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What to Have Ready Before You Call a Removal Company in London
A guided checklist of what to have ready before you call a Central London removal company, so your quote is right the first time.
Published 30 October 2026 · Updated 30 October 2026
A good quote needs good information. Most of the surprises on moving day come from a detail nobody wrote down: the stairs, the parking, the wardrobe that will not fit through the door.
Work through this checklist before you call, chat or book. It takes about fifteen minutes, and it means your quote is right the first time.
Key takeaways
- Have the floor, lift and parking details for both addresses before you call.
- List the large and fragile items, and any that need dismantling.
- Give a preferred date and a backup, and the hours you expect the job to take.
- Payment is by bank transfer after the job is completed and confirmed. No deposit.
Step 1: Know the property
Write down the number of bedrooms or the office size, the floor at each address, and whether there is a lift.
If there are stairs and no lift, count them. A flight of stairs changes the time a job takes more than most people expect, so a rough count helps us plan the crew.
Step 2: Check access and parking
For each address, note where the van can stop, how far it is from the door, and whether you need a parking suspension.
Central London loading bays and restrictions change the time a job takes. If you can, check the street on a map before you call, and note the nearest bay.
Parking suspensions
A parking suspension reserves a space on the street for the van. The council charges for it, and it has to be arranged before the day. We quote it to you separately, so tell us early if you think you will need one.
Step 3: List the items
Write down the large items: a sofa, a wardrobe, a bed frame, a desk. Mark any fragile items, such as glass or a flat-screen TV.
Note anything that needs taking apart or putting back together. That is a separate job, and we quote it separately, so it is better to know early.
| Item | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Wardrobe or tall cupboard | May need dismantling to fit the stairs or lift |
| Sofa or large bed | Hoisting or a tight turn can add time |
| Glass, mirror or TV | Needs wrapping and extra care in the van |
| Piano or safe | Specialist job, speak to the office first |
Step 4: Pick dates and hours
Choose a preferred date and a backup. Think about the time slot you want, and how long you expect the job to take. The booking form lets you choose two to six hours.
Step 5: Know how you pay
You pay by bank transfer after the job is completed and you have confirmed it. There is no deposit, and we do not take cash or card. Plan your budget for the job itself, not for a payment before it.
Frequently asked questions
No. A list of the large items and any fragile or valuable ones is enough. We estimate the rest from the number of rooms or desks.
Tell us the street and we check it. Some Central London streets need a council parking suspension, which is charged by the council and quoted to you separately.
Either. Book online at alphamovers.co.uk/book/ if you have the details ready. Call 07448 849354 if you want to talk it through first.
Tell us its size before the day. Large items that will not fit are planned for in advance, and the office tells you the options.
