Yes — and we do this all the time.
We’re regularly asked to move just one bulky item, whether that’s a sofa, wardrobe, bed, washing machine, fridge or something a customer has bought that simply won’t fit in their car.
You don’t need to be moving house to book a Man and Van. For a lot of customers, it’s actually the easiest option when they only need one large or awkward item collecting and delivering.
What Single Items Do We Regularly Move?
We’re often called out to move things like:
- Sofas and armchairs
- Beds and mattresses
- Wardrobes
- Chest of drawers
- Dining tables and chairs
- Desks
- Washing machines
- Fridges and freezers
- Televisions
- Garden furniture
The main thing we need to know is the size and weight of the item, along with what access is like at both addresses.
A sofa on the ground floor with wide access is very different from a heavy wardrobe in a third-floor flat, so it always helps if you give us as much detail as possible beforehand.
We Also Collect Furniture You’ve Bought
A lot of our single-item jobs are collections.
Someone has bought a sofa, table, wardrobe or other piece of furniture from somewhere like Facebook Marketplace, eBay, Gumtree, an auction house or a local furniture shop, but they have no practical way of getting it home.
That’s where a Man and Van works really well.
Rather than hiring a van yourself, you can give us the collection and delivery details and we can handle the lifting, loading and transport.
Can We Move Just a Sofa?
Yes. Sofas are one of the most common single items we’re asked to move.
The main thing we usually need to check is access.
Large sofas can sometimes be more difficult to move than people expect, particularly where there are narrow front doors, tight staircases or awkward corners.
If you can send us a photograph and rough dimensions beforehand, we can get a much better idea of what will be involved.
What About Washing Machines and Other Appliances?
We also regularly move appliances such as washing machines, tumble dryers, fridges and freezers.
These normally need to be disconnected and ready to move before we arrive unless something different has been agreed in advance.
Again, letting us know exactly what the appliance is and where it is located helps us make sure we turn up with the right crew and equipment.
Is It Worth Hiring a Man and Van for One Item?
For many people, yes. The alternative is often hiring a van, collecting it, driving it yourself, arranging someone to help with the lifting and then returning the vehicle afterwards.
For one bulky item, that can quickly become more hassle than expected.
We’re often contacted because:
- The item won’t fit in the customer’s car
- It’s too heavy to lift safely alone
- It has been bought from a private seller
- It needs moving between two properties
- It needs taking into or out of storage
- The customer simply wants it moved without the hassle of van hire
What Should You Tell Us Beforehand?
The more information we have, the easier it is to plan the move properly.
For a single item, we normally want to know:
- What the item is
- Rough dimensions if possible
- Where it is being collected from
- Where it is going
- Whether there are stairs or lifts
- What parking and access are like
- Whether the item is particularly heavy, fragile or awkward
Photos are really useful too.
They help us understand what we’re dealing with before we arrive and make sure we recommend the right vehicle and number of movers.
Need Just One Item Moving?
If you only have one item to move, that’s absolutely fine.
We regularly help customers with single-item collections and deliveries, from sofas and wardrobes to appliances and bulky furniture.
Send us a few details about what you need moving, where it is being collected from and where it needs to go, and we can let you know the best option.
