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Last updated: Jan 2026

About Us

Man & Van Ipswich provides local man and van, small moves, single-item transport and storage services in Ipswich, Suffolk and surrounding areas.

By booking our services, you agree to the terms below.

Services We Provide

We specialise in:

  • Small moves
  • Single-item transport
  • Furniture collections & deliveries
  • Student moves
  • Care home moves
  • Door-to-door storage
  • Local and long-distance transport

Please note we do not currently provide:

  • Full moving day removals
  • Builders waste clearances
  • Garden waste clearances
  • Piano moves
  • Hot tub moves
  • Motorcycle transport
  • Shed or summer house moves

Bookings & Deposits

A 25% deposit is required to secure your booking unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Bookings are only confirmed once the deposit has been received.

The remaining balance is payable on completion of the job unless agreed otherwise beforehand.

Cancellations

Deposits are non-refundable if a booking is cancelled within 48 hours of the scheduled booking date/time.

Where sufficient notice is provided, we may offer to transfer the deposit to another booking date at our discretion and subject to availability.

Quotes & Additional Charges

Quotes are based on the information provided at the time of booking, including:

  • Item descriptions
  • Photos
  • Property access
  • Stairs/lifts
  • Parking arrangements
  • Loading distances

If the actual job differs significantly from the original description, additional charges may apply.

Parking charges, tolls, congestion charges or ferry fees may also be added where applicable.

Customer Responsibilities

Customers are responsible for ensuring:

  • Accurate information is provided before booking
  • Suitable parking/access is available
  • Items are packed appropriately unless packing assistance has been agreed
  • Fragile or high-value items are disclosed beforehand
  • Someone is present at collection and delivery locations unless otherwise agreed

Delays

While we always aim to arrive on time, delays caused by traffic, weather, road closures or previous jobs may occasionally occur.

Estimated arrival times are given in good faith but cannot be guaranteed.

Liability

We handle all items with care and use protective equipment including blankets, straps and moving equipment as standard.

However, we cannot accept responsibility for:

  • Pre-existing damage
  • Damage caused by poor or unsuitable packing
  • Mechanical/electrical faults
  • Flat-pack furniture moved while assembled
  • Items not disclosed as fragile or high value
  • Delays outside our reasonable control

Liability is limited to the level covered by our insurance policy.

Storage

Stored goods remain the property of the customer at all times.

Storage charges must be kept up to date throughout the storage period.

We reserve the right to withhold release of stored goods until outstanding balances have been paid.

Right To Refuse Work

We reserve the right to refuse or stop work where conditions are unsafe, abusive, illegal, or where items fall outside the services we offer.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Contact

Man & Van Ipswich
Ipswich, Suffolk
01473 379411
contact@manandvanipswich.net