What Size Van Do I Need for a 4-Bed House Move?
A 4-bedroom house move typically needs two Luton vans or one 7.5-tonne lorry, because a single 19m³ Luton van rarely holds four full bedrooms plus reception rooms. The 7.5-tonne lorry carries around 36m³ and up to 3,000kg — close to double a Luton van — which is why one lorry often replaces two vans on larger jobs.
Recommended vehicle
Typical crew: 2 crew per van. Prices start from £48 for a small van and one driver, or from £54/hr — get an exact quote for your move in 60 seconds.
Why we recommend this van
Four or more bedrooms usually means a family home with years of accumulated furniture: multiple wardrobes, a home office, children's furniture, and reception rooms sized to match. That volume is why we default straight to a two-vehicle plan for 4-bed houses rather than starting at a single Luton van and hoping it fits.
Choosing between two Luton vans and one 7.5-tonne lorry comes down to access and parking. The lorry is more efficient for a single big load, but some streets and driveways cannot take its length or turning circle — in that case, two Luton vans reach the same total capacity with easier access.
We confirm which suits your address when you book.
What typically fits
- Four or more bedrooms of beds, wardrobes and drawers
- Multiple reception rooms of furniture
- A full kitchen, utility room and appliances
- Garage, shed and garden equipment
- 100+ medium moving boxes
Narrow street or restricted parking at either address? We may plan two Luton vans instead of one 7.5-tonne lorry to keep access straightforward.
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Step up or down a size: a luton van holds 19m³ and carries ~1,100kg — we confirm which one your job needs from your item list, never a guess.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a 7.5-tonne lorry better than two vans for a 4-bed house?
It depends on access. A 7.5-tonne lorry carries roughly the same total volume as two Luton vans in one vehicle, which is more efficient where the street and driveway allow it. Where parking or turning space is tight, two Luton vans are often the easier choice.
How many crew members do I need for a 4-bed house move?
A single 7.5-tonne lorry gets our standard two-person crew. When we run two Luton vans instead, each van gets its own two-person crew — four movers in total, working in parallel. Splitting the load across two crews, rather than putting a bigger crew on one vehicle, is what keeps loading and unloading efficient across the bigger volume.
Do I need to declutter before a 4-bed house move?
Not to book — we size the vehicle from your actual item list either way. Decluttering beforehand can reduce the job to a single Luton van in some cases, which is worth doing if you want the smaller option.