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
Pick the van to match the load. Small vans are ideal for boxes, tools and light collections. Medium or long-wheelbase vans handle furniture, stock and trade equipment, while Lutons are the better choice for bulkier house-move loads. The range on offer includes the Volkswagen Caddy, Ford Transit SWB, VW Transporter Automatic, Ford Transit MWB and Ford Transit LWB, depending on dates, driver details and availability. The exact make, model, transmission, seats, payload and licence position are all confirmed at quote stage, so treat the vehicle examples as a guide to the type of hire available rather than a guaranteed reservation of a particular model.
Organising a Household Move
What does a well-prepared house move look like from the customer's side? It usually starts with a room-by-room list. Note every item you plan to take, from sofas and wardrobes to boxed kitchen goods, and mark which pieces will be dismantled before the van arrives. Record the hire dates, the addresses involved, and the access arrangements at each end, including anything a recipient or neighbour has told you about parking or entry. If some items are staying behind or going to storage separately, list those too. This record gives the team what it needs to help match the job to the right van, and it lets you double-check nothing has been overlooked before you request a quote.
Checking Entrance and Item Dimensions
Dimensions decide more than people expect, so measure before you enquire. Note the height, width and depth of the largest items you are moving, and if a piece comes apart, record the size of each section separately. Then think about the spaces involved: doorways, gates, hallways and any narrow passages at either address. If you are unsure about access at a destination, ask the contact there directly, since they know the site. Write down anything they tell you. Alongside the hire dates and your item list, these measurements help the team suggest whether a small van, Transit, Luton, dropside or crew van suits the job where available, and they flag any question worth raising before the booking is finalised.
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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.