Removal questions answered

Local moves with Allman are approximately £400 to £2,500, but this is only a broad guide. Every home contains a different amount, and access, distance, packing and storage can all change the work involved. A free survey, in person or by WhatsApp video, is the reliable way to receive a tailored, no-obligation quote.

No, the removal survey is free and there is no obligation to book. It can take place in person or by WhatsApp video. We use it to understand how much is moving, check access at both addresses and discuss packing, storage or items that need particular care before preparing your tailored quote.

Arrange a survey as soon as you know you are likely to move, even if the completion date is not fixed. Four to eight weeks ahead is a useful planning window, while shorter notice may still be possible depending on the diary. Asking early gives us more time to plan access, packing and storage properly.

Yes, a 50% deposit is required once you have confirmed your moving dates with us. The deposit follows the confirmed dates rather than the first enquiry or free survey. We will explain the booking details directly before you commit, so you know what has been agreed and what happens next.

Cancellation costs apply only after a booking has been confirmed. The amount varies according to how much notice is given, so please tell us as soon as you know your plans have changed. We will explain the cost that applies to your booking rather than publishing a single figure that may not fit the circumstances.

Tell us as soon as your completion date changes so we can talk through the available options. If the move can no longer go ahead and a confirmed booking is cancelled, any cancellation cost varies according to the notice given. Short- or long-term storage may also help when there is a gap between leaving one home and entering the next.

Yes, Allman handles pianos, antiques, artwork, heirlooms and other important pieces. Show them during the survey, along with stairs, narrow doors or difficult access, so the move can be planned before the day. For particularly valuable items, ask us directly about the cover and handling arrangements that apply to your move.

Yes, beds, wardrobes and other larger pieces can be dismantled where needed and reassembled at the new home. Point them out during the survey so we can check the access and include the work in the plan and quote. Planning it in advance is safer than discovering on moving day that a piece will not pass through a doorway.

Yes, part packing can cover only the fragile or awkward belongings, including china, glass, pictures and ornaments. You can pack the straightforward items yourself while our team handles the things that need more care. Agreeing the split at the survey means the right time and materials can be included in your quote.

Yes, removal boxes are available whether you choose professional packing or prefer to pack for yourself. If Allman is packing, we can agree whether you need a full pack or help with selected rooms and fragile items. The survey is the best time to discuss the amount and type of packing your home needs.

Yes, collection, storage and final delivery can be planned as one arrangement. It is useful when completion dates do not line up, when a new home is being renovated or when you are downsizing. Tell us what needs storing and for roughly how long, and we can include both stages in the survey and quote.

Yes, you can store part of your belongings while the rest travels directly with you. At the survey, identify what is going into storage and anything you may need sooner, so the two groups can be packed and labelled separately. This is often helpful during a renovation, a temporary rental or a gradual move into a smaller home.

Yes, Allman is based in Chichester and moves households to and from West Sussex across the UK. Longer moves need the same information as local ones, including the amount being moved, access at both homes and whether packing or storage is needed. Share both locations when you enquire so the journey can be planned properly.

Yes, your free survey can be completed in person or by WhatsApp video. A video survey is useful when you are short of time or currently live farther away. We will need to see the rooms, larger items and access clearly, and may ask for photographs or measurements where a closer look will help.