From £60
Man and Van in Reading
Our man and van service in Reading is built for moves that don't need a full removals firm: a flat, a few bits of furniture, a student room or a collection from a seller across town. You get a careful driver-porter, a clean van with blankets and straps, and a clear hourly price.
- Same-day and next-day collections across Reading
- Fixed price agreed before we lift anything
- Registered waste carrier, fully insured
- Rated 4.8/5 from 127 reviews
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Man and Van in Reading, from £60. We'll call you back with a fixed price.
Man and Van across Reading and Berkshire
We start from £60 for the first hour in Reading, and the price you agree is the price you pay. Our crews cover Berkshire seven days a week, and same-day or next-day bookings are normal rather than the exception.
Our Reading crews cover every RG postcode district, from Caversham and Tilehurst to Earley, Woodley and Whitley. We're also in Emmer Green, Southcote and Katesgrove most weeks, and we travel out across the wider Berkshire area for the same prices. Whether it's a terrace, a new-build estate, a tower block or a business unit, we've done man and van jobs there before.
An alternative to council collections
Bulky waste collections from Reading Borough Council can be a good option for one or two items, but they usually need everything left outside, can take weeks to book and won't take mixed loads. JunkSphere is the faster alternative: we carry items out from inside, take mixed loads in one visit, and can often come the same day.
What we handle in Reading
If it fits in a van and isn't hazardous, we can almost certainly take it. These are the jobs we do most often.
Single-item moves
One sofa, one bed or one wardrobe across town.
Flat moves
Studios and one-beds moved in a morning.
Student moves
Halls to house, house to home, term after term.
Shop collections
IKEA, DIY stores and furniture showrooms.
Marketplace pickups
Items you bought online, collected and delivered.
Appliance moves
Washers and fridges moved upright and secured.
Small office moves
Desks, chairs and boxes for small teams.
Storage runs
To and from self-storage units.
Boxes and packing
Loaded, strapped and blanket-wrapped.
Flat-pack furniture
Moved whole or taken apart and rebuilt.
Tip runs
Leftovers after your move taken to the recycling centre.
Bulky parcels
Anything too big for a courier.
Man and Van prices in Reading
Every job gets a fixed quote. These guide prices show where most Reading jobs land.
| Job size | From |
|---|---|
| Man and van, first hourOne driver-porter and a Luton or LWB van | £60 |
| Each extra hour, one personBilled in 30-minute blocks | £45 |
| Two people and a van, per hourFor heavy items and stairs | £85 |
| Single item, localOne large item within the city | £60 |
| Studio moveTypically 2 to 3 hours | £180 |
| One-bed flat moveTypically 3 to 4 hours, two people | £280 |
| Two-bed moveTypically 4 to 5 hours, two people | £420 |
Prices include loading, transport and disposal at licensed sites. Heavy materials such as rubble, soil and concrete are priced by weight as well as volume. Parking or congestion charges in Reading, where they apply, are shown on your quote before you book.
How it works
Four steps from quote to cleared.
Tell us what needs to go
Fill in the quote form with your name, phone number, job type and preferred date. Photos help, but a rough description of your man and van job in Reading is enough to start.
Get a fixed price
We call you back with a clear price, usually within the hour during working times. Prices start from £60 and include labour, transport and disposal.
We arrive and do the work
A uniformed crew arrives in your chosen two-hour window, confirms the price, and gets on with it. We move your things, carrying everything from wherever it is.
Responsible disposal
Everything goes to licensed sites, with reusable items passed on and the rest recycled wherever possible. Ask for a waste transfer note if you need one.
Why choose JunkSphere in Reading
Fixed prices, agreed before we start
Every man and van job in Reading gets a fixed price before any loading begins. Send a few photos or a short description and we'll quote from £60, then confirm the figure when the crew sees the job. If there's less than expected, you pay less. If there's more, we tell you before we carry on, never afterwards. Prices include labour, transport and disposal, so there's no separate tip fee or fuel charge added at the end.
