Removals in Reading
Man and van from £55/hr plus VAT · 7 days a week · Fully insured and experienced
An experienced and fully insured removals company that genuinely serves and knows Reading.
Published hourly rates, insurance included, your own accountable crew, and the parking and access handled for you.
Covering
Free quote, no obligation, same-day moves subject to availability.
Service highlights
- Fully insured removals
- Vetted moving crews
- International moving experience
- Documented claims process
- Clear written quotations
- Written service terms
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Your Local Removals and Man and Van Team in Reading
Removals Nationwide moves homes, offices and single items across the whole of Reading and the surrounding area, 7 days a week, from the Victorian terraces of Katesgrove and Newtown to Caversham across the Thames, Tilehurst and Southcote in the west, Whitley in the south and Earley and Woodley to the east. We are an experienced, insured removals company based in Purfleet, Essex, reaching the town by the M25 and M4, with one team and one point of contact from quote to completion. Moves between Reading and London, or long distance, get a fixed written price after a free survey.
Reading is a dense town centre inside the Inner Distribution Road with suburbs fanning out on both banks of the Thames and the Kennet, so our crews plan the IDR exit, the river crossing and the permit zone before the van leaves. Reading Borough Council runs residents parking zones in the inner streets and pay and display bays around the centre, so loading in Katesgrove, Newtown or the streets near the station needs a checked bay rather than luck. The M4 serves the borough at junctions 10, 11 and 12, with the A33 relief road linking junction 11 straight to the IDR.
Areas and Postcodes We Cover in Reading
We cover the whole of Reading and the suburbs around it, including the RG1, RG2, RG4, RG5, RG6, RG30 and RG31 postcodes. Areas we move people in and out of include:
Neighbourhoods we cover
Katesgrove, Newtown, Coley, Caversham, Emmer Green, Lower Caversham, Caversham Heights, Tilehurst, Southcote, Whitley, Kennet Island, Earley, Lower Earley and Woodley.
At the edges we cover Calcot and Purley on Thames to the west, Shinfield and Green Park to the south, and Sonning and Winnersh to the east. Tell us your postcode and we will confirm coverage and a price.
Moving in Reading, What We Know
Reading is a busy regional centre with a ring road, two rivers and permit controlled inner streets. Here is what our crews plan for.
Permit zones and pay and display
Reading Borough Council runs residents parking zones in the streets around the centre, where the inner terraces of Katesgrove and Newtown and the roads near the station are reserved for permit holders for much of the day. The town centre itself is served by pay and display bays. Someone who has just moved into a zone can apply to the council for a short term permit while a full one is processed. We check the zone for both addresses and plan the loading stop in advance.
The IDR, the M4 and the bridges
The Inner Distribution Road rings the centre for local traffic and is linked to the M4 by the A33 relief road from junction 11, with junctions 10 and 12 serving the east and west of the borough and the Mereoak park and ride just south of junction 11. The A329(M) becomes the A3290 near Winnersh Triangle, and the A4 Bath Road still carries local traffic. The Thames is crossed by road in town only at Reading Bridge and Caversham Bridge, so a Caversham move is planned around those two.
Property types
Katesgrove, just south of the centre, is a dense grid of narrow streets lined with Victorian terraces, many with ornate brickwork and a high share of flats and private renting. Tilehurst mixes Victorian and Edwardian terraces with 1930s and 1950s semis, Caversham runs from Lower Caversham by the river up to Caversham Heights and Emmer Green, Whitley now includes the Kennet Island development beside the A33, and Lower Earley is a private estate built from 1977. The centre adds new flats around Station Hill and The Oracle.
The London link
Reading station is 36 miles from Paddington on the Great Western Main Line, the western terminus of the Elizabeth line, and the start of the South Western Railway line to London Waterloo through Wokingham, Bracknell and Richmond, so many of our customers move between Reading and London. Our vans leave Purfleet by the Dartford Crossing, which carries Dart Charge, and follow the M25 to the M4 and junction 10, 11 or 12, with one crew at both ends and a fixed written price after a free survey.
