Keeping space clear outside house for removals

We don't have a car to keep the space clear outside our house for the removal company. Is it OK to rope a space off or do we need to ask permission from the council or something?

Asked by lauren on 4th Feb 2023
Expert Trade Answers
"Roping off will be fine. We normally suggest to our customers who don't have vehicles to put their bins in the road to reserve the space with a note saying 'Reserved for Removals van on *DATE*'."
Answered on 4th Feb 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 - report
"Options would be to chance it... and maybe get told to remove the barrier... or get another vehicle to temp park.."
Answered on 6th Feb 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 - report
"I would seek guidance from the council first, if it were upto me."
Answered on 8th Dec 2024 - Member since Nov 2024 - report
"Acquire some large bollards and and put them out the night before in the curb, politely tell the neighbours if you have any close to you that your moving and the van/lorry would like to park there for easy access just for a few hours
Good luck"
Answered on 4th Feb 2023 - Member since Dec 2022 - report
"You can ask the council - most charge for this. We find it’s just as easy to put items in the space and stand on guard!!"
Answered on 4th Feb 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 - report
"Hi there
My response would be to ask the neighbours that yous are pla I g to move etc and that you ask if you leave the space clear for a couple if hours so that the van or vans can get in etc
Thanks Mark"
Answered on 4th Feb 2023 - Member since Jan 2021 - report
"Just ask neighbours,explain what’s happening
Personally I would also put cone out or something. It could affect the price if the removal men have to walk further with your item"
Answered on 4th Feb 2023 - Member since Jun 2022 - report
"Hallo. it is depends where the house is. For security, call the council and ask"
Answered on 4th Feb 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 - report
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