To move a couch, measure it and every doorway on the way, take off the cushions and any legs that unscrew, wrap it in blankets, and carry it through doors on its end or at an angle rather than flat. Most three-seaters and anything going up stairs need two people. If you would rather not do the lifting, FLYTTE books a moving team with blankets, straps and a trolley, and you see the price as soon as you enter both addresses.
Before you lift: measure and strip it down
Measure the couch's width, depth and height, then the narrowest doorway, hallway and stair turn at both ends. The depth and height usually matter more than the length, because a couch goes through a door on its end or on its back.
Take off the cushions and bag them. Unscrew the legs if they come off and tape the screws to the frame so nothing goes missing. Modular and L-shaped sofas come apart into sections, so move them one piece at a time.
Getting it through doors and down stairs
Wrap the arms and corners in blankets so they do not scuff the walls or the fabric. Stand the couch on its end, or tip it onto its back, and hook it around the door frame rather than pushing it through flat.
On stairs, one person goes below to take the weight and one guides from above. Turning staircases are the tightest point, so check the measurements there first. In the vehicle, stand it against the side or lay it on blankets and strap it so it can not slide.
Or let FLYTTE move it
Pick the couch in the item list, for example 2-seater sofa, 3-seater sofa, L-shaped sofa or Sofa bed, enter the pickup and drop-off addresses, and add any stairs. The crew brings blankets, straps and a trolley and carries the couch into the room you choose.
Real couch jobs booked through FLYTTE have a median price of about $119, and most land between about $106 and $152. Your exact price is shown before you book, worked out from your actual addresses.
You see the full price before you book. A small deposit secures the booking online, and the rest is paid on the day once the job is done. Plans change? Reschedule free with 24 hours notice.
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What is the easiest way to move a couch through a door?+
Take off the cushions and legs, stand the couch on its end or tip it onto its back, and hook it around the door frame at an angle instead of pushing it through flat.
How many people does it take to move a couch?+
A small two-seater can be done by one person with a trolley on flat ground. A three-seater, an L-shaped sofa or any couch on stairs needs two.
How do I know if my couch will fit through the door?+
Measure the couch's depth and height and compare them with the doorway's width and height. If the depth is narrower than the doorway, it can usually go through on its end.
Should I take the legs off a couch to move it?+
Yes, if they unscrew. It saves a few centimetres in tight doorways and stops the legs snapping off. Tape the screws to the frame.
How much does it cost to have movers move my couch?+
Real couch jobs on FLYTTE mostly cost between about $106 and $152, with a median of about $119. Enter both addresses for your exact price.
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