Measure the frame as well as the cushions
Give the sofa’s width, depth and height, including the highest fixed part. Explain whether cushions and legs come off and whether it contains a recliner or sofa-bed mechanism. A two-seat description alone does not establish either weight or carrying requirements. Ask the seller for measurements before agreeing transport.
Plan sofa collection around your Burford access
For a Burford furniture or household move, measure changes of level between the building and loading point. Supply vehicle-access photographs and identify a firm place to stand; Guildenford’s visitor bays are not a default position for a heavy removals vehicle. Ask the seller for packed dimensions, photographs of the exit route and confirmation that the item can be released at the agreed time.
For sofa collection, prepare overall sofa dimensions, removable legs or sections, collection and delivery access. Describe the collection and receiving points separately so the quote can reflect the whole job, including any carrying or handling beyond the vehicle.
Check the turn after the front door
The narrowest part of the route may be a hallway, stair landing or the space behind a door. Check the seller’s route out and your route in, including any lift. Do not assume removal of a door or lifting through a window is included. Describe uncertainty so handling suitability can be assessed before booking.
Send a sofa-specific request
- Name the sofa type and list each separate section.
- Confirm the seller’s available release window and who will receive delivery.
- Tell us whether the destination is a ground-floor room or upstairs.
Your Burford enquiry checklist
- For sofa collection, have these details ready: overall sofa dimensions; removable legs or sections; collection and delivery access.
- Give both full postcodes and the entrance used for the job. Explain whether the Burford address has private loading space or needs an agreed street position.
- Explain any unresolved permission, timing or handling question before accepting a quote.
- Check the quote’s supplier, price, inclusions and booking terms before confirming.