Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Survey access, doorways and stair widths and advise on any restrictions

• Protect floors and walls en route and use lifting equipment where needed

• Dismantle frames or legs if required to get items out

• Load, transport and dispose or recycle at an authorised facility or arrange charity collection where suitable

• Provide a waste transfer note or receipt on request and confirm destination of waste

• Use PPE for staff when items are contaminated and follow duty‑of‑care for hazardous upholstery

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Typically 30–90 minutes for a single sofa or armchair including protection, carry and loading; factors that extend time include multiple flights of stairs, narrow access, dismantling, lift booking or parking difficulties

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• Where will the furniture be taken and can you provide a waste transfer note

• Is the quoted price all‑inclusive for labour, disposal and any stair carry charges

• Do you provide dismantling and reassembly if required and is there an extra charge

• Are you insured for damage and for carrying heavy items inside the property

• Do you handle contaminated upholstery and what PPE/cleaning will you use

• Can you confirm parking and access requirements so I can arrange a loading space

How to Avoid Surprises

• Measure doorways, corridors and stair widths and tell the tradie if there are tight corners

• Reserve parking or a loading bay close to the property on the day

• Declare any stains, pests or wet upholstery so the team can bring PPE and appropriate packing

• Check building rules for bulk waste removal or lift booking requirements in flats

• Have dismantling tools or access to screws available if you prefer to avoid extra charges

• Ask for a written quote and confirmation of disposal destination before work starts