What access details matter for a move in Leith?
Measure and describe the complete route from each item to the van. Do not rely on the property type alone: the narrowest doorway, a turn on the stairs, a lift opening or a locked shared entrance can change how an item is handled.
Local information to check
Estimate how long loading at the kerb will take, including the repeated carrying route. For a single-yellow-line stop, Edinburgh's dispensation guidance becomes relevant beyond 30 minutes; check eligibility rather than assuming a short drive means a short loading operation. Read Edinburgh parking dispensations and suspensions for the current details.
Make an access record for both addresses
- Measure the largest items and the narrowest doors, corridors and stair turns; send photographs where useful.
- Confirm lift dimensions and any booking rules with the building manager, including who provides access.
- Record steps and the carrying distance from the approved loading position. Tell the booking team if an item cannot pass without preparation.
Arrange the street-side loading position. For the service and a personalised quote, see man and van in Leith.
