Is a man with a van in Southampton cheaper than van hire?

For most small moves it works out similar or cheaper once you count fuel, insurance and your own time — and the driver does the lifting with you.

What size van do you use?

Most bookings use a Luton van, which fits roughly a studio or one-bed flat. Smaller jobs may get a medium van.

Can you do site or garden clearance in Southampton?

We clear household items, garden waste and light rubbish from homes, from £120. For building-site waste, tell us what is there first so we can confirm whether we can take it.

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Man and Van Southampton

Need a man with a van in Southampton? Get a driver, a clean Luton or medium van and help with all the lifting — from £50 per hour with a two-hour minimum, fully insured.

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Man and van for Southampton

Phi Movers is based in London, around 80 miles from Southampton. We specialise in moves between Southampton and London and long-distance UK moves, and confirm availability for local Southampton jobs when you request a quote.

Southampton is a port city with two universities, so moves range from student rooms in Portswood to family homes in Bassett and flats at Ocean Village. A man with a van in Southampton suits the city’s many smaller moves, and we also clear unwanted items before you go.

Man and van prices in Southampton

Man and van bookings start from £50 per hour with a two-hour minimum, billed in 30-minute blocks after that. Add an extra helper for £20 per hour for heavy or bulky items. Because our vans are London-based, travel to Southampton and mileage are agreed up front in your quote — see our man and van prices guide for how UK pricing compares.

What’s included

A clean van with an experienced London driver
Loading and unloading help as standard
Blankets, straps and trolleys to protect your items
Charged by the hour, billed in 30-minute blocks
First 10 journey miles included
Goods-in-transit and public liability insurance

Moving in Southampton — local notes

Victorian terraces and HMOs in Portswood and Shirley, 1930s semis in Bitterne, larger houses around Bassett and the Common, and modern waterfront apartments.

Student areas get very busy at the start and end of term. The city centre has controlled parking, and roads near the docks are congested on cruise ship days.

Moving a whole house? See our removals in Southampton page for fixed-price house moves, packing and storage.