Man with a Van in Kidlington
Flexible transport for small and medium moves. Vetted, insured crews across OX5 — with a fixed price agreed before we start, from £45/hr.
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- £1m public liability
- Licensed waste carrier CBDU300454
- Since 2019
Man with a Van · Kidlington
from £45/hr
Fixed price, quoted before we arrive
- Postcodes
- OX5
- Availability
- 7 days
- Cover
- £1m liability
- Licence
- CBDU300454
What we can show you for Kidlington
Kidlington access and housing notes
OX5 housing stock and loading reality, written for Kidlington rather than the county.
Man with a Van in Kidlington: what actually matters here
A very large village immediately north of Oxford, with its own centre and a business and airport fringe along the A4260.
The housing stock is Interwar and post-war semis and bungalows across the bulk of the village; older stone property around the church and Mill Street; and modern infill towards Gosford and Water Eaton, which decides the tools, protection and crew size we bring to a man with a van job.
Kidlington is easy to work in and useful to work from — it sits just outside Oxford's controlled parking, so a crew can load without a permit and be inside the city in minutes. Most properties have a drive or on-street space at the door. The exception is the older core near the church, where lanes are narrow. Cherwell District Council sets parking and bulky collections here, not Oxford City.
Gosford, Water Eaton, Begbroke, Yarnton and Islip all sit inside the Kidlington round. Whichever of OX5 your address falls in, the man with a van quote is built the same way.
As a smaller town built around St Mary's spire above the village centre, with London Oxford Airport to the west, Kidlington has a mix of approach roads and loading points, so we confirm parking and carry distance when you book rather than assuming.
What a man with a van job includes
Man with a van is a driver plus a van, charged by the hour with a two-hour minimum, and it suits any load smaller than a full house: a one-bed flat, a student move, a marketplace collection or a run to storage. Two crew can be sent for stairs or heavy items, and the clock starts when we arrive at the pickup address.
The van and crew
- Luton or long-wheelbase van with a tail-lift or ramp, swept out before every job
- Driver who carries as well as drives — a second porter is bookable by the hour
- Trolleys, straps and transit blankets carried as standard
- Goods in transit cover of £10k per load and £1m public liability
Loading and transport
- Furniture blanket-wrapped and strapped to the van wall, not stacked loose
- Mattresses bagged and TVs and mirrors carried upright between boards
- Sofas, beds and flat-pack dismantled and rebuilt where that is the only way through a doorway
- Direct drive — your load is never consolidated with anyone else's
At the other end
- Boxes placed in the room you label, beds and tables reassembled where we took them apart, packaging taken away
- A signed job sheet with start and finish times, so hours are never in dispute
What changes the price on a man with a van job
- Parking decides the price more than distance does: a suspended bay, a permit or a long carry from legal parking adds time, and we price that up front.
- Floor level matters. Third floor with no lift is a slower carry, so tell us the level at both ends and we send the right number of crew.
- Volume is easy to underestimate. A one-bed flat with a full loft is a two-load job in a single van; send photos and we will say whether it fits in one run.
- Parking, congestion charge and ULEZ where genuinely incurred are listed separately at cost and never marked up. We do not carry hazardous goods, fuel or paint tins, and pianos, safes and gym equipment are a specialist quote.
Man with a Van prices for Kidlington properties
| Job | From | What it covers | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man with a van (1 mover) | £45 per hour | Min. 2 hrs · Luton or LWB van | 3–8 hours |
| Van + 2 movers | £65 per hour | Min. 2 hrs · stairs and lifts included | 3–8 hours |
Reviews for Man with a Van across the UK
4.5 ★ from 3,131 Trustpilot reviewsWas able to hire a van and driver at very short notice. Great value for money. Driver went above and beyond what he should've been expected to do based on my initial description of the job required. The driver also had excellent communication skills and kept me updated at every stage. Office staff very helpful… Read in full →
This is the best man and van with house moving service that I have ever come across! The driver and his mate were very respectful, kind and polite while packing my stuff and they delivered my items with care. I recommend this company to everyone. Their quote was also fair and affordable and they have… Read in full →
We hired a Man with a Van, and the service was excellent. I would recommend to anyone needing an efficient move with little fuss.
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Where we cover around Kidlington
- GosfordOX5
- Water EatonOX5
- BegbrokeOX5
- YarntonOX5
- IslipOX5
- BletchingdonOX5
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Kidlington questions, answered.
How quickly can you book man with a van in Kidlington?
Same-week slots are standard in Kidlington, with next-day often available midweek. Month-end tenancy changeovers are the busiest window across Oxfordshire, so book those a week or two ahead.
How many hours should I book?
A studio or small one-bed with a straightforward carry is usually two to three hours; a full one-bed with a garage or loft is typically four to five. We bill the time actually used in 30-minute blocks after the two-hour minimum.
Will you help carry, or is it just the driving?
The driver carries — that is the difference between us and a van-hire firm. If the job needs two pairs of hands, book the van with two movers and it usually finishes quicker and cheaper.
Do you take furniture away or to the tip as part of the move?
We can take a small amount of unwanted furniture at the same visit, charged separately because it goes to a licensed transfer station and we pay by weight. We are an Environment Agency registered waste carrier (CBDU300454) and you get the transfer note.
What happens if something is damaged?
Goods in transit cover of £10k per load applies to everything we put in the van, alongside £1m public liability. Anything raised within 24 hours is put right under our complaints policy.
Can you do same-day, evening or weekend collections?
Often, yes — same-day depends on where the van already is that morning. Out-of-hours and weekend slots are charged at 1.25× the standard hourly rate, told to you before you book.