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Van and a Man. Your fast, efficient,
cost-effective Nelson Mover, able to move almost anything in the region.

Call Van and a Man today on 022 375 7795

Why You Should Choose Van And A Man

We are a locally owned furniture removal company based in Nelson. Our dedicated professional team provides cost-effective, hassle-free moving services throughout the Nelson, Tasman & Marlborough region.

Services - What We Do

Full House Furniture Move
Deliveries – furniture delivery, trademe purchases, …
Distribution
Rubbish Removal
Onsite Labour (moving items around the house, any job that does not require a vehicle and just the manpower)

 

We’ll give anything a go, even if it’s not on our list – we’ll figure out a way to get the job done.

 

  • If it fits into one of our small/medium trucks – we move it.  ​​
  • If it won’t fit in a vehicle –  we’ll use a bigger vehicle.
  • We also move pianos, spa pools, pool tables, trampolines – all that heavy stuff you just cannot move yourself. 

Moving to, From, or Within Nelson?
We got you!

Let us handle the hard work, while you enjoy the assurance that your stuff is safe with us. We’re the expert movers in Nelson!

What It Costs

We work on an hourly rate for a Truck and a crew of 2. We have a small truck and a large truck rate – please contact us for the current rates.
We charge out all of our jobs at a minimum of one hour.
Unless specified, our crew always work in a team of two for Health & Safety reasons.
We do include travel to site and return in our chargeable time – depot to depot.
And a Vehicle R&M fee (dependent on your suburb/location)
Please refer to our Health & Safety and industry protocols.
House Moves

Monday-Friday
Small/Medium Truck + Two Men  |  $175 inc GST per hour
Large Truck + Two Men  |  $195 inc GST per hour

 

Saturday
Vehicle + Two Men  |  $250 inc GST per hour

Depot to Depot = travel to site and return to our yard

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General Moves

Monday-Friday
Vehicle + Two Men  |  $175 inc GST per hour
Onsite Labour  |  $130 inc GST per hour

​Saturday
Vehicle Truck + Two Men  |  $250 inc GST per hour
Onsite Labour  |  $180 inc GST per hour

Depot to Depot = travel to site and return to our yard

What Our Customers Say

To the supportive and professional team at Van and A Man … recently you moved my Mum from a rural property to town.  The whole process was handled with kindness, as it was an emotional time for my Mum.  She would like her appreciation passed on to all who were part of the move.

Lynn

A HUGE thank you to the entire Van and a Man team, from booking our moving date and time, through to amazing communication from both the office and the boys on the day.  Abe and Rhys were awesome and so organised.  They worked hard (we have some very heavy furniture), efficiently and were smiling and happy, nothing was a bother, even when we said can you take 1 more box?! – several times!

You have an amazing business with awesome staff, keep up the communication and great work.

Lynda and Ray

The service provided by staff was excellent, and would recommend to anyone needing a removal company.

Cliff

Jonny and Shane were fantastic!  My husband and I shifted from Timaru to a nearby town.  It was amazing to have all our furniture moved in one load versus the five it would have taken if we were to move ourselves.  Jonny and Shane were perfectly on time, considerate, friendly, and took great care of our belongings.  The entire process went incredibly smoothly.  I appreciate their hard work, they truly went above and beyond.  Thank you so much, we highly recommend Van and A Man!

Mandi

Thanks for the awesome work by both the office and moving teams.  Love your work!!

Mark

Man and a Van provided an awesome house moving service. Two guys came with a truck each and worked super hard, were very careful with our furniture and considerate of our needs. We can’t rate them and their service highly enough.

Melonie & Phil Sheppard

Excellent communication before, throughout and after the job. The young guys were friendly, professional, mindful of taking extra care with our property, went out of their way to accommodate our needs and far exceeded our expectations. Would highly recommend Van and a Man.

Amanda Rowe

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Terms and Conditions

aka the fine print!

The goods are to be carried at owner’s risk.

This means that the carrier will pay no compensation if the goods are lost or damaged, unless the carrier intentionally loses or damages them.

Van and A Man encourages all customers to discuss insurance with their home and contents insurance provider

The best pricing available for the customer to insure their goods during a house move is usually via their house and contents insurer.

If you do require assistance to purchase insurance to cover your goods during transit, please discuss with Van and A Man.

TVs – flat-panel TVs continue to become lighter and thinner.

They contain a full face of glass and combined with the thin design = an extremely fragile device.  Plus, if the TV is 50” or larger, the sheer size can make it difficult for one person to manoeuvre.  It’s especially important to carefully pack your TV, whether large or small:

  • Pack your TV in an appropriate box – the original box with protective covering and foam. If the original box is not available, obtain a heavy-duty box designed for flat panel TVs from the hardware store;
  • Keep the TV upright;
  • Label and secure the box.

If moving a small TV (approx. 27” or less), you could skip the box, although a box is still your best protection, especially for keeping it upright.

Purchasing transit insurance will also give you peace of mind if your TV is very expensive.

Van and A Man has specialised gear for the packing and safe transporting of your TV.  To arrange for the use of a TV box, please discuss with our staff at the time of making your booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if the weather is bad on the day I am meant to move?

We can be flexible with changing the day of your scheduled move depending on our availability, but we will do whatever it takes to get the job done. We are happy to work in the rain.

Do I need to empty/remove the drawers from my dresser/duchess?

No, you don’t! If it is too heavy our crew will remove the drawers, move the frame & replace the drawers.

Can you disassemble & reassemble my beds and cots?

Yes, we sure can! Please let us know prior to the move so we can ensure our crew have all the right tools with them for when they arrive onsite. 

Do you travel NZ wide and how often?

We do full houses moves to anywhere in NZ and often have space coming back from these destinations for other smaller items. 

How do backloads work?

When we are returning from a destination, we can give a different rate if we are already in the location from which you require something moved – this is what we call a backload.

What is the insurance policy? Is my stuff covered?

We have carriers’ risk liability only. We recommend you organise transit insurance with your own insurance provider however Van and a Man can arrange this for you in-house at an extra cost.

My driveway is tight & narrow, and you won’t be able to fit a truck up it, what can you do instead?

Van and a Man have a wide variety of different sized vehicles so we can arrange to send the best vehicle to fit the location. However, if it is a huge worry, we can send someone out to do a site visit prior to moving day. 

Do you provide all necessary boxes & packing materials?

We sell a range of boxes and packaging, but this does need to be asked about/arranged prior to the move. 

How can I help to make the move as smooth as possible?

We recommend labeling items, having a plan, having boxes packed, and being organised & ready for when our crew arrive on-site so they can pack the vehicle and head to the next destination! 

What do I have to do on moving day?

We understand moving is very stressful, but we have very experienced and talented staff who will take the ‘load’ off you. They will ask for clear instructions and like you to be ready to go. 

I want to store some of my items as part of my move, how can I do this?

Through our Van and a Man storage yard – we offer a range of different sizes & prices to suit any need, subject to availability. 

When do I have to pay for my removal?

We will process your invoice 1-2 days after the move has been completed and ask for payment within 7 days 

Contact Us

For all enquiries feel free to call, email or use the contact form to the right.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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