Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Inspect items and access route

• dismantle sofas where possible to make manoeuvring easier

• wrap and protect items and floors with covers and moving blankets

• carry items to van using a two-person team where needed and load securely

• dispose, recycle or deliver to donation centre according to your instruction and local rules

• advise on contamination or pest issues and use PPE if items are soiled

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Most mattress removals take 15–30 minutes on site; sofas typically take 30–90 minutes depending on size, access and whether dismantling is needed. Expect longer for tight staircases, multiple items or waits for communal lift access.

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• are you a licensed waste carrier and can you provide a receipt

• do you bring a two-person team for sofas and what is the hourly rate

• will you dismantle and reassemble furniture and is there a charge

• how do you handle soiled or pest‑infested items and what PPE do your staff use

• what disposal option will you use and can items be donated or recycled

• do you charge extra for stairs, long carry or restricted access

How to Avoid Surprises

• clear a route and move small obstacles before arrival

• reserve parking or inform the crew of restrictions to avoid parking charges

• tell the crew if items are wet, soiled or have pests so they can bring PPE and specialist bags

• check communal rules for bulky waste or lift booking in flats

• agree where items will be left (curbside, van or donation centre) and get a written price or estimate

• keep pets and children away from the route during removal