{"id":1503,"date":"2021-02-24T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-24T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1503"},"modified":"2025-11-12T07:31:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T07:31:28","slug":"man-and-van-or-full-removals-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/man-and-van-or-full-removals-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Man and Van Service or Full Removals Service? What Are the Differences Between Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/family-moving-in-bought-house.jpg\" alt=\"family moving in\" class=\"wp-image-7071\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/family-moving-in-bought-house.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/family-moving-in-bought-house-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/family-moving-in-bought-house-768x449.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image source: Monkey Business Images\/shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Every single day, Londoners are seeking professional removal services for a variety of reasons. After all, it\u2019s a hard task to transport all heavy items and belongings to another location on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the type of items that need to be moved will help you easily decide what type of service you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69df3142a213b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg 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class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/man-and-van-or-full-removals-service\/#Man_and_Van_VS_Removals_in_short\" >Man and Van VS Removals in short<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/man-and-van-or-full-removals-service\/#How_to_choose_which_one\" >How to choose which one?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/man-and-van-or-full-removals-service\/#4_questions_to_help_you_decide_what_you_need_Man_and_van_service_or_a_full_removals_service\" >4 questions to help you decide what you need: Man and van service or a full removals service<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/man-and-van-or-full-removals-service\/#Q_Do_you_have_any_items_requiring_a_bigger_workforce_to_move\" >Q: Do you have any items requiring a bigger workforce to move?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/man-and-van-or-full-removals-service\/#Q_How_much_work_are_you_willing_to_do\" >Q: How much work are you willing to do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/man-and-van-or-full-removals-service\/#Q_How_many_trips_did_you_plan_for_the_move\" >Q: How many trips did you plan for the move?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/man-and-van-or-full-removals-service\/#Q_Is_money_a_factor\" >Q: Is money a factor?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/man-and-van-or-full-removals-service\/#Man_and_van_service_description\" >Man and van service description<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/man-and-van-or-full-removals-service\/#Full_removals_service_description\" >Full removals service description<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_main_differences_between_man_and_van_and_removals_services\"><\/span>What are the main differences between man and van and removals services?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Man_and_Van_VS_Removals_in_short\"><\/span>Man and Van VS Removals in short<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<style>\n#customers {\n  font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n  border-collapse: collapse;\n  width: 100%;\n}\n#customers td, #customers th {\n  border: 1px solid #ddd;\n  padding: 8px;\n}\n#customers tr:nth-child(even){background-color: #f2f2f2;}\n#customers tr:hover {background-color: #ddd;}\n#customers th {\n  padding-top: 12px;\n  padding-bottom: 12px;\n  text-align: left;\n  background-color: #F24945;\n  color: white;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Service Type<\/th><th>Man &amp; Van<\/th><th>Removals<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Can the client travel with the driver?<\/strong><\/td><td>No<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>How many movers will be sent?<\/strong><\/td><td>1<\/td><td>2 or 3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Do clients need to help with loading and unloading?<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Type of van?<\/strong><\/td><td>Transit Van<\/td><td>Luton Van<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Public liability insurance?<\/strong><\/td><td>Included<\/td><td>Included<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Goods in transit insurance?<\/strong><\/td><td>Included<\/td><td>Included<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Is furniture assembly and disassembly included<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you book a complete removal service, we will handle all the work for you! Assembly and disassembly of furniture, moving and stacking the items into the van, unloading and putting the items into the new property.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The man and van service is a cheaper variant of the comprehensive removals service. Here you&#8217;ll have to help the removal professional to move the items into the van, and stack and unload them once you arrive at the delivery address.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read also<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/things-nobody-tells-you-about-moving-house\/\">Things No One Tells You About Moving House<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_choose_which_one\"><\/span>How to choose which one?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer is quite simple. The choice between the two depends on what you&#8217;re transporting. So, there are two general things you need to think about before you take the next step towards booking a removals service:<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-red-check\">\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>How big of a vehicle you need to complete your relocation;<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>How many people would handle the task in a timely manner?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/man-and-van\/\">man and van service<\/a> are most suitable for when you&#8217;re moving a few belongings or if you&#8217;re a student and need to transport your luggage to a friend&#8217;s house or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/storage\/student-storage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">storage facility<\/a>. Usually, that&#8217;s one suitcase and maybe a couple of boxes.<br><br>It&#8217;s perfect for small moves and is considered an affordable and effective alternative if you aren&#8217;t moving your entire property. If you\u2019re moving many belongings, including furniture pieces and appliances, from and to your resident or commercial property, you&#8217;ll need a removal service.