What the van really needs
A workable loading position in Dunstable means enough time and enough room to keep the move moving. The issue is often not whether there is any space at all, but whether the van can stay close enough to avoid repeated long carries.
Where planning usually breaks down
Problems tend to start when a customer assumes the van can use the nearest obvious bay, private court or frontage without checking how practical that is on the day.
Shared entrances, tighter kerbs and busy stretches all make a difference to a man-and-van booking.
Best checks before move day
- Confirm the likely stopping point and any fallback option.
- Check whether access is through a side gate, rear court or shared doorway.
- Let the driver know about timed restrictions, permit-heavy roads or narrow turning space.
- Send a frontage photo if the layout is awkward.