Check stairs, vehicle access and entrances before a move
Trace the route from the vehicle stopping point through the building and into the home. A segment-by-segment record explains more than the floor number alone.
Walk the route from vehicle to home
Walk the actual departure and arrival routes. Check the planned stopping point, entrance steps and large-item clearance. A straight line on a map does not describe the carrying route through a building.
Divide it into vehicle-to-entrance, entrance-to-lift and lift-to-flat segments. Label photographs with their location and show turns or narrow points. Confirm permission to use the relevant entrances with building management.
Record each route segment
Include units and measurement locations. The outside width of a frame is different from the clear opening.
| Item | Record | Follow-up |
|---|---|---|
| Stopping point to entrance | Distance, slopes and steps | Confirm stopping and carrying arrangements |
| Entrance to lift | Doorways, turns and passage | Record the large-item route |
| Lift to home | Corridor, flat door and turns | Check practical clearance |
| Alternative route | When or why it is needed | Ask the mover to assess it |
Example: steps on the same floor
The lift reaches the correct floor, but several steps remain along the corridor. 'Lift available' misses that segment. Include its location and the large-item route so the mover can respond with an appropriate plan.
Route information for the mover
- Both complete routes and photo locations
- Clear openings and turns
- Access restrictions confirmed by management