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Chelmsford, Colchester, Southend on Sea and all Essex towns

Man with a Van Essex

Looking for a man with a van in Essex? Our crews have completed 100 man and van jobs from Chelmsford to Colchester and Southend. One mover from £40/hr, insured, and your price is shown before you book.

  • From£40/hr1 man & van
  • From£60/hr2 men & van
  • From£80/hr3 men & van

Minimum charge 2 hours.

  • Fully insured
  • No hidden fees
  • Same-day often available
Man with a van in Essex from Hello Vans
100man with a van jobs completed in Essex

Man and van hire across Essex

Essex has big towns, commuter belts and long coastline, so moves are varied: Chelmsford flats, Colchester student houses, Southend seafront moves and family homes in Brentwood and Grays. We handle single items, flats and small house moves, and trips into London. Choose a van and time, add your addresses and see the price.

The A12 runs from Brentwood to Colchester, the Southend arterial roads reach the coast, and the M25 passes Grays. Commuter traffic builds at peak times, so we plan around it. Our insured movers bring blankets, straps and tools. We also offer house removals, furniture delivery and clearances. Choose your nearest town below to see local details.

  • 100Jobs completed
  • 39Jobs in last 12 months
  • 2 hoursTypical job length
  • 45Postcode districts served
Prices in Essex

Choose your crew size

Simple hourly rates. Minimum charge 2 hours. Typical total paid in Essex: £172, extras included.

1 man and a van from Hello Vans

1 Man & a Van

From £40/hr
  • Single items, IKEA and Marketplace pickups, studio moves
  • Minimum charge 2 hours, from £80
  • Most Essex jobs take 2 hours
109jobs done in Essex with 1 man & a van
31% of our Essex bookings
Best for small moves
2 men and a van from Hello Vans

2 Men & a Van

From £60/hr
  • 1–3 bed flats and houses, heavy furniture, stairs
  • Minimum charge 2 hours, from £120
223jobs done in Essex with 2 men & a van
64% of our Essex bookings
Most booked in Essex
3 men and a van from Hello Vans

3 Men & a Van

From £80/hr
  • 3–5 bed homes and office moves
  • Minimum charge 2 hours, from £160
18jobs done in Essex with 3 or more movers
5% of our Essex bookings
For bigger moves

Crew figures from 350 man and van and house removal jobs in Essex, taken from our booking system. Minimum charge 2 hours on every booking. See all rates.

How it works

Booked in two minutes

No callbacks and no haggling. Your price is on screen before you book.

Tell us what you are moving

Enter both postcodes, pick a crew size and add stairs or heavy items like an American fridge.

See your price and pick a slot

Choose a date and start time. Confirmation arrives by email within minutes.

Your crew arrives ready

Blankets, straps and tools on board. They load, drive and place everything in the right rooms.

Local moving teams

Teams that cover Essex

The Hello Vans teams based closest to the middle of Essex. Every team is vetted and insured, and job numbers come from our booking system. Open your town page to see the teams closest to you.

Vahid’s team

Covers Essex
Large van
  • 31jobs completed
  • 2026joined Hello Vans

Bakhtiar’s team

Covers Essex
Luton van
  • 1,448jobs completed
  • 49in Essex
  • 2022joined Hello Vans
Latest jobs in Essex
  • Sep 2026Waltham Abbey EN9
  • Sep 2026Witham CM8

“We had a really good service from HelloVans. We were moving from London to Edinburgh, so a long drive and up two flights of stairs at the end.”

Customer feedback, May 2025

Kaiwan’s team

Covers Essex
Luton van
  • 1,999jobs completed
  • 90in Essex
  • 2022joined Hello Vans
Latest jobs in Essex
  • Sep 2026Colchester CO1
  • Sep 2026Braintree CM77

“Lovely service. All the team was kind and very pro-active. Very quick loading and offloading, being very careful with everything and letting us know about any issue in the furniture.”

