Pack for the likely carry pattern
Use smaller, well-balanced boxes where crews may face stairs, shared entrances or longer pavement carries in Ely. Save heavier cartons for goods that can move on short, level routes from door to van.
Label with unloading in mind
Where the vehicle cannot wait directly outside, labelling becomes a time-saving tool. Mark room, floor and priority clearly so crews working through tight central streets, timed bays and loading pinch points near the market and cathedral quarter can unload in the right order without reopening stacks on the pavement.
Protect the awkward items properly
Wrap corners, glass, mirrors and tall furniture as if they will need extra turns through a constrained route, because in many Ely addresses they will. Good protection keeps delicate pieces safe when the move depends on tighter handling lines and shared access spaces.