Moving house can be a stressful time, particularly when you have to trust a removals company with all your belongings. That’s why it can often be much easier to complete the move yourself by hiring a van from a vehicle rental company. It can often be the better option, particularly if you’re on a tight budget or you don’t have too many large items to shift.
Here’s our guide to hiring a van for your house move.
Do I need to book a specific time?
No, the great part of hiring a van is that it’s really flexible. Perhaps you’re not sure exactly which day you’ll be moving or what time you can get the keys to your new house. By hiring a van you can pick it up for the whole day or choose to have it for several days - allowing you more flexibility with your move.
This makes it ideal for students or renters that can spare a bit more time during their moving process. Furthermore, you have more freedom to choose when you want to move because you aren’t restricted to anyone else’s timetable.
Are vans difficult to drive?
People tend to think that vans are more difficult to drive because they’re larger. This isn’t necessarily true and you may find you really enjoy driving a larger vehicle. While driving a van you’ll feel taller and larger than all the other vehicles on the road, but you’ll be surprised how in control you feel in a bigger van. If you’re unsure you can ask the vehicle rental company to take a test drive so that you can get a feel for the van before you hire it on moving day.
Do I have complete control over my move?
Absolutely. A great perk of hiring a van for your house move is that you don’t need to worry about your belongings as you will be in charge of where and how they get moved. This allows you to get everything done the way you want it to and don’t have to worry about potential damages or items being misplaced by the removal company.
What size van should I hire?
Depending on how much you need to move, you may choose a large or small van. Larger vans such as a long wheelbase van will help you move bigger items whereas a smaller compact van will be more beneficial if you’re only moving clothes and small items.
If you’re looking for quality vehicle rental for your house move, get in touch with Chief Rentals today. We have a wide range of vans, cars and motorhomes available for hire to help you get on the road. For more information call us on 01803 520494 for Torbay rentals or 0121 726 4804 for Midlands rentals.
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