Measure usable space, not the door frame alone
Consider how far a door opens, protruding handles and the space available immediately beyond it. Check hallway turns, stair landings and any low ceiling. Record the dimensions of the fixed furniture frame after any agreed removal of legs or sections. Soft cushions do not define the size of a rigid sofa.
Plan narrow doorway planning 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 narrow doorway planning, prepare: smallest clear opening; largest rigid furniture section; turns and ceiling clearance.
- 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.
Discuss preparation instead of forcing a fit
Some furniture can be dismantled, while other construction may be unsuitable for repeated disassembly. Describe the item and ask who will prepare it. Door removal, property alterations, window access and specialist lifting are not standard inclusions. If measurements remain uncertain, say so before a collection is booked.
A useful access note includes
- The limiting doorway or turn and its measured space.
- The item dimensions in the condition it will travel.
- Any preparation already agreed with the owner or seller.
Your Northway enquiry checklist
- Full Northway street address and postcode
- The exact furniture exit or goods entrance
- Parking permission, access time and contact
- For narrow doorway planning, include smallest clear opening; largest rigid furniture section; turns and ceiling clearance.
- Confirm the supplier, total price, handling scope and booking terms before accepting a quote.