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Moving tipsUpdated By Apollo Removals

Moving a Rochdale terrace

Terraces need a note about the hall, the stair and where the van can stand.

Furniture wrapped in black film

A Rochdale terrace is a normal house move with a few repeating problems: a narrow hall, a stair that turns, a cellar, and a street where the van may not be able to sit outside the door. House removals are planned around those notes. Guessing from the number of bedrooms misses them.

Spotland, parts of Castleton, Wardle, Balderstone and streets near the town centre all have this kind of house. Some have a shared ginnel or a path across a neighbour’s front. Tell that neighbour if we will be carrying past their door. A skip, a bin day or a car parked on the only flat bit of kerb should be in the enquiry too.

Measure sofas and wardrobes against the tightest point, which is often the bottom of the stairs rather than the front door. Beds that unscrew are easier than beds that do not. Empty large furniture. We wrap pieces before they leave the room. The photo for this kind of work shows furniture wrapped in black film.

If only a few pieces are moving, furniture removals may be the better page. For where the van can wait, read removal van parking. Get a free quote with photos of the stair if the turn looks tight. Call 01706407860 when the date is close.

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Frequently asked questions

Will every sofa come out of a terrace?

Not always. Measure the piece and the tightest turn. Send a photo if you are unsure. We will say if it needs to come apart or stay.

Should I mention the cellar?

Yes, if you want it emptied. A cellar full of tools is part of the load.

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