Furniture Pickup in London, Ontario: Costs and Tips for Marketplace and IKEA Orders

Found the perfect dresser on Facebook Marketplace, or a full IKEA PAX wardrobe that won’t fit in your car? Getting large furniture home is often harder than buying it. Here is how furniture pickup and delivery works in London, Ontario, what it costs, and how to make it go smoothly.

When it makes sense to book a pickup

• You don’t own a truck, van or roof rack.
• The item is heavy or long, like a wardrobe, sofa, bed frame or PAX box over 2 metres.
• The seller needs it gone today and you can’t get there.
• You want it assembled as soon as it arrives.

How much does furniture pickup cost in London?

Price depends on the size of the item, the distance and the number of stairs. As a guide, Triple Home Service charges $95/hr for two people for moving-style jobs, with a 2-hour minimum, and many single-item pickups are quoted as a flat price. Travel inside London is free. See our full price list for assembly and travel fees to nearby towns.

Tips for Facebook Marketplace and Kijiji pickups

1. Measure first. Check the item fits through your door and up your stairs.
2. Confirm the address and time with the seller, and share their phone number with your pickup team.
3. Ask if it is taken apart. A bed or wardrobe may need disassembly before it can leave the seller’s home. We can do that on site.
4. Pay the seller yourself before the pickup, so there is no confusion at the door.
5. Check for damage in photos before you commit, especially on particleboard furniture.

Tips for IKEA and store pickups

• Have your order number and pickup confirmation ready to forward.
• Count the boxes on your receipt. Large PAX or BRIMNES orders often come in 10+ boxes.
• Book assembly on the same visit. It saves a second trip and the boxes go straight to the right room.

Pickup, delivery and assembly in one visit

Triple Home Service picks up from IKEA, Costco, Wayfair, Walmart, warehouses and private sellers across London, St. Thomas, Woodstock and Strathroy. We carry everything inside, place it where you want it, and can assemble it on the spot. Learn more about our furniture pickup and delivery service, or call or text (416) 825-7672 for a free quote.