One Man or Two Men and a Van?

Choose one man and a van when

• You can help safely
• Help is available at both ends
• Items are prepared
• The move is smaller

One man and a van means the customer works with the mover during loading and unloading. It is not suitable if nobody can help or if the item needs two-person handling.

Customer help must be ready at the collection and delivery address. If only the seller can help at collection, but nobody can help at delivery, describe that before booking rather than assuming one mover can complete both sides.

Choose two men and a van when

• You do not want to lift
• Furniture is bulky
• There are several stairs
• The move needs a full crew

Two men handle the agreed lifting, which is normally the better option for house moves, bulky furniture and difficult access. It can also make the plan clearer when customers have health concerns, children to look after or nobody available to help.

How stairs and access affect the choice

A top-floor Glasgow tenement, long carry from the street or tight stair turn can require two-person handling even for a short journey. A ground-floor collection with nearby parking may be suitable for one mover and customer help. The distance travelled does not decide the crew by itself.

Questions to answer before choosing

• Can one customer help safely at both properties?
• Does any item require two people to control it?
• Are there stairs, narrow turns or a long carrying distance?
• Will furniture need dismantling or reassembly?

Still unsure?

Send photos, both postcodes and access details. We can recommend the suitable option. See Man and Van Glasgow for full service details.

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