Make a package-level inventory
A single product may arrive in several boxes of different sizes. Record the quantity, length, width, depth and published weight where available. Include rails, glass packs and fittings cartons. If several products are being collected, group the packages by product so missing pieces are easier for you to identify.
Plan flat-pack furniture transport at your Northway address
Northway includes homes, workplaces and managed premises with different entrances. Give the complete GL20 address, exact goods or furniture entrance, surface, access window and the person who can authorise the agreed handover point. Include the room-by-room inventory, stairs, carrying distance and any dismantling request. Check the Gloucestershire Highways maps for current or planned works on the booked date. This guidance does not grant loading permission, promise access or confirm availability.
Match the inventory to the carrying and preparation work. Tell us which items need help, whether packing or dismantling is requested, and who will provide access.
- For flat-pack furniture transport, prepare: total package count; longest and heaviest cartons; carrying route to the room.
- Northway includes homes, workplaces and managed premises with different entrances. Give the complete GL20 address, exact goods or furniture entrance, surface, access window and the person who can authorise the agreed handover point.
Protect the panels and plan access
Long cartons may need more turning room than expected, particularly on stairs or in a lift. Describe any damaged packaging and ask about suitable protection before collection. Keep boxes dry and do not unpack solely to save space without discussing the handling implications. Furniture assembly is separate from transport unless agreed.
Give the quote the right starting point
- Use the retailer’s package information where it is available.
- Identify both collection access and the destination floor.
- Say whether boxes should be left together in one room or split between rooms.
Your Northway enquiry checklist
- Full Northway street address and postcode
- The exact furniture exit or goods entrance
- Parking permission, access time and contact
- For flat-pack furniture transport, include total package count; longest and heaviest cartons; carrying route to the room.
- Confirm the supplier, total price, handling scope and booking terms before accepting a quote.

