If you’ve heard of the Man with a Van and you’re wondering what it is and how it differs from a removals business?
Most Man and Van businesses tend to be ‘one-man bands’, which is essentially one person or one van that provides small removal services locally.
Removals firms are generally larger businesses, with a range of trucks and vans up to larger national businesses with large fleets of trucks.
Then why would you want to hire the services of a Man with a Van rather instead of a bigger Removals Company?
There are many reasons to this:
Cheaper
Short notice requirements
Job size
Larger companies have more overheads, which means their costs are higher when in comparison to a lower cost man-powered service operating at home. The costs of the latter are the fuel, the van as well as insurance, and the driver’s time.
So if you’re are on a budget or don’t want to have to spend a lot of money getting your things moved, hiring a man van would be the best option for you.
It’s important to note that there’s an alternative that’s less costly to consider, which is moving yourself, using the help of a van you hire and drive. But the majority of man and van services are so cheap that it’s worth the effort of doing the job yourself. When you opt for van hire, you must operate the van by yourself, which can be a stressful experience for those who aren’t experienced with driving large vehicles. You also need to complete all the physical lifting on your own!
When you work with a removals firm or a seasoned man using a van, they’re better equipped to handle more bulky, awkward pieces furniture or boxes. They can move them with no damage to them or the structure. They are also able to pack a van effectively so that you get the maximum value from it and then take it away quickly to the location.
Another reason to choose an individual van service is the availability.
The bigger the business, the more notice you’ll have to provide generally. In most cases, if you have an urgent need, you’ll be able to find a person with a van faster than the removals business.
Thirdly, the reason hiring a modest man and van service can be a good idea, is the volume of the objects you’ll need to relocate. If you don’t require a huge removal vehicle for moving your furniture to your new house and why would you want a bigger one when a man’s an ordinary van Luton box van can do the job?
A man who has a van can be able to perform the following tasks every day:
Small home removals
small office moves
Students move into student housing
small business deliveries
If you’re searching for some of these solutions, then Man With a Van is the perfect choice.
If you are looking for a service provider ensure you select one with a registered address, a website as well as a large number of positive reviews posted in Google or other websites that are independently owned. Also, you should choose an organization which has been in operation for at least five years. You should also request proof of the required insurance.
