Furniture moving downstairs in Sidmouth
Looking for professional furniture moving downstairs help in Sidmouth? Hembury Contracting provides reliable home help services across Sidmouth and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£85-£160
Typical Duration
1.5-3 hrs
Location
Sidmouth
Furniture carried safely down stairs without the risk of dropping it, damaging walls, or throwing your back out. I'll navigate your steep stairs carefully and get everything down in one piece.
### Stairs Make Everything Harder
Moving a wardrobe **across a room** is one thing. Moving it **down a staircase** is a completely different challenge.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** More furniture-related injuries happen on stairs than anywhere else. Heavy items, steep angles, and fatigue are a dangerous combination.
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### Why Professional Help Matters
Getting furniture downstairs isn't about strength - **it's about technique and experience.**
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong | |--------------|---------------| | Proper angles calculated for each turn | Gets jammed halfway, stuck on landing | | Weight controlled on descent | Runs away, smashes through banister | | Walls and corners protected | Gouges and scrapes down the stairwell | | Back and knees safe | Serious injury risk from dropping |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Full Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Assess** | Check stairs, measure tight spots, plan angles | | **Prepare** | Empty furniture if needed, protect walls | | **Navigate** | Careful controlled descent, proper lifting | | **Position** | Place furniture where you want it downstairs |
**📦 You're Left With** - Furniture safely downstairs - No wall or banister damage - Your back intact - One less massive job to worry about
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### Pricing Guide
| What You're Moving | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |-------------------|----------------|------------| | Small item (bedside table, chair) | 1 hr | **£60** | | Medium furniture (chest of drawers, single mattress) | 1-1.5 hrs | **£60-£85** | | Large piece (wardrobe, double bed) | 1.5-2 hrs | **£85-£110** | | Very large/heavy (king bed, huge wardrobe) | 2-3 hrs | **£110-£160** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Tight Victorian stairs add time. Multiple items done together save money.*
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### Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ **Steep stairs** - most Sidmouth houses have them
✅ **Heavy wardrobes** - solid wood, massive, won't fit through doors assembled
✅ **Awkward shapes** - corner sofas, L-shaped desks, long items
✅ **Tight turns** - narrow landings, sharp corners
✅ **Clearing out** - whole bedroom furniture going
✅ **Selling/giving away** - furniture needs moving down for collection
Why Choose Us for Furniture moving downstairs in Sidmouth?
Heavy furniture carried down safely without damage
Walls, banisters, and handrails protected
Steep Victorian stairs handled properly
No risk of dropping heavy items
What to Expect
### Step 1: Assessment I check your stairs - width, turns, ceiling height, tricky bits. Then measure the furniture and work out the angles needed to get it round corners. ### Step 2: Preparation Furniture gets emptied if it hasn't been already. Protection goes on walls if needed. Sometimes we remove doors or light fittings temporarily if they're in the way. ### Step 3: The Descent Controlled, careful movement down the stairs. Proper lifting, weight distributed safely, no rushing. Furniture comes down in one piece without damaging your walls.
Our Sidmouth Service Coverage
We cover Sidmouth and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Sidmouth or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🎨 **Selling furniture?** I can move it downstairs ready for collection, or help load it into buyer's vehicle. Much easier than "buyer must collect from upstairs bedroom." **Multiple items?** Bundle them - if you're clearing a whole room, I'll quote for the lot and it's more efficient than moving things one at a time over several visits. **Victorian stairs?** That's most of Exeter. Steep, narrow, awkward turns - I deal with these daily. Often furniture went UP these stairs years ago when houses were less cluttered. We'll find the angles. **Need dismantling?** Some furniture has to come apart to get down stairs. I can do that first, then carry the pieces down, and reassemble if you want it back together downstairs.
Frequently Asked Questions about Furniture moving downstairs in Sidmouth
What furniture can you move downstairs?
Wardrobes, beds, chest of drawers, sofas, desks - anything that needs carrying down. The heavier and more awkward it is, the more sense it makes to get help. I've done countless wardrobes down narrow Victorian stairs around Sidmouth.
Is it safe to move heavy furniture down stairs?
It is when done properly. I use proper lifting technique, take it steady, and protect both the furniture and your walls. Trying to wrestle a wardrobe down steep stairs alone is how people end up in A&E. Much safer to get someone who does it regularly.
Can you move furniture down stairs in my older house?
Yes - older Sidmouth properties are most of what I work in. Steep stairs, narrow turns, low ceilings. I'm used to it. Sometimes furniture needs tilting at specific angles or coming apart slightly, but we'll get it down safely.
How long does it take to move furniture downstairs?
Depends on the piece and your stairs. A chest of drawers might take 30-45 mins. A large wardrobe could be 1.5-2 hours if it's tight and needs careful maneuvering. I'll estimate better once I know what you've got and see your stairs.
Do I need to empty the furniture first?
Yes - always empty drawers, wardrobes, and shelves before moving down stairs. Makes it lighter and safer, and stuff won't fall out mid-staircase. The only exception is fitted shelves that can't be removed.
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