Studio moves are small but easy to underestimate — mattress turns, sofa legs, and shared-hallway rules. Use this checklist so nothing slips.
Two weeks out
- Book your slot (weekends fill first).
- Measure sofa and mattress vs the stairwell.
- Declutter — storage unit if dates don’t line up.
- Order boxes or a materials kit (from £50).
One week out
- Confirm parking / lift booking at both ends.
- Pack non-essentials; leave a week of clothes out.
- Tell building management the crew window.
- Change address on bills and council tax.
Day before
- Defrost fridge; empty bins.
- Bag essentials bag (chargers, keys, meds, kettle).
- Photograph meter readings.
- Charge phone; save the crew contact.
Moving day
- Clear the path to the door before the van arrives.
- Protect floors if the building requires it.
- Load room by room — sofa and mattress last out / first in often helps.
- Final sweep: cupboards, bathroom cabinet, balcony.
After you arrive
Place bed and kettle first. Check for damage before the crew leaves. Studio moves in London often guide from around £199 as a fixed job — or hourly man & van if the load is tiny. See studio moves.
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About the author
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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.