Updated for 2026 · 5 min read
New couch getting delivered, moving out, or just finally replacing that bedroom set you've been meaning to swap for years — either way, the old furniture has to go somewhere, and the first question is always: what's this actually going to cost?
Furniture pricing comes down to how much truck space it takes up — but unlike a lot of household junk, furniture is often big, heavy, and awkward to move through doorways and stairwells, which is where the real cost differences show up. Here's how it actually breaks down.
A single sofa, mattress, or dresser typically falls in the "Minimum Load" range. A full bedroom set, or a living room's worth of furniture, usually lands around ¼ to ½ truck. A full house or apartment's furniture during a move can fill most of a truck.
Drag the slider below to see what fits at each truck size.
A sectional sofa or a wardrobe takes up far more truck space than a side table, even though both are "one item" — this is why furniture is priced by volume, not by piece count.
A queen mattress down two flights of stairs, or a couch that needs to come apart to clear a doorway, takes more time and people than a ground-floor pickup.
A single sofa is a minimum load. A full bedroom set, or furnishing from a whole apartment during a move, adds up in truck space fast.
Some pieces — bed frames, large wardrobes, sectional sofas — need to be taken apart to get out safely, which factors into the time on-site.
We bring the right number of people for the job, and quote it upfront — no surprise "stairs fee" added after the fact.
That's 77% more room for a price that's proportionally lower per cubic yard. If you've got a genuinely large job, that difference adds up fast.
You can, but furniture has a way of being heavier and more awkward than it looks once it's actually moving.
Sofas and mattresses are awkward for one or two people, especially on stairs · real risk of scraped walls, dinged doorframes, or a strained back · truck or trailer rental if you don't already have one big enough
Right-sized crew for the job, no risk to you or your home · we bring the truck · upfront price, no rental or gas costs to figure out yourself
We run same-day appointments across HRM whenever the day allows it, with clear booking windows so you're not stuck guessing when someone will show up:
The fastest way to get a real number — not a rough estimate — is a quick photo-based quote. Send a few pictures of what needs to go, and we can tell you almost exactly where you'll land, before anyone drives out.
If your furniture is still in good, usable condition, donating can be a better option than removal — some local charities will even pick up directly from your home. We're happy to point you in the right direction if you're not sure whether something's donation-worthy, or just want it gone regardless.
Book online and we'll confirm your exact price before we arrive — no guessing, no obligation.