Room moves: the Nottingham plan
For a Lace Market apartment or Nottingham city-centre move, ask the building manager for the furniture entrance and permitted vehicle approach. Confirm a lift slot and loading arrangements separately before deciding the moving timetable.
- Your room inventory: include the details for both ends of this move.
- Furniture staying behind: include the details for both ends of this move.
- Shared entrance and floor details: include the details for both ends of this move.
Count belongings outside the bedroom
Include your kitchen equipment, hallway storage and anything in a shared cupboard. Mark landlord or housemate property as staying. If the new room is furnished, decide which of your larger pieces will actually move. An accurate selected inventory avoids planning transport for items that have no destination.
Coordinate access with both households
Ask when shared entrances and stairs can be used, and make sure someone can provide keys at each end. Explain any lift booking or restricted loading space. Keep boxes labelled with your name and the destination room so they remain separate from other residents’ belongings. Request carrying help explicitly.
Before you send the room-move enquiry
- Count bags and boxes as well as furniture.
- Give the floor level and any narrow turns at both addresses.
- Identify furniture that will need dismantling before it can leave.
Resolve restricted access and the real loading door
For Lenton student or shared-house belongings, give the room, floor and a complete list of your own items. If keys are returned before collection, arrange an authorised person to open the property; do not assume the landlord will attend.
For this room moves request, explain any uncertainty about your room 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 room moves
Send the full collection and delivery addresses, your room inventory and furniture staying behind, and photographs of any awkward access. Ask for a written scope covering the handling required at your Nottingham 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.