Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Remove sofa and dresser from room and prepare for transport

• Measure and assess doorways, hallways, stairs and lift access

• Dismantle removable parts where needed (legs, cushions, drawers) to ease carry

• Wrap and protect items and floors using blankets, straps and corner protectors

• Two-person carry of heavy items down stairs or through narrow corridors

• Load items into vehicle, provide waste transfer note if items are being disposed

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Most sofa and dresser removals take 30–120 minutes on site depending on number of items and access; narrow stairs, tight turns or required dismantling can extend this to a half day

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• Do you carry public liability insurance and can I see proof

• How many operatives will attend and is a two-person lift included

• Do you provide a waste transfer note if you dispose of the items

• Will you need to dismantle furniture and is that included in the price

• Are there extra charges for narrow stairs, long carries or no parking nearby

• What PPE and contamination measures do you use for dusty or mouldy items

How to Avoid Surprises

• Measure sofas and dressers and doorways so you can warn the crew of tight spots

• Reserve parking or loading bay close to the property where possible

• Clear routes of obstacles and secure pets and children before arrival

• Tell your tradie about stains, mould or pest issues so they can bring PPE and containment

• Check building rules for service lift times or neighbour access and notify building manager if needed