In 2004, Mark Godman established Gentleman & A Van after a disappointing encounter with a prominent removals company during his flat move within London. Despite employing a market-leading service, his dissatisfaction prompted him to contemplate a more effective solution for assisting Londoners in their home relocations.

Recognizing the need for improvement in the moving process, Mark Godman founded Gentleman & A Van in 2004 after facing dissatisfaction with a leading removals company during his London flat move. The experience spurred him to seek a better approach to help residents of London with their home transitions.