To move without an elevator, describe the stairs and measure passages at both addresses before booking. Have heavy or bulky objects assessed with the provider: the floor number alone does not establish handling requirements, equipment or cost.
A sofa entered the apartment once, but different wrapping or dismantling can change its exit. Preparing the complete route avoids discovering at the foot of the stairs that a solution is still missing.
Measure from the room to the vehicle
Record usable dimensions of doors, landings and turning areas. Note winding stairs, irregular steps, lighting, handrails and outdoor carrying distance. Repeat at arrival: an easy departure does not guarantee easy unloading.
Add this to your moving inventory. An authorised photograph can explain an angle, but does not prove furniture will fit. For bulky items, request a proper assessment rather than an assurance based only on floors.
Assess difficulty before discussing price
The Health and Safety Executive identifies stairs, restricted space, lighting and floors as factors in manual handling. This British source helps explain physical risks; it does not define Moroccan obligations or tariffs.
If passage is uncertain, consider permitted dismantling, suitable equipment or another professionally confirmed arrangement. Do not improvise lowering by ropes or through windows. External equipment, if appropriate, requires site assessment and applicable permissions rather than a moving-day decision.
| Area | Record | Confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment | Doors and item dimensions | Possible dismantling |
| Stairs | Landings, turns and obstacles | Method and equipment |
| Shared spaces | Lighting and exits | Protection and times |
| Street | Carrying distance and parking | Applicable conditions and permissions |
Clarify the service and building arrangements
Communicate every constraint when choosing a mover. Ask how floors, carrying distance, protection and equipment appear in the quote. There is no standard per-floor surcharge here: the price needs to match the written service.
Agree times with the relevant people and check building and parking rules. Protect shared spaces as agreed, keep exits clear and verify requirements before occupying public space. The owner can help clarify access without automatically becoming responsible for transport.
Leave room rather than simply adding helpers
Remove obstacles and organise presence at both homes. Let the provider determine suitable equipment and staffing. Weight, grip, shape and passages matter together; more people do not automatically make an object manageable.
BienLibre aims to support direct rental and manageable avoidable expenses. Targeted staircase assistance may suit you better than full delegation when the rest is feasible. Compare independent and professional help, then include access arrangements in your moving schedule.
Before moving through stairs
- Both routes examined
- Bulky belongings flagged
- Unknowns assessed before agreement
- Equipment and costs clarified
- Shared spaces and exits respected