Short answer: a man with a van in Kensington and Chelsea costs from £40 per hour for one mover, £60 for two and £80 for three, with a 2-hour minimum. We have completed 135 man with a van jobs in Kensington and Chelsea, and the typical total paid was £125. All 129 jobs with a recorded crew size needed just one mover.
All figures in this guide come from our own booking system, using completed man with a van jobs only.
Man with a van prices in Kensington and Chelsea
| Crew | Hourly rate | 2-hour minimum | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 man and a van | £40 | £80 | Single items, small flat moves, store and Marketplace pickups |
| 2 men and a van | £60 | £120 | 1 to 3 bed flats and houses, heavy furniture, stairs |
| 3 men and a van | £80 | £160 | Larger homes and office moves |
The middle half of Kensington and Chelsea jobs cost between £105 and £160 in total, extras included.
Where we move people in Kensington and Chelsea
| Area | Postcode | Jobs completed |
|---|---|---|
| South Kensington | SW7 | 28 |
| Earls Court | SW5 | 26 |
| Chelsea | SW3 | 21 |
| Kensington | W8 | 19 |
| Notting Hill | W11 | 17 |
| West Brompton | SW10 | 14 |
| North Kensington | W10 | 10 |
South Kensington (SW7) is our busiest area in Kensington and Chelsea with 28 jobs, followed by Earls Court (SW5) with 26.
What a typical Kensington and Chelsea job looks like
- Crew: all 129 jobs with a recorded crew size used one mover.
- Vans: the medium van was used most. Counts: medium van 62, small van 41, large van 19, Luton van 6.
- Time: most London man with a van jobs take about 2 hours, the minimum booking.
- Stairs: about 27 in 100 Kensington and Chelsea jobs involved stairs.
The best and busiest days to move in Kensington and Chelsea
Saturday is the busiest day for man with a van jobs in Kensington and Chelsea, with 21% of bookings. Tuesday is the quietest, with 12%, so it is the easiest day to get your preferred time. September is the busiest month and February is the quietest.
Tips for moving in Kensington and Chelsea
- Parking: nearly every street in Kensington and Chelsea is inside a controlled parking zone, and spaces are tight. Ask the council for a parking bay suspension a few days ahead, or check whether your building has a loading bay or mews access.
- Blocks and lifts: many homes are mansion blocks or converted townhouses with narrow staircases and small lifts. Tell us the floor and whether there is a lift, and book the lift or loading time with the porter or managing agent.
- Red routes: Cromwell Road (A4) and the Earls Court one-way system are red routes, so a van cannot stop there to load. Pick a pickup point on a side street where the crew can park legally.
- Congestion Charge and ULEZ: Kensington and Chelsea is outside the central Congestion Charge zone, so a move within the borough does not pay it. The ULEZ covers all of London, including the whole borough.
Book a man with a van in Kensington and Chelsea
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