Hire a Man with a Van, Anywhere in the UK
Hire a man and van the smart way. Porta connects you with trusted independent drivers to move anything, anywhere in the UK, for a fixed, upfront price. Get a free quote in seconds.
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Why book a man with a van through Porta
One fixed price
See your price before you book. No hourly meter ticking, no surprise charges at the end.
Vetted independent drivers
Every driver is identity-, licence- and insurance-checked before they join the Porta network.
Updates at every step
Track your move from collection to delivery, with regular updates and, on most jobs, a photo of your items safely loaded.
Lower-emission moves
We match you with a driver already heading your way, cutting empty miles and emissions.
What you can move with a man and van
From a single sofa to a full flat move, and especially the large, heavy and awkward items many couriers turn away.
- Single items, a sofa, fridge, wardrobe or one-off piece
- Flats & small house moves, with loading help included
- Student moves on a budget, with flexible slots
- Large & awkward items, our speciality
- Marketplace buys from eBay, Gumtree & Facebook Marketplace
How Porta works
Tell us what you’re moving
Enter your pickup and drop-off and what you’re sending. Takes seconds.
Get a fixed quote
See an upfront price, no hourly meter, no surprises. Book when you’re ready.
A vetted driver does the rest
A trusted independent driver collects and delivers, with updates along the way.
Vetted drivers you can trust
Porta connects you with over 4,000 independent drivers across the UK, and every one is checked before they join:
- Identity and address verified
- Driving licence and DVLA check
- Insurance confirmed
- Bank details checked for secure payouts
You’ll get updates at every step and, on many jobs, a photo of your items safely loaded, just as our customers describe below.
How much does a man with a van cost?
There’s no flat rate, because every move is different. But with Porta you always get one fixed, upfront price before you book, never an hourly meter.
Paying by the hour
- The meter runs while they work
- Final cost depends on how long it takes
- Traffic and delays can push it up
The Porta way
- One fixed price, agreed upfront
- No meter, no surprise charges
- Matched to a driver already heading your way
Your quote reflects:
What our customers say
I needed a last-minute delivery of five large items from Lancaster to Bath. The quotes were competitive, they did it next day, the driver communicated well and even sent photos of the goods on the van. Excellent service all round.
Very fair prices. I was told the goods had been collected and would be delivered within 30 minutes, and they were. The driver was very helpful bringing the goods in. Would recommend Porta for all removals, large or small.
I asked for two men and a van and that is exactly what I got. Two very helpful and polite men carried the item onto the van and delivered it exactly as I requested. Excellent service.
Collected within the timeframe given, updated throughout, and sent a photo of my item strapped securely in the van. Delivered the same day even though they had a two-day window. Thank you Ed, you were brilliant!
Real reviews from Trustpilot, where Porta is rated Excellent.
Need a same-day man and van?
Porta can support same-day and urgent man-and-van moves where a driver is available nearby, handy for last-minute flat moves and urgent marketplace pickups.
Check same-day availability
A man and van for every kind of move
Large & awkward items
Sofas, wardrobes, appliances and the heavy, awkward pieces many couriers turn away. This is what Porta does best.
Large item courier →Furniture moves
A single piece or a houseful, collected and delivered with care by a vetted driver.
Furniture courier →Marketplace collections
eBay, Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace buys collected from the seller and delivered to your door.
Marketplace delivery →Flat & house moves
Studios, flats and small houses moved end to end, with loading help included.
Small removals →Student moves
Term-time and end-of-year moves on a budget, with flexible slots to suit.
Student moves →Long-distance moves
One-way moves between cities, matched to a driver already heading that way.
Home moving →Man and van across the UK
Porta connects you with independent man-and-van drivers right across the UK, from London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol and Leeds to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cardiff and hundreds of towns in between. Whatever you’re moving and wherever it’s going, there is often a vetted driver already heading that way.
Popular long-distance routes
Man with a van FAQs
What is a man and van service?
A man and van service is a van plus a driver who helps you load, move and unload your items. With Porta you get a fixed upfront price and a vetted independent driver, ideal for single items, small moves, and large or awkward pieces.
How much does a man with a van cost?
With Porta you get one fixed, upfront price for the whole job, agreed before you book, so there is no hourly meter and no surprise charges. What you pay depends on the size and number of items, the distance, and whether you need help loading.
Is there a minimum charge or call-out fee?
No. Unlike hourly operators that often set a one or two hour minimum, Porta gives you a single fixed price for the whole job, agreed upfront. You pay for the move you book, not a minimum block of time.
Is a man with a van cheaper than a removals company?
For single items, flats and small moves it usually is, you only pay for the van and driver you need. For larger household moves, the right option depends on the volume and access.
Will the driver help me load and unload?
Yes, a man-and-van booking includes a driver to help with loading and unloading. If you have heavy or awkward items, add the details when you quote so the right vehicle and help are matched.
Can you move large or awkward items, like a piano or a wardrobe?
Yes, large and awkward items are one of Porta’s specialities. For very heavy items such as a piano, ask for two people when you get your quote. Most wardrobes and sofas fit a standard Luton van, and many can be partly dismantled to make the move easier.
Are my items covered?
Porta is a platform that connects you with independent drivers. Standard and Premium bookings can include Porta-arranged goods-in-transit cover; the level of cover depends on the option you choose at checkout.
Can I book at short notice?
Often, yes. Porta can support same-day and urgent man-and-van requests where a suitable driver is available in your area, get a quote to see live options.
Do you cover long-distance moves?
Yes. Because drivers are often already heading in your direction, long-distance and one-way moves between cities can be more affordable and lower-emission. See our route pages for popular corridors.
What size van will I get?
Drivers run a range of vehicles, from small vans up to Luton vans, matched to the size of your job. Share your item list when you quote so the right size is sent.