The short answer
In flats the biggest surprises come from the building, not the furniture: elevator slots, door and hallway width, stairs, and where the vehicle can stop. So this list starts with building management and measuring, then moves to rooms and handover. It differs from the general task list and the villa list in its focus on access.
Key takeaways
- Ask building management about moving rules at both ends before anything else.
- Measure the flat door and the tightest point of the hallway and elevator against your largest piece.
- The disassembly decision comes after measuring.
- Record the old flat and corridor condition before unloading.
The list
Apartment move list: building and access first
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Why flats are different
A flat usually means shared space: corridors, stairs and an elevator others use. Building management may set moving hours or require protection for common areas. Floor number and elevator size affect time and effort more than the number of rooms. Ask early, because some limits need booking in advance.
For measuring doors and the disassembly decision, see the guide on whether to disassemble furniture. When asking for a price, prepare the details listed in the quote-information checklist.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need permission from building management?
Rules vary from building to building. Ask management or the landlord about conditions or allowed hours, and do not assume there are none.
What if the flat is high up with no elevator?
Say so explicitly when you enquire, since it changes effort and time and should be reflected in the offer.
Limits of this guide
A general list. Each building’s rules are set by its management, and this list does not assume any service is available.
Source notes
This guide does not rest on a specific external source; it is a general organising framework written by the editorial team.
Prepared by the Doroub Najran Movers team with AI assistance in drafting, without a specialist technical review. Read the editorial policy and sources