Maintain an item-level record
Give furniture separate inventory lines and number boxes. Note dismantled pieces and where their fittings are kept. If the unit is shared or only part is being emptied, identify exactly what is authorised to leave. Avoid using the unit’s floor area as the only estimate of transport requirements.
Plan storage move inventory at the Lichfield address
For storage move inventory involving Lichfield, give the full WS13 address and the exact entrance. Use Lichfield, Staffordshire and the complete WS13 address; distinguish the city property from the wider district, cathedral area or similarly named premises. Identify the exact city-centre, business, residential or rural entrance and record pedestrian areas, timed controls, gates, floor level, carrying distance and a lawful vehicle position.
Check Staffordshire County Council's roadworks map, traffic regulation orders, parking guidance and any required temporary traffic-management process and all current street signs close to the booked date. A postcode does not establish permission, vehicle suitability or a safe handover point; agree private access with the property contact and arrange any required council permission separately.
- For storage move inventory, prepare: actual stored item list; clear collect-or-stay labels; facility access and release details.
- Name the actual Lichfield entrance and receiving contact, not merely a landmark, car park or town-centre reference.
Treat each storage journey separately
An outward move into storage and a later return can have different loads, access and dates. Confirm the facility’s opening window, lift dimensions and release arrangements for the relevant day. You arrange the storage unit; transport does not include rental or a promise that the selected load will fit a particular unit.
Before collection from storage
- Check that the collection inventory is current and accessible.
- Arrange an authorised person to open the unit.
- Provide the destination room plan and any changed furniture condition.
Your Lichfield enquiry checklist
- For storage move inventory, have these details ready: actual stored item list; clear collect-or-stay labels; facility access and release details.
- Give both full postcodes and identify the exact entrance and receiving point. WS13 is a location reference, not the whole service area.
- Explain any unresolved permission, timing or handling question before accepting a quote.
- Check the quote’s supplier, price, inclusions and booking terms before confirming.