Inventory and volume planning
Furniture, boxes, fragile items and excluded goods recorded before vehicle allocation.
Alesta · Removals services in London
Residential removals coordinated around what is moving, collection and delivery access, parking, protection, dismantling and the timing of keys and building rules.
☎ Call 020 3608 3976Inventory before vehicle
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.
Furniture, boxes, fragile items and excluded goods recorded before vehicle allocation.
Floors, stairs, lifts, parking, key times and walking routes checked at both addresses.
Agreed furniture protection and a stable loading sequence used for transport.
Items placed in designated accessible rooms according to labels and the agreed scope.

Common reasons customers call
Inventory, team, vehicle and timings need coordinating across both properties.
Upper floors, narrow stairs, long carries and controlled loading require advance planning.
Suitable items, tools, instructions and reassembly expectations must be listed.
Collection, travel, waiting and delivery sequence need contingency.
Why Alesta for removals
Team and vehicle follow listed volume rather than a rough room label alone.
Collection and delivery restrictions are treated as equally important.
Packing, dismantling, materials, storage and disposal appear explicitly.
Additional goods or access problems are not silently absorbed into an unsafe plan.
A coordinated moving process

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
Cost depends on inventory volume, team, vehicle, distance, access, parking, duration, protection, dismantling and timing.
| Service scope | Price | What affects the final price |
|---|---|---|
| Small residential removal | Quoted after assessment | Inventory, vehicle, team, floors, distance and access |
| Full home removal | Quoted after survey | Volume, addresses, duration, protection, parking and key timing |
| Packing, dismantling or storage add-on | Quoted separately | Materials, 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
Share inventory, photos, floors, parking, key timing and special items.
We agree packing, protection, dismantling, exclusions and programme.
Items are moved carefully and delivered to their labelled accessible rooms.
Removals FAQ
Useful answers about inventory, packing, dismantling, parking, valuables, delays and pricing.
☎ Call 020 3608 3976List every furniture item, estimated boxes, loft, garage and outdoor contents, fragile goods and anything heavy or oversized. Include dimensions where access is tight.
Only when booked. Full or partial packing needs materials, labour and preparation time; otherwise boxes should be securely packed and labelled before arrival.
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.
The booking confirms responsibility, but customers or building managers often need to secure permits, bays or loading permission at both addresses.
Keep identification, keys, medication, jewellery, cash, documents, devices containing critical data and irreplaceable small valuables with you.
Contact the coordinator immediately. Waiting, rescheduling, additional parking or storage may affect the programme and cost, subject to availability.
Inventory, volume, team, vehicle, distance, floors, stairs, lifts, parking, waiting, protection, dismantling and timing all influence the quote.