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.
Moving Boxed Belongings: What to Record
Start by writing down every box you plan to move, numbered, with a short note of its contents and the room it belongs to. This simple list serves several purposes: it helps you spot anything missing at the far end, tells you which boxes should reach which destination, and gives you a total count to quote when you ask about a van. Record the approximate size of the larger boxes and any awkward items that are not boxed at all, such as lamps, rugs or mirrors. If some belongings are going to storage and others to a new address, mark this against each entry on the list. Keep the list with you during the move so you can tick items off as they arrive, and send the totals and item dimensions with your enquiry so the team can respond accurately.
Keeping a Load Inventory for Your Enquiry
An inventory is more than a packing list; it is the record you use to describe the job to someone else. For each item, note what it is, roughly how big it is, and whether it comes apart, since a bed frame that dismantles behaves differently from one that does not. Photographing larger items can help you remember dimensions later without measuring twice. If furniture is involved, count the pieces by type and note any particularly tall or wide examples. Where are things going, and who will receive them? If the delivery address has a named contact, write down their number so arrangements can be confirmed on the day. When you request a quote, include the inventory, the dates and any questions about which van options might suit, and the team can take it from there.
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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.