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Furniture · 26 May 2026

Furniture removal and single-item collections

Bought a sofa 20 miles away? Here is how single-item furniture collections work, what fits in a 15 m³ Transit and how to keep it to one hour.

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Published 26 May 2026 4 minute read
Armchair and wardrobe loaded in the back of an open white van on a suburban street

Single-item collections are the most common man with a van job in Wigan. A sofa from Marketplace in Bolton, a wardrobe from a retail park in Warrington, a fridge from a friend in St Helens — all one-hour jobs if they are planned.

What fits in a 15 m³ Ford Transit LWB

More than most people expect. As a rough guide, a single load comfortably takes:

  • A three-seat sofa plus an armchair and a coffee table
  • A double bed, mattress and two-door wardrobe
  • A washing machine, fridge-freezer and 10 boxes
  • A full one-bedroom flat in one run

Measure before you buy

Check the item's width against your narrowest doorway and the turn at the top of the stairs. Sellers rarely measure accurately — ask for a photo with a tape measure across the widest point.

Keep collections to one hour

Confirm the seller will be in, that the item is already dismantled if it needs to be, and that there is somewhere legal to stop. Two men are worth it for anything you cannot lift half of yourself.

Frequently asked questions

Can you collect furniture the same day in Wigan?

Often yes for single items inside our core area — message us with the pickup and drop-off postcodes and we will confirm a slot.

Do you help carry the item into the room?

Always. Delivery is to the room of your choice, with blankets and door protection as standard.

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£45 per hour for one man and van, £70 for two. House stairs included, lifts free of charge. Every job in our own Ford Transit LWB 15m³.