DOVER · PRACTICAL PLANNING
The moving access photo checklist
Show the approach, loading position, carrying route and interior turns in a short photo sequence that helps the team review moving access.
Start at the point where the vehicle approaches
An address identifies the property, but it does not show how a moving load reaches the door. Begin a photo sequence from the road or building entrance and follow the route a crew would take. Show the full driveway or loading approach rather than only a close-up of the front steps.
Include turns, slopes, overhead obstructions and any separate gate or access control. If you are unsure whether a vehicle can use an area, describe the question rather than assuming it will fit. Vehicle position and handling are reviewed with the actual job details.
Show the carry from outside to inside
Photograph the proposed loading point and the route to the entrance. Show steps and changes in level. If the carry passes through a garden path, shared corridor or a separate building, make that visible in the sequence.
Do not obstruct walkways to create a photograph. The goal is a clear record of the normal route. Include any known timing or building arrangements that affect access, and confirm those rules with the responsible property manager where relevant.
Connect the route to the largest pieces
Inside, photograph stair landings, tight corners and doorways that matter for larger furniture. Then photograph the item itself and provide approximate dimensions. A sofa shown alone does not explain the turn it must make, while a staircase alone does not identify what needs to pass through it.
Mention pieces that may require disassembly and ask about unusual handling early. Do not assume that a particular construction can be taken apart or that specialist work is included. Clear questions before booking are more useful than surprises on the day.
Repeat the review at the destination
Access can differ sharply between the two addresses. Provide the same sequence for the receiving home, including the final room for larger pieces where possible. Label the photos by address so they cannot be confused.
If conditions change before the move, update the team. Weather, building works, changed parking arrangements or an unavailable entrance can alter a previously clear plan. Combine the access sequence with a furniture list, packing scope and dates so the request describes the complete work.
Turn the plan into your request
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