Van Hire options in Southend
Van hire around Bradfield Southend helps when a job is too bulky for the family car, from clearing a loft to moving furniture between homes.
Ask the van booking team
0118 230 7392Vans for loads, moves and working days
The vans shown are illustrative, and the one you receive may be a comparable model, so share load details early.
Small van for tools, boxes and light loads.
Short-wheelbase Transit for small moves and trade kit.
Automatic van for mixed boxes and equipment, with easier city driving.
Medium-wheelbase van for furniture, stock and equipment.
Long-wheelbase van for bulkier loads and larger home or trade jobs.
Large panel van for long items and high-volume loads.
Luton box van with tail lift for furniture and house moves.
Open dropside body for landscaping, trade loads and easier side loading.
Tipper body for site, waste and landscaping work where hire terms allow.
Specialist recovery vehicle for suitable bookings with driver and insurance checks.
Access vehicle for height work where operator and booking terms allow.
Camper van for leisure journeys where availability and cover allow.
Pickup for site access and practical load movement.
Crew van for carrying a team and equipment in the same vehicle.
Compact crew van for small teams and tools.
Standard car licence for eligible 3.5T-or-under vehicles; confirm the supplied group.
The plated weight, licence entitlement and supplied vehicle require confirmation before booking.
Support for moves, deliveries and trade work
Ask for the hire vehicle to be delivered to and collected from an eligible UK mainland home or workplace address.
The address, access, timing and vehicle must be confirmed. Stations, airports and ports are excluded from standard delivery, as are empty properties where the customer is not registered. Failed, changed or specialist arrangements can incur charges.
Unlimited mileage is offered on eligible rentals within a 2,800-mile fair-use allowance per calendar month or 28-day period, or pro rata.
Excess miles are charged per mile plus VAT, and higher-mileage terms for company rentals can be arranged in advance. Unlimited mileage does not apply to courier use, which is prohibited.
Delivery and collection can be checked for eligible local and long-distance vehicle-hire requests across the UK mainland.
The exact postcode, requested vehicle and date must be checked. Islands and non-mainland movements can require separate arrangements.
Eligible vehicles may be taken to approved European destinations when permission, insurance and breakdown cover are arranged before departure.
Charges, deposits, documents, vehicle restrictions and country rules apply. One-way hire is limited to UK mainland postcodes, so European one-way hire is not offered.
Selected vehicles can be requested for collection from a different eligible UK mainland location, avoiding an unnecessary return journey.
The start and finish postcodes, vehicle, route and one-way charge must be confirmed before booking. The service is not available for European one-way journeys.
Comprehensive insurance is normally included for eligible named drivers on vehicles up to and including 7.5 tonnes, unless a different arrangement is requested and approved.
Driver approval, excess and exclusions apply. Goods in transit, overhead-height, tyre, windscreen and flood damage are excluded. 18, 26 and 44 tonne vehicles require customer insurance and applicable operator credentials.
A 10% hire-rate reduction may apply when an acceptable company motor policy provides the required comprehensive cover for the hired vehicle and drivers.
The policy and certificate of insurance must be supplied and approved before delivery, and the customer is responsible for adding the supplied vehicle to the Motor Insurance Database for the hire period. Eligibility depends on the vehicle and proposed use.
Representative car, van, minibus and truck groups can be compared, with vehicle suitability and exact specification confirmed for the booking.
Images and model names describe representative classes. The exact make, model, transmission, body and specification are confirmed for the booking.
Measure the load and check both addresses
The right van depends mostly on what you are carrying and how you plan to load it.
Note the length and height of sofas, wardrobes or appliances so the load space can be weighed up properly.
Heavy items such as white goods or building materials affect which van is sensible and how they should be secured.
Arrange enough people to load safely, particularly for awkward or heavy pieces.
Look at the categories on your driving licence before hiring, as larger vans can carry different entitlement requirements.
Southend van hire journey notes
In Bradfield Southend, West Berkshire, Bradfield Village Hall on Southend Road is used for family gatherings, exercise classes and community clubs, and has recreational grounds next to it. If you are organising a gathering there and need to transport your own furniture, decorations or catering kit, a van could cut down on car trips. Agree arrival and unloading arrangements with the hall directly.
Sources: Bradfield Village Hall, Berkshire
Local information checked: 27 September 2026. Confirm current details with the relevant operator before travel.
From load list to van handover
Once you know the load and the dates, arranging a van takes a short conversation.
A rough inventory helps us suggest vans that may have suitable space.
Allow extra time for loading at both ends so the hire does not feel rushed.
Check the insurance, mileage and fuel conditions before you set off.
Southend van hire alternatives
Discuss Southend van hire
Tell us what you need to shift and when, and we will outline the vans that may suit.