Sofa Delivery and Assembly: What to Expect When Your Sofa Arrives

Sofa Delivery and Assembly: What to Expect When Your Sofa Arrives

Buying a sofa online is straightforward; getting it into your home and assembled in the right place requires a bit more planning. Understanding what to expect from the delivery and assembly process — and how to prepare your space beforehand — makes the experience significantly smoother and prevents the frustration of discovering on delivery day that your new sofa cannot get around a tight staircase bend, or that you have not left enough clearance to open the packaging.

How Sofas Are Delivered

Most online sofa retailers offer two delivery tiers: standard delivery (to the door or kerb), and premium delivery (into the room of choice, with packaging removed). For anything larger than a two-seater, premium delivery is worth the additional cost. A large corner sofa can weigh 80-120 kg and comes in multiple large, awkward boxes — attempting to move these up stairs alone is genuinely dangerous. The delivery team will also assess the access route to your room, which individual customers often overlook until delivery day.

Asti Corner Sofa — from EUR 1.190
The Asti's contemporary L-shape configuration comes in sections that make delivery and placement significantly easier than traditional fixed-frame sofas. Each component is manageable by a two-person team, and the modular connection system means final assembly typically takes under 20 minutes — no specialist tools required.

Merlot Modular Sofa — from EUR 1.290
Purpose-designed for easy delivery: the Merlot ships in compact modular sections that navigate tight hallways, narrow staircases, and awkward corners. Each piece connects securely via the integrated locking system — the full configuration assembles in under 30 minutes and requires only a single person to complete once components are in the room.

Measuring Access Routes Before Delivery

Measuring your sofa before buying is important; measuring your access route is equally important but often neglected. Key measurements to take: the width of your front door and any internal doors on the route; the width and turning radius of hallways; ceiling height in staircases (this affects the angle at which long pieces can be tilted to turn on landings); and the dimensions of your lift if applicable. For a three-seater sofa, you typically need a clear door width of at least 75-80 cm and a hallway width of at least 90 cm to manoeuvre the piece into position.

Assembly: What to Expect

Most modern sofas — particularly sectional and modular designs — are designed for self-assembly without specialist tools. The typical assembly process involves: attaching legs (if separate) with a supplied Allen key; connecting modular sections using integrated clips or connectors; inserting loose cushions; and setting the sofa in its final position. For a modular corner sofa, assembly typically takes 20-45 minutes with two people. Fixed-frame sofas generally arrive pre-assembled and require only leg attachment. Read the assembly guide before the delivery team leaves — if any components are missing or damaged, it is significantly easier to resolve while the delivery team is still present.

Preparing Your Space

Before delivery day: clear the access route from your front door to the room (remove rugs, shoe racks, side tables); protect hard floors with moving blankets or cardboard on the route; measure and mark where the sofa will sit to confirm there is adequate clearance on all sides; and ensure there is somewhere to temporarily place heavy packaging while the sofa is being assembled. If you have young children or pets, arrange for them to be elsewhere during delivery — a large delivery team working in a confined space is not a safe environment for either.