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.
Organising a household move step by step
Where do you start with a whole house to move? Begin by sorting rooms in order of urgency, packing the things you use least first and keeping daily essentials to one side. Make a rough inventory of the large pieces, sofas, beds, wardrobes and white goods, noting which can be dismantled and which must travel whole. Group boxes by destination room so the unpacking at the other end follows a sensible order. When you contact the team, describe the overall load rather than a single item, since the mix of furniture and boxes usually determines the best vehicle for the job. A clear picture of the move helps them match you with what is available.
Coordinating helpers for moving day
A van full of furniture moves far quicker with an agreed plan for the people involved. Decide in advance who handles which rooms, who stays with the vehicle, and who directs operations at the new address. Let everyone know the timings, the address details and where the van will park, so the day starts without a round of phone calls. Ask at the destination about access, doors, stairways and any restrictions on when items can be brought in, and pass those answers on to your helpers. If plans change, a single group message keeps everybody updated at once. Good communication on the day usually saves more time than anything else.
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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.