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Straight answers to the questions Londoners ask when they've found the right piece of furniture and can't get it home. Real prices, checked in 2026.
What it really costs to move one piece of furniture in London, 2026
Moving one piece of furniture across London costs anywhere from about £20 to £140 in 2026, depending on who you use. A man and van is typically around £100 because of two-hour minimums, while single-item services like renwd start at £19.
Read the guide →How do I get a Facebook Marketplace item home without a car in London?
Ask the seller if they can deliver for £10–£30, or book a single-item service like renwd from £19 that collects from the seller and drops at your door. Uber XL is cheap but drivers can refuse furniture and won't help carry it.
Read the guide →Can I use an Uber XL to move furniture?
Sometimes, for small or flat-pack items, but it's a gamble. Uber XL is a passenger service, so drivers can refuse furniture, and nobody helps you carry it.
Read the guide →What replaced Zipcar vans in London?
Nothing replaced Zipcar like-for-like: it stopped taking bookings on 31 December 2025. The closest options are Enterprise Car Club vans, Hertz 24/7 vans at IKEA and B&Q, and local hirers like Pace and Drivalia, though most charge by the day and some need a deposit.
Read the guide →How much is a man and van for one item in London?
Expect about £100 for one item in London in 2026, because most man-and-van firms charge a two-hour minimum. Real quotes range from £60 for a chest of drawers moved one mile to £140 for a sofa.
Read the guide →How to spot the fake courier scam on Facebook Marketplace
If anyone says a courier is collecting and you, the seller, need to pay a fee first, it's a scam. A genuine courier booked by the buyer never asks the seller for money.
Read the guide →How do I sell furniture faster in London when buyers can't collect?
Tell buyers how they can get it home. Adding "Delivery by renwd, from £19, book at renwd.co" to your listing removes the main reason London buyers walk away, and there's nothing for you to arrange.
Read the guide →How do I get rid of furniture in London?
If it still has use in it, list it free or cheap on Marketplace with a delivery option for buyers, or ask a furniture charity to collect. Council bulky waste collections cost £30–£62 and take about two weeks, and should be the last resort.
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