Removals in Southampton
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 Southampton.
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 Southampton
Removals Nationwide moves homes, offices and single items across the whole of Southampton and the surrounding area, 7 days a week, from the waterfront apartments of Ocean Village and the city centre to Shirley, Portswood and Bassett and across the Itchen to Bitterne, Woolston and Sholing. We are an experienced, insured removals company based in Purfleet, Essex, reaching the city by the M25 and M3, with one team and one point of contact from quote to completion. Moves between Southampton and London, or long distance, get a fixed written price after a free survey.
Southampton is a port city split by the River Itchen, so the first thing our crews plan is which side of the water each address sits on and whether the Itchen Bridge, a council owned toll crossing from Woolston to the Chapel area, saves time over the A27 at Mansbridge. The M27 runs across the north of the city, the M3 brings traffic in from London and the M271 spur drops to the Western Docks and the Redbridge roundabout with the A33 and A35. Inner suburbs such as Portswood and Bevois Valley have tight streets with restrictions, so we check each one before the van arrives.
Areas and Postcodes We Cover in Southampton
We cover the whole of Southampton, including the SO14, SO15, SO16, SO17, SO18 and SO19 postcodes. Areas we move people in and out of include:
Neighbourhoods we cover
Shirley, Portswood, Highfield, Bassett, Swaythling, St Denys, Bevois Valley, Ocean Village, Bitterne, Bitterne Park, Woolston, Sholing, Thornhill and Lordshill.
At the edges we cover Millbrook, Redbridge and Maybush to the west, Townhill Park and Weston to the east, and the neighbouring areas of Totton, Eastleigh, Hedge End and West End. Tell us your postcode and we will confirm coverage and a price.
Moving in Southampton, What We Know
Southampton is a large port city with a river down the middle, waterfront flats, student terraces and big post war estates. Here is what our crews plan for.
Parking and the inner suburbs
Southampton City Council is the unitary authority, so one body sets the on street rules across the city. The closer you get to the centre, the station and the university, the more yellow lines, limited waiting bays and permit controlled streets you meet, and the terraces around the Highfield campus fill with resident and student cars. Further out, in Bassett, Bitterne Park and Sholing, a driveway or open kerb is the usual stop. We confirm the restriction on your street and plan the stop before moving day.
Roads, bridges and the toll
The M27 crosses the north of the city, the M3 joins it from London and the M271 spur runs down to the Western Docks and ends at the Redbridge roundabout, where it meets the A35 heading west and the A33 into the centre. East of the Itchen, the choice is the A27 crossing at Mansbridge or the Itchen Bridge, the council owned toll bridge from Woolston to Chapel near Ocean Village and St Mary's Stadium. Any toll on your route is confirmed in writing before you book.
Property types
The centre and waterfront are dominated by flats, from the marina apartments of Ocean Village to the newer blocks around Westquay and the regeneration sites near the docks, so lifts and loading bays are booked first. Shirley is the main suburban centre of the west with council housing in the middle and larger houses in Upper Shirley. Portswood sits beside the Highfield campus with a large student share, while east of the river Thornhill was expanded with council housing in the 1960s and Weston was largely built after the war.
The London link
Southampton Central is the main station, with direct trains to London Waterloo, and Southampton Airport Parkway and the suburban stations feed the same lines, so many customers are moving between the two cities. Our route from Purfleet runs round the M25 via the Dartford Crossing, which carries Dart Charge, then down the M3 to the M27, and for London moves we plan the M3 run with one crew at both ends and a fixed written price after a free survey.
Man and Van Prices in Southampton
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 Southampton 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 Southampton 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.
Learn moreStorage
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 Southampton? 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 Southampton 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 Southampton 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 Southampton, including Portsmouth (about 22 miles miles), Basingstoke and Guildford. View every area on our coverage hub.
Get Your Southampton Removal Quote
Tell us what you are moving and where. We give you a clear, no-obligation quote for your Southampton 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.
Southampton Removals FAQs
Yes. We cover the whole city, including SO14, SO15, SO16, SO17, SO18 and SO19, from Ocean Village and the centre to Shirley, Portswood, Bassett, Bitterne, Woolston and Sholing. 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.
We check your street first. Southampton City Council sets the on street rules across the city, and the terraced streets around the university and the centre carry yellow lines, limited waiting bays and resident permit controls, while most outer suburbs have driveways and open roads. For a flat in Ocean Village or the city centre we book the lift and loading bay with the building manager before the day.
Yes. Southampton is about 80 miles from central London and the M3 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 M27 and M3 junctions.
Yes. Every move includes goods-in-transit insurance in the price. Our crews are trained, vetted and background-checked.
Yes. Portswood and Highfield sit beside the University of Southampton campus and students make up a notable share of residents, so we move shared houses and single rooms in and out of terraced streets with tight parking. A man and van with one or two movers on an hourly rate usually suits, and we can collect from halls or storage on the same trip.