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Moving Home with an LWB Van Hire

LWB van hire is the natural fit for a great many house moves. Most moving stress comes down to logistics, and the van you choose affects that more than anything. If you are arranging van hire in Warrington for a move, a long wheelbase van gives you space without the bulk of a much larger vehicle. Here is how to make the most of one.

Why LWB Van Hire Suits a House Move

A long wheelbase high roof van offers far more space than a short van. The extra length takes a fridge-freezer, sofa, double bed and wardrobe. Also, the high roof lets you stand up and stack boxes properly. As a result, a one or two-bedroom move often fits in one trip.

Two people loading furniture for an LWB van hire move

Choosing the Right Size

Try not to over-hire or under-hire. A small flat may only need a short van. However, a three-bedroom house may need the extra long wheelbase van and its 4.3 metre load length. Every van stays within 3.5 tonnes, as the official GOV.UK driving licence categories page confirms.

Preparing for Moving Day

First, make a room-by-room inventory. Next, gather boxes, tape and wrapping in advance. Then label each box with its room. This also shows whether your van has room to spare.

Loading the Van Well

Put the heaviest items in first, low and against the bulkhead. Then build up in layers and fill gaps with soft items. Our guide on how to load a hire van safely explains more.

Local LWB Van Hire

Our depot sits beside Cockhedge, with secure parking for your car. We open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 4pm, and most vans need no deposit. We help movers across Stretton van hire and Thelwall van hire areas.

For LWB van hire for your move, call 01925 396 222. Alternatively, use our contact us page.

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Warrington Van Hire Team
Warrington Van Hire is an independent self-drive van hire depot on Tilley Street at Cockhedge Shopping Centre, Warrington. The team runs a fleet of over 70 vans across seven types and writes these guides from day-to-day experience of helping customers choose, load and drive the right van across Cheshire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside.

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