Moving home is a big job, and most of the stress comes down to logistics, getting everything from one place to another safely and in as few trips as possible. The single decision that affects that most is the van you choose, and for a great many house moves a long wheelbase van is the natural fit. If you are arranging van hire in Warrington for a move, an LWB van gives you the space to shift a household without the awkwardness of a much larger vehicle. Here is how to make the most of one and how to prepare for the day itself.
Why an LWB Van Suits a House Move
A long wheelbase high roof van offers a lot more usable space than a standard short van, which is what makes it the workhorse of moving day. The extra length swallows the bigger items a home contains, such as a fridge-freezer, a sofa, a double bed and a wardrobe, while the high roof lets you stand up inside and stack boxes properly rather than working bent over. For a one or two-bedroom move that usually means the whole job in a single trip, which saves both time and fuel. Just as importantly, an LWB van is more car-like to drive than its size suggests, so even if you are not used to bigger vehicles you will find it manageable, and because it stays within the 3.5-tonne limit your ordinary car licence covers it.
Choosing the Right Size from the Range
The trick is not to over-hire or under-hire. Someone clearing a small flat may be fine with a short wheelbase van, while a family leaving a three-bedroom house often needs the next size up. If your move is on the larger side, or you have long items like bookcases and bed frames, the extra long wheelbase van and its 4.3-metre load length give you the headroom to do it in one go rather than two. With more than 70 vans across the fleet there is usually a sensible match, so it is worth describing what you are moving and letting us point you to the right one rather than guessing.
Preparing for Moving Day
Preparation is what turns a chaotic move into a calm one. Start with a quick inventory of what is actually going, room by room, so nothing gets left behind and you have a realistic sense of the volume. Gather your boxes, bubble wrap and tape ahead of time, and label each box with its contents and the room it belongs in, which makes unpacking far quicker at the other end. A bit of planning here also tells you whether the van you have booked has room to spare or whether you should size up before the day.
Loading the Van Well
How you load matters as much as the van you pick. Put the heaviest items in first and low down, against the bulkhead, to keep the weight forward and the van stable on the road. Build up in layers, slot smaller boxes and soft items into the gaps so nothing slides about in transit, and keep a clear path so you are not climbing over things on each trip. Our guide on how to load a hire van safely goes through the technique in more detail if it is your first move.
Local Van Hire for Your Move
Our depot is in the centre of Warrington beside Cockhedge, with secure on-site parking and quick access to the main road network, which keeps the runs between your old and new homes short. We are open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 4pm and closed on Sundays, most vehicles need no deposit, and we offer both short and long term hire, so you can match the booking to however your moving day falls. When you collect, bring your driving licence and a current DVLA check code. We help movers right across the area, including Stretton van hire, Thelwall van hire, Walton van hire and Longford van hire. To book the right van for your move, call us on 01925 396 222 or get in touch through our contact us page.
