Man and Van in LeicesterFind a man and van in Leicester

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I always aim to provide a good professional man and Van Leicester service to my Customers. This means that the job is completed efficiently. Unfortunately, this has a drawback in the Man and Van Business as a whole…

I am a Sole Trader, which means that I undertake all the tasks myself. I carry washing mashines, fridge freezers, sofas, wardrobes, devan beds, mattresses, headboards, tunmble driers, carpets, microwaves, cookers, tables, chairs, TV’s, TV stands, bedding, shoes, punch bags, bench presses, BBQ’s, garden sheds, stone animals, plant pots, plants, lamp stands, Ironing boards, tredmills, cross trainers, push bikes, keyboards, computers, dressing tables, bookshelves, books, fish tanks, fish etc etc….. PLUS… I drive between locations! Not to mention that I sometimes like to relax, have fun and sleep if at all possible. Then there is the ADMIN!

In between all that shown above, I ANSWER THE PHONE! This is where I have to apologise as sometimes I just cannot do it. So if you have tried to call me with no success, please be patient or send me a text or an email, and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

Many thanks!!!

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This blog is constantly being updated and I have had requests to keep people informed of new developments that would be of general interest. So I have decided to try and help by allowing you to opt in to my email service. This service is aimed at bringing to you what I think may be of interest to you on a regular basis.

To book a job now call 07785  965  452 or mail to parknev@aol.com and quote that you are making a man and Van Leicester blog enquiry.

 In order to move your items from the building to the van as quickly as possible, you must follow as many of the guidelines listed below:

 Make sure all large items (tables, sofa, beds, mattresses, wardrobes, fridge, freezer, washing machine, cooker etc) are ready to go and there is easy access to getting them out of the building.

 If you can, have all the items downstairs and accessible.

 Make sure you have disconnected your washing machine and drained the excess water from the pipes.

 Disconnect your cooker using an approved contractor.

 Clear the fridge and/or freezer of all products and defrost where necessary.

 Dismantle your beds and wardrobes as appropriate.

 Make sure that all loose items are boxed up and labeled ensuring that none are too heavy. The golden rule is that if you cannot pick the box up then it is too heavy.

 When the larger and heavier items have been loaded, form a “train of people” to move the remaining boxes that are to be packed around the larger items.

 Always remember that good preparation is the key. The more organised you are, the quicker the loading process will be.

 To book a job now call 07785  965  452 or mail to parknev@aol.com and quote that you are making a man and Van Leicester blog enquiry.

To book a job now call 07785  965  452 or mail to parknev@aol.com and quote that you are making a man and Van Leicester blog enquiry.

 If you are moving house to a location within Leicester then it would be well worth considering the Man and Van service. The main worry when moving  a long way is making sure that the vehicles used are big enough to do the move in one go. However, moving a short distance simply means that you do as many van loads as is required.

 A main consideration is that by engaging the services of a man and van you are electing to do the hard work with him. If you are an active person/s and physically fit then this is an excellent way of keeping down the costs. By doing your removals with a man and van service you could save 100’s of pounds. This is especially true with small to medium sized removals.

 If it is a large removal you require, then obviously you should engage a larger removals company requesting several men to do the work for you.

 Here, at Man and Van in Leicester, we have done many local removals requiring up to eight van full’s to complete the job. It really is a good way of keeping  your removals costs down.

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Well, it has been fun this last week. Just like last year we are faced with an icy blast from the East causing trouble on the roads. This blog is all about how I see the challenges.

One thing I have found is that it does not deter the Ebayers. Just last night I collected a bed settee from Loughborough to Leicester and at both ends it was very snowy and iced. I was reminded why I had invested in a good pair of DeWalt Boots that have exceptional grip in such conditions. I also collected a three piece suite from Kirby Muxloe and took it to Enderby.

To be honest I like the snowy conditions. The van being front wheel drive holds the road well in snow and ice and as long as you drive sensibly there is no reason why you cannot carry out jobs safely. In some ways it is better in that there is less traffic on the roads and you can get the job done quicker!

Not only have I invested in the correct footwear, but also the correct clothing. I have Sub Zero under garments that I wear for skiing. It is great stuff as it wicks moisture away from your body. On some jobs you can get really sweaty with handling heavy items, especially if you are taking them upstairs. Sub Zero garments remove that sweat so you do not get cold when you stop.

So, as far as I am concerned, it is business as usual.

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The man and van service is ideally placed to collect and deliver Ebay items. Before bidding for your item ensure you have identified a trustworthy and reliable man and van service. As items can be purchased at a distance it would be useful if the man and van service could go and collect the item and deliver it to your home. Always pre call the service to get some advice on his availability, may be a couple of days that he can do it. When you have won the bid you can then arrange with the seller a date the service has given you.

Here are some recent examples of the types of item that we have collected and delivered on behalf of our Ebay customers:

•  An 8ft plastic boat from Loughborough to Surrey
• An American fridge freezer from Melton Mowbray to Plymouth
• Table and chairs from Market Harborough to Leicester
• A three piece suit from Hinckley to Leicester
• A stacked display cabinet from Leicester to Loughborough
• An Oakley display cabinet from Ilfracoome to Market Harborough
• A sofa from Manchester to Leicester
• A set of weights and a bench from Leicester to Nottingham

 These are just some of the items we have shifted.

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You may feel that withholding certain information from your man and van in Leicester will not have much of an effect. However, this can be far from the truth. When you book your job with him he visualizes all of what is to be done in a specific order to ensure speed of loading. An example of this is that you have not told him about a certain large item. If the van is loaded without this knowledge, it may subsequently have to be unloaded and reloaded to accommodate all items correctly. Also, the extra large item may push the contents beyond the capacity of the van and result in an extra trip. If it is a local move then this is not too bad, however, if it is at distance this could mean that you have to leave the item behind or bear the extra expense for the additional run.

Therefore, do not mislead your man and van in Leicester as it will almost certainly backfire on you on the day of the move.

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On occasions I have arrived at a job to find that no preparation has taken place at all.  This can be one of the most time consuming things for your man and van in Leicester. You should not expect the man to take things apart. If you need that type of help then let him know when booking him. Any man and van service should be prepared to help in this way and it is always best for him to know in advance.

Things to think about are flat pack wardrobes, draws, and modern beds that come to pieces for moving. If you have made up wardrobes it is highly likely that these will not go down the stairs made up. So ensure that you take them apart. Large kitchen tables are easier to move and pack in the van when the legs are removed.

Whenever you take an item to pieces always make sure you put the small pieces like screws in a bag and tape then to the item so you do not lose them.

Paying attention to all of these things before the move will speed things up. Finally, it also ensures that you find the correct tools for the job before the day of the move.

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I thought I would post this blog because on a few occasions I have turned up at a job to comments like “I thought there would be two of you!”  A man and van service is exactly what it says; it is one man and a van. If you think you need an extra man then you should say so at the time you book the job and remember this will affect the price you get quoted. However, it can be worth every penny.

 If you hire a man and van, and you are moving heavy items, you have to be prepared to pitch in there and help. Bear in mind your man and van service will be physically fit as he is used to the job, it could be very difficult for you if you are not used to it. So give it some thought and decide whether you need more than one man before you call.

 To book a job now call 07785 965 452 and quote that you are making a blog Man and Van Leicester enquiry.