Man and Van Widnes
House moves, flat moves and collections across Widnes, from the town centre and Spike Island to the streets either side of the Mersey Gateway and Silver Jubilee bridges.
At a Glance
A Man With A Van Liverpool is a fully insured man and van service covering Widnes (WA8) from its base on Smithdown Road, Liverpool L7, moving houses, flats and single items seven days a week.
- Area covered
- Widnes (WA8), including the town centre, West Bank, Spike Island, Farnworth, Ditton, Appleton, Upton and Hough Green
- Based
- Newstead Abbey, 46 Smithdown Rd, Liverpool L7 4JG
- Services
- House and flat moves, single items, Marketplace pickups, furniture removal and long distance moves. 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
- Get a quote
- 0151 272 3467 or WhatsApp 07552 999 177

Moving Home in Widnes
Widnes has older terraced streets around the town centre and West Bank, down by Spike Island and the Silver Jubilee Bridge, while areas like Farnworth, Upton and Hough Green are mostly semis and newer estates with drives. Terraced streets often mean on-street parking only, so tell us the address and we will plan where the van goes.
Widnes is outside Liverpool, but we cover it regularly from our Liverpool base, heading out past Speke and Hale. We wrap and load everything, take apart and rebuild furniture, and are happy to take you across the Mersey Gateway to Runcorn or anywhere else in the UK.
- Moves within Widnes, into Liverpool or over the river to Runcorn
- Fully insured while your things are in our care
- Open 7 days, 8am to 9pm
Streets and Spots We Cover
We cover every part of Widnes and the neighbourhoods right next to it.
Everything We Do, Right on Your Doorstep
Every one of our services is available in your area, seven days a week.
House Moves
Full and part house moves, furniture taken apart and rebuilt.
From £50Flat Moves
Stairs, lifts and tight landings handled with care.
From £50Single Items
One sofa, fridge freezer or bed moved quickly.
From £50Marketplace Pickups
Second-hand finds collected and delivered to your door.
From £50Student Moves
Halls to houses and runs home at the end of term.
From £50Commercial Deliveries
Office moves and deliveries for local businesses.
From £50Furniture Removal
Old furniture carried out and taken away.
From £50Long Distance
From Merseyside to anywhere in the UK.
From £200What 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.”
“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.”
“Great and reliable service as always and very reasonably priced in comparison to most others who offer the same service. Thank you.”
Booked In Three Steps
Send the Details
Use the quote form, WhatsApp us a few photos or give us a ring.
Get a Clear Price
We come back with an honest quote, usually within the hour. No obligation.
We Do the Lifting
We turn up on time, look after your things and put everything where you want it.
Widnes Move Questions
Do you cover all of Widnes?
Yes, we cover all of WA8, so wherever you live in Widnes we can help. That runs from the town centre and West Bank by Spike Island to Farnworth, Ditton, Appleton, Upton and Hough Green, plus nearby Cronton and Hale Village.
Widnes has a real mix of homes, from older terraced streets around the town centre and West Bank to semis and newer estates with drives in Farnworth, Upton and Hough Green. We move all of them, from a one-bedroom flat to a full family house, and we also do single items, Marketplace pickups, packing and furniture removal. We regularly cross the river to Runcorn too.
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.
Widnes is outside Liverpool. Do you still cover it?
Yes, we cover Widnes regularly from our Liverpool base, even though it sits outside the city. It is a straightforward run out past Speke and Hale, and moves between Widnes and Liverpool are a regular job for us.
We collect from places up to roughly 100 miles away, so Widnes is well within our area. Because we are coming from Liverpool, it helps to book two or more days ahead so we can plan the day properly, but short notice is often possible, so it is always worth asking. We are open seven days a week, 8am to 9pm.
Travel is included in the clear price we agree before you book, so there are no surprises on the day. Many of our Widnes customers are moving within the town, into Liverpool, or over to nearby places like Warrington and Runcorn. To get a price, send photos of what is moving and both postcodes on WhatsApp and we usually reply within the hour. You can read about how a typical day works on our house moves page.
Can you move us from Widnes over to Runcorn?
Yes, we regularly move people between Widnes and Runcorn, crossing the river on the Mersey Gateway Bridge. It is one of the most common short moves we do in this area, and we also move people from Widnes to anywhere else in the UK.
A Widnes to Runcorn move can usually be loaded, driven and unloaded well within the day. The main things that affect the time and price are how much is going and the access at each end, such as stairs, lifts, parking and the distance from the door to the van. Tell us about both addresses when you ask for a quote, and mention any large items like wardrobes, corner sofas or American fridge freezers.
