Man with a Van · London
Man with a Van London
Looking for a man with a van in London? Porta pairs you with a vetted independent driver to handle your move across the capital, all for one fixed price agreed up front.
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A man with a van right across London
Porta works with vetted drivers in every London borough and out to the M25, so wherever you're moving one is rarely far from your pickup. It's our nationwide man with a van service, working locally right across the capital. And if a driver is already heading your way, your move can share a trip that's happening anyway, so you pay less and fewer vans run empty.
Over 2,150 vetted drivers serve the London area.
- Covering all 32 London boroughs and the City
- Your driver and van across the whole job, no depots or handovers
- Help loading and unloading comes as standard
- Drivers who know London traffic, red routes and parking
How Porta works
Tell us what you’re moving
Enter your London pickup, your drop-off and what needs moving. Takes about ten seconds.
Get a fixed quote
See one upfront price for the job, with no hourly meter ticking and nothing to add later.
A vetted driver does the rest
A local driver who knows the city collects and delivers direct, keeping you posted on the way.
What you can move in London
From one heavy item to a whole flat, including the bulky and awkward pieces a standard courier will not take.
- A single sofa, fridge, washing machine or wardrobe
- Studio, flat and house-share moves, loading help included
- Student moves around UCL, King’s, Imperial and Queen Mary
- Bulky, heavy and awkward pieces, our speciality
- Second-hand buys from eBay, Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace
Popular in the capital: large item courier, furniture moves and eBay collections.
Get a QuoteHow much does a man with a van cost in London?
In London, Porta charges per job rather than by the hour, so the price is fixed and agreed before you book. Most local man and van services in the capital still run a meter, so here is how the two stack up:
Typical London man and van
By the hour
- Often £45 to £70 an hour in London
- Usually a two-hour minimum to start
- The meter keeps running through traffic and parking
- You only know the total once it’s finished
With Porta
One fixed price
- One fixed price for the whole move
- Locked in before you book, meter-free
- No minimum hours on a quick job
- The price you’re quoted is the price you pay
* The hourly figures are a guide to what other London man and van services tend to charge, not a Porta price. Porta gives you a single fixed price for the whole move, confirmed up front.
Your quote reflects:
What our customers say
Good service at a very competitive price. Delivery from London to Cumbria within a week of booking.
Super easy to organise, great communication from the outset. Picked up a drumkit from Central London and delivered to South Yorkshire the same day, at the time they said. Good price, great delivery driver. Faultless
Regularly kept up to date with collection and delivery times. We wanted an adult bicycle transported from West to East London. All went well.
Real reviews from Google and Trustpilot, where Porta is rated Excellent.
Areas we cover across London
We move people in and out of every London postcode, from the central zones to outer London and the M25 fringe. A handful of the areas we cover:
Not listed? We still cover it. Porta works across the whole of Greater London, so just pop in your postcode when you quote.
Need a same-day man and van in London?
Where a driver is free close by, Porta can often arrange a same-day or urgent move across London, ideal for a last-minute flat move or a marketplace pickup that cannot wait.
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London man and van FAQs
How much does a man with a van cost in London?
A man with a van in London is priced per job through Porta, with one fixed, upfront price agreed before you book rather than an hourly meter. Most local man and van services in London charge by the hour, often £45 to £70 an hour with a minimum of about two hours, so even a short job adds up once loading, parking and traffic are counted. With Porta you see the whole price first, and what you pay depends on what you’re moving, the distance across the city and whether you need help loading. Get a quote for your exact price.
Which areas of London do you cover?
We cover the whole of London, all 32 boroughs and the City, from the centre out to the suburbs and the edge of the M25. That takes in the West End, Camden, Islington, Hackney, Greenwich, Brixton, Clapham, Hammersmith, Ealing, Wimbledon and everywhere between. Enter your pickup and drop-off postcodes when you quote to see drivers in your area.
Can I book a same-day man and van in London?
Often, yes. With thousands of drivers around the capital, there is a good chance one is free near you for a same-day or short-notice job, subject to availability. Quote your postcode to see live options.
What can a man with a van move in London?
Just about anything, from one item up to a small house move, including the bulky and awkward pieces many couriers refuse. Think sofas, beds, wardrobes, fridges and washing machines, plus flat, studio and student moves and second-hand pickups from eBay, Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace.
Do you cover moves from London to other cities?
Yes. As well as local moves around London, Porta covers long-distance and one-way routes out of the capital. Because drivers are often already heading that way, a route move like London to Birmingham can be more affordable. See our man and van routes from London below.
Does the driver help with loading?
Yes, loading and unloading by the driver is part of a man and van, which is what sets it apart from a self-drive hire. Flag anything very heavy or awkward, or stairs with no lift, when you book so the right amount of help comes along.
What about parking and access for the van in London?
Tell us about access at both ends when you quote, so the driver can plan the stop. London has plenty of red routes, permit bays and narrow streets, and many moves need a suspended bay or a permit from the borough for the loading window. Note any stairs, lifts, narrow doorways or restricted parking on your booking, and your driver will work out the best approach.
Is there a minimum charge or call-out fee?
No call-out fee. The job has one fixed price, settled up front, so nothing is added on the day. There is also no two-hour minimum to cover, so a quick London job is not padded out to fill an hourly slot.
Do you cover student and flat moves around London?
Yes. London has one of the biggest student populations in the country, around UCL, King’s, Imperial, Queen Mary, LSE and the halls across the city, and a man and van is ideal for moving between halls, house-shares and flats. Tell us your pickup, drop-off and what you’re moving for a fixed price.
Is there a ULEZ or Congestion Charge for a man with a van in London?
Any ULEZ or Congestion Charge that applies to your move is included in the fixed, upfront price, so there is nothing extra to settle on the day. Almost all of Greater London now sits inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where older, higher-emission vehicles are charged daily, and the central zone also has the Congestion Charge on weekdays and weekends. Enter your exact London pickup and drop-off postcodes when you quote and any charge that applies is priced in, with no surprises.
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