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.
Planning a Household Move
How do you turn a houseful of belongings into a clear van hire booking? Start with an inventory. Walk through each room and list what will travel with you, noting furniture pieces with their approximate dimensions, the number of boxes and any awkward items such as mirrors or lamps. Record the addresses for collection and delivery, along with a contact name and number at each end, particularly if someone else will hand over or receive keys. Decide your preferred dates and whether you have any flexibility if one day proves too short. When you contact the team, share this list and your access arrangements, then ask which vehicle option suits your load and whether your chosen dates are workable.
Weighing One Trip Against Several
Once your inventory is complete, you can consider whether a single longer hire or several shorter ones suits your situation. Note how many items could move in one journey if packed efficiently, and which pieces are too large or too numerous to travel together. Record the opening hours at both ends, any helpers available on each date, and whether storage access is restricted to certain times. Some customers prefer spreading a move over consecutive days; others want everything completed at once. There is no single right answer, so keep both options in mind when asking for a quote, and ask the team how hire periods are arranged if your plans might change partway through.
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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.