Man and Van West Derby

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West Derby · L12

Man and Van West Derby

From West Derby Village and Mill Lane to the family homes near Croxteth Hall and along Queens Drive, we move houses and flats all over West Derby.

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At a Glance

A Man With A Van Liverpool is a fully insured local man and van service covering West Derby (L12) from its base on Smithdown Road, Liverpool L7, moving houses, flats and single items seven days a week.

Area covered
West Derby (L12), including West Derby Village, Mill Lane, Queens Drive and the roads near Croxteth Hall and Country Park
Based
Newstead Abbey, 46 Smithdown Rd, Liverpool L7 4JG
Services
House and flat moves, packing, single items, Marketplace pickups and furniture removal. See all services
Prices
From £50 (long distance from £200). Clear price agreed before you book
Hours
Open 7 days, 8am to 9pm
Insurance
Belongings fully insured while in our care
Experience
300+ moves done
Booking
2+ days ahead recommended, short notice often possible
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0151 272 3467 or WhatsApp 07552 999 177
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Family Moves Across West Derby, L12

West Derby has a village feel around the old village centre, with older cottages and houses close by, and roads of larger semis and detached homes spreading out towards Croxteth Hall and Country Park and Queens Drive. Bigger homes mean more to pack and move, and some streets near the village are narrow, so we plan the van, the packing and the parking before the day.

West Derby is a straightforward drive from our Smithdown Road base, out via Queens Drive. We offer full or partial packing, take beds, wardrobes and tables apart and put them back together, and can take away furniture you do not want to bring with you.

  • Full or partial packing for larger family homes
  • Fully insured while your things are in our care
  • Open 7 days, 8am to 9pm
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Around West Derby

Streets and Spots We Cover

We cover every part of West Derby and the neighbourhoods right next to it.

West Derby VillageL12 Mill LaneL12 Queens DriveL12 Croxteth ParkL12 CroxtethL11 Norris GreenL11 TuebrookL13 Old SwanL13 Knotty AshL14 DovecotL14
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What Our Customers Say

Real reviews from our customers on Google.

★★★★★

“They arrived on time, handled all my belongings with great care, and even helped with placing the furniture exactly where I needed it in the new house.”

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Emily WilliamsGoogle review
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“10/10, wouldn’t use anyone else. Not once have I had an issue. Every job, no matter the size or complexity, has been handled with care and professionalism.”

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JakeGoogle review
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“Great and reliable service as always and very reasonably priced in comparison to most others who offer the same service. Thank you.”

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How It Works

Booked In Three Steps

01

Send the Details

Use the quote form, WhatsApp us a few photos or give us a ring.

02

Get a Clear Price

We come back with an honest quote, usually within the hour. No obligation.

03

We Do the Lifting

We turn up on time, look after your things and put everything where you want it.

FAQs

West Derby Move Questions

Do you cover all of West Derby?

Yes, we cover all of West Derby in L12, so wherever you live in the area we can help. That includes West Derby Village and Mill Lane, the roads off Queens Drive, and the streets near Croxteth Hall and Country Park.

We also cover the neighbourhoods right next door, including Croxteth and Croxteth Park, Norris Green, Tuebrook, Old Swan, Knotty Ash and Dovecot. Most of our West Derby jobs are family house moves, but we also move flats, collect single items and Marketplace buys, and offer packing and furniture removal.

Every job is planned the same way. We look at the property, the stairs, the parking and how much is going, then agree a clear price before you book. If you are not sure whether your street is covered, send us your postcode on WhatsApp and we will confirm straight away. You can also see every place we serve on our areas we cover page.

Can you handle a bigger family house move?

Yes, we handle bigger family house moves in West Derby regularly, as the area has plenty of larger semis and detached houses. More rooms means more to plan, so we look at the whole job before the day.

For larger homes, we offer full or partial packing, take beds, wardrobes and dining tables apart and rebuild them at your new place, and keep everything insured while it is in our care. We also think about the order things go in the van, so the items you need first, like beds and kitchen boxes, are easy to get to at the other end. If you have a loft, garage or shed to clear, let us know, as these often hold more than people expect.

The best way to get an accurate price is to send us a few photos of each room on WhatsApp, along with both postcodes. Tell us about anything large or fragile. You can read more about how a typical day works on our house moves page, and if some furniture is not coming with you, see our furniture removal service.

How far ahead should I book?

We recommend booking at least two days ahead, and earlier for a full house move or a weekend. Short notice is often possible, so it is always worth asking, but more notice gives you a wider choice of dates and times.

For a bigger family home in West Derby, booking a week or two ahead is sensible, especially if you want packing. Weekends, Fridays and the end of the month are the busiest times, because that is when many tenancies and house sales complete. If your completion date is not fixed yet, get in touch anyway and we can pencil you in and confirm once you know.

We are open seven days a week, 8am to 9pm, so we can often work around school runs, work hours and handing over keys. To book, send photos of what is moving and both postcodes on WhatsApp, or use the quote form at the top of this page. We usually reply within the hour. If you have questions first, our contact page has all the ways to reach us, and you can see everything we do on our services page.

How far are you from West Derby?

Not far. West Derby is a straightforward drive from our base on Smithdown Road, out via Queens Drive, so it is a normal local job for us rather than a long trip.

