{"id":54,"date":"2014-06-13T15:27:03","date_gmt":"2014-06-13T15:27:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bigbrownbox.co.uk\/blog\/?p=54"},"modified":"2014-11-26T13:59:05","modified_gmt":"2014-11-26T13:59:05","slug":"guide-to-hiring-a-removal-van","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bigbrownbox.co.uk\/blog\/guide-to-hiring-a-removal-van\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to hiring a removal van for moving"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you looking to hire a removal van for your moving day and not sure where to start your search?<\/h2>\n

If you are carrying out your home or office move by yourself, hiring a removal van\u00a0is more economical and practical to move your belongings than using cars. Therefore, Big Brown Box<\/a><\/strong> has put together a handy guide on hiring a removal van.<\/p>\n

There are many different aspects to consider when hiring your van. It is easier, less time consuming and cheaper if you hire a van big enough to ensure that you only need one trip. This is especially true if you are moving a long distance between houses\/offices.<\/p>\n

However, hiring a big enough van is not quite as easy as it sounds! Estimating the size of van you need to move is tricky. To gain a better understanding of the van you require, get a quote from a removal company and ask them the size of van they intend to use for all your stuff. However, bear in mind that as the vans get bigger, driving licence requirements change so while the removal company may have a driver qualified to drive a larger van, you might not have the appropriate licence. Therefore, you may have to hire 2 vans or make use of cars alongside the van.<\/p>\n

Once you have identified the size of the van you need, get quotes from a selection of van hire companies. There are many factors to consider when choosing the right company for you:<\/p>\n