Will a Sofa Bed Fit Through My Door? How Sofa Bed Expert Delivery Works (UK)
The most common worry we hear before an order is not about comfort or fabric. It is "will it actually get into my flat?" A corner sofa bed is a big piece of furniture, and Victorian terraces, top-floor flats and narrow hallways were not designed with one in mind. This article explains exactly how a Sofa Bed Expert (sofabedexpert.co.uk) delivery works, from the day you order to the moment the sofa bed is assembled in your room, and why access is almost never a problem.
Short version: delivery is free across England, Wales and Scotland, done by our own two-person team, straight into the room of your choice with assembly and packaging removal included. Every model can be split into sections, so even our largest sofa bed needs only about 48 cm of access width. Around 95% of orders are delivered within 18 to 21 days.
Key takeaways
- Free delivery across England, Wales and Scotland, by our own experienced two-person team rather than a courier.
- White glove service as standard: room of choice, unpacking, assembly where required and removal of all packaging.
- Every sofa bed can be dismantled into smaller sections. The largest model needs only about 48 cm (18.9 inches) of access width.
- Made to order in around 2 weeks; about 95% of deliveries complete within 18 to 21 days of ordering.
- You get a live tracking link on delivery day, and you can cancel for a full refund any time before delivery.
- Changed your mind after delivery? 14 days to return or exchange, with free collection.
Will a sofa bed fit through my door?
Almost certainly, because our sofa beds do not have to go through the door in one piece. Every Sofa Bed Expert sofa and sofa bed is designed to be dismantled into smaller sections for delivery. Even the largest model in the range, the 315 cm wide Mocca U-Shaped Sofa Bed, needs only around 48 cm of access width once it is split. A standard UK internal door is about 76 cm wide, so there is plenty of margin.
If you know your access is tight, for example a narrow staircase with a turn, a small lift or a hallway with a radiator, tell us before delivery. We can prepare the sofa bed in separate sections before it leaves us, which makes it much easier to bring in. This service is free.
How the delivery works, step by step
1. You order
After you place your order you receive a confirmation by email. Because most sofa beds are made to order in your chosen fabric, we keep you updated while it is in production so you know what stage it is at. If you need it sooner, contact us before ordering: in some cases we can offer an express production service.
2. Production, around 2 weeks
Most made-to-order sofa beds are manufactured within about two weeks, then transported to our warehouse. If you would rather not wait, the in-stock and discounted models are ready to go.
3. We agree a delivery date
Once your sofa bed is ready we contact you by text or email with a proposed delivery date, usually about a week ahead. Around 95% of deliveries are completed within 18 to 21 days of the order date.
4. Delivery day, with live tracking
On the day you receive an online live tracking link, so you can see where the delivery team is and their estimated arrival time. No waiting in all day for a vague "morning or afternoon" slot.
5. Room of choice, assembled, packaging gone
Our two-person crew carries the sections into the room you choose, upstairs, top floor, loft room or flat included, assembles the sofa bed, checks the mechanism and takes every scrap of packaging away with them. You are left with a finished sofa bed, not a pile of cardboard.
"Terrific quality sofa bed and the delivery team were faultless, spot on time with handy option to track the delivery."
Simon Rust, verified customer review
Why we deliver with our own team
Unlike many furniture retailers, we do not hand our sofa beds to a third-party courier for the standard delivery. They are delivered by our own drivers who know each model, understand how it comes apart and goes back together, and handle it with care from the van to your living room. That matters most with a sofa bed, because the bed mechanism needs to be assembled and tested properly, which a parcel courier cannot do.
How much space does each sofa bed need?
Measure the wall for the closed sofa and the floor in front of it for the open bed. The table below gives the closed footprint and the sleeping area for the models people most often ask about. All measurements are in centimetres.
| Model | Closed (W × D) | Bed size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrook 2 Compact | 154 × 96 | 120 × 205 | £1,489 |
| Millbrook King Size | 184 × 96 | 150 × 205 | £1,650 |
| Millbrook King Size Storage | 210 × 96 | 150 × 205 | £1,799 |
| Mocca Mini Corner | 200 × 150 | 150 × 180 | £1,849 |
| Tampa Corner Storage | 227 × 160 | 120 × 205 | £2,299 |
| Mocca King Size Corner | 235 × 150 | 150 × 200 | £1,899 |
| Mocca U-Shaped | 315 × 150 | 150 × 280 | £2,389 |
Corner models like the Mocca have a reversible chaise, so you can choose left or right to suit where your door, window and radiator are. This is often what makes a corner sofa bed work in an awkward room.
