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House removals · Est. 2010
Whole-home moves across Southampton and Hampshire. A careful 2–4 person crew, a Luton van, and a fixed price agreed before moving day.
Every house removal with Man and a Van Southampton is quoted as one fixed price, based on the size of your home, the number of movers, the distance and access at both addresses. Every move includes a 2–4 person crew, a Luton van, blankets, straps and goods in transit insurance. Send your addresses for a free fixed quote, usually the same day.
Home movers
Moving house is one of the biggest days of the year, so we plan every detail before we arrive. Since 2010 our Southampton team has moved flats, terraces and family homes across the city and Hampshire, from Shirley and Bitterne to Eastleigh, Hedge End and Totton.
Before the day, we check stairs, parking and access at both addresses, then send the right size crew and van. Every item is wrapped before it leaves your home. At the other end we put each piece in the room you choose and rebuild any furniture we took apart.
Most house moves in England happen on completion day, when keys are often released around lunchtime. We plan around that. We load your old home in the morning, keep everything safe in the van, and unload as soon as the keys are in your hand. If your chain is delayed, we can hold your belongings and move them into storage until your new home is ready.
We move first-time buyers out of city-centre flats, families upsizing in Bassett and Chilworth, landlords between tenancies, and older homeowners downsizing to somewhere smaller. Much of our work now comes from repeat customers and word of mouth. That's why we keep the same friendly team on each job instead of agency staff.
What's included
Included on every move as standard, with optional extras when you need them.
Clean, high-sided Luton box vans with room for a full house of furniture.
A crew who handle stairs, tight hallways and heavy furniture every day.
Furniture is wrapped and strapped so nothing moves in transit.
Goods in transit and public liability cover on every job.
Beds, wardrobes and tables taken apart and rebuilt.
Every item is placed in the room you choose.
Full or part packing, with boxes and bubble wrap supplied.
Items taken to or from a storage unit if your dates don't line up.
Size guide
Typical crew, van and time for a local Southampton move. Your quote is fixed before you book.
| Home size | Movers | Van | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1-bed flat | 2 | Luton van | 2–4 hours |
| 2-bed flat or house | 2–3 | Luton van | 4–6 hours |
| 3-bed house | 3 | Luton van (1–2 loads) | 5–8 hours |
| 4-bed house | 3–4 | 2 Luton vans | Full day |
| 5+ bed house | 4+ | 2+ vans | 1–2 days |
How it works
Six steps from your first call to the last box in place.
Tell us both addresses, your date and what's moving, by phone, WhatsApp or the form.
For larger homes we do a video or home survey, then confirm the crew, vans and arrival time.
Pack yourself, or let us pack the day before. Boxes and materials are supplied on request.
We wrap, dismantle and load everything safely, room by room.
We drive straight to your new home and unload into the right rooms.
Beds and furniture are rebuilt before we leave, so you can sleep in your new home on night one.
Local know-how
Southampton has its own moving challenges. After 15 years of house moves from our base on Hill Lane, this is what we plan for.
Most of our Hampshire moves use the M27 towards Eastleigh, Hedge End and Fareham, the M271 to Totton and Romsey, and the M3 to Chandler's Ford and Winchester. We time departures to avoid Itchen Bridge and Northam Bridge queues at rush hour.
The Victorian terraces of Portswood, Shirley and Freemantle often mean narrow hallways, steep stairs and no driveway. Our crews dismantle large furniture in the room, and we bring the right number of movers so the van is never left unattended.
Many apartments in Ocean Village and the city centre have shared lifts, loading bays and building managers. We help you book the lift and protect the walls and floors in communal areas.
Parking tip: if there's no driveway or the street has permit-only parking, apply to Southampton City Council to suspend a parking bay for moving day. Apply as early as you can, then tell us the location and we'll plan the loading around it.
Moving checklist
What to do and when, so moving day runs smoothly.
Get quotes and book, especially for Fridays, weekends and the end of the month.
Sell, donate or tip anything you don't need. Order boxes and tape.
Ask Southampton City Council about a parking bay suspension if needed, and tell us about stairs or lifts.
Set up Royal Mail redirection and update your bank, GP, council tax, energy and broadband.
Pack an essentials box, defrost the fridge-freezer and label every box with its room.
Photograph the meters, check every cupboard and room, and hand over the keys.
Why choose us
Hiring a van yourself can look cheaper, until you add fuel, extras and a weekend of lifting.
| What you get | Man and a Van Southampton | Self-drive van hire |
|---|---|---|
| Experienced removal crew | ✓ 2–4 movers | ✕ You do the lifting |
| Fixed price before moving day | ✓ Yes | ✕ Fuel, mileage & extras |
| Goods in transit insurance | ✓ Included | ✕ Usually not |
| Blankets, straps & trolleys | ✓ Included | ✕ Extra cost |
| Dismantle & reassemble | ✓ Included | ✕ Not offered |
| Local since 2010 | ✓ Hill Lane, Southampton | — |
Coverage
Local house moves from our Hill Lane base in SO15, plus long-distance moves anywhere in the UK.
Reviews
Real reviews from our Google Business Profile.
★★★★★I used this to move within Southampton, and then out of Southampton a few years later, and both times it was a very positive experience. From first message to the last box leaving the truck, I was assured about the move, fragile items were carefully put in blankets, and the movers on the day were so pleasant!
YYoan-Daniel MalinovGoogle review · Two house moves
★★★★★The best removal company – friendly and efficient movers. They moved all of our things in one go and were very quick. Everything was packed into the van with care and they were very respectful.
CCharlotte ScottingGoogle review
★★★★★Helped me move from a 1st floor flat to a house. Really great service provided and made moving a lot easier. Very good pricing compared to other companies.
MMolly FGoogle review · Flat to house
Fixed price · No obligation · 7 days a week
FAQs
Every house removal is quoted as one fixed price, agreed before moving day. Your quote depends on the size of your home, the number of movers, the van size, the distance and access, such as stairs and parking. Send your addresses and moving date for a free fixed quote, usually the same day.
Most one-bed flats need two movers. Two- and three-bed houses need two or three, and four-bed homes usually need three or four movers with two Luton vans.
A one-bed flat usually takes 2 to 4 hours, a three-bed house 5 to 8 hours, and larger homes a full day. The exact time depends on access, how much is packed and the distance between homes.
Yes. We can load your old home in the morning and unload as soon as your keys are released. If the chain is delayed, we can hold your belongings or take them to storage until your new home is ready.
Yes. We take apart beds, wardrobes and tables and put them back together at your new home, so your beds are ready on the first night.
Yes. We can supply boxes, tape, bubble wrap and blankets, and offer full or part packing the day before or on moving day.
Yes. Every house removal includes goods in transit and public liability cover from collection to delivery.
Two to four weeks ahead is ideal. Book earlier for Fridays, weekends and the end of the month, when most completions and tenancy changes happen. For urgent moves, call us, as we often have short-notice slots.
If there is no driveway or the street has permit-only parking, apply to Southampton City Council to suspend a parking bay for moving day. Apply as early as you can, then tell us where the van can park.
Yes. We move homes across Hampshire, including Eastleigh, Chandler's Ford, Hedge End, Totton, Romsey and Winchester, and long distance anywhere in the UK.
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Send us your addresses and moving date, and we'll come back with a fixed price, usually the same day.