What to check before move day
Look beyond parking labels and ask where the van can actually work. If the nearest space leaves the crew crossing traffic, using a long path or dragging items around a block, the move slows immediately.
In Ottery St Mary, older streets near the centre, tighter frontage and school-run congestion can add delay on small moves, so the best plan is usually the stop that keeps walking and rehandling to a minimum.
When permits and permissions matter
Some jobs need resident cooperation, visitor permissions or a timed loading plan rather than a formal permit application. Flats, managed blocks and tighter central streets are the common problem points. Get those details confirmed before the van arrives, not when the crew is already waiting outside.