What if it is not right once it arrives?
Buying a sofa bed online is a big decision, so we keep the safety net simple. You can cancel at any time before delivery for a full 100% refund, with no cancellation fee. After delivery you have 14 days from the day after it arrives to ask for a return, refund or exchange, whether that is a different model, size, colour or fabric. Collection for eligible returns is currently free, and our team brings protective wrapping with them, so you do not need to keep the original packaging (we take that away on delivery anyway). We only ask that the sofa bed is kept clean and undamaged while it is with you.
Avoid the most common reason for an exchange: colour. Screens show fabric differently. Order free fabric samples before you buy and look at them in your room, in daylight and lamplight.
Delivery checklist before you order
- Measure the wall where the sofa will sit and the floor in front of it (add the bed depth from the table above).
- Note any tight spots: door widths under 70 cm, staircases with turns, lifts. Tell us and we will pre-split the sofa bed.
- Decide the chaise side on corner models before ordering.
- Order fabric samples first if you have not seen the fabric in person.
- Keep your phone handy on delivery day for the live tracking link.
Still unsure whether a particular model will fit? Call us free on 0800 368 8914 with your measurements, or visit the showroom in Bognor Regis to see the sections for yourself.
Frequently asked questions
Is sofa bed delivery free at Sofa Bed Expert?
Yes. Delivery is free across England, Wales and Scotland, and it includes delivery to the room of your choice, unpacking, assembly where required and removal of the packaging. Most deliveries are carried out by Sofa Bed Expert's own two-person team.
How long does a sofa bed take to arrive?
Made-to-order sofa beds are usually manufactured within about two weeks. Around 95% of deliveries are completed within 18 to 21 days from the order date. In-stock models can be delivered sooner.
Will a corner sofa bed fit through a narrow door or up a staircase?
Yes in almost every case, because every Sofa Bed Expert sofa bed can be dismantled into sections for delivery. The largest model needs only about 48 cm (18.9 inches) of access width. If access is tight, tell us before delivery and we will pre-split the sofa bed free of charge.
Do you deliver upstairs or to flats?
Yes. The two-person delivery team will bring the sofa bed into the room of your choice, including upstairs rooms, top-floor flats and loft rooms, and assemble it there.
Do I need to assemble the sofa bed myself?
No. Assembly is included in the standard delivery service. The team assembles the sofa bed in your room, checks the mechanism and takes all packaging away.
Can I track my sofa bed delivery?
Yes. On delivery day you receive an online live tracking link showing where the delivery team is and their estimated arrival time. You are also contacted about a week in advance to agree the delivery date.
What if I change my mind after ordering a sofa bed?
You can cancel any time before delivery for a full refund with no fee. After delivery, you have 14 days from the day after it arrives to request a return, refund or exchange, and collection for eligible returns is currently free.
Do you deliver sofa beds to Northern Ireland?
Free delivery covers England, Wales and Scotland. If you are outside these areas, contact Sofa Bed Expert on 0800 368 8914 or sales@sofabedexpert.co.uk before ordering to discuss options.
Do I have to keep the packaging in case I return the sofa bed?
No. The delivery team removes the original packaging when they deliver. If a return is arranged, the team brings suitable protective wrapping with them.
The bottom line
A sofa bed is only a good buy if it gets into the room. With sectional construction, a 48 cm minimum access width, our own two-person crew and installation in the room of your choice, the delivery is the easy part. Measure the wall, pick the fabric from a real sample, and leave the rest to us.
Delivered, assembled and ready to sleep on
Free delivery across England, Wales and Scotland with our own team, in around 18 to 21 days. Cancel free before delivery, 14-day returns after.
Choose your sofa bed → Read the full delivery policy →Related reading: Corner sofa beds with storage · Sofa bed for a guest room · Return and refund policy
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