The delays people tend to underestimate
In Trumpington, the quietest cost increases usually come from handling time: entry systems, repeated stair trips, longer carries or a less useful van position than expected. corridor turns, lift waits, courtyard routes and repeated trips from parking courts rather than direct kerbside loading often show up this way.
Because man and van bookings are built around real working time, those delays matter more than most people assume.
How local layout creates extra effort
new-build flats, townhouses, family homes, shared-entry blocks and properties with managed access can look straightforward from outside but still involve awkward corridors, shared halls or several stages before the load reaches the van. Add managed parking areas, allocated bays and controlled frontage can mean the van is nearby without being exactly where loading works best, and a tidy move can start to drift.
The best protection is to describe the full route, not only the address and item count.