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.
Listing Hobby Equipment Before You Book
The starting point is a full inventory of the equipment you intend to move. Whether it is kayaks, model railway boards, band amplifiers or camping gear, write down each item with its dimensions and any awkward features such as protruding handles or wheels. Note how many pieces break down into smaller ones and whether the assembled size matters for your journey. Share this list with the team when you enquire, along with the hire dates and access arrangements, so the van options can be discussed for the load. If you are travelling to a show or a club event, record the organiser's contact details and ask them about access and parking, since those answers sit with the venue rather than the hire team.
Organising a Household Move on Paper
A household move becomes manageable when every room is dealt with on paper first. Go through the house and list the furniture, boxes and appliances room by room, marking anything that will be sold, given away or left behind. Note the dimensions of the largest pieces and the total number of boxes once packing is under way. Record the hire dates, the access arrangements at both ends, and the contact details for anyone at the new address, such as an agent or a landlord. If friends are helping, note who is available on which day. When you enquire, share the list so the team can talk through van options for the job, and keep the inventory afterwards in case anything needs to be traced.
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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.
















