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If you don't have a driveway, or your street has permit or pay-and-display bays, your firm may need a bay suspended so the van can park outside. Surrey County Council charges £90 per bay for up to three days and needs at least ten days' notice, so ask your removal company early whether they'll arrange it.

Experienced local movers regularly deal with:

• The steep, cobbled High Street and narrow lanes in the historic town centre, with limited loading space
• Narrow stairs and on-street parking in Victorian terraces around Charlotteville and Stoke Road
• Heavy traffic on the gyratory and the A3 at peak times
• Busy September weeks when students move in near the University of Surrey

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.