Quick answer
How much does man and van cost in Covent Garden?
Man and van is most of what we do in WC2: a studio flat above Neal Street, a desk between two agencies on Long Acre, a sofa into a Shelton Street conversion. A small van, an early start and a loading bay keep it inside two hours.
Covent Garden removals are warehouse-conversion flats with small lifts, flats above the Piazza shops and offices around Seven Dials, on streets that are pedestrian by day and theatre traffic by night.
We plan the stop on Floral Street, Shelton Street or the Drury Lane side, measure large pieces against the lift from photos, and start early or on a Sunday.
Share postcodes, floor levels, parking notes and bulky-item photos by email — we will confirm the right van, helpers and hourly or fixed option before you book.
- ULEZ Exempt: Fully compliant Euro 6 vehicles with £0 emission charges.
- Dynamic Access Planning: Access checked against Covent Garden road width and parking regulations.
- Local Authority Suspensions: Bays here are run by Westminster City Council. We tell you which one to suspend and for how long, so the van is at the door.
- Congestion Charge: The address sits inside the Congestion Charge zone. We confirm on the quote how the charge is handled, so nothing is added on the day.
- Factual Pricing: Pre-fixed and hourly rates with no surprise high-floor fees.
Local knowledge
Moving in Covent Garden: what changes the job
The address sits inside the Congestion Charge zone. We confirm on the quote how the charge is handled, so nothing is added on the day.
The Piazza and the streets off it are pedestrian for most of the day, Seven Dials is a one-way maze, and the Strand is a red route. We plan the stop on Floral Street, Shelton Street, Endell Street or the Drury Lane side, and we start early before the area fills.
The old market warehouses on Shelton Street, Earlham Street and Long Acre are now flats and studios with big rooms, heavy doors and lifts that were fitted later and are small. We measure the awkward pieces against the lift from your photos and plan a stair carry where it will not fit.
Flats above the Piazza and Neal Street shops have a street door, a narrow stair and no parking at all. We send a small van that can use a loading bay, keep the carry short and the pavement clear for the shop below.
Long Acre, Great Queen Street and the Seven Dials streets are agencies, studios and small firms in period buildings with narrow stairs. Evening moves clash with theatre traffic, so for Covent Garden offices we propose early mornings or Sunday rather than a weekday evening.
Common scenarios
When do customers book Covent Garden Man and Van?
Typical Covent Garden (WC2E) jobs we plan every week: covent Garden removals are warehouse-conversion flats with small lifts, flats above the Piazza shops and offices around Seven Dials, on streets that are pedestrian by day and theatre traffic by night.
Smaller loads moved between halls, flats and family homes with clear hourly timing.
Man and VanSofa, fridge or furniture pickups from sellers with delivery to your room of choice.
Man and VanPart-loads to or from storage when you only need a van and working help.
Man and VanShort-notice man and van slots are possible when a crew is available — a call is fastest.
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Furniture and belongings we move in Covent Garden
Full inventories with protection, room placement and optional packing or dismantling — we plan the stop on Floral Street, Shelton Street or the Drury Lane side, measure large pieces against the lift from photos, and start early or on a Sunday.
- Bedroom furniture — beds, mattresses, wardrobes, bedside tables
- Living room items — sofas, media units, TVs, tables and mirrors
- Kitchen and appliances — tables, chairs, white goods and boxed crockery
- Boxes and soft goods — packed belongings, clothes and loft leftovers
All 8 items
- Fragile items — pictures, glass, mirrors and delicate boxes
- Awkward furniture — dismantling, route planning or sofa hoisting if needed
- Office kit — desks, chairs, crates and small commercial loads
- Single items — Marketplace sofas, appliances and bulky collections
Step by step
How Covent Garden moves work
From first call to furniture in the right rooms — clear steps, fewer surprises.
- 1Send move details
Share postcodes, inventory, floor levels, parking and bulky-item photos for Covent Garden.
Photos of stairs and large furniture speed up a clear quote. - 2Choose the right crew
We suggest van size, helpers and whether packing or dismantling is worth adding.
- 3Prepare access
CPZ parking, lifts, loading bays and building rules are checked before arrival where possible.
- 4Protect and load
Furniture is wrapped, carried safely and loaded in a stable order for transport.
- 5Deliver and place
Items are unloaded into the correct rooms and agreed furniture is reassembled.
Specifications
Removals service specifications
| Crew size | 2 to 4 trained operatives |
| Vehicles available | Luton vans & Transit vans |
| Protection materials | Heavy-duty blankets, straps, mattress covers |
| Disassembly tools | Full toolkit carried on board |
| Assessment method | Photos / inventory list |
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Typical jobs
How a Covent Garden move usually runs
For a full house removal in Covent Garden we plan the stop on Floral Street, Shelton Street or the Drury Lane side, measure large pieces against the lift from photos, and start early or on a Sunday. Furniture is wrapped, carried and loaded in a planned order so the day keeps to time.
