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With an impeccable track record of three moves in a year, Hackney Moving Services is my go-to recommendation for anyone, including friends and family.    
S. Lauer
My sense of jubilation couldn't be higher. None of the lads fell short; they exerted effort, kept things light with humour, and praised my brew-making! A top-notch moving service made moving stressless.    
Rivka Velasco
The team was extremely cautious from the moment they picked up my belongings to when they delivered them. They worked swiftly and were very accommodating. Their friendly demeanor and willingness to help out was exceptional. I wouldn't...    
Carlton Carlos
Can't say enough good things about HackneyRemovals! Our move was smooth and quick, thanks to their careful and attentive team. Communication was top-notch, and they guided us to the most economical options. Much appreciated!    
D. Gilchrist
Capable removals team! Repeatedly used them for multiple furniture pick-ups and consistently they are reliable, efficient, and communicative. They manage our furniture with attentive care. Extremely helpful, reducing all stress! Fairly...    
H. Hyde
Wonderful crew! They were diligent and thoughtful, packed everything properly, and cared for our items. Extremely happy with them!    
Kaitlynn H.
Great job for the price. The team was punctual, friendly, and speedy, arriving at my difficult-to-find new home before me. Would recommend.    
S. Huerta
The team handling the removals was courteous, efficient, respectful, and very helpful. They put in a great effort and did an outstanding job with my move. Highly recommend.    
H. Ross
Superb value for money! Hackney Moving Services offered a fair price without reducing the quality. They made my relocation affordable and easy.    
Jeremy M.
Hackney Removals made moving easy and stress-free. They were prompt, courteous, highly efficient, and thorough with the packing. Their reassembling and cleanup were excellent, and the cost was very reasonable!    
Danae Whalen

Finding a Man and Van Service is Easy

Posted on 08/11/2013


When you are doing a smaller move, for a flat or a small house, you will likely be well aware that you do not really need to hire a large scale removals company. There are great deals to be had with man and van companies, and in towns and cities there will be plenty of them around. If you are doing a small local move, and sticking to your borough, you can often  find a service that charges very little per hour for smaller jobs, but if you are doing a longer move, then you may well want to try a larger company who can give you an overall quote for the whole job. In a way it all comes down to the job, and how well you know the issues that you face. From traffic to van size, if you are aware of what you are facing, you can make decisions as to how you go about getting your stuff moved. If you are not certain as to these factors, have a look through some hints and tips on what may occur whilst you are moving with a man and van service.In most instances, there are two different types of man and van service. The smaller more independent service will want payment on an hourly basis, which will lead to potential savings, but will not cover you against unseen delays. The other type of service will give you an overall quote, so that there are no hidden costs, which will usually be from larger companies that have fleets of vans, or even removals companies that offer man and van services. So which one is for you? The smaller service will usually offer a massively reduced rate for remaining in the area that they are based, to encourage local business, and to protect against the long drive home from a different area. This can be really useful if you are only moving a couple of blocks, and this is often how people who use man and van services will be utilizing them. If your move is a little longer however, then you can easily find a company who will give you a quote that will assure that there is no risk of you over spending. Longer moves, especially in towns and cities, will come with a high risk of traffic, which will always result in your hourly rate being distorted from the reality of the job. An overall quote will protect against this, just ensure that you confirm beforehand as to the price, so that they cannot try to up the price at the last minute!Once you are set on your method of transport and price plan, you should look at how much you need to move, and how large the van is. It can be difficult to know how much you have in terms of actual measurements, and if you are worried then you should measure up the largest items in order to get a good idea of the fit. If you have a long sofa for instance, check that the doors will actually be able to close with it in the van, as otherwise you may get stuck outside your flat with a load of furniture and no way to move it! If you feel like all of this is a bit much of a hassle, then you could easily look in to getting a car hire account that includes a van. With this you can rent a van anytime you want, and it will work out cheaper if you do it often!
Edward Kessell
Edward Kessell

Possessing a wealth of experience in the removals industry, Edward is a seasoned author adept at delivering a plethora of articles across a broad spectrum of removals topics. His adeptness has been instrumental in aiding thousands of individuals in successfully navigating their moves.