How should I prepare a man and van move in Westminster?
Confirm what is moving, who will load it, and how the team can reach the items at both ends. For a collection, agree the handover with the seller. Have the access details ready before selecting the vehicle, help and date.
Local arrangements to check
Westminster asks for ten working days’ notice for a suspension request. Start the street arrangement alongside any building move slot. Westminster guidance applies only where Westminster controls the bay; identify the borough or road authority for the actual address. Read Westminster parking bay suspensions for the current instructions.
Apply this to your address
Establish whether the intended space is on a Westminster street, housing estate or TfL road. Match the permission to that location and give the team the route to the actual entrance, including any service door.
Work through the move in this order
- Before booking: list the load, measure difficult items and describe both access routes.
- Once the date is known: arrange necessary street permissions and building slots, checking their actual lead times.
- Before arrival: finish packing, label rooms, keep essential items separate and confirm keys and contacts.
- On the day: check the loading position and tell the team about changes before work starts.
There is no universal booking lead time that guarantees availability. Use the council’s actual notice rules and your building’s arrangements, then check availability for your move details and date.
Read the access information to prepare, or return to Westminster man and van to check your move price.
Related local guidance
London availability · London man and van area guide · London moving trends report · London Moving Costs · Westminster Moving Costs · London ULEZ guide
