Furniture taxi in Bochum and the Ruhr area
One sofa, one wardrobe, one washing machine. Not a whole move, but not a car boot job either.
A furniture taxi is the transport of individual pieces of furniture or a small number of items, without commissioning a complete move. D&E Umzüge collects the item, carries it out of the property, transports it to the destination address and positions it where you want it, including assembly on request.
Furniture taxi at a glance
- Service
- Transport of individual furniture and bulky items including carrying and positioning
- Areas served
- Bochum, the Ruhr area and North Rhine-Westphalia
- Typical scope
- One to a few items, not a complete household
- Lead time
- Often within a few days, subject to availability
- Included
- Collection, carrying out, transport, positioning at the destination
- Add-on services
- Dismantling and assembly, disposal of the old item, drilling and fixing work
- Not suitable for
- Complete households, see Private relocation
- Contact
- +49 155 61299372, info@deumzuege.de
What is a furniture taxi?
A furniture taxi is a transport for individual items, sitting between a hired van and a full removal. What is commissioned is not a household but a single piece: a sofa, a wardrobe, a washing machine, a set of garden furniture.
The effort rarely lies in the drive itself but in the route to the vehicle. Carrying a sofa down from the third floor without a lift, manoeuvring it through a narrow stairwell and setting it down undamaged in the new living room is the actual work.
D&E Umzüge therefore covers not just the journey but the carrying at both addresses and the positioning where you want it. On request the piece is dismantled and reassembled, or the old item it replaces is taken away and disposed of at the same time.
What is included with a furniture taxi?
The scope is agreed in advance, because with single items it depends heavily on floor level and access.
- Collection at the address The item is collected inside the property, not just taken from the kerb.
- Carrying out of the building Stairwells, tight turns and missing lifts are accounted for in the planning.
- Protection in transit Edges and surfaces are secured with blankets and wrapping.
- Transport to the destination Carried in an enclosed vehicle, weatherproof and properly strapped down.
- Carrying in and positioning The item is carried into the property and set down where you want it.
- Dismantling and assembly Large wardrobes and beds are taken apart for transport and rebuilt afterwards.
- Taking away the old item The piece being replaced is removed and disposed of on request.
- Connection and fixing Appliances are connected, and anti-tip fittings or wall mounts fitted on request.
How does a furniture taxi with D&E Umzüge work?
A furniture taxi with D&E Umzüge runs in four steps and is usually done in a single appointment.
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Enquiry with photos
You give the item, its dimensions, both addresses and floor levels, and send a photo. That is normally enough for a quote.
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Fixed-price quote
D&E Umzüge checks the access and effort involved and sends a written quote, usually the same or next day.
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Collection
The item is protected, carried out and loaded, dismantled beforehand where necessary.
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Delivery and positioning
At the destination it is carried in, positioned and, on request, assembled or connected.
Who is a furniture taxi for?
A furniture taxi makes sense when a single item does not justify a full move but cannot be shifted alone either.
A second-hand purchase
A piece bought through classifieds or at a flea market needs collecting, often from an upper floor.
New appliance, old one out
A washing machine, fridge or sofa is delivered and the previous one taken away at the same time.
Furniture within the family
A wardrobe goes to the children in another city, with no move otherwise taking place.
Why choose D&E Umzüge for a furniture taxi?
Carrying is part of the job
The job does not end at the vehicle but at the spot where the piece is meant to stand.
Everything from one provider
Transport, assembly, connection and disposal of the old item without additional contractors.
Fixed price, not an hourly rate
The price is confirmed in writing before the appointment, even where access is awkward.
Based in Bochum
Short travel distances across the Ruhr area, which often allows short-notice dates.
Where does D&E Umzüge offer a furniture taxi?
D&E Umzüge transports individual pieces in Bochum and across the entire Ruhr area, as well as in other cities in North Rhine-Westphalia. Longer distances are possible but rarely worthwhile for a single item.
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Frequently asked questions about the furniture taxi
How much does a furniture taxi cost?
The price depends on the size and weight of the item, the floor levels at both addresses, the distance and any additional services. D&E Umzüge issues a written fixed-price quote based on photos and dimensions, usually the same or next day.
At what point is a move cheaper than a furniture taxi?
As soon as several rooms are involved or boxes are added, a move is generally the cheaper option. A furniture taxi pays off for one to a few items. For a whole household, Private relocation is the right service.
Is the item carried as well?
Yes. Carrying it out of the property and into the destination is part of the service. Floor levels, stairwell width and missing lifts are asked about in advance, because that is exactly where the effort lies.
Is furniture dismantled for transport?
Yes, where necessary. Large wardrobes and beds are taken apart and rebuilt at the destination. Whether a piece needs dismantling is decided in advance from the dimensions and the stairwell, not on the day.
Can the old item be taken away?
Yes. The piece being replaced is taken away and disposed of properly on request. This is the most common add-on for sofas, mattresses and large appliances. Details under Disposal and clearance.
Do you transport washing machines and kitchen appliances?
Yes. Large appliances are transported and connected at the destination on request. For washing machines the transit bolts should be available. Where they are missing, the appliance is secured accordingly for transport.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
Often within a few days, depending on availability. Single-item transports are easier to slot in than complete moves. Ask for your preferred date when you enquire.
Can several items be moved at once?
Yes, as long as it stays a matter of individual items rather than a full household. Several pieces in one run is usually cheaper than separate appointments. List everything when you enquire.
Enquire about a furniture taxi
Send us a photo, the dimensions and both addresses with floor levels. D&E Umzüge will check the access and send a fixed-price quote.