
Bristol service
Checkatrade — 9.8/10 · 164 ReviewsFlat Removal Bristol
Studios, 1-beds and 2-beds moved across Bristol — £75/hr solo or £110/hr with a second pair of hands.
About this service
What flat removal bristol actually looks like.
Bristol flats are some of the most common moves I do. A 1-bed or small 2-bed usually fits in one van load, which is exactly what the service is built for. Pricing’s hourly: £75/hr for me alone, £110/hr if you need a second pair of hands. I’ll take a room-by-room rundown when you enquire, estimate the total time (usually 3–6 hours for a 1-bed, 5–9 for a 2-bed depending on packing and access), and confirm when I arrive. No VAT, no call-out fee.
Studio to 2-bed — what fits in one load
A furnished studio or sparsely-packed 1-bed usually fits in one run. A well-filled 1-bed or a 2-bed often goes on two trips, which is still cheaper than booking a bigger truck for the same furniture. I’ll tell you up front whether it’s one trip or two based on the room list you give me.
Lift booking, loading bay, CAZ
Harbourside and city-centre flats usually need the lift booked with the building manager — do this a week in advance if you can. Loading bays sometimes need permits. If the flat is inside Bristol’s Clean Air Zone, the van pays the charge and I factor it into the estimate. Tell me the address and the rough access situation when you enquire.
How it works
Book a Bristol van in three steps.
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Get in touch
Fill in the quote form with a few details about your move or clearance, or call us direct. The more you can tell us about access, stairs and the items involved, the tighter the price we can give you.
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Receive a quote
We’ll reply with a price for your Bristol removal or clearance. Any access quirks or timing constraints are factored in up front, so the figure we send is the figure you pay.
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Book the van
Confirm the date and we’ll handle the rest — loading, driving and unloading anywhere in Bristol, Bath or the South West. If it’s a clearance, waste is taken away under our waste carrier licence.

About us
Checkatrade — 9.8/10 · 164 ReviewsBristol Local Van Man — removals and clearance in Bristol.
Bristol Local Van Man is run by Nigel, a Nailsea-based owner-operator with 15+ years in removals and clearance across Bristol, Bath and the wider South West. We handle removals, rubbish clearance, house clearance and office clearance under one roof.
Most jobs are done by Nigel direct. Busy weeks and larger jobs bring in trusted local drivers Nigel has worked with for years — every one carries the same waste-carrier paperwork and works to the same fixed-price standard.
Waste is carried away under our UK registered waste carrier licence (CBDU445737), so items taken off your property go to a licensed facility rather than a side street.
Whether you’re moving a one-bed flat in central Bristol, clearing a probate property in Bath, or stripping out an office in Weston-super-Mare, get a price up front before anything is loaded.
Coverage area
Man with a van across Bristol, Bath and the South West.
Based in Nailsea (BS48), covering Bristol (BS), Bath (BA) and Somerset (TA) via the M5, M4 and A roads. If your postcode isn’t listed, get in touch — we cover most of the region.
Full list of towns we cover
Bristol, Nailsea, Weston-super-Mare, Bath, Clevedon, Thornbury, Portishead, Bridgwater, Taunton, Glastonbury, Wells, Frome.
Frequently asked
Flat Removal Bristol— common questions.
How much does a flat move in Bristol cost?
Hourly: £75/hr for me alone or £110/hr with a second person. A typical 1-bed move runs 3–6 hours, a 2-bed around 5–9 — I’ll estimate from your room list and confirm on the day.
Do you do flat moves in and out of Bristol city centre?
Constantly. Lift access, CAZ, loading bays — all standard. Flag any building-specific rules when you enquire.
Can you help pack?
I can help with furniture dismantling and basic packing, but I’m not a full packing service. Most flat moves work fine if you’re boxed by the morning of the move.
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Need a man with a van in Bristol?
Call us or send a quote request for removals or clearance anywhere in Bristol, Bath or the South West.