What access details matter for a man and van move in Tower Hamlets?
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
Tower Hamlets needs the proposed loading location to assess the request. Street permission and the route through a managed building are separate matters. Tower Hamlets street permissions do not authorise access to private estate loading areas. Read Tower Hamlets suspensions and dispensations for the current instructions.
Apply this to your address
At an estate or apartment address, identify who controls the land between the public road and the door. Confirm access codes and the lift slot with that person; the street application covers a different part of the move.
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 Tower Hamlets man and van to check your move price.
Related local guidance
London man and van area guide · London moving costs guide · London ULEZ guide · Tower Hamlets Moving Costs
