Just as efficient as our removals service, a man and van is perfect for smaller domestic or commercial moves!
At Mark Ratcliffe Moving and Storage, we understand that no two moves are the same. Not every move requires a huge fleet of vans and an entire team. That is why we came up with a solution for those smaller moves whether they are domestic or commercial - our man van services. This is a perfect solution for flat, small house removals or office removals. Every move has different requirements, so we work flexibly around your schedule. We are available 7 days a week and there is no additional charge for weekends.
We prioritise providing dependable and professional service at affordable prices. We have fully qualified and trained team members but we still keep prices low as we understand moving can be expensive without paying out a huge amount for removals. We have built a fantastic reputation in the local area through providing impeccable service every time. We always provide suitable safety equipment to keep all of your belongings secure during their journey, like tie rails, furniture covers, loading ramps and sack trucks. You will have a designated removal man who will be familiar with Epsom and able to reach your new location quickly, without any disruptions.
To make things simple we offer two different pricing options:
All of the prices above are inclusive of vat and fuel (within a local area) and there is no additional charges for weekend moving.
We offer additional services to our man and van removals because we know that it's not all about moving day and transporting your belongings. We offer a packing service where we will delicately and efficiently pack all of your belongings. If you decide you would rather pack yourself, we offer flat pack moving boxes and other high quality packing supplies at low-cost prices which can be collected from our shop. Not only this, we offer accessible self-storage units, which may be necessary for when you need to ensure your belongings are safe in between moves. They are large, secure, clean and available to rent at just £30 (plus VAT) per week which is brilliant value for money.
For a free, no obligation quote for small removals Epsom, please contact our friendly team today on 01323 848 008 or fill out the online form by clicking the button at the top of this page.
Epsom sits in the Surrey commuter belt and our work here covers the full property range. Victorian and Edwardian terraces close to the centre, 1930s and post-war semis on the inter-war estates, substantial detached homes on the larger plots, and a growing minority of new-build properties on the recent developments — the new-builds tend to have bigger inventories because the rooms are larger and people fill them.
For any move bigger than a one-bedroom flat we recommend a free in-home or video survey rather than a phone quote. It takes 30 to 45 minutes, walks every room, and produces a written, itemised quote inside two working days. The single biggest reason phone quotes mislead is the loft — almost every customer underestimates what’s in theirs by roughly double. The walk-through finds it before move day, not after.
Our daily routes out of the Lower Dicker depot put Epsom within standard half-day or full-day reach, depending on inventory size and the destination address. A typical Epsom pickup with a Sussex or Surrey delivery completes in a single day, including pad-wrapping at the load and unwrapping at the unload. The lorry leaves Lower Dicker in time to be on your driveway ten minutes before the stated load time — we don’t make customers wait around at 6am for a 7am scheduled start.
For chain-day moves out of Epsom the timings matter and we plan the schedule from the keys-release time backwards. For longer-distance UK moves — to the Midlands, the West Country, the north — we generally split the day across two crews if the inventory exceeds a single lorry. Anything heading overseas from Epsom routes through our customs-controlled holding bay at the depot, where the container is loaded after a final inventory check.
The Epsom quote process runs in five practical steps. First, a phone or web enquiry — tell us the address and the rough move date and we’ll suggest a survey slot. Second, the survey itself: either in-home (30 to 45 minutes) or over a video call. Both produce the same paperwork. Third, the written quote, emailed within 48 hours, itemised by line — pad-wrap, transport, packing materials, insurance, any specialist handling — so you can see what every cost line covers.
Fourth, the deposit and date hold: typically 25% on confirmation, fully protected under the British Association of Removers’ Advance Payment Guarantee. Fifth, the move itself — uniformed crew, our own lorry, no agency labour, blankets washed between jobs, and a written inventory at handover. None of this is unusual but it’s worth saying because a meaningful minority of removal firms across Surrey cut corners on at least one of those steps.
Most Epsom moves use one of three packing options. Full pack — our crews pack everything in the house the day before move day, using removal-grade cartons and tissue. Fragile-only pack — we handle the kitchen, the display cabinets, the framed art, the mirrors, the lamps, and the customer packs the easy stuff (books, clothing, linen, garage). Self-pack with materials supplied — we drop off cartons, tape, bubble and tissue, and you do it yourself with our written room-by-room guide.
Where the dates don’t line up (the sale completes a fortnight before the purchase, the chain slips, or the new property isn’t ready), we hold the load at our A22 depot in steel strong-rooms with 24-hour CCTV. Short-term storage between contracts is charged by the week; longer-term storage is invoiced monthly. For Epsom customers needing self-access self-storage, the ground floor of the depot is fitted for that — individual digital-entry doors and 24/7 access via a key fob.
After the move, we come back to collect empty cartons free of charge if you’re within standard delivery range. We also offer an unpack service for customers who prefer the new home set up by us — particularly common for older customers and white-glove relocations.
For end-of-month dates in the May–September peak, six to ten weeks ahead. Mid-week, mid-month dates can sometimes be booked two to three weeks ahead. The earlier you book, the more choice of slot and crew you’ll have.
Yes — typically 25% of the quoted price on booking, with the balance payable on the day of completion. All deposits are protected under the British Association of Removers’ Advance Payment Guarantee.
Crew time, our own lorry, fuel, pad-wrap (industry-grade blankets washed between jobs), basic transit insurance and labour. Packing materials, fragile-only or full packing service, and any specialist handling (piano, antiques, art, marble) are quoted separately so you see the price of each.
Yes — full British Association of Removers members and audited annually, including the BS 8564 international removal standard. Our membership number and current audit dates are on the BAR site.
Sometimes — depends on the date and the inventory size. Smaller jobs can often be slotted in within a week. Larger 3- and 4-bed moves usually need at least two weeks’ notice so we can crew correctly.
Yes — FIDI-network shipments to over 200 countries. International moves route through our customs-controlled holding bay at the A22 depot, where the container is loaded after a final inventory check. We don’t sub-contract international work to third-party brokers.