Home improvement projects often stall on one simple problem, getting the materials home. Once the days draw out, many homeowners start the year’s bigger jobs. However, baths, worktops, flooring packs and long boards will not fit in a car. A short spell of van hire in Warrington turns a string of car trips into one simple collection, so the project keeps moving.
Why Collecting Your Own Materials Helps
Collecting yourself gives you control that a delivery slot cannot. You go when it suits the job, rather than waiting in for a window. Also, you can pick up extras on the same trip when plans change.
You can check goods at the counter, too. As a result, a cracked tile or damaged board is spotted before you leave, not after the delivery driver has gone.
Bathroom and Kitchen Materials
Baths, shower enclosures, vanity units, tiles and worktops are bulky and fragile. A short wheelbase medium roof van suits most of these collections. It has enough height for boxed units, yet it stays easy to park outside the house.
The enclosed load space matters just as much. After all, rain can ruin flat-pack carcasses on the way home. For a full fit-out, our post on hiring a van for a kitchen or bathroom fit out goes into detail.
Flooring for Your Home Improvement Job
With flooring, length is the issue. Carpet rolls, laminate packs and underlay all need to lie flat to avoid warping. So, a long wheelbase high roof van is the better choice. It carries boards flat and takes the tools in the same trip.
Storage Units and Heavier Materials
Built-in wardrobes and shelving mean long panels that are hard to fit in a small vehicle. For heavier loads such as paving or plasterboard, a flatbed dropside van gives open access from the side.
Once the job is done, the old suite and ripped-up flooring need to go. Our piece on home renovation waste compares a van with a skip. Before bigger structural changes, check the official GOV.UK building regulations guidance.
Hiring the Van for the Job
Our depot sits at Cockhedge in central Warrington, with secure parking for your car. We open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 4pm, and most vans need no deposit. Meanwhile, customers in Altrincham van hire and Grappenhall van hire areas reach us easily.
To book a van for a home improvement project, call 01925 396 222. Alternatively, use the contact us page, and we will help you pick the right size.
