Professional removals team carrying protected furniture from a London townhouse

Alesta · Removals services in London

A home move planned from inventory to final room.

Residential removals coordinated around what is moving, collection and delivery access, parking, protection, dismantling and the timing of keys and building rules.

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Inventory before vehicle

A reliable move plan depends on more than bedroom count.

Furniture dimensions, box volume, stairs, lifts, parking and walking distance determine vehicle, team and programme. Unlisted lofts, sheds, heavy objects and dismantling can change the move materially.

We build the scope from an inventory and access survey. Packing, storage, disposal, specialist lifting, cleaning and furniture assembly remain separate unless deliberately combined in the written plan.

Inventory and volume planning

Furniture, boxes, fragile items and excluded goods recorded before vehicle allocation.

Access coordination

Floors, stairs, lifts, parking, key times and walking routes checked at both addresses.

Protection and loading

Agreed furniture protection and a stable loading sequence used for transport.

Room-directed delivery

Items placed in designated accessible rooms according to labels and the agreed scope.

Move coordinator reviewing inventory and access details with a homeowner

Common reasons customers call

When a household move needs more than an improvised vehicle.

A complete home is changing address

Inventory, team, vehicle and timings need coordinating across both properties.

Access is restricted

Upper floors, narrow stairs, long carries and controlled loading require advance planning.

Furniture needs dismantling

Suitable items, tools, instructions and reassembly expectations must be listed.

Keys or building slots create a fixed window

Collection, travel, waiting and delivery sequence need contingency.

Why Alesta for removals

A move built around evidence at both ends.

Inventory drives resources

Team and vehicle follow listed volume rather than a rough room label alone.

Access checked twice

Collection and delivery restrictions are treated as equally important.

Responsibilities separated

Packing, dismantling, materials, storage and disposal appear explicitly.

Changes agreed before loading

Additional goods or access problems are not silently absorbed into an unsafe plan.

A coordinated moving process

How we carry out residential removals.

Removals professionals securing wrapped household furniture inside a moving vehicle

Planning starts with a detailed inventory and both addresses. We ask for furniture dimensions, estimated boxes, fragile or high-value items, lofts, garages and outdoor contents. Photographs or a survey help assess volume. Floors, stair turns, lifts, loading restrictions, parking permits, walking distance and key times are recorded at collection and delivery. Heavy, oversized, hazardous, refrigerated or specialist items must be declared rather than discovered on moving day.

The written plan states what the customer packs, what the team protects, which furniture is dismantled and whether reassembly or materials are included. Drawers and cupboards are emptied unless specifically designed and approved otherwise. Boxes need to be closed, safely weighted and labelled by destination room. Valuables, documents, medication, keys and irreplaceable personal items remain with the customer. Appliances require suitable disconnection and preparation by the responsible qualified party.

On moving day, the coordinator confirms the inventory and carrying routes. Property surfaces are protected to the agreed level, then items are moved and loaded in a sequence that manages weight, stability and delivery order. Fragile and dismantled components are kept together where practical. Extra items, blocked access or unavailable parking can affect capacity and timing; any revised plan is agreed before the vehicle is overloaded or the team commits to work outside safe handling limits.

At the destination, access is checked before unloading and labelled items are directed to agreed rooms. Furniture is reassembled only where included, compatible parts are present and the final position is safe. The customer checks the vehicle and key areas for listed goods before close-out. Damage concerns are recorded promptly under the booking terms. Waste removal, unpacking and later rearrangement are not assumed, leaving a clear handover rather than an undefined moving-day service.

Clear pricing

Removals prices.

Cost depends on inventory volume, team, vehicle, distance, access, parking, duration, protection, dismantling and timing.

Service scopePriceWhat affects the final price
Small residential removalQuoted after assessmentInventory, vehicle, team, floors, distance and access
Full home removalQuoted after surveyVolume, addresses, duration, protection, parking and key timing
Packing, dismantling or storage add-onQuoted separatelyMaterials, item count, labour, storage term and handling

Pricing context: An accurate inventory and access information for both addresses are required. Parking, waiting, specialist items, disposal and services not listed can change the quote.

How the service works

From inventory to a room-directed delivery.

01

Survey goods and both addresses

Share inventory, photos, floors, parking, key timing and special items.

02

Confirm team, vehicle and responsibilities

We agree packing, protection, dismantling, exclusions and programme.

03

Load, transport and place

Items are moved carefully and delivered to their labelled accessible rooms.

Removals FAQ

Before moving day.

Useful answers about inventory, packing, dismantling, parking, valuables, delays and pricing.

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What should be included in the inventory?

List every furniture item, estimated boxes, loft, garage and outdoor contents, fragile goods and anything heavy or oversized. Include dimensions where access is tight.

Do you provide packing?

Only when booked. Full or partial packing needs materials, labour and preparation time; otherwise boxes should be securely packed and labelled before arrival.

Can furniture be dismantled and reassembled?

Suitable listed items can be included. Share photos and instructions, and keep all original fixings available. Glued, damaged or complex specialist furniture may be excluded.

Who arranges parking?

The booking confirms responsibility, but customers or building managers often need to secure permits, bays or loading permission at both addresses.

What should I carry myself?

Keep identification, keys, medication, jewellery, cash, documents, devices containing critical data and irreplaceable small valuables with you.

What if keys are delayed?

Contact the coordinator immediately. Waiting, rescheduling, additional parking or storage may affect the programme and cost, subject to availability.

What affects the final price?

Inventory, volume, team, vehicle, distance, floors, stairs, lifts, parking, waiting, protection, dismantling and timing all influence the quote.

Planning a London home move?

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