Find a removal company in Plymouth

If you don't have a driveway, or your street has permit or pay-and-display bays, your firm may need bays suspended so the van can park outside. Suspensions go through Plymouth City Council and need applying for in advance, so ask your removal company early whether they'll arrange it.

Experienced local movers regularly deal with:

• Narrow, cobbled streets and limited parking around the Barbican and the Hoe
• Royal William Yard and waterfront apartments with building access rules to check in advance
• Steep streets and Victorian terraces in Mutley, Mannamead and Stoke with narrow stairs
• Busy summer weeks when students and naval families move, plus Tamar Bridge traffic on moves to or from Cornwall

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.