rent

There are no magic tricks about doing removals.

Be there on time
Do the work

Why not just rent a van, and do it yourself?
Your life is complicated - you are trained to do your job.
My advice to you is simple;
"do what you do, and pay someone else to do what they do!"
I've rented loads of vans, from loads of places,
even 7.5 tonne lorries.

but, if you're keen to do it yourself,
(I doubt if you'll save much);

rent it

What vehicle do I need?
find and book
collect during opening hours
take documents
check vehicle for damage
make sure vehicle has anchor points for ties to secure furniture
sign to assume responsibility of vehicle
accept waiver charge
drive out of yard - careful 90% of accidents happen in first mile
go to hire shop for trolley, blankets and ties
fill up with diesel
pay for fuel
park near old house/flat
fill van with boxes
plead with friend to help
carry washing machine to van
ditto fridge, freezer, drier, TV, bed, wardrobe...
pack carefully with blankets and ties
reason with traffic warden
drive to new home.
park as close as possible,
but be careful you're not used to driving this vehicle
offload goods
go back because van isn't big enough for entire flat contents
or perhaps is wasn't packed fully
pick up last items
careful with the wardrobe on the stairs
your flat deposit is at stake here
drive to new home
offload careful with wardrobe you're just moving in
squeeze sofa upside down, reversed angle, knee first,
back end up careful into lounge
collect parking ticket
pay congestion charge
fil up with diesel
take blankets, trolley and ties back to hire shop
go back to van hirers during opening hours
check for damage whether you did it or not
sign off
go home to unpack.

ready?

London transit van Centre
020 7635 0978
Long wheel base £62/day
Luton £70/day


Thrifty Van Hire

Carpoint Vehicle Hire Ltd,
020 74031314