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.
How the right vehicle is confirmed
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.
Bringing a House Move Together on Paper
A house move comes together on paper before it comes together on the day. Begin with a full inventory of what is travelling to the new address, room by room, and mark anything that is being sold, donated or left behind. Next, fix the hire dates around your key collection and handover times, allowing a spare day if the chain slips. Note the contact details for anyone who needs to be present at either end, such as the seller, the agent or a family member with a spare key. If access at either property is restricted, record the arrangements now rather than on the day. When you ask for a quote, send the inventory, the dates and the access notes together, and ask which van sizes could suit the load.
Planning a Collection With a Seller
What should you agree with a seller before driving off to collect something? Start by confirming the exact address, a named contact and a telephone number, plus a time window rather than a vague morning or afternoon. Ask for the dimensions and approximate weight of the item, and whether it comes apart, because these figures belong in your quote request. Check who will be present to hand it over and whether the item is in a shed, a garage or inside the house, so you know what to expect when you arrive. Agree in writing what happens if you arrive and the item is not as described. Pass all of this, along with your hire dates, to the team and ask which van option matches the measurements.
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Things to check 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.
















