Skip to content
Phi Movers

Moving tips

How to prepare for a flat move in London

Sameer Ahmad BasraPublished · 1 min read

Flat moves in London succeed or stall on access. A little prep gets you a tighter fixed quote and a calmer day.

Access photos

  • Stairwell from top and bottom
  • Tightest turn on the landing
  • Lift doors (if any)
  • Where the van can actually stop

Simple inventory

List rooms and big pieces — sofa, beds, wardrobe, white goods. You don't need a spreadsheet; a voice note and photos are enough for most one and two-beds.

Building rules

Book goods lifts, warn neighbours, and check quiet hours. Walk-ups need honest floor counts so we send enough people.

Day-of habits

  1. Clear hallways before the crew rings the buzzer.
  2. Protect shared carpets if the freeholder requires it.
  3. Keep the kettle accessible.
  4. Do a cupboard sweep before you hand keys back.

Guides for smaller flats start from around £249 as a fixed quote — details on flat removals.

Planning a flat move?

Call us or send a quote request with your addresses — most replies within about one working hour.

Sameer Ahmad Basra

About the author

Writer

Sameer writes practical, no-nonsense moving guides for Londoners — drawn from real jobs across all 32 boroughs, covering vans, packing, permits and fixed-price removals.

You might also need

House Removals

House moves of any size, packed and protected door to door.

Flat Removals

Flat and apartment moves with stairs, lifts and tight access handled.

Prices and calculator

Our published rate card and a live calculator for your van, helpers and hours.

More from the blog

View all

Moving soon? Start your free quote in under a minute.

Fixed prices · All 32 London boroughs

WhatsApp us