A high-rise flat move is one of the few jobs where the van is not the hard part. On a house move, most planning goes into what fits in the load area. However, from a sixth-floor flat, everything must pass through one lift, one corridor and one set of doors first. So, before you book van hire in Warrington, plan the building.
Why Apartment Moves Follow Different Rules
The building sets the pace, not the van. Every load is staged at the door, taken down in the lift and walked across a lobby. As a result, the van spends far longer parked than on a house move. That changes where you park, how you load and how long you need it.
Book the Lift Before the Van
Most managed blocks run a lift booking system. Some limit moves to weekdays or set fixed windows. Therefore, speak to the building manager before you fix a hire date. It is far easier to move a van booking than a lift slot.
Where the Van Can Stand
Loading bays are often short, time-limited or shared with deliveries. Older conversions around Latchford may have no bay at all. Also, check the height of any car park barrier, because a high roof van will not clear one sized for cars.
Choosing a Van for a High-Rise Flat Move
Here, the usual advice flips. A very large van can leave you waiting on the lift. So, a short wheelbase medium roof van often suits a one or two bedroom flat. It parks in ordinary spaces and turns easily.
Where there is a lot to move and a proper bay, a Luton van with tail lift takes the strain off the final lift into the van.
Pack for the Lift
Use more boxes that one person can carry, in consistent sizes. In addition, a flat trolley turns four trips into one. Dismantle bed frames at the flat, since the corridor is the awkward part. Our advice on moving into your first flat follows the same idea.
Timing the Day
We open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 4pm. If your block only allows a short window, take the van for longer and split the job. Meanwhile, remember to update your licence address through the official GOV.UK change of address service after you move.
Before You Collect
Bring your photocard licence and DVLA check code, and most vans need no deposit. Our van hire FAQs answer common questions. Customers in Latchford van hire and Westbrook van hire areas are a short run away.
For help planning a high-rise flat move, call 01925 396 222. Alternatively, use our contact us page.
