Removal Companies in Putney – Man with Van Putney

At Man with Van Putney, we provide a reliable, well-organised removals service for homes and businesses across Putney and the surrounding areas. As a locally based team, we combine the flexibility of a smaller firm with the standards you expect from established removal companies: punctual, professional, and fully insured.

Professional Removals Service in Putney

Our removals service is designed to take the stress out of moving day. We plan each move around your property type, access, and timing, whether you are moving a small flat, a large family home, or a busy office.

We provide a complete door-to-door service, including careful packing, protection of furniture, safe loading, secure transport, and placement of items in the correct rooms at your new address. You can choose a simple load-and-go service or a full packing and unpacking option depending on your budget and timescale.

Local Expertise in Putney

Working daily in SW15 means we understand Putney’s traffic patterns, bridge bottlenecks, parking controls and challenging access points around mansion blocks and riverside developments. This local knowledge helps us plan routes, arrange parking dispensation where needed, and avoid delays on moving day.

We regularly move customers to and from Putney, Wandsworth, Fulham, Richmond and wider London, as well as longer-distance moves across the UK. If your building has tight stairwells, lift restrictions or loading bays with time limits, we’ll factor that in from the outset.

Who Our Removal Service Is For

Homeowners

Whether you are upsizing, downsizing or relocating out of London, we manage complete household moves, including fragile items, antiques and garden furniture. We liaise with you around completion times and key handovers to minimise waiting and last-minute stress.

Renters

For tenants moving between rented properties, we offer flexible dates and evening or weekend moves where possible. We’ll help protect walls and floors during the move so you leave the property in good condition for your check-out inspection.

Landlords

We assist landlords with end-of-tenancy clearances, part-moves, and storage transfers. If you need a property emptied quickly and responsibly, we can remove furniture, appliances and boxed items, separating reusable goods from waste where appropriate.

Businesses

From small offices to shop units, we provide organised commercial removals with minimal downtime. Desks, IT equipment, filing, stock and archive boxes are labelled and placed in the correct locations so your team can get back to work promptly.

Students

We regularly help students moving into and out of halls or shared houses. Our smaller vehicle options are ideal for single-room moves, including boxes, suitcases, bikes and small furniture, with clear, budget-conscious pricing.

What We Can and Cannot Move

Items Typically Included

• Household furniture – beds, sofas, wardrobes, tables, chairs
• White goods – fridges, freezers, washing machines, tumble dryers
• Electronics – TVs, computers, audio equipment
• Boxes, suitcases and storage containers
• Office furniture – desks, chairs, filing cabinets, cupboards
• Books, kitchenware, ornaments and general household contents
• Garden items – outdoor furniture, tools, barbecues (clean and cool)

Items Usually Excluded or by Prior Arrangement

• Hazardous materials (fuel, paint, chemicals, gas cylinders)
• Illegal items or anything prohibited by law
• Live animals (we do not transport pets)
• High-value jewellery, cash, important documents – best carried by you
• Very large or specialist items (pianos, safes, machinery) – only by prior agreement

If you have unusual or fragile items, let us know during the enquiry stage so we can advise on the best way to move them safely.

Our Step-by-Step Removals Process

1. Enquiry & Quote

You can contact us by phone, email or our online form. We’ll ask a few questions about your current and new addresses, property type, number of rooms, any access restrictions and your preferred moving date. Based on this, we provide a clear, no-obligation quote outlining what is included.

2. Survey – Virtual or Onsite

For larger moves or more complex properties, we arrange a short video survey or an onsite visit. This helps us understand staircases, lifts, parking, and volume of belongings. Accurate surveys reduce the risk of surprises on the day and ensure we send the right team and vehicle size.

3. Packing & Preparation

We offer both full packing and part packing services, using quality materials such as double-walled boxes, bubble wrap and furniture covers. Alternatively, you can pack yourself and we’ll supply materials in advance if required. On moving day, we protect floors, doors and key furniture with blankets and covers.

4. Loading & Transport

Our trained team carefully loads your items, securing them properly within the vehicle to minimise movement during transit. We plan our route in advance, considering Putney’s traffic and any time restrictions. Your goods are covered by goods in transit insurance while in our care.

5. Unloading & Placement

At your new property, we unload systematically, placing boxes and furniture into the rooms you specify. Large items can be reassembled where agreed in advance. Before we leave, we’ll check that nothing has been missed and that you are happy with the placement of your belongings.

