How does it work when hiring a removal van to move to new property a way away?

luvchocolate

My move 75 miles cost £180 a van big enough for my one bedroom flat with 2 men, they lifted everything from a ground floor flat to new upstairs flat and even put bed together.

cashmonger

cyantist wrote: »

If that's all you have, do you need a removals van?

No I have quite a bit more I just meant valuable items. I have alot of seats and table setup for my computer which I cobbled together to create something to suit my long hours. I am not just giving them away. They aren't expensive but since I program 12 hours a day average it took me a long time to find a system of seating which works for me which I switch every few hours.

trailingspouse wrote: »

I assume you don't drive? With so few possessions the easiest thing would be to hire a van yourself and rope in a mate or two to help with the lifting in return for a takeaway and a couple of beers at the other end. If you don't drive do you have a mate who would drive for you (if you paid for the hire costs etc?)

I can drive but havent since around 2002. living in the city centre all that time there was no need. Wouldn't trust myself on the road now especially not the motorway being so rusty.

I am a recluse pretty much. No friends or social circle. My mum could do it but she doesn't like long drives now days so better to hire a van. I don't mind paying a bit since it is only a one off and the amount of money I am gonna save in rent vs central manchester. The new rents will be about half the price so plenty left over.

luvchocolate wrote: »

they lifted everything from a ground floor flat to new upstairs flat and even put bed together.

Lol now there is good service.

JP1978

If you have a local (to old place) friend, how about leaving the old place early leaving your friend 'in charge' while you make the train journey to the new place so you are there in good time to meet the van?

cashmonger

JP1978 wrote: »

If you have a local (to old place) friend, how about leaving the old place early leaving your friend 'in charge' while you make the train journey to the new place so you are there in good time to meet the van?

See post above.

lincroft1710

About 60 years ago our neighbours moved about 40 miles away and they didn't own a car and no direct train or bus service. We waved them off, father, mother and 6 yr old daughter, sitting on chairs in the back of the removal van with the ramp closed but both upper doors fastened in the open position against the sides of the van.

We certainly lived dangerously in those days!!

elverson

G_M wrote: »

Try https://www.anyvan.com/

You tell them what needs transporting, where and when, and different companies then bid for your job.

You can choose depending on their feedback, their price etc.

Many of them will have 'part loads' ie if they are already travelling between those 2 points, or nearby, and still have empty space, they'll offer a cheaper rate. Plus you could ask them to drop off the other load(s) first while you travel up.

If you use Anyvan make sure you specify *exactly* what you're transporting (number of boxes, tables, chairs, etc) or you'll pay extra if it's more than you listed.