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If you don't have a driveway, or your street is in a residents' parking scheme, your firm may need bays suspended so the van can park outside. Suspensions go through Bristol City Council, cost £38 per bay per day and need at least three working days' notice, so ask your removal company early whether they'll arrange it.

Experienced local movers regularly deal with:

• Top-floor flats with no lift in converted Georgian and Victorian houses around Clifton, Cotham and Redland
• Steep streets in Totterdown, Kingsdown and Clifton, where the van can't always park close to the door
• Residents' parking schemes in inner areas, plus Clean Air Zone rules in the city centre
• Busy summer weeks when student lets change over around Clifton, Redland and Cotham

It mainly depends on the size of your home and how far you're going. A one- or two-bed flat usually takes half a day to load and unload, and a three- or four-bed house takes a full day. If you've booked a packing service, most firms pack the day before, so allow two days in total.

Full packing for a three-bed home typically adds £300 to £500 to your removal quote. You can keep costs down by packing books, clothes and other easy items yourself, and leaving fragile things to the professionals.

Reputable removal firms carry goods-in-transit insurance, but the level of cover varies, so check what's included before you book. If something is damaged, tell the firm in writing as soon as you can and include photos. Most firms set a time limit for claims, so check the terms in your quote.