A corner sofa can be easy to live with and awkward to move. The widest part of the sofa may fit through the front door, while a turn on the landing still causes a problem. Before you book, take a few photos that show both the furniture and the route it would need to take.
Show us whether the sofa comes apart
Take a full photo of the sofa and one showing where the sections meet. Tell us if it is a single frame, modular seating or a sofa bed. If the legs or cushions already come off, include that detail. Leave any uncertain dismantling for the quote discussion rather than forcing parts apart.
Look at the route all the way to the street
Measure the sofa and the narrowest opening you can reach easily. Include the lift door, stair turns and communal entrance. A photo taken from either side of the tight spot can tell us more than a single measurement. Tell us if there are handrails or a low ceiling near a turn.
Check the timing before delivery day
Send the photos, postcode and measurements to our sofa and furniture collection service. We will discuss the route and what the quote covers. If a new sofa is being delivered, give us the delivery date and the available access so we can check a suitable time.
Compare the route before choosing a collection
Say the sofa separates into a chaise and a two-seat section. Measure each piece separately and send a photo of the tightest turn with the nearby door in its normal position. Mention if the sofa originally came in through another entrance. We can discuss access from these details without asking you to drag it into a communal hallway for a trial run.
If you are also considering a council booking, use the GOV.UK bulky waste collection finder to check your local service. Ask the council where it expects items to be left and compare that with the access you have.
Related guide: Booking a mattress and bed base collection.
