Business Details
14 Years
experience
Professional Moving & Furniture Assembly Services in Hertfordshire
Established in 2012, Your Man With A Van is a professional moving and furniture assembly service dedicated to providing reliable, gentlemanly service across Hertfordshire and beyond. Founded by Daniel Scarborough, our team combines over a decade of hands-on experience with a commitment to exceptional customer care. We specialise in house moves, office relocations, international transportation, and bespoke item relocation, including delicate artworks and bulky items. Our services are fully insured up to 10,000, with flexible scheduling available seven days a week. Client testimonials highlight our punctuality, problem-solving skills, and ability to handle complex moves with precision. We prioritise personal service over impersonal corporate approaches, offering tailored solutions for residential and commercial clients.From piano deliveries to relocating olive trees, our team tackles challenges with creativity and professionalism. With a 100% five-star rating from 16 reviews, we maintain strong relationships with clients through transparent communication and competitive pricing. Our hourly furniture assembly service ensures proper installation of flat-pack items, while our storage solutions provide secure short- or long-term options at our Hertford headquarters. We pride ourselves on transforming stressful moves into seamless experiences through meticulous planning and execution.
Services
Furniture Assembly
House Moving
International Moving
Item Relocation
Office Moving
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We have 12 years' experience in residential and commercial moves
- Our team provides personal service with 24/7 emergency contact options
- Fully insured up to 10,000 for goods in transit
- Flexible scheduling available weekdays, evenings and weekends
- We handle specialist items including artwork and antiques
What people say
Exceptional customer service
Professional and reliable
Careful with belongings
Competitive pricing
Stress-free moves
Services
Furniture Assembly
Our professional furniture assembly service ensures your new items are installed correctly and safely. We handle all flat-pack furniture from retailers like IKEA, using specialist techniques to ensure longevity. With over a decade of experience since 2012, we offer hourly rates for one or two-man teams, providing accurate time estimates and stress-free installations. Our service includes applying wood glue to joints for increased durability, ensuring your furniture lasts longer while maintaining manufacturer specifications.
House Moving
We provide comprehensive house moving services tailored to your specific needs. Our team specialises in navigating challenging spaces, from spiral staircases to fourth-floor apartments. With 12 years' experience since 2012, we offer flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends. Our fully insured service handles sentimental items with care, while our problem-solving approach tackles complex moves like sofa-bed transportation. Clients benefit from our proven track record of 100% five-star reviews across 16 testimonials.
International Moving
Our international moving service offers cost-effective solutions for transporting items abroad. We specialise in shipping smaller consignments to destinations across Europe and beyond, using our logistics expertise to minimise costs. With experience handling antiques and artwork, we provide custom packaging solutions and can arrange return transportation for temporary exhibitions. Our service includes route planning through major ports like Dover and Liverpool, with competitive pricing that avoids the high fees associated with large removal companies.
Item Relocation
We handle the transportation of specialist items requiring extra care and attention. This includes artwork, antiques, musical instruments, and oversized items like pool tables. Our service features heavy-duty ramps for garden machinery and temperature-controlled transport for sensitive items. For delicate goods like wedding cakes or aquatic equipment, we provide tailored solutions. With experience moving items ranging from olive trees to industrial equipment, we ensure secure transportation with custom-built protective packaging.
Office Moving
Our office moving service minimises business disruption during workplace relocations. We offer flexible scheduling outside normal office hours and provide short-term storage solutions at our Hertford facility. With experience handling sensitive equipment and valuable assets, we work directly with business owners to plan moves down to the finest detail. Our team understands the importance of maintaining business continuity, offering multiple planning meetings and last-minute adjustments to ensure seamless transitions for commercial clients.
People
Daniel J Scarborough
Founder
Daniel founded Your Man With A Van in 2012 after completing his music technology degree. With 12 years' experience in moving services, he combines practical expertise with a commitment to exceptional customer service. He personally oversees operations and maintains direct client relationships.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate across Hertfordshire, Cambridge, London, and surrounding areas, with international transportation capabilities to European destinations.
Are you insured for valuable items?
Yes, we provide standard goods-in-transit insurance up to £10,000, with options to increase coverage for high-value items like artwork.
Can you move large or awkward items?
We specialise in moving challenging items including grand pianos, pool tables, and oversized furniture using specialist equipment and techniques.
Do you offer storage solutions?
We provide secure short- or long-term container storage at our Hertford headquarters for £40 per week.
What are your operating hours?
We offer flexible scheduling with availability seven days a week, including evenings and weekends to accommodate client needs.
How are pricing and quotes structured?
We provide transparent pricing with hourly rates for most services, offering free estimates and no hidden fees for all our moving solutions.
Reviews (5)
Tina C.
Jan 26, 2022
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Excellent professional service. Fuss free seamless removal service. Previously with house moves we have used larger removal services but now I don't see the need. Everything was moved carefully within a few trips and the cost was considerably less. I can wholeheartedly recommend this company And would be more than happy to use them again in the future.
Lisa Tang
Dec 31, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Value
Mark and his team was so helpful and friendly, which was exactly what I needed during the whole otherwise stressful time. They took care of the many boxes and items from one location to another within the few short hours, and I can not thank them enough.
Mark and his team was so helpful and friendly, which was exactly what I needed during the whole otherwise stressful time. They took care of the many boxes and items from one location to another within the few short hours, and I can not thank them enough.
Bryony Kirby
Dec 21, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Value
Mark and his team helped us move a couple of weeks ago and provided an amazing service! Don't think we've had more friendly movers! Moving is a stressful process but Mark made it so easy and I will definitely be using him again the next time we move! Would definitely recommend! :)
Mark and his team helped us move a couple of weeks ago and provided an amazing service! Don't think we've had more friendly movers! Moving is a stressful process but Mark made it so easy and I will definitely be using him again the next time we move! Would definitely recommend! :)
Chris Chapman
Dec 19, 2021
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An excellent service. Organised the move of a wardrobe at short notice. Difficulties in getting it down a tight staircase were dealt with with great expertise, care and good humour and a creative solution in removing it via a balcony instead. All when it must have taken them much longer than expected. A very efficient and friendly team - highly recommended.
Charlie Sey
Oct 21, 2021
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Great service and very professional. Extremely polite and helpful. Highly recommended. Would definitely use again.