Transparent Pricing and How We Charge

We believe in straightforward pricing with no hidden extras. Costs are based on:

• Volume of items and size of property
• Distance between addresses
• Access and complexity (stairs, parking, dismantling)
• Level of service – standard removal or full packing service
• Any additional labour or time required

Your quote will clearly state what is included: number of movers, vehicle size, estimated hours and any packing materials. If your plans change, we will update the quote so you always know where you stand.

Why Choose Professional Removals Over DIY

Hiring a professional removals company in Putney offers several advantages over hiring a casual man-and-van or doing it yourself:

• Trained staff who know how to lift, carry and protect items safely
• Proper equipment – straps, dollies, blankets and protective covers
• Goods in transit insurance and public liability cover
• Reliable vehicles maintained for long-distance travel
• Structured planning so your move runs to time

DIY moves often overlook the risk of injury, damage to property and unexpected delays. A professional team helps avoid these problems and allows you to focus on the rest of your move.

Insurance and Professional Standards

We operate to clear, professional standards to protect both you and your belongings. Our service includes:

• Goods in transit insurance – covering your items while they are being moved
• Public liability cover – protecting against accidental damage to property
• Trained moving teams – experienced staff used to handling fragile and heavy items

We’ll explain the scope of cover when you book and highlight any exclusions, so you can decide whether you need additional cover through your own insurer for very high-value items.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We treat your belongings as if they were our own. Furniture is wrapped in padded blankets, mattresses and sofas are covered, and fragile items are clearly labelled and stacked appropriately. We take care not to scuff walls, mark floors or damage communal areas.

Where possible, we use reusable protective materials and durable crates, and we encourage customers to reuse or recycle boxes. If you have unwanted furniture in good condition, we can often suggest local charities or reuse schemes in and around Putney.

Real-World Use Cases

Moving House in Putney

From Victorian terraces off Putney High Street to riverside apartments, we handle full household moves, often in coordination with tight completion times. We can work around lift bookings and building management requirements for larger developments.

Office and Commercial Relocations

We help businesses relocate within Putney or to wider London, often outside normal working hours to keep disruption to a minimum. IT equipment is handled carefully, and workstations are reassembled according to your floor plan.

Urgent and Short-Notice Moves

Sometimes moves come up unexpectedly – a change in completion date, a tenancy ending sooner than planned, or emergency building works. When our schedule allows, we can provide same-day or next-day removals within Putney and nearby areas. Contact us as early as possible and we’ll let you know what is realistic.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do removals in Putney typically cost?

Costs vary depending on the size of your property, how much you are moving, access at each address and the distance travelled. A small flat move within Putney will be significantly cheaper than a large house move out of London. We usually price either as a fixed quote for the full job or, for very small moves, on an hourly basis with a minimum time. The best way to get an accurate figure is to request a tailored quote based on your specific details.

Can you handle same-day or urgent moves?

We can often accommodate same-day or urgent moves in Putney, especially for smaller properties or partial moves, depending on vehicle and crew availability. If you need to move at short notice, contact us by phone so we can quickly check our schedule and see what is possible. We’ll be honest about timeframes, likely duration and any limitations, and we will always prioritise safety and professionalism over rushing a job.

Are my belongings insured during the move?

Yes. Your items are covered by our goods in transit insurance while they are being transported in our vehicles, and we also carry public liability insurance for accidental damage to property. Insurance has sensible limits and exclusions, which we will explain clearly before you book. For very high-value items, antiques or artwork, we may recommend that you notify your home insurer or arrange additional cover, particularly if the value exceeds standard policy limits.

What is included in your removals service?

Our standard service includes a professional team, suitable vehicle, loading, transport and unloading of your belongings into the rooms you specify. We provide protective blankets and covers as standard, and can dismantle and reassemble basic furniture by prior agreement. Optional extras include full packing, supply of packing materials and help with disposal of unwanted items. Your quote will list exactly what is included so you can see precisely what you are paying for.

How is a professional removal different from a basic man-and-van?

A casual man-and-van is usually just transport and labour, with limited or no insurance and little planning. As a professional removals company, we provide trained staff, proper equipment, structured planning, goods in transit and public liability cover, and a clear agreement on what we will deliver. We assess access, advise on packing, and take responsibility for protecting both your belongings and the properties involved. This significantly reduces risk, stress and the chance of costly damage.

How far in advance should I book my removal?

For most house moves, booking two to four weeks in advance is ideal, especially if you plan to move on a Friday or at month end, when demand is highest in Putney. However, we appreciate that exchange and completion dates can move, so we try to be as flexible as possible. If your dates are uncertain, contact us early for a provisional booking and keep us updated as things progress so we can adjust where we can.