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.
Details Worth Noting for a Business Delivery
If a commercial delivery is on the horizon, start by writing down what each shipment contains and who is receiving it. Record the items, their approximate dimensions, and the contact name and number at the delivery end, so you can check timings and access arrangements directly with them. Note any time windows the recipient has given and whether paperwork, signatures or reference numbers are expected on arrival. Keeping this information together means fewer questions on the day itself. When you contact the team about the hire, you can share what you need to carry, the access arrangements and the dates, and ask whether a small van, Transit, Luton, dropside or crew van suits the job where available. Anything you are still unsure about is worth raising at this stage.
Pulling Together a Household Move Checklist
Should a house move be approaching, a room-by-room list is a useful starting point. Note each piece of furniture with its measurements, along with boxes, bags and any awkward items such as mirrors or lamps, so the overall load is clear from the outset. Decide which things travel with you personally and which go in the van. If friends or family are helping, write down who is available on which dates, and whether storage features in the plan at either end. Once the list is drafted, the team can help match the job to a suitable van where available once you have shared the hire dates and access arrangements. Questions about entry to the properties themselves sit with the relevant contacts there.
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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.