What fits in a small van?

A small van (Transit Connect or similar) takes roughly 400kg: a washing machine or fridge, a two-seater sofa, a single mattress and bed frame, a bicycle, a large television, or 15–20 medium boxes. It is the right choice for most single-item and student jobs, from £1.45 per mile with a £65 minimum.

What fits in a short-wheelbase van?

A short-wheelbase Transit-size van carries a three-seater sofa, a double bed and mattress, a chest of drawers and boxes together — roughly a studio flat's contents. Pricing starts from £1.60 per mile with a £70 minimum.

What fits in a long-wheelbase van?

A long-wheelbase van holds most one-bedroom flat moves: sofa, double bed, wardrobe (flat-packed or slim), white goods, boxes and odds and ends. From £1.95 per mile with an £85 minimum.

When do I need a Luton box van?

A Luton with a tail lift is for volume and height: a small house move, a full room of furniture including tall wardrobes, or bulky items that cannot be tipped. It carries around 1,300kg and is priced from £2.40 per mile with a £115 minimum.

How do I judge the size of my load?

Count the largest three items and estimate the boxes. If your biggest item is longer than about 1.8 metres, or you have more than 25 boxes, move up a size. Send photographs of everything grouped together on WhatsApp and we will tell you which vehicle it is rather than guessing.

Is one bigger van cheaper than two trips?

Almost always, yes. Two journeys double the mileage and the minimum charge, so a single correctly sized vehicle usually costs less than repeating a smaller one.

Does van size affect whether I need two people?

Not directly — weight and access do. A small van carrying a single 90kg appliance up two flights still needs two people, while a Luton full of boxes on ground level may not.

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What size van do I need?

Booking too big a van wastes money; booking too small means a second trip. This is what each vehicle genuinely holds, based on the loads our drivers move every day.

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