Single Item Delivery
Got one bulky item to move — a sofa, a fridge freezer, a wardrobe? Too big for a parcel courier, too small to justify booking a full removals firm. Post the details for free and let approved UK transporters bid for the job.
Get free quotes →What counts as a single item
A single item job is exactly what it sounds like: one or two pieces that need moving from one address to another, not a full house move. It sits in the gap between a parcel courier — who won't touch anything too large, heavy or awkwardly shaped for their network — and a removals firm, who'll often quote for a full crew and a day rate even if you only have one thing to shift.
Common single item jobs include:
- Sofas and armchairs
- Beds, mattresses, wardrobes and chests of drawers
- Fridge freezers, washing machines and cookers
- Treadmills and gym equipment
- Desks, filing cabinets and office chairs
- Bikes and mobility scooters
- Garden furniture and BBQs
- Boxed flat-pack, TVs, mirrors and artwork
If it's one or two pieces that fit in the back of a van, it counts — post the details and see what transporters quote.
How it works
- Post your item — Describe what's moving, where from and where to, and any access details like stairs, lifts or parking restrictions.
- Compare bids — Approved transporters bid on your job. Compare prices, read reviews and ask questions before you decide.
- Book and pay — Accept the quote that works best for you and pay a deposit through the website to secure it.
Why use ChooseYourVan for a single item
- Cheaper than a removals firm — You're not paying for a full crew and a day rate to move one thing. Single item jobs suit transporters who can fit your job around other work, so the price reflects that.
- Handles what parcel couriers won't — Sofas, fridge freezers, wardrobes and treadmills exceed the size and weight limits of standard parcel networks like Evri or DPD. This is exactly the gap ChooseYourVan is built for.
- Verified transporters only — Before they can bid, transporters submit their UK driving licence and vehicle insurance documents, including goods-in-transit cover, which our team reviews before approving them to join the network.
- You choose — You compare price, reviews and messages from the transporters who bid, and pick who you want. You're never automatically assigned a driver.
What affects the cost
Because transporters bid against each other for your job, the price you get reflects the real market rate for moving your item — not a fixed rate card. A few things shape what transporters quote:
- Distance — how far the item is travelling, and whether it's a one-way trip or part of a longer route.
- Size and weight — whether it needs one person or two, and whether specialist equipment like a tail lift is needed to load it safely.
- Access — stairs, narrow doorways, parking restrictions, and whether the job falls inside a ULEZ or Clean Air Zone.
- How flexible your dates are — a fixed date can cost more than being open to a date range.
- Whether it fits another route — a transporter already driving your way can often offer a better price than one making a dedicated trip.
The more detail you give when you post your job, the more accurately transporters can price it — and the fewer surprises on the day.
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Related services
- All services — furniture, house removals, vehicles, pianos and more.
- Man and van guide — UK pricing and hiring tips.
- Post a listing — get free quotes for your item.