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Colchester City Centre, Old Heath, Lexden and all Colchester areas

Man with a Van Colchester

Colchester is a Roman town with a Norman castle at its centre, and our crews have completed 12 man and van jobs here. Looking for a man with a van in Colchester? One mover from £40/hr, fully insured, price shown first.

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

Minimum charge 2 hours.

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Man with a van in Colchester from Hello Vans
12man with a van jobs completed in Colchester

Colchester man and van, from Old Heath to Lexden

Our man and van service in Colchester is used for student moves to and from the University of Essex, flats near the centre and family house moves. Choose a van, pick a slot and see your price before you confirm. Single items and shop collections are welcome too.

The A12 links Colchester to Chelmsford and Ipswich, so longer runs are easy. The centre has narrow streets and limited parking, while suburbs such as Lexden have wider roads. Our insured movers bring blankets and straps, and the same crews offer house removals, furniture delivery and packing.

  • 12Jobs completed
  • 7Jobs in last 12 months
  • 2 hoursTypical job length
  • 5Postcode districts served
Prices in Colchester

Choose your crew size

Simple hourly rates. Minimum charge 2 hours. Typical total paid in Colchester: £201, 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 Colchester jobs take 2 hours
15jobs done in Colchester with 1 man & a van
34% of our Colchester 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
25jobs done in Colchester with 2 men & a van
57% of our Colchester bookings
Most booked in Colchester
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
4jobs done in Colchester with 3 or more movers
9% of our Colchester bookings
For bigger moves

Crew figures from 44 man and van and house removal jobs in Colchester, 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.

Hello Vans in Colchester

Our man and van work in Colchester

Real figures from the 12 man and van jobs we have completed in Colchester, taken from our booking system. Updated October 2026.

Recent man with a van jobs in Colchester

Man with a vanSep 2026

Lexden CO3

  • 1 mover
  • Large van
  • 3 hrs

£150 total paid, extras included

Man with a vanJun 2026

Colchester CO6

  • 1 mover
  • Large van
  • 5 hrs
  • 1 flight of stairs

£335 total paid, extras included

Man with a vanApr 2026

Colchester City Centre CO1

  • 1 mover
  • Large van
  • 2 hrs
  • 2 flights of stairs

£142 total paid, extras included

Man with a vanMar 2026

Old Heath CO2

  • 1 mover
  • Large van
  • 2 hrs

£130 total paid, extras included

The vans we use in Colchester

  • Large van33%
  • Small van25%
  • Luton van25%
  • Medium van17%
3flights of stairs carried

What customers near Colchester say

Jun 2024

The movers this time were incredibly friendly and helpful! I didn’t dissemble my bedframe which I should have and we ended up dividng the work and they helped me through it!

CocoCherry Hinton CB1 · 1 man, large van, 3 hrs, stairs
Apr 2025

The service was very professional and joiners were respectful to our asks and listened to all the requests on furniture placement.

SoumyaGarston WD25 · Man with a van

We have few reviews from Colchester itself, so these come from nearby. Each one shows where the job was.

Where we work

Areas we cover in Colchester

Man and van jobs completed in each Colchester postcode district. Not listed? We cover all of Colchester and the towns around it.

Also covering: Hythe, Greenstead, Mile End, Stanway, Prettygate, Shrub End, New Town and every other part of Colchester.

Where we work

Towns near Colchester

Man and van jobs completed in nearby towns.

Moving in Colchester

What our Colchester crews plan for

What makes the difference on moving day in Colchester, based on our 12 local jobs.

Parking in the historic centre

The High Street and the Dutch Quarter have restricted access, narrow lanes and permit zones. Check the signs around your address, and tell us how far the van will be from your door.

Stairs and older properties

2 of our 12 Colchester jobs had stairs at one end. Georgian and Victorian houses, and flats above shops, often have steep stairs, so give us the floor and measure large items.

Best days to book

Across the UK, Saturday is our busiest day (25% of jobs) and Tuesday the quietest (10%). Colchester is also busy at the start and end of the University of Essex terms, so book early then.

A12, A120 and the northern gateway

The A12 bypass runs round the north of the town, and the A120 heads towards Stansted and the M11. Both slow at peak times, so aim for a mid-morning start.

Garrison and student areas

Colchester has a large army garrison and a big student population near the University of Essex at Wivenhoe Park. Moves in these areas peak around term dates and postings, so check your date with us early.

More from Hello Vans in Colchester

Other services in Colchester

The same crews also do house removals, clearances, packing and cleaning in Colchester, and we have completed 32 house removals there. Ask us for a quote if you need more than a van.

Movers loading a removal van

House Removals

Full house and flat moves with 2 or 3 movers, from £190.

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Hello Vans crew packing boxes

Packing Service

Full or part packing, with boxes and wrapping supplied.

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Furniture delivery and assembly by Hello Vans

Furniture Delivery & Assembly

Sofas, wardrobes and single items, collected and delivered.

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House clearance team loading a van

Clearance

House, garden and rubbish clearance, from £130 for 1 cubic yard.

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Hello Vans vans for office moves

Office Removals

Desks, IT and files moved around your working hours.

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European moves from the UK with Hello Vans

European Moves

Door to door moves between the UK and Europe.

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Hello Vans handyman assembling furniture

Handyman & Assembly

Flat-pack assembly, dismantling and TV mounting.

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Cleaning services from Hello Services

Cleaning Services

End of tenancy, deep and regular cleaning for homes and offices.

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Questions

Man with a van Colchester FAQs

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

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 Colchester jobs is £201.

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

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. Moving midweek usually means more choice of times.

Which areas of Colchester do you cover?

All of them. We have completed 12 man and van jobs across Colchester, in 5 postcode districts, plus moves to and from anywhere in the UK.

Can I book a man and van in Colchester 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?

In the UK, 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 charge extra for stairs?

Stairs are added as an extra because they make the job longer. Tell us the floor and whether there is a lift at both addresses when 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 guides

Guides for moving in Colchester

Long-Distance & Nationwide House Removals in the UK: Costs & Planning

Long-Distance & Nationwide House Removals in the UK: Costs & Planning

How long-distance moves work across the UK: planning, timings and what affects the cost.

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The Best (and Busiest) Days to Move House in the UK: What 22,200 Moves Tell Us

The Best (and Busiest) Days to Move House in the UK: What 22,200 Moves Tell Us

Saturday and Friday are the busiest days to move. Book a Tuesday, a Sunday or a winter month for the widest choice of time slots.

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Moving Extras Explained: Stairs, Mileage, ULEZ and Heavy Items (With Real Job Data)

Moving Extras Explained: Stairs, Mileage, ULEZ and Heavy Items (With Real Job Data)

Stairs are the extra you are most likely to need. How stairs, mileage, clean air zones and heavy items affect your price.

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