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Moving home van hire

House moves can be very stressful. It’s typically a very long day with lots of heavy lifting so you need to do everything possible to make it easier on yourself. With the right van hire, the day you’re moving house can be much more relaxed.

But what do you need to know? Meashams will walk you through the key points to know about choosing the right vehicle from the best van hire company when moving home.

Timings

You need to be able to have flexible hire period. You don’t want to have a huge rush all day to get your van loaded and unloaded and then returned to your hire company. Make sure you have a flexible hire period to take some of the pressure off on your moving day.

What size do you need?

There are lots of different types and sizes of van, and if you’ve never driven one before, it can be hard to know what van you need for your moving day. If you choose Meashams, you can chat to our friendly team of van hire experts about your cargo and we can recommend the right van size for you.

Learn more about tail lift van hire in our blog. 

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Check out some extra tips to make your house move much less stressful.

How easy is it to load?

Loading and unloading a van can be tricky. You’ll need all the help you can get to safely transport all your possessions. Having a tail lift, for example, can make getting heavy pieces of furniture in and out of the van safely and easily.

Check out our tips on loading a van here

Know your cover

Confirm with your rental company what insurance and breakdown cover you get with your van hire. You don’t want to get halfway to your new house and get a flat tyre and have no idea what to do to get it fixed.

Price

You’ve already invested a lot of money in your new house! You want to make sure the company you hire your moving van from offers you excellent value. Shop around a little and see which companies have the greatest deals.

Get in touch

If you’re moving house and need affordable, reliable van hire, get in touch. We’ll help you find the most suitable van for your move. We’ve also got lots of tips to help you drive and park your large vehicle.

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