A large share of Lewisham's housing is flats without a lift — here's how to plan for it so moving day isn't harder than it needs to be.
Between Victorian conversions in Brockley and Ladywell, ex-council blocks across the borough, and older buildings near Lewisham town centre, no-lift flats are genuinely common in Lewisham — not a rare edge case. The good news is that a no-lift move just needs a bit more planning, not a different kind of removal.
Every flight of stairs adds time to loading and unloading, since items have to be carried rather than wheeled. This mostly affects how long the job takes and how the team is sized — not whether the move is possible. Tell us the floor and the general nature of the staircase (width, any tight turns or half-landings) when you book, and we'll allow the right amount of time.
Clear the stairwell and landing of anything that could be a trip hazard or slow the route down, especially in a shared communal stairwell.
Let neighbours know if you're in a shared building — a heads-up avoids awkward pinch points on the stairs during the move.
Disassemble large furniture in advance where possible — a bed frame or wardrobe that comes apart is far easier to carry down a narrow staircase than one carried whole. We can also handle dismantling and reassembly as part of the move.
Check any building rules — some blocks restrict which hours deliveries or removals can use lifts or communal areas, or require a concierge to be informed in advance. Worth checking before moving day, not on it.
Plan for a short van-to-door carry if there's no parking directly outside — common on some of Lewisham's narrower Victorian streets.
A no-lift flat above the second floor, a narrow or winding staircase, or a large amount of furniture together mean it's worth allowing more time than a similar ground-floor move — tell us the details and we'll factor it into your quote rather than running into it unexpectedly on the day.
It can take longer than an equivalent ground-floor or lift move, which is one of the factors in a quote — tell us the floor and staircase details and we'll give you an accurate price upfront.
Yes — dismantling and reassembling wardrobes, bed frames and similar furniture is a normal part of a no-lift move. See our furniture removals service for more detail.
Let us know any building rules in advance — restricted hours or a concierge sign-in process are easy to plan around if we know before moving day.
Tell us where you're moving from and to — get a fast quote by phone, WhatsApp or email.
Not ready to book? Get in touch with a question and we'll point you in the right direction.