Furniture & Large Item Delivery — compare quotes from checked drivers
Say what it is and roughly how big, and add a photo — no weights or measurements needed. Checked drivers send their own prices, and you choose.
Free to get quotes · No obligation · No account needed
How it works
- Tell us what it is — The pickup and drop-off addresses, what the item is and roughly how big it is, a sentence about it, and a photo of it and of any doorway or stairs it has to come through.
- Drivers send their prices — Only drivers we've cleared for household goods are alerted to your item and can quote on it. Each sends their own price, or takes the price you set, and we email you when quotes arrive.
- Compare, choose, book — Pick the quote that suits you, or none at all. You pay nothing until you accept a quote.
What drivers can deliver
Anything too big for the post — one item or several.
- Furniture — sofas, beds, wardrobes, tables
- Appliances and electronics — fridges, washing machines, TVs
- Motorbikes and scooters
- Boxes, pallets and part loads
- Pianos, garden machinery, boats and trailers
- Things you've bought online — collected from the seller and brought to you
Why book through A1 Transporter
- Checked before approval — Before we approve a driver, we check their V5 (vehicle log book), motor insurance and Goods in Transit certificate.
- Household goods cover, read by a person — A person at A1 reads each driver's Goods in Transit policy. Only drivers whose cover includes household goods are alerted to your item and can quote on it.
- You compare and choose — Drivers set their own prices. You see every quote and decide — there's no obligation to accept any.
- Ask before you book — Sign in to message a driver about their quote before you accept. Phone numbers and email addresses are hidden in the chat until your booking is confirmed.
- Photos, not measurements — Pick what it is and roughly how big — a sentence and a photo help the driver price it. Weight and dimensions are optional.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to deliver a sofa or another large item?
It depends on the item, the distance and how soon you need it. Drivers send their own price for your delivery, so you compare real quotes rather than an estimate. Getting quotes is free and there's no obligation to accept one.
Do I need the weight and measurements?
No. Choose what it is and a rough size (from "Fits in a car" to "Needs a Luton or tail lift", or "Not sure"), then add a sentence and a photo. Add the weight and dimensions if you know them.
Can a driver collect something I've bought on eBay or from a private seller?
Yes. Put the seller's address as the pickup and yours as the drop-off. The driver collects the item and brings it to you.
Is my item insured while it's being moved?
Before we approve a driver, we check their V5 (vehicle log book), motor insurance and Goods in Transit certificate. For item delivery, a person at A1 also reads the Goods in Transit policy and only clears drivers whose cover includes household goods. Cover differs between policies, so if you're sending something like a motorbike, a boat or business goods, ask the driver in the chat whether their cover suits it before you accept. The insurance is the driver's own, not A1's — a claim for loss or damage is made against the driver's insurance, and we'll give you the details we hold to help.
Do I need an account to get quotes?
No. Post your delivery with your email address and we'll send the quotes there. When you accept a quote you confirm your email with a one-time code, and that sets up your account — no password needed.
When do I pay?
Posting your delivery and getting quotes is free. You pay only when you accept a quote: a deposit by card online to confirm the booking, and the driver's price directly to the driver, at the time and by the method shown with their quote. Cancellation terms apply — see our Terms.
Got something to send?
Post it for free. Checked drivers send their prices and you choose.