Customer feedback, May 2025
Hello Vans in Essex

Our man and van work in Essex

Real figures from the 100 man and van jobs we have completed in Essex, taken from our booking system. Updated October 2026.

Recent man with a van jobs in Essex

Man with a vanSep 2026

Waltham Abbey EN9

  • 1 mover
  • Small van
  • 1 hr

£108 total paid, extras included

Completed by Bakhtiar’s team

Man with a vanSep 2026

Witham CM8

  • 1 mover
  • Large van
  • 1 hr

£96 total paid, extras included

Completed by Bakhtiar’s team

Man with a vanSep 2026

Colchester CO3

  • 1 mover
  • Large van
  • 3 hrs

£150 total paid, extras included

Man with a vanSep 2026

Braintree CM77

  • 1 mover
  • Luton van
  • 4 hrs

£252 total paid, extras included

Completed by Kaiwan’s team

The vans we use in Essex

  • Large van34%
  • Luton van27%
  • Medium van22%
  • Small van17%
25flights of stairs carried
2jobs with furniture dismantling

What our man with a van customers say

May 2025

My mover was awesome! I’m pretty sure he could lift a bus with zero problems. The van was large and spacious, and everything was moved in record time!

AmberStockport SK1 · 1 man, large van, 2 hrs, stairs
May 2025

Very friendly staff. On time for collection. Kept me informed at each stage of our transaction. Brilliant

ParkerSwadlincote DE12 · 1 man, large van, 2 hrs
Apr 2025

Driver turned up promptly and gave great advice about loading and tied everything down inside the van. Was a very efficient service and was much less stressful than trying to do it all with just a van by ourselves. Would highly recommend.

NaomiCockfosters EN4 · 1 man, large van, 1 hr

Feedback from customers after completed man with a van jobs in and around Essex and across the UK.

Moving in Essex

What our Essex crews plan for

What makes the difference on moving day in Essex, from our 100 local jobs.

One in five has stairs

About 19 in 100 of our Essex jobs have stairs at one end. Newer flats in Chelmsford and Colchester often have lifts, but check they can be booked and that large items will fit.

Saturday is the peak

Across Essex, Saturday is our busiest day (24% of jobs) and Tuesday the quietest (8%). September is the peak month, so book ahead or choose a Tuesday for more flexibility.

Seaside towns in summer

Parking along the seafront in Southend and Clacton fills quickly on warm days. Let us know about permit zones or a back access so the crew can load close to your door.

Allow for the Dartford Crossing

Moves between south Essex and Kent use the Dartford Crossing, which is busy and charged. The A12 and A127 also slow down at rush hour, so we plan start times around them.

Questions

Man with a van Essex FAQs

How much does a man with a van cost in Essex?

From £40 an hour for one mover, £60 for two and £80 for three. The minimum charge is 2 hours, so a booking starts from £80. Stairs, mileage or a charging zone are added only if they apply. The typical total paid on our Essex jobs is £172.

Which towns in Essex do you cover?

All of them. We have completed 100 man and van jobs in 45 Essex postcode districts, most of them in Chelmsford and Colchester.

Is there a cheap man with a van near me in Essex?

Our lowest price is one mover with a small or medium van from £40 an hour. With the 2-hour minimum, a small job such as a single item or a studio move starts from £80.

Can I book a man and van in Essex today?

Often, yes. Same-day slots are frequently available, especially on weekdays. Book online to see live availability.

What is the best day to book a man and van?

Across Essex, Saturday is our busiest day, so book early if you need it. Tuesday is the quietest, with the widest choice of start times.

Do you move people to other parts of the UK?

Yes. We move people across town and across the country. Travel time and any mileage are included in the price you see before you book.

Are your movers insured?

Yes. Every booking includes Goods in Transit and Public Liability cover, and all movers are vetted before joining Hello Vans.

Moving in Essex?

See your price in two minutes and choose a slot that suits you. Insured movers, 7 days a week, 8am–7pm.