Large Item Delivery: How to Send Furniture & Bulky Items by Courier

TL;DR: A same-day courier can deliver furniture, appliances, and bulky items that parcel networks can't handle. Van sizes from small car-derived vans to Luton box vans with tail-lifts. Local deliveries from £35. Collection within 60 minutes.

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Buying or selling furniture, appliances, or bulky items on eBay, Facebook Marketplace, or Gumtree? Standard parcel networks won't touch anything over their size limits. A same-day large item courier is the solution — a dedicated van picks up your item and delivers it directly, usually the same day.

What counts as a "large item"?

• Furniture — sofas, beds, wardrobes, tables, chairs, bookcases
• Appliances — washing machines, fridges, dishwashers, cookers
• Exercise equipment — treadmills, exercise bikes, rowing machines
• Building materials — doors, windows, sheet materials, timber
• Vehicle parts — engines, gearboxes, body panels, wheels/tyres
• Musical instruments — pianos, drum kits, keyboards, amplifiers
• Art and antiques — large framed works, sculptures, display cabinets

If it doesn't fit in a parcel, it needs a van. That's where a courier comes in.

Van sizes explained

Choosing the right van size is the key to getting the best price. Bigger vans cost more, so don't book a Luton if a small van will do.

Small van (car-derived)

• Capacity: ~2.5m³ (similar to a large estate car)
• Dimensions: ~1.7m L × 1.2m W × 1.2m H
• Payload: ~500-700kg
• Best for: Single chairs, small tables, boxes of items, flat-pack furniture, small appliances
• Price from: £25-£35 local

Short-wheelbase (SWB) van

• Capacity: ~5-6m³
• Dimensions: ~2.4m L × 1.7m W × 1.4m H
• Payload: ~800-1000kg
• Best for: Single beds, 2-seater sofas, medium appliances, multiple boxes
• Price from: £35-£45 local

Medium-wheelbase (MWB) van

• Capacity: ~8-10m³
• Dimensions: ~3.4m L × 1.7m W × 1.7m H
• Payload: ~1000-1200kg
• Best for: Double beds, 3-seater sofas, large appliances, several pieces of furniture
• Price from: £45-£65 local

Long-wheelbase (LWB) van

• Capacity: ~12-14m³
• Dimensions: ~4.3m L × 1.7m W × 1.7m H
• Payload: ~1200-1500kg
• Best for: King-size beds, large sofas, dining sets, bulky appliances
• Price from: £55-£80 local

Luton box van (with tail-lift)

• Capacity: ~18-20m³
• Dimensions: ~4.0m L × 2.0m W × 2.0m H (internal box)
• Payload: ~1000kg
• Best for: Full house moves, multiple large items, commercial equipment
• Price from: £60-£120 local

How to book a large item courier

1. Measure your item — length, width, height, and weight. If you're not sure, overestimate slightly.
2. Get a quote — enter collection and delivery postcodes, select "Large parcel" or "Pallet" as item type. The system will recommend the right vehicle.
3. Book online — confirm your details and the driver is dispatched.
4. Prepare the item — wrap fragile edges, secure drawers/doors, remove detachable parts if possible.
5. Driver collects and delivers — same-day delivery to the recipient's address.

How much does large item delivery cost?

Van type	Local (under 30mi)	Regional (30-100mi)	National (100+mi)
Small van	£25-£35	£35-£60	£60-£100
SWB van	£35-£45	£45-£75	£75-£130
MWB van	£45-£65	£60-£90	£90-£160
LWB van	£55-£80	£75-£110	£110-£180
Luton van	£60-£120	£90-£160	£150-£250

All prices are fixed upfront. No fuel surcharges, no waiting-time charges (within reason).

Tips for a smooth large item delivery

1. Measure doorways and access — a 3-seater sofa is useless if it won't fit through the front door. Check both collection and delivery addresses.
2. Have someone to help — for items over 25kg, the driver may need assistance at both ends. Arrange for someone to be present.
3. Disassemble if possible — bed frames, tables with legs, and shelving units take up less space and are easier to transport when disassembled.
4. Protect fragile surfaces — wrap corners and surfaces in blankets or bubble wrap. The driver will secure the item in the van, but it should be protected too.
5. Check parking — vans need space to park and load. If the collection or delivery address has restricted parking, let us know when booking.

Ready to book your large item delivery?

Enter your postcodes above for an instant fixed-price quote. The system will recommend the right van size for your item. Collection within 60 minutes, same-day delivery.

By the numbers: large item courier delivery

• 5 van sizes — from small car-derived vans to Luton box vans with tail-lifts
• 1,000kg+ — maximum payload on LWB and Luton vans
• £35 — starting price for local large item delivery (small van, under 10 miles)
• 60 minutes — typical collection time from booking confirmation
• 0 depot stops — your item travels directly from collection to delivery address
• £10,000 — goods-in-transit insurance included on every large item job
• 18m³ — capacity of a Luton box van (equivalent to a 2-3 bedroom house move)