AnyVan

Ok. I hired AnyVan to do my move from BR3 to N1 because of the reviews. After booking via the website, I got all those emails saying it was all good and there was a management team behind it all etc. It makes you feel safe. The problem is that those who are doing the actual job come from other companies, subsidised by AnyVan. I was unlucky to pick a driver who not only was impossible to contact and very irresponsive but also damaged a lot of my things during the move, including picture frames, a book case and my bed. I warned AnyVan and the driver several times that the move was to another place with parking restrictions. The driver (2 people) contacted me on the day of the move - which I took off work - to say they'd be there at 10am. Soon he changed it to 3pm, then 5pm and finally arrived at my address for loading in at 7pm! After that all the service was done in a way that they just wanted to get it done and I had to carry a lot of heavy things myself. In the end it was pointless to hire 2 men. The move didn't went well, I had damages and AnyVan did absolutely nothing after I contacted them and even sent pictures. Never again.

Service cost: £197

Booked for a business move 3 weeks in advance. Still no confirmation of pick up time on day of the pickup, driver not answering calls, customer service constantly fobbing off and refused to let me talk to a manager. Problem isn't with the booking system, it's that they company do not seem to have any control or professional expectations of the driver contractors (who seem to be total cowboys). I booked with them expecting a professional services - feel like I might as well as taken a name off a flyer at a bus stop. Very poor.

Service cost: £100

The men arrived on time and immediately started work on shifting the goods. They were careful when negotiating difficult corners and stairs and were polite at all times. We offered them refreshments but they said that they had their own supplies with them. All delicate items were carefully wrapped and secured. At the other end they were just as willing and efficient even after a long delay on the motorway (genuine), held them up. I was very impressed and would definitely use them again and recommend them to friends and family.

Service cost: £335

Whilst the removal guy was super helpful loading the van and unloading it, he was reluctant to help us take our things up to our second floor apartment even though we had specified and paid for that service. Our journey was an hour and a half of absolute hell. The driver was talking on his phone, listening to really loud music, and eating a full take-away meal during the journey. He was so heavily distracted that I feared for my life as we were travelling down the M25 veering into the other lanes and onto the hard shoulder a ridiculous amount of times. He was cutting other traffic up and squeezing himself in front of other vehicles, and he even fell asleep(!!) at some traffic lights, which we had to then wake him up.

Service cost: £100

We booked Anyvan after reading the Trustpilot reviews to collect and deliver a sofa for us. After confirming the day before the driver would be coming they didn't turn up on the day. When we called they said they would be there in an hour and were running late. After 5 more phone calls continually being told the same story and a wait of 10 hours we realised that they were complete liars. Absolutely appalling customer service and a total lack of communication. Still awaiting a refund. Used Shipley the next day and they were brilliant. Avoid Anyvan at all costs.

Service cost: £100

If I had read the review of some of the customers AnyVan ripped off them I wouldn't have booked a job with them. Is a rip off removal company and I wouldn't recommend anyone to book a job with them. Firstly, when I booked with AnyVan I gave them my contact number but they decided to send massages to the wrong number l called them to mend it which they said they've done it which never happen. I booked a job with them to pick a television on Saturday and on the said day I waited and waited not even a text message that they are on their way, 6 minutes to the deadline I called the driver he gave me a shock of my life that they are suppose to collect the item on Sunday. I called the office and it took me over 30 minutes to talk with a staff infact, it was very frustrating I have to call another van company and because it was a short notice I paid more. I requested for my refund from AnyVan and was rejected they even cancelled the job without asking for my permission. They send two different drivers names which to me they don't know what they are doing. They are not trustworthy company to deal with and I have regretted doing business with them.

Service cost: £65

Do not use this company.

I booked the collection of a two seater sofa, clearly stated on booking as a "two seater sofa". Yet it turned up in a van that was dirty and old and too small for the job that contained an oily spare wheel, on removing the sofa from the van the cover was ripped and covered in oil, which will not come out. This is a quote from the Any van website instructions to drivers, code of conduct:
All customer goods will be packed appropriately and safely, showing a heightened duty of care throughout all moves. Don’t take risks, use more blankets if necessary. This makes you feel your item will be taken care of but beware as it is a lie my pale yellow sofa was not wrapped at all and no care was taken!!
When I contacted Anyvan I was told by customer services that they do not care what condition your item arrives in, they do not care what happens to it on the way, I quote "if the driver gets it dirty and breaks it that is fine so long as he delivers it!"
The sofa I bought is totally ruined. Anyvan charged me £98.00 to ruin it!!
It is not worth the risk with a company that has no pride or customer service.

Service cost: £9800

Having booked and paid for a 'man & van' I thought everything would be fine. I had an email on Saturday confirming the move for Monday morning between 0900 and 1000. I received a call at 0906 telling me that a driver had not been allocated but they were doing everything they could to find me one.
They promised to call me back after an hour. Nothing happened so I called them to be told they were still working on it!
At 1354 I received a call telling me that the earliest they could do anything would be later that afternoon.
This was very helpful as I had to be out by Noon and my goods were now on the street!
Thankfully I found a company who could do the job immediately.
Moving is stressful enough without added pressure from a removal company failing.
Please, I beg you all..DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!

Service cost: £117