Measure before arranging transport
For a sofa, bed, wardrobe or table, provide length, width and height. Ask whether legs, doors or sections can be removed and whether the item will already be dismantled. Tell us about fragile surfaces, glass or unusually heavy materials.
Check the route into your home as well as out of the seller’s property. Door widths, stair turns and lift dimensions can decide whether a collection is practical. A photo can support the discussion, but measurements and access details still matter.
Plan furniture collection around your Solihull access
For a Solihull move involving High Street or Mell Square, ask the building contact how furniture vehicles gain authorised access and which hours apply. A daytime key handover may not coincide with a permitted vehicle window. If loading must happen from another lawful point, measure the carrying route and identify lifts or shared corridors; agree the sequence before confirming the move.
Describe the full inventory and which parts of the carrying, packing or dismantling you need included. A shorter journey can still involve substantial handling at each property.
- For Solihull High Street or Mell Square, establish access permission and the allowed vehicle window before arranging the handover.
- For furniture collection, prepare: item dimensions; seller collection window; doors, floors and stairs.
Coordinate seller and delivery access
Confirm who will release the furniture, where the item is located and which entrance should be used. A seller’s availability is separate from your transport booking; both need to line up before collection.
For a shop or storage-unit collection around Solihull, ask about loading access, release paperwork and any fixed appointment. Include the full postcode rather than only the shop name.
Agree what happens at each end
Say whether you need the item carried from an upstairs room and where it should go on delivery. Dismantling, reassembly and specialist handling must be requested and confirmed, rather than assumed.
For an appliance, explain its condition, size and preparation. Electrical, plumbing and gas work are not included by default. This is a transport enquiry, not a waste-disposal or house-clearance booking.
Your Solihull enquiry checklist
- For furniture collection, have these details ready: item dimensions; seller collection window; doors, floors and stairs.
- Give both full postcodes and identify the exact entrance and receiving point. B91 is a location reference, not the whole service area.
- Explain any unresolved permission, timing or handling question before accepting a quote.
- Check the quote’s supplier, price, inclusions and booking terms before confirming.