Being local means short notice is often possible, though we still recommend booking two or more days ahead, especially for weekends. It also makes moves around this part of Liverpool simple to arrange. Many of our West Derby customers are moving a short distance, perhaps to Knotty Ash, Old Swan or another street in L12. Others are moving across the city or further afield.

Wherever you are going, travel is included in the clear price we agree before you book, so there are no surprises on the day. We are open seven days a week, 8am to 9pm. To get a price, send photos of what is moving and both postcodes on WhatsApp and we usually reply within the hour. If you are moving out of Liverpool altogether, our long distance removals service starts from £200 and covers anywhere in the UK.

Is parking a problem near West Derby Village?

It can be on the narrower streets around the village centre and Mill Lane, where parking is tighter and the roads can be busy. Most of the semis and detached houses further out have drives, which makes loading much easier.

Either way, a bit of planning sorts it out. When you book, tell us your street and house number, and whether you have a drive we can use. If you live on a narrower road, mention any quirks, such as a spot that is usually free in the morning or a side road that is easier to load from. We will plan where to park before the day. If you have cars on the drive, moving them the night before to leave room for the van can save a lot of time.

Older cottages and houses near the village can also have narrower doors and stairs, so let us know about those too. We take apart furniture where needed. If you are moving from a flat rather than a house, our flat moves page explains how we deal with stairs and shared entrances.

Do you take furniture apart and put it back together?

Yes, we take furniture apart and put it back together as part of the job, not as an extra you have to ask for. Beds, wardrobes, tables and anything else that will not fit through a door or down the stairs gets dismantled, wrapped and rebuilt at your new place.

In West Derby, this comes up a lot with family homes, where there are often large wardrobes, bunk beds, dining tables and fitted pieces that will not come out in one piece. Taking them apart protects the furniture and your walls, and helps us use the space in the van well, which matters on a bigger move.

To help us plan, tell us about any big or awkward items when you ask for a quote, such as a large wardrobe, a corner sofa, a storage bed or a garden table. A photo is ideal. If you take anything apart yourself, keep the screws and fixings in a labelled bag taped to the item so nothing goes missing. You can read more about bigger moves on our house moves page.

Can you take away furniture we are not keeping?

Yes, we can take away furniture you are not keeping, as long as it is furniture or household items. Our furniture removal service covers things like old sofas, beds, mattresses, wardrobes, tables and chairs, but not general waste, rubbish or garden waste.

A move is a good time to clear out, especially from a bigger family home where things build up over the years in lofts, spare rooms and garages. If you know there are pieces you will not be taking, tell us when you ask for a quote. We can take them away on the same day as your move, so you do not need a separate booking, or we can do it as a one-off job if you are just making space.

Send us photos of the items and let us know where they are, such as upstairs, in the garage or in the garden. We will include them in the clear price agreed before you book. See our furniture removal page for more, and our terms and conditions for items we cannot carry.

Can you collect a Marketplace item in West Derby?

Yes, we pick up single items and Marketplace buys across L12 and drop them anywhere in Liverpool or further afield. It is one of the quickest jobs to book and a good option when you do not need a full move.

Common collections include sofas, wardrobes, beds, fridge freezers, dining sets and garden furniture. Before you agree a sale, check the item will fit through your door and up your stairs. Ask the seller if it is on the ground floor, whether it comes apart, and what time they will be in. If it needs taking apart, we can do that when we collect and rebuild it when we drop off.

To get a price, send us the listing link or a photo plus both postcodes on WhatsApp. We usually reply within the hour, and prices start from £50, agreed before we set off. For more on how it works, see our Marketplace collections page, or our single item delivery service for things like shop purchases or furniture you are passing on to family in Norris Green or nearby.

Can you move us from West Derby to somewhere further away?

Yes, we move people from West Derby to anywhere in the UK, as well as across Liverpool and Merseyside. Tell us where you are heading when you ask for a quote and we will plan the day around it.

For longer trips, we look at the distance, the time of day and how much is going, so you know roughly when to expect us at the other end. With a bigger family home, it is worth thinking about access at both ends, such as stairs, lifts or parking at your new address. If you are moving to a new-build estate or a flat, let us know if there are any rules about when vans can unload.

Long distance moves start from £200, with a clear price agreed before you book. Your belongings are fully insured while they are in our care for the whole journey, and we take furniture apart and rebuild it at your new home. We can also pack for you if you are short on time. Read more on our long distance removals page, or send us both postcodes and some photos on WhatsApp.

How much does a West Derby move cost?

Prices start from £50, and long distance moves from £200, with a clear price agreed before you book. The final figure depends on how much is going, the stairs and access at each end, the distance, and whether you want packing or furniture removal.

A single item or Marketplace pickup sits at the lower end, while a full family house move with packing will cost more. To get an accurate price, send photos of what is moving and both postcodes on WhatsApp at 07552 999 177, or call 0151 272 3467. We usually reply within the hour, and we are open seven days a week, 8am to 9pm. You can also use the quote form at the top of this page, which opens WhatsApp with your details already filled in.

The more you tell us, the better. Useful details include the number of bedrooms, whether there is a loft or garage to clear, any large items and your preferred date. We recommend booking two or more days ahead, but short notice is often possible. If you would like to talk it through first, visit our contact page, or browse all our services.

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