Prepare bulky furniture, lighting and fit-out purchases as a coordinated batch.
Identify pieces and assemblies
List furniture by room or order reference, including material, quantity and assembled dimensions. Ask suppliers for final packed dimensions separately. Keep screws, fittings and instructions linked to the furniture they belong to.
Specify protection priorities
Highlight glass, stone tops, mirrors, delicate finishes and irregular shapes. Request photos of corner protection and crates where relevant. Confirm whether a piece may be laid flat or stacked; packaging changes can alter the chargeable volume.
Check access beyond the street
Provide floor level, lift dimensions, door width and unloading access where relevant. Distinguish delivery to the building from carrying inside, assembly and packaging removal. Record these requested services before comparing quotations.
Prepare these details
- Item and material list
- Final packed measurements
- Fragile surfaces and stacking limits
- Building access and delivery scope
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Check the item’s route into the building
If you need delivery inside a building, say so explicitly in the request. Assembled furniture dimensions may differ from the arriving package; review both sets of dimensions with the supplier and recipient.
- Provide package dimensions and the number of pieces requiring assembly after arrival.
- Identify stairs, lifts or narrow gates, with measurements available from the recipient.
- Ask the quote to distinguish entrance delivery from carrying inside, assembly and packaging removal.