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Man and Van Kent

Stranks Removals & Storage offers a professional man and van service across Kent and the South East for smaller moves, single-item deliveries and jobs that do not need a full removal team. Our drivers are trained, fully insured to £100,000, and available on an hourly basis with a two-hour minimum. Get a free quote or call 0800 0195 525.

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Cost effective, flexible solution
Fully insured up to £100k cover with no extra costs
Ideal for smaller moves
Minimum 2 hour hire
A selection of different sized vans to choose from
Short-notice hire if available
Covering the South East and London
Expert removals crew who care

What Our Man and Van Service Includes

  • Professionally trained driver with a van of the right size for your job
  • Fully insured up to £100,000 with no extra cost
  • Hourly rate, minimum two-hour hire
  • Choice of van sizes to match your load
  • Short-notice hire where availability allows
  • Coverage across Kent, the South East and London

For moves that need more than one person, Stranks can send a two-man team. Let the team know the size of the job when you enquire and they will advise on the right setup.

When Man and Van Is the Right Choice

Man and van suits jobs where the load is small and the logistics are straightforward. It is the right option when:

  • You are moving a single room, a studio flat or a small number of boxes
  • You are a student moving in or out of term-time accommodation
  • You need a single item — a sofa, a wardrobe, a desk — moved between addresses
  • You are clearing a room rather than an entire property
  • You have already packed and just need transport and loading help
  • You need a flexible, short-notice arrangement without a full survey

For these jobs, paying for a full removal team and a large truck is unnecessary. Man and van keeps the cost proportionate to the size of the work.

When a Full Removals Service Is Better

Man and van is not suited to every move. For larger or more complex jobs, Stranks’ full house removals service is the right choice. Consider a full removal when:

  • You are moving the contents of a full house or flat
  • You have large or heavy furniture that requires dismantle and reassembly
  • You need packing services on top of transport
  • Your move involves a storage gap between properties
  • You are moving a long distance or out of Kent
  • You have access challenges — narrow lanes, stairs, restricted parking — that need prior planning
  • You need the financial protection of the BAR Advanced Payment scheme

If you are unsure which service fits your job, call 0800 0195 525 and the team will advise honestly. There is no pressure to book a service larger than you need.

Why Choose Stranks for Man and Van in Kent

Stranks has been running removals in Kent since 1941, four generations of the Strank family, now with 17 staff, four trucks and five vans. The man and van service carries the same standards as the full removals operation:

  • Fully insured to £100,000 — no excess charge, included as standard
  • BAR member with the BAR Advanced Payment Logo
  • BS EN 12522 certified — the British Standard for furniture removal services
  • 9.7 out of 10 on Referenceline from 380 verified reviews since 2007, with 98% recommending the service
  • Checkatrade certified and Furniture and Home Improvement Ombudsman member

For a full breakdown, see the why choose us page.

Areas Covered

Our man and van service operates across Kent and the South East, including AshfordCanterburyFolkestoneTenterdenRomney Marsh and London. For longer routes or moves outside Kent, call 0800 0195 525 to confirm availability and pricing.

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A professionally trained driver, a van of the right size for your load, and full insurance up to £100,000 at no extra cost. The service is charged at an hourly rate with a two-hour minimum. If your job needs a second person, Stranks can send a two-man team — let the team know when you enquire. Get a quote or call 0800 0195 525.

Pricing is based on an hourly rate with a two-hour minimum hire. The exact cost depends on the duration, the van size needed and the distance. Request a quote or call 0800 0195 525 and the team will come back with clear pricing based on your job.

Man and van suits smaller jobs: a single room, a studio flat, a student move, a single item of furniture, or a small number of packed boxes. For a full house move, a move requiring packing services, or anything involving large amounts of furniture, Stranks' full house removals service is the better option. If you are unsure, call 0800 0195 525 and the team will advise.

A full removals service is the right choice when you are moving the contents of an entire house, need furniture dismantled and reassembled, require professional packing, need storage between properties, or are moving a long distance. Man and van is designed for straightforward smaller jobs where the load is light and the logistics are simple.

Yes. All Stranks man and van jobs are fully insured up to £100,000 with no extra charge. Stranks is also a full British Association of Removers member and certified to BS EN 12522. See full accreditation details

Booking at least two weeks ahead is recommended for the best availability. Short-notice hire is available where the schedule allows. Get in touch as early as possible to confirm your date.

Stranks covers Kent and the South East including Ashford, Canterbury, Folkestone, Tenterden and London. For moves outside this area, call 0800 0195 525 to confirm availability.

Yes. Man and van is well suited to student moves in and out of term-time accommodation. The service is flexible, hourly and available at short notice where the schedule allows. Get a quote or call 0800 0195 525 to check availability for your moving date.