Moves with extra stops: the London plan
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.
- All collection and delivery postcodes: include the details for both ends of this move.
- Items for each address: include the details for both ends of this move.
- Access times at every stop: include the details for both ends of this move.
Put the whole route in your enquiry
Use the collection and delivery fields for the main start and finish. In the item-details box, add a numbered list of every extra stop, its full postcode and whether it is a collection or delivery. Include the items associated with each address.
For example: collect boxes at the starting home, collect a desk at a second address, then deliver both to the final home. A numbered route makes the intended job clearer than listing several postcodes without explaining their purpose.
Match loading order to the deliveries
Label furniture and boxes by destination. Tell us if an item collected first must be delivered at an intermediate stop, or if a later collection adds a large piece. This helps the proposed load and unloading order be reviewed.
Vehicle space and carrying help depend on what is aboard at each stage, as well as the total number of items. Do not assume that a spare collection can be added to a confirmed move without changing its scope.
Check every access window
Ask sellers, family members and building contacts when they can provide access. Include any fixed appointment and identify a contact for each location. A route that works by distance may still be impractical if the access windows clash.
For stops around central London, describe loading positions and restrictions that you have checked with the property or relevant authority. Do not assume that a moving vehicle can wait outside every address.
Agree additional work before booking
All extra mileage, carrying, waiting and requested assembly should be included in the discussion. Confirm the agreed sequence, timing, crew and price basis before treating the route as booked.
If you discover another item or address later, ask for the scope to be reviewed. Route feasibility and availability are confirmed individually; sending one form does not automatically approve every requested stop.
Resolve borough, building and loading bay
If the move crosses London, keep the key-release time, reserved lift slot and loading window together in the enquiry. Label boxes by destination room so unloading can use the agreed building slot efficiently.
For this moves with extra stops request, explain any uncertainty about items for each address 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 moves with extra stops
Send the full collection and delivery addresses, all collection and delivery postcodes and items for each address, 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.