Man and Van Prices in Reading
Our man and van rates are published in full, charged by the hour with a two-hour minimum, all plus VAT at 20 percent.
| Crew | Per hour | Half day, up to 4 hours | Full day, up to 8 hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mover and van | £55 | £210 | £420 |
| 2 movers and van | from £70 | from £260 | from £500 |
| 3 movers and van | from £90 | from £330 | from £620 |
1 mover and van
- Per hour
- £55
- Half day, up to 4 hours
- £210
- Full day, up to 8 hours
- £420
2 movers and van
- Per hour
- from £70
- Half day, up to 4 hours
- from £260
- Full day, up to 8 hours
- from £500
3 movers and van
- Per hour
- from £90
- Half day, up to 4 hours
- from £330
- Full day, up to 8 hours
- from £620
The price includes loading, transport, unloading and goods-in-transit insurance. Any parking suspension, Congestion Charge or toll on your route is confirmed in writing before you book. For a full house or office move, or any move between Reading and London, we give a fixed written price after a free survey. Tell us what you are moving and we will recommend the right crew and van size.
Our Reading Services
One experienced team for the whole move, from a single item to a full house or office relocation.
Man and Van
Single items, small and up to two-bedroom moves, same day and 7 days.
Learn moreHouse Removals
Studio to large family homes, packed, moved and unloaded end to end.
Learn moreOffice Removals
Minimal downtime, with out-of-hours and weekend options.
Learn morePacking Service
Full or partial packing, including fragile and export packing.
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Managed, containerised storage, we collect and seal.
Learn moreRubbish Disposal
Licensed waste removal and clearance, recycled where possible.
Learn moreSingle Item
Single item and marketplace delivery, handled with care.
Learn moreInternational
Door to door across Europe and worldwide, our own fleet.
Learn moreMoving in Reading? Get your free quote.
Experienced, insured, 7 days a week. Same-day moves subject to availability.
Experienced, Insured and Reviewed
Removals Nationwide is an experienced mover. Every move includes goods-in-transit insurance in the price, and our crews are trained, vetted and background-checked.
Written quotations set out the agreed work, price and insurance terms before booking. Read more about our service standards.
How Your Reading Move Works
- 1
Get a quote. Send your details for a free quote, or book a free survey for a larger move. We confirm the price and the plan.
- 2
We plan the access. For Reading we check parking and loading at both addresses, arrange a suspended bay where the council offers one, and plan the route and timing for the drive.
- 3
We pack and protect. Optional full or partial packing, with proper protection for period staircases and shared entrances.
- 4
We move you. Your accountable crew loads, transports and unloads, insured throughout, on your schedule.
- 5
We finish the job. Optional clearance of anything left behind, under our licensed waste carrier registration.
Nearby Areas We Cover
We also serve the towns and areas around Reading, including Bracknell (about 11 miles miles), Maidenhead, Basingstoke and Slough. View every area on our coverage hub.
Get Your Reading Removal Quote
Tell us what you are moving and where. We give you a clear, no-obligation quote for your Reading move, man and van from £55 per hour plus VAT, or a fixed price after a free survey for a larger home or office.
Experienced, insured and 7 days a week. Same-day moves are subject to availability.
What affects your removal cost
- Property size and volume
- Distance between addresses
- Floor level and lift access
- Packing requirements
- Parking suspensions or permit costs
- Crew size and day of the week
Your written quote shows every charge, including VAT, before you book. No hidden fees.
Reading Removals FAQs
Yes. We cover all of Reading and its suburbs, including RG1, RG2, RG4, RG5, RG6, RG30 and RG31, from Katesgrove and Newtown to Caversham, Tilehurst, Southcote, Whitley, Earley and Woodley. Send your postcode and we will confirm coverage and a price.
Our man and van starts at £55 per hour plus VAT for one mover and a van, from £70 for two movers and from £90 for three, with a two-hour minimum. Half-day and full-day rates are also published. The price includes loading, transport, unloading and insurance. Any parking suspension, Congestion Charge or toll on your route is confirmed in writing before you book.
Reading Borough Council runs residents parking zones in the streets around the centre and pay and display bays in the town centre itself. We check which zone each address falls in, plan where the van can legally stand for loading and confirm any permit or parking cost in writing before you book. If you are moving into a zone you can apply to the council for a short term permit for your own car while the full one is processed.
Yes. Reading is about 40 miles from central London and the M4 and M25 make it a direct run. You get a fixed written price after a free survey, one crew end to end, and the drive planned around the route and the M4 junction that suits your address.
Yes. Every move includes goods-in-transit insurance in the price. Our crews are trained, vetted and background-checked.
Yes. These are narrow Victorian streets close to the centre where the van has to sit tight to the kerb and the house often opens straight onto the pavement, so we plan the stop, bring floor and door protection for narrow hallways and size the crew for the stairs. Many are split into flats, so we confirm which floor and whether there is rear access at the survey.