Moving to or within Putney or Roehampton? These south-west London neighbourhoods are great places to live, but a move here has its own challenges: controlled parking zones, mansion blocks with narrow stairs, and busy roads around the High Street and Upper Richmond Road. Arriba Man With A Van is based on Tunworth Crescent in Roehampton, SW15, and we move people around this area every week. Here is what we have learned.
1. Sort out parking before moving day
Most streets in Putney and Roehampton are in controlled parking zones run by Wandsworth Council. If there is nowhere legal for the van to stop close to your door, loading takes longer and costs more. For bigger moves, consider a parking bay suspension, which reserves space outside your home for the day. You apply through the council, and it needs to be booked in advance, so check the Wandsworth Council parking bay suspension page for current notice periods and charges as soon as you have a moving date. If you are moving into another borough, check that council’s rules too.
Not sure if you need one? Tell us your address when you ask for a quote and we will let you know what we would recommend.
2. Plan for flats, stairs and lifts
Putney has lots of converted Victorian houses and mansion blocks, and Roehampton has several large estates with shared stairwells and lifts. Before moving day:
- Check whether there is a lift and whether you need to book it with your building manager.
- Measure large items like sofas and wardrobes against doorways and stair turns.
- Let us know the floor and access at both addresses so we send the right number of people.
- Ask whether your building has rules about moving times or protecting communal areas.
Our team can dismantle and reassemble beds and wardrobes, and we wrap furniture in protective blankets so communal hallways stay scuff-free.
3. Pick the right day and time
Weekday mornings are often quieter on the roads than Friday afternoons or Saturdays. Many tenancies in SW15 start at the beginning of the month, so book early if you are moving then. We work 7 days a week, including evenings and weekends, and same-day moves are often possible.
4. Need storage while you move?
If your new place is not ready yet, or you are downsizing, self storage can bridge the gap. There are several storage facilities within easy reach of Putney and Roehampton, including in Fulham and Wandsworth. We regularly move belongings to and from storage units, so we can take your things straight there and bring them back when you are ready.
5. Students moving to Roehampton
Moving into or out of halls or a shared house near the University of Roehampton? Most student moves fit in a single van. Pack in boxes rather than bin bags, label each box with your room, and check your halls’ move-in and move-out times. See our student removals service for details.
6. Moving checklist for SW15
- Book your mover and, if needed, a parking bay suspension.
- Tell Wandsworth Council about your move for council tax and update your parking permit.
- Update your address with your bank, GP, DVLA and the electoral roll.
- Arrange final meter readings and set up broadband at the new address.
- Pack an essentials box: kettle, chargers, toiletries, bedding and documents.
How much does a man and van cost in Putney and Roehampton?
Our man and van service is charged by the hour, agreed before we start: one man and a van from £55 per hour, two men and a van from £70 per hour, and two men with a Luton van from £85 to £90 per hour. Every booking includes protective blankets and £50,000 goods in transit cover.
Get a free quote
Whether it is a flat move, a full house removal, furniture delivery or a single item, we are happy to help. Call us on 020 3026 7361 or request a free quote online.