Moving guide
Han With A Van vs traditional removals: what to expect
Not sure which kind of mover is right for you? Here’s an honest run-through, and I’ll even tell you where I’m not the best fit, because I’d genuinely rather you have a brilliant move than just give me a booking.
A man with a van. Cheapest hourly rate of the lot, and plenty are perfectly good. The trouble is the stuff women tell me over and over: turning up late, rushing you, being careless with your things, the odd weird comment, and the discomfort of a strange man knowing your new address. Priced by the hour, so a slow day in traffic quietly becomes your bill. Fine for a small, simple job with mates helping.
A big removals firm. The full works: packing, a whole crew, all the insurance. Genuinely brilliant for a big family home or a complicated long-distance move. But it gets expensive fast (four figures even for a small flat), they want that itemised list up front, and it can feel a bit impersonal. Got a five-bed and a grand piano? Honestly, go with them.
Han With A Van. Female-led, queer-friendly, and built for women who want to feel safe and properly looked after on an emotional day. What you actually get with me:
- A flat rate, agreed up front. One number, everything in, no clock-watching and no surprise charges.
- Big-sister energy. Calm and careful, never rushing you, treating your things and your day like they matter, because to me they do.
- A genuine safe space. A female mover who respects your home and your pace, with absolutely none of the creepy stuff.
- Someone who actually cares. Snacks, a good playlist, and nothing ever being too much bother. Extra boxes you forgot about and a last-minute Argos stop included.
I don’t do packing or storage, so I’ll always be straight about when a big firm suits you better. But for a flat or house move you want done well, calmly, and by someone you actually trust, that’s exactly what I’m here for. I’ve got 45+ five-star reviews from women who’ll tell you the same.