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.
Fitting the van to your route
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 Should You Organise a Household Move?
How do you begin when a whole house needs moving? Start by listing each room separately and estimating how many boxes, bags and pieces of furniture it contains. Measure the larger items, such as wardrobes, sofas and mattresses, and record those dimensions alongside your count, since a written list gives the hire team something concrete to work from when suggesting a vehicle. Decide your dates early and note whether the move spans one day or several, including any gap between leaving one property and collecting keys for another. Keep the contact details of anyone receiving goods at the far end, and ask them about parking or access arrangements on their side. When you request a quote, ask which vehicle sizes are available on your chosen dates and what the collection options are.
Keeping a Clear Load Inventory
A written inventory turns a vague enquiry into a useful one. Rather than saying you have a fair amount to shift, itemise it: boxes, bags of bedding, a chest of drawers, a bicycle and rolled rugs. Note anything awkward, such as a mirror without packaging or a fridge with a protruding handle, and add rough measurements for the bulkiest pieces. This record also helps you spot items you could move separately by car, which may shape how many hire days you ask about. Include the delivery address, a named contact there and their phone number, and note any time window they have given you. When you contact the team, ask whether the inventory suits the van types they can offer and whether anything on your list raises questions worth resolving before the hire begins.
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What to confirm on the phone
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.