From Bishop's Waltham
Head south-east from the town to Swanmore. Usually around 5–10 minutes.
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Swanmore · SO32 · Est. 2010
House removals and man and van hire in Swanmore, the village on the edge of the Meon Valley, south-east of Bishop's Waltham.
Yes. Man and a Van Southampton covers all of Swanmore in SO32, the village south-east of Bishop's Waltham. Our base in Southampton is about 35–40 minutes away, so we offer house removals, man and van hire, packing and long distance moves from Swanmore 7 days a week.
Your local movers
Swanmore is a village just south-east of Bishop's Waltham, on the edge of the Meon Valley. It grew from a scattered settlement in the forest of Bere into a sizeable village with its own church, shops and secondary school.
Today it's a popular place for families, with a mix of older cottages, post-war houses and newer homes.
Most Swanmore moves are family houses and bungalows, often with drives. For older cottages we plan for low doors and narrow stairs.
Swanmore is a short drive from Bishop's Waltham, Wickham and Waterlooville, so moves in any direction are straightforward.
Our services in Swanmore
Every service we offer in Southampton, available in Swanmore.
Hourly help for single items, collections and small moves.
Whole-home moves with a 2–4 person crew and a fixed price.
Out-of-hours moves for Swanmore businesses.
Full or fragile-only packing, with boxes supplied.
Same-day and short-notice moves when we have a van free.
From Swanmore to anywhere in the UK.
Moves to and from Southampton's universities.
Marketplace, eBay and shop pick-ups in Swanmore.
Journey guide
Typical drive times for a removal van, outside rush hour.
| From Swanmore to | Typical distance | Typical drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Waltham | About 2 miles | 5 minutes |
| Southampton city centre | About 14 miles | 30 minutes |
| Wickham | About 4 miles | 10 minutes |
| Winchester | About 12 miles | 20–25 minutes |
| Fareham | About 9 miles | 15–20 minutes |
| Portsmouth | About 15 miles | 25 minutes |
Directions
We drive to Swanmore from our base on Hill Lane in Southampton. Here's how to reach Swanmore from nearby towns. Each map shows Google's live route and drive time.
Head south-east from the town to Swanmore. Usually around 5–10 minutes.
Get directionsHead north through Wickham towards Swanmore. Usually around 15–20 minutes.
Get directionsWe drive from our base on Hill Lane, SO15, to Swanmore. It's about 35–40 minutes outside rush hour, and we plan the day around the drive.
Get directionsHow it works
Six simple steps from first call to moving day.
Tell us both addresses, your date and what's moving, by phone, WhatsApp or the form.
We check parking, lifts and access in Swanmore and at your new address.
Pack yourself, or book our packing service the day before.
We arrive on time, then wrap, load and secure everything.
We're about 35–40 minutes away, and local moves around Swanmore are often done in a morning.
We unload into the right rooms and rebuild any furniture.
Local know-how
Swanmore has its own streets, buildings and rules. Here's what we plan for.
Swanmore's roads are mostly quiet and residential, so loading is usually simple.
With its schools close by, we plan school-run times around your move.
Swanmore is in the City of Winchester district, so council tax and bins are handled by Winchester City Council.
Parking tip: if the van needs to stop on a council road in Swanmore, contact Winchester City Council in advance about a parking bay suspension, and tell us where the van can stop.
Moving to Swanmore
A few local things to sort when you move into the area.
Weekends, month-ends and term dates book up fast.
Book any lift or loading bay, or ask Winchester City Council about a parking bay suspension.
Register with Winchester City Council for council tax and bins.
Register with a local GP and check school places.
Keep documents, chargers and medicines with you.
Photograph meter readings at both homes.
Why choose us
Booking a local team means knowing exactly who turns up.
| What you get | Man and a Van Southampton | National booking site |
|---|---|---|
| Who turns up | ✓ Our own team | ✕ Whoever accepts the job |
| Local knowledge | ✓ Swanmore & Southampton | ✕ Varies |
| Speak to the team | ✓ Call us direct | ✕ Online form or app |
| Fixed quote for removals | ✓ Yes | ✕ Depends on the driver |
| Goods in transit insurance | ✓ Included | ✕ Varies by driver |
| Local base | ✓ Hill Lane, Southampton | — |
Coverage
Removals across SO32, the Meon Valley and the rest of Hampshire.
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.
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★★★★★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.
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★★★★★Very helpful service, friendly and efficient team.
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FAQs
Yes. We cover every street in Swanmore, SO32, the village south-east of Bishop's Waltham.
Our base is on Hill Lane in Southampton, about 16 miles from Swanmore, which is about 35–40 minutes by van, and we plan the day around the drive.
Our man and van service is charged by the hour, and house removals get a fixed quote. The price depends on what's moving, the crew size, distance and access. Ask for a free, no-obligation quote.
Yes. Full house removals get a fixed quote once we know what's moving, the crew size and access at both addresses.
Yes. Our packing service can pack your whole home, or just fragile items, the day before, with boxes supplied.
No. Swanmore is about 35–40 minutes from our base, and we move homes across Hampshire every week. We plan the day around the drive.
Often, yes. Call 023 8098 2390 and we'll tell you honestly whether we have a van free today.
If the van can't use private parking or a loading bay, contact Winchester City Council in advance about suspending a parking bay, and tell us where the van can stop.
Yes. Our long distance removals service moves homes from Swanmore to anywhere in the UK, with the same crew from start to finish.
Yes. We collect from sellers in Swanmore and across Southampton, and deliver anywhere in Hampshire, often the same day.
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Tell us both addresses and your moving date, and we'll come back with a clear quote.