Moving a sofa in Wolverhampton: What van do you need?

Moving a sofa in Wolverhampton? Easihire’s helpful guide!

Moving a sofa? Stressed about the space you will need in your car or potentially damaging it? Hiring a van will allow for more space, security and peace of mind. Whether you have purchased a new sofa, moving home or collecting a second hand deal across Wolverhampton- Easihire has you covered.

What size van do you need to move a sofa?

Every sofa is different, however for the majority a medium or large panel van is more likely to be more practical! Easihire Wolverhampton’s fleet includes small vans to Luton vans with tai lifts- so we are guaranteed to have the size you need.

Contact our helpful staff who will be able to assist and advice you on your specific needs. When in doubt- Size up! Sizing up allows for more room, minimising the trips and potential for you to hurt yourself or damage your furniture through overcrowding.

What about a Luton Van?

When transporting a large sofa and multiple pieces of heavy furniture, a Luton with a tail lift can be a great option! A Luton is a excellent choice for a full house move and reduces the amount of heavy lifting required to get bulky items in and out of your van. Our experienced and friendly staff will show you how to use the tail lift.

However, this doesn’t mean a Luton is automatically the best choice for every sofa! If you are only collecting a single two-seater sofa, a smaller van would be much more appropriate without having to unnecessarily upsize.

How to protect your sofa during transport

We have a few handy tips to help in protecting your sofa during a move.

1. Remove the cushions. This will make your frame a lot lighter and give you more flexibility whilst moving it.
2. Remove the legs if possible. If your sofa has removable legs, it can make it much easier to handle and allow for a little extra clearance. Keep any screws and loose fittings in a bag to avoid loosing them!
3. Cover the sofa. Place plastic covers or blankets over to prevent scuffs and marks.
4. Keep sharp objects away. Loose tools, screws or sharp objects can move around in transit, try to keep them separate.
5. Secure it down. Use appropriate straps to secure the sofa so it cannot move around during the journey.

Ready to make a booking?

If you have any further questions our friendly staff would love to assist you! With 35+ years of reliable experience we have you covered. When enquiring about van size for moving a sofa we recommend you measure the sofa to give out staff a estimate of what size van you may need.

If you would like to make a van hire booking with us please contact us from:

Phone: 01902 491449

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