What access details should I check for a removal in South West London?
Follow the complete path from the intended vehicle position to the largest items. Measure door openings, stair turns and lifts, and confirm who controls shared entrances. The property type alone does not tell the team what will fit or where it can load.
Local arrangements to check
Richmond requires arrangements for the vehicles permitted to use the suspended bay and a displayed dispensation notice. Match that to the loading vehicle. Richmond’s rules are an example for its controlled bays, not all South West London. Confirm the authority at the actual address. Read Richmond parking suspensions for the current instructions.
Apply this to your address
South West London spans several boroughs. Richmond’s guidance is relevant only to its own controlled bays; establish the borough, TfL or private-land responsibility for the actual stop and arrange building access separately. See TfL loading on red routes.
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 South West London removals to check your move price.
Related local guidance
London access and property guide · London removals area guide · London moving costs guide