A flat move near Soho. Bulky beds and tables are dismantled first, then carried through the tight communal stairwells and lift lobbies typical of the area.
Quote requirements
What to send us for a Covent Garden quote
To get a clear, accurate quote, please provide the following details:
- Inventory list: Main furniture items and estimated boxes.
- Postcodes: Collection and delivery addresses.
- Floor levels: Ground, first, second, etc., and if there is a lift.
- Parking: CPZ controls or parking suspension needs at both points.
Transparent pricing
Covent Garden Man and Van prices
Man and Van in Covent Garden typically starts from £90 / first 2hrs. Driver-only bookings start from £90 for the first 2 hours, then £45/hr.
Most booked
Small van, 1 helper
From £110 / first 2hrs
Stairs, flats and assisted loading
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Medium / Luton helpers
From £150 / first 2hrs
Bulky items and faster loading
Book onlineNo deposit to enquire — clear price before moving day.
What's included
The quote should match what you get on the day — essentials built in.
- Insured crew and van for the booked hours
- Blankets, straps and trolley protection
- Fuel and ULEZ included in the quote structure
- Room-of-choice placement at the new address
Everything included
- Dismantling and reassembly when agreed
- Packing services add-ons available
- No hidden weekend premium — see pricing
- Phone updates before and on move day
Where we operate
Covent Garden coverage across Central London
Alpha Movers covers Covent Garden and nearby Central London routes from our Ilford IG2 base. Share both addresses and access details so the local and cross-London route is priced as one clear plan.
- WestminsterW1 W2 W9 SW1 NW8 WC2
- Kensington and ChelseaSW3 SW5 SW7 SW10 W8 W10 W11
- SohoW1D
- HolbornWC1
- Chancery LaneWC2
Local access and notes for Covent Garden
We plan the stop on Floral Street, Shelton Street or the Drury Lane side, measure large pieces against the lift from photos, and start early or on a Sunday.
Covent Garden removals are warehouse-conversion flats with small lifts, flats above the Piazza shops and offices around Seven Dials, on streets that are pedestrian by day and theatre traffic by night.
Local tip
Send parking photos, floor levels and bulky-item pictures with your quote request — those details keep Covent Garden moves on time and on budget.
Customer reviews
What London customers say
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FAQs
Covent Garden moving questions answered
Common questions before booking in Covent Garden. Not here? Call us — 8AM to 10PM.
Driver-only man and van hire starts from £90 for the first 2 hours, then £45/hr. With one helper, bookings usually start from £110 for the first 2 hours, then £65/hr. Medium or Luton options with more help start from £150 / 2hrs when the load is bulkier. Fuel, ULEZ, blankets, straps and standard insurance cover are included in the quote structure — no hidden weekend premium. The right price depends on item list, stairs, parking carry and distance. Send both postcodes and a few photos by email and we will confirm driver-only vs helper support before the clock starts. Man and van is most of what we do in WC2: a studio flat above Neal Street, a desk between two agencies on Long Acre, a sofa into a Shelton Street conversion. Send postcodes, floor levels and photos and we confirm the plan before you book.
Early morning, before the pedestrian streets fill, or Sunday morning. Weekday evenings clash with theatre traffic around Drury Lane and the Strand. We propose a start time with the quote and plan the stop on a side street where a van can sit.
Often not: the lifts in the old market buildings were fitted later and are small. Send photos of the lift and the largest pieces and we will tell you what goes in the lift and what the crew carries on the stairs, so the time is priced honestly.
Yes. A street door, a narrow stair and no parking is the standard Piazza flat. We send a small van that fits a loading bay on a side street, keep the carry short and the pavement clear for the shop below.
Yes. Even on driver-only jobs the driver helps with loading and unloading within safe limits. If you have stairs, heavy sofas, appliances or a long carry from the van, adding one or two helpers is usually faster and better value than stretching a light crew. We recommend the crew size from your photos and access notes so you are not under-booked on move day. Room-of-choice placement is part of normal assisted jobs where access allows. If you only have light boxes and need van space, with the driver helping to load, say so — that is exactly when the £90 entry option makes sense. Man and van is most of what we do in WC2: a studio flat above Neal Street, a desk between two agencies on Long Acre, a sofa into a Shelton Street conversion. Send postcodes, floor levels and photos and we confirm the plan before you book.
Often yes when a van and crew are free — a call is the fastest check. Same-day works best for smaller inventories, student rooms, marketplace collections and short local runs with clear photos. Send pickup and delivery postcodes, item list, floor levels and parking notes as early as you can. We operate 8am–10pm, seven days a week, but peak evenings fill first. If today is tight, we will be honest about the next open slot instead of promising a crew we cannot send. Man and van is most of what we do in WC2: a studio flat above Neal Street, a desk between two agencies on Long Acre, a sofa into a Shelton Street conversion. Send postcodes, floor levels and photos and we confirm the plan before you book.