Same-day and next-day slots
Our vans run daily rounds across Reading, which means we can often fit you in the same day you call, and next-day slots are nearly always available. You choose a two-hour arrival window and the crew calls ahead so you're not stuck waiting in. Evening and weekend bookings are available for people who can't take time off work.
Licensed, insured and accountable
JunkSphere is a registered waste carrier, and every load we collect in Reading goes to licensed facilities regulated by the Environment Agency. We carry public liability insurance, and we provide waste transfer notes on request so you have proof your waste was disposed of legally. That matters, because if waste you hand over ends up fly-tipped, you can be held responsible.
Reuse and recycling before landfill
A lot of what gets thrown away still has a second life. Our crews set aside usable items for local charities and reuse schemes, and the rest is separated into recycling streams: metals, timber, cardboard, garden waste and WEEE electricals. Landfill is the last option, not the first, for every man and van job we do in Reading.
Crews who know Reading
Local knowledge saves time and money. The crews covering Reading know the parking restrictions, the awkward access points and the nearest licensed sites, which keeps jobs quick and prices low. They'll protect floors and doorframes, work carefully around your home and leave the space swept and clear.
Man and Van in every part of Reading
No two Reading jobs are the same. A top-floor flat with no lift takes longer than a ground-floor garage, and some streets only allow loading at certain times. Mention anything unusual when you book, such as permit parking, narrow stairs or gated access, and we'll plan around it so your price stays fixed.
Licensed disposal in Reading
Everything we collect in Reading goes to licensed waste transfer and recycling sites. We're a registered waste carrier working under rules set by the Environment Agency, and we follow the duty-of-care requirements that apply to waste in England. If an unlicensed collector fly-tips your waste, Reading Borough Council can hold you responsible, so always check a carrier's registration before you book. You can ask us for ours at any time.
Man and Van in Reading: your questions answered
How is the price calculated?
Man and van jobs are charged by time from arrival to finish, starting at £60 for the first hour. For fixed moves like a studio or single item we can quote a set price instead.
Will the driver help carry items?
Yes. Every driver is also a porter. For heavy items, lots of stairs or tight timescales we recommend two people, which we'll suggest when you book.
Are my things insured?
Goods in transit and public liability cover come as standard. Tell us about high-value items in advance so we can pack and load them accordingly.
Can you dismantle and reassemble furniture?
Yes. Beds, wardrobes and flat-pack pieces can be taken apart and rebuilt at the new address. It adds a little time, which we include in the estimate.
Do you do long-distance moves?
We do. Moves between cities are priced as a fixed quote based on mileage and load size rather than by the hour.
Can you take away rubbish after the move?
Yes. We can take leftover junk to a licensed recycling site on the way back, charged by volume, so you don't need to book a separate service.
Do you cover all of Reading?
Yes. We cover every RG postcode district in Reading, including Caversham, Tilehurst, Earley, Woodley and Whitley, plus the surrounding parts of Berkshire. There's no extra charge for travelling within the area.
How quickly can you do man and van in Reading?
Same-day slots are often available in Reading if you book in the morning, and next-day slots almost always are. We give you a two-hour arrival window and call ahead.
Are you licensed to carry waste in Reading?
Yes. JunkSphere is a registered waste carrier and uses licensed sites regulated by the Environment Agency. We can provide a waste transfer note for any job.
Do you cover towns near Reading?
We do. Our crews regularly work in Basingstoke, High Wycombe, Slough and the towns in between, as well as across Berkshire. Use the quote form and we'll confirm availability for your postcode.
Nearby areas we cover
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- Man and Van across BerkshireAll towns in the county
Neighbourhoods in Reading
Caversham, Tilehurst, Earley, Woodley, Whitley, Emmer Green, Southcote, Katesgrove and every RG postcode.