Picking the wrong van size is one of the most common reasons a move runs over time. Here is a simple guide to help you work out what you need.

Rough guide by home size

• Single items or a few boxes: a small or medium van is plenty.
• Student room or bedsit: a medium van, usually one trip.
• Studio or 1-bedroom flat: a large van (Transit-size or similar), usually one trip.
• 2-bedroom home: a large van, sometimes two trips depending on furniture.
• 3-bedroom home or bigger: a large van with more than one trip, or more than one van, plus a two-person crew or more.

What makes a load bigger than you think

• Sofas and wardrobes: a 3-seater sofa and a double wardrobe can take up a surprising amount of floor space.
• Loose items: bags, lamps and plants take more space than the same things packed in boxes.
• Garden and garage: bikes, tools, garden furniture and the shed are easy to forget.
• White goods: fridges, freezers and washing machines need to stand upright, which uses height as well as floor space.

Tips to make it fit

• Pack everything you can into sturdy boxes of a similar size, because they stack well.
• Take apart beds and tables before the van arrives, or ask us to do it.
• Get rid of anything you are not keeping before moving day. We also offer clearance if there is a lot to go.

Let us work it out for you

Our quote calculator lets you tap in your items. It shows roughly how much space you need and picks the right van and crew for you, so you don’t have to guess.

Want a price for your move? Use our instant quote calculator, call 07376 209 331 or message us on WhatsApp. We cover Cardiff and all of South Wales, 7 days a week.