Family home moves: the London plan
A London move needs a borough and full postcode as well as a building name. For a flat, send the floor, lift-door dimensions and any move-in appointment before asking for a vehicle size. A concierge booking and roadside loading permission are separate arrangements.
- Whole-household inventory: include the details for both ends of this move.
- Essential belongings kept aside: include the details for both ends of this move.
- Receiving rooms clearly labelled: include the details for both ends of this move.
Include the smaller rooms and outdoor spaces
Add cots, toy storage, desks, bikes and garden furniture to the main room list. Explain which beds need dismantling and whether they will be ready before collection. Label boxes by destination room, particularly where bedrooms have similar furniture. Do not pack essential items into an unmarked mixed load.
Keep the carrying route clear
Arrange a separate space for children and pets while furniture is being carried. Keep keys, personal documents and first-night essentials with you. At the new home, have an adult contact who can direct room placement without blocking the entrance. Requested priority items should be discussed before loading starts.
Details for your family-move enquiry
- Large furniture, box estimates and items in the garden or garage.
- Any bed preparation or packing help required.
- Key-release timing and the rooms that need priority attention.
Resolve borough, building and loading bay
For an inner-London furniture purchase, ask the seller to measure the item in its travel condition and show the route from the room to the street. A pavement handover must be agreed explicitly; it cannot be assumed when a seller offers collection only.
For this family home moves request, explain any uncertainty about whole-household inventory before accepting a quote. The collection-ready time, vehicle access and recipient availability must work together; a short driving distance does not remove the handling work.
Before you confirm family home moves
Send the full collection and delivery addresses, whole-household inventory and essential belongings kept aside, and photographs of any awkward access. Ask for a written scope covering the handling required at your London address.
Check the proposed supplier, price, vehicle or crew, relevant cover and any waiting arrangements. Do not release the goods until the booking and handover instructions have been agreed.