If you are planning a move near Southside in Balham, the last thing you want is a day full of blocked lifts, awkward loading bays, and a van circling the block while you stare at a pile of boxes.

Moving out of a studio flat in Balham sounds simple until you meet the real-world bits: narrow hallways, awkward corners, a lift that is smaller than your suitcase, and a pile of boxes that seemed perfectly manageable at 9 a.

If you are planning a move around Chestnut Grove in Balham, narrow access can turn a simple removal into a bit of a puzzle.