Do You Need a Man With a Van?
It's effortless to obtain a quote for a budget-friendly & dependable man with a van utilizing Shiply. Simply create a listing on Shiply and man and van businesses will send you estimates directly to your inbox.
A man & van service is perfect for transporting something from one place to another, such as a small home relocation, or as a courier for delivering furniture, appliances, or other sizable items that you cannot pick up yourself.
Independent van operators are usually much more flexible than large courier companies and will handle a wide variety of loads. You can also specify in advance what level of service you require from your man and van. Many delivery drivers will be willing to provide you with an extra set of hands for heavy lifting or furniture assembly.
Man And Van Services
When comparing services, you should always keep the following in mind:
Transit insurance: To transport goods, all man and van companies should be covered by goods in transit insurance. This covers the drivers for any damage caused to their loads up to a value of £10,000 (adequate for most deliveries).
Experience: Because it's relatively simple to start a van delivery service, companies can appear overnight. Ensure that you ask what kind of experience they have moving single items & multiple items similar to yours. This isn't such a concern with basic items, but for delicate goods, it can pay to hire someone with expertise.
Locality: Hiring a company from two towns away is only going to increase your costs, whereas finding a driver who's already making a journey near your desired delivery can mean you save a huge amount on standard rates. That's why the typical man with a van London type services aren't always the best.
Level of service: Depending on what you're moving, you might need a few extra sets of hands to help shifting your items. So it always pays to check ahead with the driver to see whether they'll be able to assist with loading and unloading.
Comparing Man And Van Quotes
When you need to hire a man with a van fleet, you've literally got thousands of choices and taking the time to compare the available options would no doubt be time-consuming. You could just go with the first available service; alternatively, you could bring the companies' estimates to you.
Shiply can help match your items to local van drivers already making a similar journey. Simply list what you're moving, where it's going & when you need it transported. Then thousands of companies will be able to quote for your delivery; van operators with spare space in their vehicles could quote you less.
Compare the services based on their price and feedback that they have received from previous deliveries to find one that suits you. All prices on Shiply are for the complete job, no hourly rates where you can get stung by traffic or drivers taking the long route.
Fleet, Hampshire, UK is a popular location for people to move to and from using a man and van service. Many people choose to relocate to Fleet due to its convenient location, excellent transport links, and attractive surroundings. Similarly, when people move away from Fleet, they often rely on a fleet man with a van to ensure their belongings are transported safely and efficiently.
Completing the delivery
When your goods arrive, check that they match the photos you took prior to the delivery (you did take photos, didn't you?). If they have been damaged, make sure you consult with the driver immediately and submit your proof.
Once your items are unloaded and you're satisfied with the service, please do leave some feedback on Shiply for your chosen service – this will help us build the best database of reliable man and van companies. Best of luck with your move!
