A customer’s experience
Plymouth man and van.
A man-and-van move in Plymouth, booked at a fixed price.
★★★★★
“A real person to speak to about my specific needs … I would definitely recommend Movesmith”
Nick, Plymouth · Google review
Read on Google ↗Man and van · Manchester
For a smaller Manchester move, choose a van and moving help for the items you need to transport. See your fixed man-and-van price before you book, whether it's a Northern Quarter flat, a Chorlton house-share room or a Marketplace pickup in Salford.
Or call 020 3143 1719 (Every day, 8am–8pm, UK time) or WhatsApp us.

What is Movesmith? Movesmith is a removals booking platform where customers across the UK can submit move details and receive a fixed price, then book it straight away; a verified mover accepts the job, and if none does in time the customer pays nothing.
The hourly man-and-van market makes Manchester's quirks your problem: the meter runs while the van circles a city-centre loading bay, waits for a Salford Quays lift, or crawls down the Curry Mile. Movesmith prices the whole job before you book instead — floors, the walk from the van, distance and timing are in the number, and you see that number before you book.
One flow covers everything from a single sofa to a studio flat: enter the details, see the fixed price, then book it straight away. A verified mover accepts the job; if none does in time, we cancel the booking and you pay nothing.
One booking flow for small loads and single items — bigger jobs move onto full removals pricing automatically.
Choose the item-delivery option for a sofa, bed, appliances or boxes. List each item and any dismantling, then give the collection and delivery access.
Choose home removal when moving all the contents of a studio, flat or room in a shared home. Include the full inventory so the vehicle and crew can be planned for the whole load.
For selected items, use item delivery and choose the type of collection address. Confirm the seller's collection window, release arrangements and loading access before choosing your move date.
Manchester man-and-van jobs start from £105 fixed for a small load. The exact price reflects load size, floors, the walk from the van and the mapped journey, all included in one fixed figure.
These are our published starting prices for a local move, the same in Manchester as anywhere else in the UK. Bigger loads move up the table, and your quote prices the van and team your load needs.
| Move size | Local moves from |
|---|---|
| Single item or man & van | £105 |
| Man and van (small load) | £105 |
| Studio flat | £198 |
| 1-bed flat | £201 |
| 2-bed flat | £421 |
| 3-bed house | £721 |
| 4-bed house | £1,073 |
Longer moves are priced by distance — your quote shows the exact fixed price before you book.
Prices include VAT and are for a typical home on a short local move, Monday to Thursday mid-month. Your price depends on your items, access and date. Your exact price is fixed before you book, and any toll or crossing charges on your route are shown as their own line — never added afterwards.
One quote flow, one fixed price, one verified operator matched to your job.
Item list or rough load size, both postcodes, floor level, lift and how far the van is from the door. The details that set the real price — not a per-hour guess.
One number before you book, with stairs and distance built in and any congestion or crossing charges shown as clear line items — never added on the day.
We match your job with a verified man-and-van operator who handles loading, transport and unloading, and completes sign-off.
For a city-centre or Ancoats flat, ask the building manager about lift reservations, loading windows and the route to your door. Give the floor, usable lift size and carry distance. Salford Quays is in a different council area, so check Salford's parking rules for that address.
In Chorlton, Levenshulme and Prestwich the job is won by parking near the door. Carry distance is a priced input, not an argument on the day.
Fallowfield and Withington move one room at a time. You're priced on your items only — never a whole-property rate for a single room.
Cross-town or cross-country, the mapped journey, crew, vehicle plan and return operation are included in one fixed price.
Hire movers for 2 hours, a half day or a full day. Half day or full day, everything included.
2 hours
£205
2 movers and a Luton van for 2 hours
2 hours, 3 movers
£275
3 movers and a Luton van for 2 hours
Half day
£340
2 movers and a Luton van for 4 hours
Full day
£680
2 movers and a Luton van for 8 hours
Full day, 3 movers
£920
3 movers and a Luton van for 8 hours
Everything included in your hours
Running over? An extra hour is £80 for 2 movers or £120 for 3 movers, charged after the move, never on the doorstep. Prices include VAT.
See your fixed price before you book. Verified operators, protected payment, no hourly meter.
A customer’s experience
A man-and-van move in Plymouth, booked at a fixed price.
★★★★★
“A real person to speak to about my specific needs … I would definitely recommend Movesmith”
Nick, Plymouth · Google review
Read on Google ↗Common questions on man-and-van pricing, what fits, and how Movesmith works.
From £105 fixed for a small load. The exact price depends on how much is moving, floors, the walk from the van at both ends and distance. It stays fixed while those confirmed details match the job.
Fixed. The whole Manchester job is priced up front rather than metered — traffic, stairs and loading time are the crew's to manage, not extra charges for you.
Movesmith checks identity, Goods in Transit and Public Liability documents, records the declared vehicle type, and requires a vehicle-compliance declaration. Once you book, a verified mover accepts the job; if none does in time, you pay nothing.
Single items and marketplace pickups, studio and 1-bed flat loads, a house-share room and storage-unit runs. Bigger household loads price through full removals in the same flow.
You can request a price from the city centre or areas such as Salford, Trafford, Stockport and Bury. You can book the fixed price straight away; a verified team then accepts the move, and if none does in time you pay nothing. The complete journey is reflected in the fixed quote.
If no verified mover accepts your booking in time, you pay nothing. If the flow offers a priority request instead, it does not become a booking and no card is saved or charged unless you proceed after capacity is confirmed.
For a booking: Your card is saved at booking. Once an operator is confirmed, we reserve the fixed price around 48 hours before your move, or immediately if it is within 48 hours. Normally we capture payment after your Sign-Off PIN or a documented completion review. For an expressly agreed multi-day booking, the payment agreement may require collection before work starts; that does not confirm completion or release the operator payout. A priority request saves no card while capacity is checked; booking follows confirmation.
Tell us about pickup and delivery: choose where the van can park lawfully, then give the carry distance, floor, lift, stairs and any awkward access. A private driveway or unrestricted street selection is enough. For permit-controlled, paid or loading-bay parking, also give who is arranging it, whether it is confirmed, its operating window and the exact lawful position. Unknown access, unsupported restrictions or a carry outside the online pricing limits needs a tailored review before we offer a fixed price. Do not enter gate codes, passwords or access credentials in the booking.
If there is no lawful parking, furniture does not fit, access is unsafe, unplanned dismantling is needed or delivery cannot be completed, the operator pauses the affected work and sends Movesmith a structured report with evidence. The operator cannot invent a charge or take cash at the door. Movesmith reviews the facts and, if the job needs to change, sends you a fixed proposal. Extra work or payment happens only after you expressly approve it; if you reject it, there is no variation charge and Ops arranges the safe next step, rebooking or a fresh quote.
Yes. Man and van, 2 hours (1 person and a medium van): £125, extra hour £50. 2 people and a van, 2 hours (2 people and a medium van): £175, extra hour £75. 2 hours, 2 movers and a Luton van: £205. 2 hours, 3 movers and a Luton van: £275. Half day, 2 movers and a Luton van for 4 hours: £340. Full day, 2 movers and a Luton van for 8 hours: £680. Full day, 3 movers and a Luton van for 8 hours: £920. Prices include VAT. Everything is included in your hours: stairs and carrying, dismantling and rebuilding, your items and boxes, and a second load. Running over? An extra hour is £80 for 2 movers or £120 for 3 movers, charged after the move, never on the doorstep. Book a crew: half or full day.