Moving house is full of difficulties - from the endless packing to figuring out how you’re going to get meal when you finally arrive with a mountain of boxes. However, you can’t even set foot on the road if you haven’t been able to fit your boxes into your removal van.
It can be tough to work out what square cubic metres actually looks like in terms of loading your boxed up furniture and treasured items. To remove some of the stress, we’ve made this expert guide on what van you need for your move. Knowing removal van sizes can help you plan your move better, make sure you’ve got enough packing boxes and help you to get a more accurate removal quote.
Moving house is full of difficulties - from the endless packing to figuring out how you’re going to get meal when you finally arrive with a mountain of boxes. However, you can’t even set foot on the road if you haven’t been able to fit your boxes into your removal van.
It can be tough to work out what square cubic metres actually looks like in terms of loading your boxed up furniture and treasured items. To remove some of the stress, we’ve made this expert guide on what van you need for your move. Knowing removal van sizes can help you plan your move better, make sure you’ve got enough packing boxes and help you to get a more accurate removal quote.
What you probably want to know is how many removal vans and what size vans should they be for your house type? This is harder to predict than it might seem, which is why at Jorvik we always suggest a site visit to provide an accurate quote. But to give you an idea ahead of our visit, here is a rough guide to removal van sizes.
| Van Type | Recommended Usage |
| MWB (Medium Wheelbase) | Moving the equivalent to a one-person flat. |
| LWB (Long Wheelbase) | A one-bed flat with more furniture or a smaller two-bed flat. |
| 3.5 Tonne Luton Van | Able to move a two-bed house. |
| 7.5 Tonne Luton Van | Ideal for larger houses and full family moves. |
Here’s a bit more detail about each of these van types.
A decent size van that’s useful for smaller house moves, the MWB removal van will be able to fit 25-30 boxes of items safety.
Longer than the MWB, this larger van will be able to fit 30-40 boxes of items safety
Luton vans are the most common types of van for moving house. Offering plenty of space and with different variations across different van manufacturers, it’s almost certain you’ll find a Luton van that eases your moving journey.
The main subtypes of a Luton van to consider when moving house are:
This is the largest vehicle weight that can be driven on a standard UK driving licence. If you need more than a 3.5 tonne van’s worth, you’ll need either need two drivers or a larger van driven by specialists.
While technically not a Luton Van, it’s often referred to as one. These vans are a necessity for bigger house moves. Often used commercially these vans require a category C1 license.
There are many different removal van brands and makes to choose from. While working with Jorvik Removals means you won’t need to worry about exactly what make of moving van you have hired, it’s always a good to have some idea of the most common options and their sizes so you can plan you moving day.
Moving home is always a hectic affair, and finding a removal van whose size works can be tricky for people who don’t already work with them. At Jorvik, it’s our job to take the stress out of moving and make sure you and yours end up safely where you belong.
Remove the worry of having to hire, drive, park and return your van by getting a quote from Jorvik for your next house move.
