Large parts of the North East's housing stock are terraced streets with rear lanes that were never designed for a Luton. It's routine work — it just needs planning.
How we approach it
- Front-of-property loading wherever the street allows, rather than risking a lane with no turning space.
- A smaller shuttle vehicle to ferry loads to a larger van parked nearby, when nothing else fits.
- Extra crew to shorten the carry distance rather than extra hours.
- A quick recce or a street-view check before the day where you're unsure.
What helps most from your side
- Ask immediate neighbours to leave space the night before.
- Tell us which end of the lane the access is, and whether it's gated.
- Flag overhanging trees and low cables — height matters as much as width.
Why it affects the quote
A long carry or a shuttle adds time, so we'd rather know at quote stage than absorb it on the day. Told in advance, it's a small planned cost; discovered on the morning, it's a delay.
Common questions
Related services
- Removals in Birtley — Small or large home moves over short or long distances — fully insured.
- Man and Van in Birtley — Two or three movers and a van — we do the heavy lifting for you.
- You Load Services in Birtley — Hire the van by the hour and load it yourself — driver provided.
Areas this applies to
- Birtley — DH3
- Chester-le-Street — DH2 / DH3
- Gateshead — NE8 / NE9 / NE10 / NE11