Solihull Removals and Storage

Decide what belongs in the new Solihull home before loading begins

A change of home can also mean a change in how furniture is used. Before a Solihull move, make a simple receiving-room plan and compare it with the inventory. Identify pieces that will move upstairs, items intended for a different room and furniture that will not be going to the new property. These decisions are useful during the survey because placement, access and any dismantling requirements can be considered together rather than left until unloading.

Measure or photograph any doorway, stair turn or entrance that looks restrictive. Provide information from both properties, including the route between the entrance and the loading position. Do not rely on a general description such as a standard house: layouts and carrying distances differ. Ask for an assessment of awkward items before booking, and confirm what preparation will be your responsibility. The agreed scope should state any dismantling or reassembly included.

Label boxes with the room names used on the receiving plan. Where several people are helping to pack, give them the same instructions and a clear list of excluded items. Keep keys, documents, medication and immediate household essentials separate. This helps prevent an urgent item from being packed into a load that will be inaccessible until delivery or during a separately arranged storage period.