Next-Day Furniture Delivery: A Guide

When it comes to buying furniture, whether online or in person, you will find that you have no shortage of choice. At any one retailer, you can usually find dozens of different styles available, as well as a range of options to suit most prices. This is particularly true when using popular furniture stores like IKEA or Wayfair which, in addition to having options for almost anyone, will also be able to offer reliable delivery services.

Unfortunately, this is not always the case, especially when you are buying furniture second hand. Often you will be required to arrange a furniture delivery service of your own, a situation which will not only make your purchase more difficult to organise, but also more expensive.

This is not the same as simply having your furniture posted, however. A furniture delivery service will have an experienced professional collect, transport and unload your furniture. More importantly, they will be fully insured to both put their vehicles on the road AND protect your furniture in the event of an accident, as well as providing additional manpower and specialist equipment for any particularly heavy or awkward items.

Certain providers can also offer next day furniture delivery services. However, as convenient as this can be, it doesn’t quite work by magic. You will still need to provide enough time for your delivery provider to collect and transport your new furniture, as well as choose a pickup time that is convenient for the seller. All of this can also add a great deal to your bill, which can be a nasty shock if you are trying to save money by buying second hand.

In short, in order to take advantage of a next day furniture delivery service, you will need to make your arrangements in plenty of time. It will usually be best to have a delivery provider lined up before making your purchase, but how do you choose the best provider available?

Here is what you need to consider when booking a next day furniture delivery service.

Booking a next day furniture delivery service

When booking any kind of furniture delivery or removal service, it is important to have an exact idea of what you want to transport. Furniture can vary extensively in terms of size, shape and weight. Simply telling a provider that you need a ‘bed’ or ‘wardrobe’ delivered will make it difficult to find accurate quotes. In a worst-case scenario, your delivery crew may even arrive with inadequate manpower or equipment to move your furniture, simply because of poor planning on your part.

Luckily, you can usually find all of the information you need online when purchasing your furniture. If this is not the case, you will need to contact the seller in order to get the information you require.

So, what will your delivery provider need to know?

• Weight - Exactly how heavy is the furniture that you want to be delivered? Heavy lifting can be a real issue if your providers are unprepared. Letting them know the exact weight will ensure that they can provide the bodies required to lift it. In some cases, they may also need additional equipment, such as furniture dollies or even cranes
• Size - Knowing the exact dimensions of your furniture will ensure that your delivery provider can supply a vehicle large enough to transport it. It can also help them to prepare for the arrival, just in case windows or doors need to be temporarily removed in order to get the furniture into your home
• Value - A furniture delivery company will usually provide goods in transit insurance for your belongings, as well as fire and theft cover. Knowing the exact value of what they are transporting will allow them to take out additional coverage if need be. You could also look at using a Man and Van service. 
• Brand - This is not always necessary, but certain delivery providers will be used to working with specific brands, such as IKEA. They may even be able to contact the company on your behalf to help make arrangements. An experienced second hand-seller may also be able to recommend companies they have worked within the past
• Day - This information will be essential! While many companies offer next day furniture delivery services, this may not always apply to weekends and bank holidays. It will be important to make sure of this, though you should also keep in mind that deliveries on these days may come with additional charges

All of this may seem needless, but it can actually save you a surprising amount of time. Providers like AnyVan can even offer instant quotes for customers who can provide all of the necessary information in advance.

How much does next day furniture delivery cost?

The exact cost of a next-day furniture delivery service will depend on what you need to be delivered and where. Prices can also range across the UK, with providers based in London and the south typically charging more than those elsewhere. That said, national-level providers may not vary their prices in this way.

If you are buying from a large furniture retailer, they may offer next day delivery services to a local store free of charge. For your property, however, they will usually charge. In this instance, it will still be a good idea to be aware of the cost of hiring a furniture delivery service in your local area, as many will be happy to collect your furniture from an outlet.

Keep in mind that you will usually need to pay extra for particularly heavy or specialist items. You should also take the time to ask about any extra fees, as many cheaper providers will often hide them.

Generally speaking, for next day furniture delivery you should expect to pay at least £65, assuming your item is easy to manage and not too heavy. For more valuable or heavy items, such a short notice delivery could easily cost over £200.

If you want to save money on your furniture delivery service, other than comparing your options, your best bet will be to provide more time for the delivery itself. This could save you hundreds, while also giving you more time to get everything organised, such as the time you need to take off work.

The AnyVan furniture delivery options start from just £26 and this also includes eBay courier services.