The assumptions that usually fail
Unexpected overruns on a man and van job usually come from a longer carry, awkward stairs, late access, blocked stopping space or waiting around for keys and building entry.
In Abingdon, those delays stack up quickly when older central streets with short stopping windows and side roads that fill quickly or riverside houses, townhouses and mixed flats around the centre slow each trip more than expected.
What keeps the move predictable
Give the access picture honestly, flag anything bulky and confirm when the property will actually be ready to load or unload.
That prevents the classic small-move problem where a short local job turns into extra hours because the detail was too optimistic.