Sizing a van around what you are moving
List the largest items with rough length, width and height, and give an estimate of total weight, because bulk and payload limit a van in different ways. Mention anything awkward, such as a wardrobe that cannot be dismantled or long timber. Describe loading at both ends, including stairs, lift access, distance from the kerb and whether anyone will help lift.
Picking a suitable van
Start with the load, then choose the van. A small van works well for boxes, tools and light collections; medium and long-wheelbase vans suit furniture, stock and trade equipment; and a Luton is the better choice for bulkier items on a house move. Subject to dates, driver details and availability, the range includes the Volkswagen Caddy, Ford Transit SWB, VW Transporter Automatic, Ford Transit MWB and Ford Transit LWB. Make, model, transmission, seats, payload and licence position are all confirmed at quote stage, so treat these vehicles as a guide to the kind of hire on offer rather than a guaranteed reservation of a particular model.
How Do You Plan a Household Move?
Where do you start with a house move? Begin by walking through each room and listing what will travel with you, noting anything unusually long, tall or awkward. Once you have that inventory, group items by destination if the move involves more than one address, and mark the pieces that need particular care. Confirm the dates you want the van before anything else, then decide whether collection or delivery suits your plans. Ask any questions that remain open, such as which van size matches your list and what access arrangements apply at each end. With that information to hand, the team can help match the job to a small van, Transit, Luton, dropside or crew van where available.
Measuring Entrances and Items Before Booking
Will your furniture pass through the doorways? Measuring beforehand removes the guesswork. Record the height, width and depth of the largest pieces, then note the dimensions of the entrances, corridors, stairwells and lifts at both the old and new addresses. If a lift is out of service or a path is narrow, write that down too, since it may shape the questions you ask about vehicle choice. Take photos of awkward items if it helps you describe them, and keep the measurements alongside your hire dates so everything sits in one message. Anything you are unsure about, from parking arrangements to collection times, is worth raising with the team before you confirm the booking.
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Last checks before booking
Before the hire is confirmed, go over the key points: whether the vehicle is available, the driver requirements, mileage, insurance, the delivery or collection arrangements and any extras you have asked for. Make sure payload, loading height, tail-lift needs, driver details, deposits and insurance excess are confirmed before you settle on a van size. A clear request gives the date, the length of hire, a rough route, the delivery or pickup address, the passengers or load you expect and any special requirements that might affect which vehicle is suitable.