Moving into a new house is already a lot of fuss. However, adding the “what size moving truck do I need” into the equation can be the drop that spills the glass. If you employ a professional UK removal company like Bubblevan, they’ll handle the size of the truck you’ll need. But if you handle matters on your own, prepare to rack your brain.
That’s because you’ll have to consider how much furniture, belongings, and boxes you want to fit into a truck, depending on the size of your house. For example, a 1 bedroom apartment has different needs than a 4 bedroom one. Since guessing won’t do you any good and you might end up wasting time and money, here are some tips to consider next time you wonder what size moving truck do I need.
1. Start with the inventory
First things first. Get a good idea of what you want to transfer to decide how much space you’ll need in a renting truck. Here are some important factors to consider:
- How many rooms are there in your current house
- How many boxes will you be moving
- The size and type of furniture you’ll be moving
If you find yourself torn between two sizes, always go for the larger one. It’s better to have a bit more extra space than stressing out during the move.
2. Consider the different truck sizes
Depending on your needs, there are small, medium, and larger renting trucks. Here is a breakdown of a moving truck size chart:
- Small vans – 1.20m height X 1.10m width X 1.60m length with 2 seats, including the driver. Small vans provide an economical solution for students’ removals or single pickups.
- Medium vans – 1.43m height X 1.35m width X 2.40m length with 3 seats, including the driver. Medium vans are ideal for 1 studio move with minimum furniture like a two-seater sofa and a small tv, a chair and a bicycle, plus roughly 15 medium boxes.
- Large vans – 1.70m height X 1.78m width X 3.60m length with 3 seats, including the driver. Large vans are perfect for moving 1 bedroom apartments without a large fridge or many appliances.
- Luton van – 2.30m height X 2.40m width X 4.35m length with 3 seats, including the driver. A Luton van is ideal for 2 or 3 bedroom apartments with no white goods.
- 7.5 Tonnes Truck – 3.60m height X 2.60m width X 8.20m length with 3 seats, including the driver. A 7.5 tonnes truck is a larger solution for those interested in moving a 2 or 3 bedroom house with many possessions that want the extra space.
3. Employ the right removal company
Moving to a new space can be challenging. Why make things even more complicated by figuring out “what size moving truck do I need”? Instead, reach out to the right professionals and get the experts’ advice that you need. After determining the moving items and the possible number of boxes, let your removal company know, and they’ll guide you from there.
At Bubblevan, we help you smooth the stressful removal process, whether you’re moving in London, nationwide, or across continental Europe. If you’re not sure about the truck size you’ll need, send us a video of your inventory on our WhatsApp on 07949 837788, and we’ll guide you through!