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.
Organising a household move
Which rooms are you moving, and on what date? Answers to those two questions shape everything else. Walk through the house and list the furniture room by room, recording quantities and rough dimensions for the largest pieces. Note anything that dismantles, and keep the fittings with a label. Set out the itinerary: collection address, destination, and any storage stop in between. If friends or a recipient will be at the far end, add their names and contact numbers to the plan. Once the list is complete, tell the team what you need to carry, the access arrangements at both ends and the hire dates, and they will help match the job to a small van, Transit, Luton, dropside or crew van where available.
Preparing a business delivery
Perhaps a delivery is booked for a specific morning. In that case, the paperwork matters as much as the load. Record the delivery date and time window, the quantity of each item and the dimensions of the largest pieces. Note the recipient's name and direct contact number, since a phone call on the day can settle access questions at their end. Write the route as a simple sequence of stops, with an expected order, and flag any address that needs an appointment. When you request a quote, pass on the load details, the access arrangements and the hire dates, and the team will help match the job to a suitable van where available. Any unresolved details can be raised then.
Explore other van hire areas
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.