How much does a man with a van cost?

Cost of delivery is always a factor in getting man with a van services. We all love a bargain price, getting our recently purchased items delivered or our house contents moved to our new home cheaply.

Most man with a van companies in Dublin charge a flat hourly rate between €40- €70 . The cheapest prices are usually obtained on quotation websites. On these websites you can ask for a quote detailing what man with a van services you require. Typically many moving companies that are registered will place bids for your job generally trying to outbid each other to secure your job. It is best to check the cost of house movers thoroughly on these sites as there may be additional hidden costs. The cheapest man with a van is not always the best value for money! Prices can vary so it’s best to request a specific quote detailing everything you require the man with a van to do. For example leaving out details such as you are living in a top floor apartment with difficult access could lead to additional unforeseen costs on removal day.

Removal Quotes

It is best to put in an email to your potential man with a van what your requirements are. Realistically if you want items moved over a long distance or you have a large consignment of belongings to move these will cost more to move than a single item a short distance, common sense applies.

Just so both you and the man with a van are clear on what is being provided put in your quote request.

• Description of items to be delivered, quality, size, how many people needed to lift
• Distance from A to B
• Access to each location- is parking permits required? Is there difficult access? will there be a lot of lifting involved?
• Days, times you want the man with a van to pick up/ deliver

The best quotes that you receive will be specific including what the costs are, what you will get for your money and any terms and conditions of their service. Cost of house movers in Dublin vary greatly, many companies will usually give you a cheap estimate so you will pick them. It's important to find out if the price you have been quoted is fixed and won’t change easily. Best to get the quote in writing so you have a hard copy just in case you need to refer to details and services being provided at a later date.

Hourly rate

For most small deliveries an hourly rate is usually applied with a minimum charge of two hours. If you are planning on buying a single item, it would be best to request a number of quotes before you buy single items. One item doesn’t mean it will be cheaper to move. Many man with a van companies don’t take on small deliveries as it isn’t financially worth their while many companies hold out for larger deliveries so it is best to shop around for a quote before you purchase.

A large move such as a full house or office move will need a more detailed quote and price can vary a lot depending on the difficulty of that move and how many people are needed to assist in lifting, moving and delivering.

Fixed prices

An experienced man with a van company may have fixed prices. These prices tend to be for more long haul deliveries or if the delivery company regularly moves items between certain locations. In these cases the mover knows the time and expenses involved as they have previously done that route. An example could be a house move from Dublin to London. In a case like this you want a fixed price as an hourly cost of house movers could be huge.

Price by location

Man with a van Dublin prices could be a fixed price. The removal company will have more competition in Dublin so they may be able to offer a more competitive quote. Prices in county locations can be dearer as there are fewer companies providing delivery services and their prices don’t need to be as competitive.

Additional costs

When you receive your quote from a man with a van it’s important to find out are there any additional costs or extras. Any reputable company will have terms and conditions of their services. For example, the hourly rate may increase if an additional helper is needed for loading the van. It is also important to find out how long a quotation from a man with a van company is valid for. They may have given a certain price for example because they had other deliveries in that location that week so they could offer a cheaper price.

Many man with a van websites will have their prices stated but it’s best to ask them for a quote. Each job has different requirements, it is always choose the most professional man with a van company in Dublin over the cheapest.