How to Move From a Flat With No Lift (Walk-Ups & Conversions)
Stair-only flat moves — what they actually cost, how long they take and how to keep your deposit.
Walk-up flats in Westbourne, Boscombe, Charminster and the BU student belt are stair-only. Here's what to expect.
Time, not just stuff
A two-bed walk-up takes roughly 1.5× the time of an equivalent ground-floor flat. We price by load size, not by floor — but the time on site is what drives a fair quote.
Awkward items
Sofas, mattresses and wardrobes are the killers. Measure the stairwell width and turn radius before move day. If a wardrobe won't make the turn, dismantle it. We bring tools.
Protect the communal areas
Landlords and freeholders deduct from deposits for scuffed walls and chipped paint in shared hallways. We carry blankets to wrap door frames and corner protectors — worth the 10 minutes setup.
When to add a helper
Three+ flights of stairs or anything over 5 large items, two crew is faster and safer. Costs less than a deposit deduction.
We do walk-up flat moves across Westbourne, Boscombe and BH1–BH14 every week. See our flat removals service for a quote.
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