What access details matter for a man and van move in Stratford?
Check the route from the loading point to the items, including door widths, stair turns and any lift. For a furniture collection, obtain those details from the seller as well as checking your own address. Choose loading help using the actual items and access.
Local arrangements to check
Newham requires the requested bays to be marked on a map. Check those spaces against the correct entrance and the vehicle’s loading needs. Newham’s resident suspension scheme applies to qualifying bays in the resident’s own parking zone, not every East London street. Read Newham parking bay suspensions for the current instructions.
Apply this to your address
For a managed development, request the exact loading entrance and any vehicle-height limit from management. Check Newham’s public-street arrangement separately; a lift booking does not authorise use of a council bay.
Make an access record for both addresses
- Record the lawful stopping position, carrying distance, steps and entrance used.
- Measure awkward items against the narrowest door, corridor, stair turn or lift opening.
- Confirm lift reservations, keys and any building loading slot with the responsible person.
Send photographs and measurements before the move if an item may not pass. Discuss preparation or a different handling plan with the team; do not wait until arrival to discover that the planned route is unusable.
Read the moving-day preparation checklist, or return to Stratford man and van to check your move price.
Related local guidance
London man and van area guide · London moving costs guide · London ULEZ guide · Stratford Moving Costs
