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Delivery and assembly: scope, preparation and pricing
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Delivery and assembly falls under delivery services. Delivery services move individual items or small loads from a seller or pickup point to a destination. Curbside delivery, in-room placement and assembly are different scopes.
Confirm pickup dimensions, stairs, parking and the exact drop-off point. Ask whether packaging removal, assembly or installation is included.
What delivery and assembly involves
Delivery and assembly needs a scope that matches the actual items and both locations. Confirm who provides packing materials, who handles lifting and where the work ends at the destination.
Delivery services move individual items or small loads from a seller or pickup point to a destination. Curbside delivery, in-room placement and assembly are different scopes.
Getting ready for delivery and assembly
Confirm pickup dimensions, stairs, parking and the exact drop-off point. Ask whether packaging removal, assembly or installation is included.
- List large, fragile or unusually heavy items
- Check access, parking and building rules
- Agree on the date and any delivery window
- Keep essential documents and valuables with you
What affects the price of delivery and assembly
The amount of work is the starting point. For delivery and assembly, a longer carry, tight stairs, extra packing or a second trip can change the time and materials needed.
- Volume and weight of items
- Travel distance and time
- Stairs, elevators and parking access
- Crew size, equipment and protective materials
- Storage or extra stops, if needed
Choosing a mover and confirming the scope
Ask for a written estimate based on your inventory. Check which tasks are included, when the clock starts and stops, what coverage applies and how unexpected work is approved.
- Is this binding, non-binding, or hourly with a minimum?
- When does the clock start and stop?
- What coverage do my belongings have if something is damaged?
- Are there charges for stairs, long carries or heavy items?
- Do you use your own crew, or subcontract?
- For long moves, is delivery a fixed date or a window?
