Armchair collection: the London plan
If the move crosses London, keep the key-release time, reserved lift slot and loading window together in the enquiry. Label boxes by destination room so unloading can use the agreed building slot efficiently.
- Chair type and dimensions: include the details for both ends of this move.
- Mechanisms and loose parts: include the details for both ends of this move.
- Floor and entrance details: include the details for both ends of this move.
Describe what is inside the chair
Recliners can contain a heavy frame or motor. Give a known weight if available and explain whether the back separates according to its instructions. Include matching footstools and detached parts. Do not force a mechanism or remove structural fittings just to make the chair smaller. Raise preparation questions before the collection is agreed.
Decide where the chair should finish
A delivery to an upstairs room is a different request from a ground-floor entrance. Check doorway widths, landings and lift dimensions at both addresses. Identify the intended room and whether existing furniture will obstruct the route. Make clear if you need all carrying done for you rather than assuming assistance is available.
Add these details to the enquiry
- The chair’s widest fixed dimensions and any known weight.
- Whether detachable parts will be prepared before collection.
- Both postcodes and the seller’s or household’s access window.
Resolve borough, building and loading bay
A London move needs a borough and full postcode as well as a building name. For a flat, send the floor, lift-door dimensions and any move-in appointment before asking for a vehicle size. A concierge booking and roadside loading permission are separate arrangements.
For this armchair collection request, explain any uncertainty about floor and entrance details before accepting a quote. The collection-ready time, vehicle access and recipient availability must work together; a short driving distance does not remove the handling work.
Before you confirm armchair collection
Send the full collection and delivery addresses, chair type and dimensions and mechanisms and loose parts, and photographs of any awkward access. Ask for a written scope covering the handling required at your London address.
Check the proposed supplier, price, vehicle or crew, relevant cover and any waiting arrangements. Do not release the goods until the booking and handover instructions have been agreed.