<br><br>If you&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-move-a-piano\/\">moving a piano<\/a> or another heavy item that needs extra care while loading and unloading, the man and van service is not your best option. You and your new friend with a van won&#8217;t be able to load that item safely, so you should opt for a specialised service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, these subtle differences often confuse. These two services are very often seen as competitors within the niche. Some removal companies often get frustrated as clients assume both services are the same and go to the providers who feature a man and van service, as the last is cheaper. At <b>Fantastic Removals,<\/b> you can book both options easily! All you need to do is to give us a call and ask for a free, no-obligation quote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read also<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/downsizing-guide\/\">Your Essential Guide To Downsizing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_questions_to_help_you_decide_what_you_need_Man_and_van_service_or_a_full_removals_service\"><\/span>4 questions to help you decide what you need: Man and van service or a full removals service<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To make your choice easier, ask yourself the following questions :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Do_you_have_any_items_requiring_a_bigger_workforce_to_move\"><\/span>Q: <strong>Do you have any items requiring a bigger workforce to move?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A: With a man and van service, you&#8217;ll get one professional to help you load, so any extra set of hands you may need should be sourced by you. If you book removals, the customer service representative will send as many guys as you may need.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_much_work_are_you_willing_to_do\"><\/span>Q: <strong>How much work are you willing to do?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A: If you book a man with a van service, you may need to be prepared to get your hands dirty. However, you can avoid this hassle by hiring a full removal service instead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_many_trips_did_you_plan_for_the_move\"><\/span>Q: <strong>How many trips did you plan for the move?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A: If the answer here is more than one, then you are most likely in need of a removals service, probably with a Luton van as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Is_money_a_factor\"><\/span>Q: <strong>Is money a factor?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A: Would you rather save some cash, or is the extra help from experienced professionals during a stressful time invaluable to you?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read also<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/packing-hacks-for-stress-free-moving\/\">Packing Hacks for a Stress-Free Move<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Man_and_van_service_description\"><\/span>Man and van service description<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The service is exactly what the name suggests: one man, one van (Transit van), no lorries, and no teams of people at your disposal. This service is ideal for small moves. For example, if you\u2019re moving from a one-bedroom London flat or studio to another property of the same or similar size, go ahead and book a man and van with Fantastic Removals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The service allows you to keep your costs down, and it\u2019s possible to also provide you with the option of paying an hourly rate. Some removal companies will allow you to help your mover out with carrying and loading your possessions into the van, which will significantly shorten the duration of your move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most man and van establishments don\u2019t offer additional services, so having someone else do your packing and unpacking may not be an option. With Fantastic Removals, however, you can still benefit from all kinds of bolt-on services, including cleaning, delivery of packing materials, and many more. Check <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/price-list\/\" target=\"_blank\">the prices list<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read also<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-to-move-house\/\">How Long Does It Take to Move House<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Full_removals_service_description\"><\/span>Full removals service description<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This service allows a Luton van to loading more items in, plus a team of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">professional London movers<\/a> and, upon request, packers. If you\u2019re moving between multi-story London houses, it makes much more sense to use this instead of a man with a van service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be able to get a price quote in advance, so you won\u2019t have to worry about the clock ticking against you or your move, especially when it comes to variables such as bad traffic that can inadvertently result in the service taking longer to be completed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"cta_container_holder obf\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"title\">Book full removals service here!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sub-title\">Enter your postcode to view our rates and availability in your area.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"postcode-field-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dynamic-helper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<form id=\"check-prices-form\" class=\"default-check-price-form\" action=\"\">\n\t                            <span class=\"the-postfield-wrap\">\n\t                                <input id=\"postcode-field\" type=\"text\" class=\"the-postfield\"  name=\"postcode-field\" data-default-service-category=\"removals\"\ndata-default-service-type=\"Removals\">\n\t                                <div class=\"typewriter-box\">\n\t                                    <span class=\"typewriter\"><\/span>\n\t                                <\/div>\n\t                                 <span class=\"moving-label\">Enter your postcode<\/span>\n\t                                <label for=\"postcode-field\" class=\"error-message\">Add a valid postcode e.g. SE1 2TH<\/label>\n\t                            <\/span>\n\t                            <span class=\"submit-wrapper-with-loader active\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"load-holder-lds-eclipse\">\n                                            <div class=\"load-lds-eclipse\"><\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\t                                <input id=\"check-prices-submit\" name=\"check-prices-submit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Check Prices & Availability\" rel=\"nofollow\" disabled>\n\t                            <\/span>\n\t                        <\/form>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"info_text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For questions about the services we offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/\">visit our main site<\/a> or you can always call us at <a href=\"tel:\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that you can find a simple solution to your dilemma about the difference between a man with a van and a Full removal service? 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