van are £30 to £50 an hour for a driver with a small van and £50 to £80 an hour for two people with a medium van. Your written quote is based on your own job.
Is there a minimum booking?
Most UK man and van services have a minimum booking of around two hours, so a single item is usually priced as a two-hour job. Combining a few small jobs into one booking makes better use of that time.
Do I need one person or two?
One person is fine for boxes and light items if you can help carry. For sofas, appliances, wardrobes or upper floors without a lift, book two people so heavy items are carried safely.
Can you collect something I bought on Facebook Marketplace?
Yes. Give us the seller postcode and yours, agree a collection time with the seller, and tell us the size of the item. We collect and deliver it to your door.
When should I book a full removal instead?
When the load will not fit in one van trip, when you are moving a 2-bed home or larger, or when you want packing and furniture rebuilding. A fixed removal quote is often better value at that size.
Will I need to help carry?
With a driver-only booking, usually yes. With two people, no. Say on the form which you prefer and whether you can lift.
Do you cover Poole as well?
Yes. Man and van jobs across Poole, Christchurch and nearby towns are quoted the same way. Put both postcodes on the form.
Free quote
Get a written price for your man and van job
Tell us what is moving and where. A short list is enough.
- The items, with sizes for anything large
- Collection and delivery postcodes
- Stairs or lifts at either end
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