Pickup van hire in Lagos

When a pickup van is the right choice

You have bought a fridge in Alaba, or a sofa from a carpenter in Oshodi, and it will not go in the boot of anybody's car. A truck would be overkill. That is a pickup van job. Typical Lagos runs look like this:

• a fridge, freezer, washing machine or generator
• new furniture from the shop or the workshop to your house
• moving out of a single room or a self-contain
• cartons of stock going to a customer or a shop
• a pickup from a market or a supplier

The app lists the pickup van for loads of up to 2,400kg. If you are emptying a full family home, book a truck instead.

How van hire works on Sphere

1. Choose Van in the app and add your pickup and drop-off in Lagos.
2. Describe the items. Give rough sizes for the big pieces and say how many boxes or bags there are.
3. Propose your price.
4. Drivers nearby accept it or send a counter-offer, and you pick the one that suits you.
5. The driver collects your items and delivers them at the agreed price.

Why a van often works better in Lagos

A van gets where a truck cannot. Narrow streets, tight estate roads and market lanes in places like Idumota or Ladipo are much easier with a van, and the driver can usually stop close to your door.

You also pay for the space you actually use. Hiring a truck to move one fridge makes little sense.

And vans suit repeat work. A shop that restocks twice a week can book the same kind of vehicle each time without fuss. See business deliveries in Lagos for more on that.

Tips for a smooth van move

• Measure first: if you doubt the wardrobe or the three-seater will fit, measure it before you book.
• Wrap it: cover appliances and glass, and keep fridges upright where you can.
• Describe both ends: tell the driver about stairs, gates and parking at the pickup and the drop-off.
• Agree the lifting: settle loading and offloading help before you accept an offer.
• Pick your hour: early mornings and later evenings are usually easier on Lagos roads than rush hour.