We take furniture apart and rebuild it at your new home, and full or partial packing is available if you want it. Your belongings are fully insured while they are in our care. For more on moving to the other side of the river, see our Runcorn page, or our house moves page for how we plan a typical move.
Is parking a problem on the terraced streets in West Bank?
It can be, because many of the older terraces around the town centre and West Bank only have on-street parking, often with cars on both sides of the road. That can make it hard to stop right outside your front door.
A bit of planning sorts most of it out. When you book, tell us your street and house number, and mention any quirks you know about, such as a narrow corner, a one-way street or a time of day when spaces are easier to find. We will work out the best place to load from before the day. If you have a car, moving it the night before to keep a space free can make a real difference, and a quick word with neighbours helps too.
Terraced houses also tend to have narrow hallways and steep stairs, so we take apart bigger furniture where needed and rebuild it at the other end. If you are moving out of a flat rather than a house, our flat moves page explains how we deal with stairs and shared entrances, or just send us your street on WhatsApp.
Do you move the semis and newer estates in Farnworth and Upton?
Yes, we move semis and newer homes in Farnworth, Upton and Hough Green regularly. These homes mostly have drives, which makes loading easier, but they often have more to pack, with several bedrooms, a loft or a garage.
For a bigger home, it helps to think about the whole job before the day. Tell us how many bedrooms there are, whether there is a loft, shed or garage to clear, and what large items are going, such as wardrobes, beds, dining tables and garden furniture. We take furniture apart and rebuild it, and full or partial packing is available if you are short on time. We also load the van so the things you need first, like beds and kitchen boxes, are easy to reach at the other end.
To get an accurate price, send us a few photos of each room on WhatsApp, along with both postcodes. If some furniture is not coming with you, our furniture removal service can take it away on the same day, as long as it is furniture or household items.
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.
This matters in Widnes, where homes range from older terraces in West Bank with narrow hallways and steep stairs to newer houses with tight landings. Taking furniture apart protects it, protects your walls and banisters on the way out, and helps us use the space in the van well.
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 bunk beds. 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. If there is furniture you are not taking with you, our furniture removal service can take it away, as long as it is furniture or household items rather than general waste.
Can you pack for us?
Yes, we can pack for you, with full packing, where we pack the whole home, or partial packing, where we just do the fragile or awkward things. You choose whatever suits your time and budget.
Full packing is popular with families in the bigger houses around Farnworth, Upton and Appleton, where there is a lot to get through. Partial packing suits people who are happy to box up clothes, books and toys themselves but would rather leave glassware, china, mirrors, pictures and kitchen items to us. Either way, everything is wrapped and loaded so it travels safely, whether you are moving across Widnes or across the country.
When you ask for a quote, tell us which option you want and roughly how many rooms are involved. Photos of cupboards, shelves and delicate items help us price it properly. If you are packing some things yourself, label each box with the room it is going to, which makes unloading much quicker. Packing can be added to any of our removal services, including flat moves and full house moves.
Can you collect a Marketplace item in Widnes?
Yes, we collect single items and Marketplace buys from across Widnes and drop them in Liverpool, Runcorn 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 shop purchases and items you are passing on to family.
Are my things insured during the move?
Yes, your belongings are fully insured while they are in our care, from loading in Widnes to unloading at your new home. That covers the carry out, the drive and the carry in.
Insurance gives you peace of mind, but careful handling is what really keeps things safe. We wrap furniture, take apart bulky items where needed and load the van so nothing moves about on the journey, whether that is over the bridge to Runcorn or along the motorway. If you have anything especially valuable or fragile, such as a large mirror, artwork or an antique, tell us when you ask for a quote so we can plan how to pack and carry it.
On the day, keep jewellery, important documents, keys and anything sentimental with you rather than in the van. A small bag of essentials for the first night, like chargers, toiletries and a change of clothes, also helps. For full details of how we deal with damage, cancellations and items we cannot carry, please read our terms and conditions. If you have questions before booking, you can contact us and we will talk you through it.
How much does a Widnes move cost and how do I get a price?
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.
To get a 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. Useful details include the number of bedrooms, which floor you are on, any large items and your preferred date.
We recommend booking two or more days ahead, but short notice is often possible. If you are moving a long way, see our long distance removals page. If you would like to talk it through first, visit our contact page and we will help you work out what you need.
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