The delays people tend to underestimate
In Tonbridge, hidden costs usually come from time loss rather than mystery add-ons. Shared courts, longer carries from side streets and delays around station traffic or late key handover often create the slow drift that pushes a tidy small move beyond the expected range.
That is why access notes matter just as much as the inventory.
How local layout creates extra effort
Older terraces near the centre, compact semis and flats with shared entrances or awkward stair turns can involve several loading stages, awkward corridors or more walking than the address suggests. Add centre and station approaches with timed bays, permit pressure and tighter kerb space on older residential streets, and a short booking can start to stretch.
The best defence is describing the full route from the room to the van before the day starts.