Street and curb checklist
□ Identify whether the planned truck space is metered, signed, restricted, reserved, or otherwise controlled. □ Review the City of Raleigh’s current parking map and loading-zone information; a marked loading zone does not automatically guarantee availability or authorize every vehicle or activity. □ Ask the appropriate City of Raleigh office whether the planned setup requires a parking authorization, right-of-way approval, or another permit. Confirm current requirements directly rather than relying on old signs, neighbor practices, or informal advice. □ Record applicable hours, time limits, vehicle-size constraints, payment rules, and enforcement restrictions. □ Choose a legal backup location if the preferred space is occupied. Never plan to block a travel lane, driveway, fire lane, sidewalk, or signed space without authorization. Source: City of Raleigh — Maps and Apps: https://raleighnc.gov/transportation/services/maps-and-apps
Building access checklist
□ Ask the owner or property manager where moving vehicles must park and whether movers must use a loading area, loading dock, service entrance, or designated path. □ Confirm permitted move dates and hours, check-in procedures, door-access arrangements, and any building rules for floor or wall protection. □ Reserve the service elevator if required. Record the reservation window, elevator dimensions, weight limit, key or access procedure, and contact person for the day. □ Determine whether the property requires a certificate of insurance. Ask for the required wording, coverage details, additional-insured instructions, delivery method, and submission deadline. These requirements come from the property and must be matched with a mover able to provide acceptable documentation. □ Coordinate both addresses separately. Origin and destination properties may have different rules.
Measure the complete carry route
Walk the path from the proposed truck position to each room and record: • Truck-to-door distance, including turns and ramps • Curb height and surface condition • Exterior and interior stairs, landings, and railings • Door, hallway, gate, and service-entrance width and height • Loading-dock and garage clearances • Elevator door, cab, and ceiling dimensions • Tight corners, low ceilings, slopes, gravel, and soft ground Measure the largest furniture and specialty items too. Compare item dimensions with every opening—not just the front door. Photograph bottlenecks and include a tape measure in the frame when useful. These details help identify whether disassembly, alternate equipment, a longer carry, or a different truck position needs consideration.
Turn the access review into a usable move note
Create one short access summary for each address: proposed truck location, backup location, curb restrictions, property contact, approved hours, elevator reservation, certificate requirements, stair count, longest carry distance, minimum clearance, and known obstacles. Attach photos, written property instructions, and any confirmed authorization. Share this note when requesting an estimate so access conditions can be considered before move day. For a broader scope summary, use the moving-planning guidance on the Raleigh Long Moving home page at /. If you need a project-specific cost request, continue to /contact/ after gathering both addresses, inventory, access details, and requested work. Service availability and move coverage require confirmation.