Man with a Van FAQ: Questions Answered

A typical short pickup within Oxford or Abingdon costs £40–£60. A full 1-bed flat move is £200–£350. Student moves usually land between £80–£120. Every job is quoted individually: see our pricing page for detailed examples.

Three ways: (1) fill out the form on our homepage, (2) WhatsApp us at 07424 714686 with pickup and drop-off postcodes plus a description, or (3) call direct on +44 7424 714686. We usually respond within an hour during working times.

For most jobs we take payment on completion: cash, bank transfer or card. For very long-distance or business account work, we may request a deposit. You'll always know the total upfront.

Yes, we provide VAT-compliant invoices on request. For regular business customers we offer monthly account invoicing.

For small jobs and pickups, same-day or next-day service is often available. For full house moves: especially end-of-month or weekend dates: we recommend booking at least 1–2 weeks ahead.

We're based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire (OX14), and cover Oxford, Didcot, Witney, Bicester and all surrounding villages, as well as regular runs to London, Reading and across the UK. See our area pages for details.

Yes, we operate 7 days a week, including evenings. Saturday is our busiest day for house moves, so book ahead.

Yes. We carry goods-in-transit insurance covering your belongings from pickup to delivery. We're also a fully registered UK limited company: REDSPEED RIDER LTD.

Just about anything that fits safely in a Luton van: sofas, wardrobes, white goods, boxes, garden furniture, single items or full house loads. We don't transport hazardous materials, live animals or anything illegal.

We don't move hazardous materials (fuel, chemicals, flammables), live animals, or anything illegal. Very large items like pianos or safes need specific advance discussion: we can often do it but will need to assess.

Yes, full or partial packing service is available as an add-on. We bring boxes, tape, bubble wrap and protective blankets. Let us know when requesting a quote and we'll include it in the price.

We include ground-floor access and one flight of stairs in our standard quote. Higher floors, narrow staircases or lift restrictions add a small surcharge: we always tell you up front, never as a surprise on moving day.