Before booking, agree on the named delivery point and who unloads. Residential access, appointment, tail-lift, forklift or crane, carrying-in, stairs, assembly and packaging removal are separate questions. The DDP base estimate does not automatically include all of them.
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Start with the biggest and heaviest package
Send its outer dimensions, gross weight and packing photo when available. Add access notes: road restrictions, a safe stopping point, slope, driveway surface, gates, steps and the planned unloading area. A postcode checks an area; it does not show whether a vehicle or crate can safely reach the property.
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Name the responsibility before the truck arrives
Name the responsibility before the truck arrives
Task
Confirm in writing
Booking the delivery slot
Who contacts the recipient and what notice is required
Unloading from the vehicle
Equipment, trained personnel and who provides them
Moving beyond the delivery point
Whether carrying-in, stairs or room placement are included
Opening, assembly and packaging removal
Who does the work and whether it is separately charged
Access failure or a missed appointment
What changes to the plan or price may follow
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A tail-lift is not a universal answer
Suitability depends on the packed dimensions, weight, load characteristics, equipment and site conditions. Do not choose a method from weight alone. A large window or stone crate may require a different unloading plan and destination professionals to confirm it.
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Make the delivery scope match the quote
Ask whether the written price ends at curbside, another named accessible point or an expressly agreed indoor location. Keep required extras marked single enquiry until confirmed. The operating team's review is necessary, but does not replace equipment instructions, a competent lifting assessment or local site safety obligations.
Questions before you commit
Does door-to-door include unloading and assembly?+
Not automatically. The named delivery point, unloading equipment, carrying-in, assembly and packaging removal must be stated in the accepted written scope.
Send a product link and destination. We’ll check suitability, identify missing facts and list the charges that need review before a written quote. Inspect your WhatsApp draft before sending.