Buying a bed online, moving house or moving a bedstead into storage – all of these tasks require bed delivery service. Moving bedroom furniture can be tricky if you have a large four poster, but much easier for something like a flat pack piece. Depending on the size of what you’re moving you could either move it yourself or hire a specialist bed delivery company.Preparing a Bed for TransportBeds essentially come in two varieties, those you can dismantle and those you can’t, if you need to transport a fixed frame bed, then you’re going to have more trouble than moving one that is easily deconstructed. First things first, you should remove sheets and mattress protectors from the mattress and remove it from the frame. Because they’re quite dense and still flexible, mattresses can be quite difficult to shift, so get a friend to help you and use the handles available.If you’re moving a bed with a solid wood frame, you will need to tackle some tricky logistics. Solicit the help of some mates or alternatively, if using a removal service, the drivers will be able to assist.
When carrying a large frame it’s important to take care, make sure that you have cleared a route from the bedroom to the removal van, get someone to look out for potential obstacles and have at least two people to move the frame itself.Most metal or divan bed bases are held together with commonly used fasteners, so a Phillips head and flat headed screwdriver, a set of Allen keys and potentially a spanner are usually all you will need to disassemble a frame. Taking apart a bed is usually preferable as it allows it to be transported more easily, plus it will take up less space in the van. (Remember to keep screws and other fittings in a bag so they don’t go missing)If your bed is made of valuable wood or you feel that the frame may be prone to scratching, then it’s usually best to wrap the parts of the bed separately. You can use foam padding or spare cloth/towels for this. When you want to move a bed, you can usually do it yourself, but if you can’t convince your friends to assist or don’t think you’re up to the heavy lifting, then you can always hire a bed removals company.
There are a couple of levels of service to choose from when it comes to bedroom furniture couriers depending on how much help you need from the removal team.Full Bed Transport: A comprehensive service will involve the deliverymen helping to dismantle, remove, courier and then reinstall your bedstead. This option is invariably the most expensive, but is a good choice for those who can’t manage the manual work alone.Partial transport: Most delivery companies will be happy to help you carry your bed in and out of your house, but won’t assist in its dismantling or reassembly. It’s important to check with the firm whether or not they are willing to help with the carrying of your bed.Transport only: The cheapest service will involve you doing all the lifting and just putting your boxes onto the removals van. Alternatively you have the option to hire a removals van for your bed transportation, but this is usually only worth it if you are moving house.Courier ChecksWhenever you’re hiring moving companies there are a few things you should make sure of:Insurance: Any good bed courier will have goods in transport insurance, the basic model covers them for various goods up to £10,000 in value, and we imagine most beds aren’t going to fall above that price range!
Association: If you’re hiring a removals service or courier, finding one that is a registered member of a transport organisation can be beneficial. Independent bodies such as the British Association of Removers impose guidelines on their members to ensure a high level of service. Finding quotes for bed delivery can take a while – trawling through the yellow pages and countless courier websites can feel like a dead end. Which is why Shiply brings the courier quotes to you!List your bed’s details, its destination and when you need it moved – then available delivery drivers will be able to quote you their price. Most of our couriers look for deliveries that are on their existing routes, meaning you could save some cash by filling empty space.Bed couriers will compete to offer you the best price – and you can choose the company that suits you best. You don’t need to compare couriers purely on price though, through Shiply you can see the feedback that drivers have received from other users of the site.
Once your bed meets you at your destination, check it over to make sure that it’s not been damaged during transit. Any problems you spot should be taken up with the driver as soon as possible. Allow the transporter to help you get the bed into its new home, then sign off the completed delivery.Reassembling the bed should be simple as most designs are not that complicated (just reverse the deconstruction) – if you get really stuck the instructions for your bed can sometimes be found online on the manufacturer’s website. You’ve made your bed, now you have to sleep in it, but first we hope you could take some time to leave feedback for the bed couriers you found on Shiply. Leaving reviews on our site helps us to build up a better list of transport services. Mattress Reviews - Summary Memory Foam Mattress Reviews Memory Foam Hybrid Reviews Adjustable Bed Base Reviews Memory Foam Density - Higher Vs Lower Memory Foam Vs Latex Sleep Number Bed Reviews
Tempurpedic vs Sleep Number Mattresses and Sex Comparison Mattresses and (Back) Pain Research Mattress Warranties: What You Should Know Buying a Mattress Online: What You Should Know Returning a Mattress: What You Should Know Mattress Buyer's Guide For Large, Heavy Persons > King Koil Mattress Reviews King Koil Innerspring Mattress Review, Ratings & Comparisons Based on 82 Actual Consumer Experiences What You Need To Know THE GOOD: Limited heat trap and initial odor / off gassing potential • some models highly affordable • "B" SLTD company rating. THE BAD: Durability / longevity below average like innerspring beds in general • limited availability in western half of U.S. THE COMPANY: King Koil (founded in 1898 and headquartered in Willowbrook, IL) manufactures mostly low- and mid-priced innerspring mattresses including Laura Ashley, iMattress, World Luxury and Extended Life. THE COMPETITION: See how King Koil compares to competitors including Serta, Sealy and Simmons in the innerspring bed reviews – summary and the mattress comparison.
THE RETAILERS: There are many King Koil (and Laura Ashley) retailers on the East Coast, somewhat fewer in the Midwest, and fewest on the West Coast. Main retailers include Sleepy's and Art Van Furniture. About Our Unbiased King Koil Mattress Research The ratings below are based on 80+ King Koil / Laura Ashley innerspring mattress owner experiences for various models. Learn more about our unbiased mattress research methodology and sources. King Koil Mattress Ratings The ratings below show how King Koil mattresses overall compare to the average mattress. King Koil innerspring mattresses overall (including Laura Ashley) have 65% owner satisfaction. Like innerspring mattresses overall, King Koil's lifespan is below average compared to non-innerspring mattresses. Owner experience data suggests King Koil beds will sag to an extent that undermines comfort / support within three years for 20%+ of owners. The Extended Life model, however, likely performs at least average on this issue.
$350-$2,800 depending on size and model with the average queen estimated to cost about $1,200, not including a foundation Models with memory foam tend to perform best. See mattresses and pain relief for general analysis. Most models appear to be between medium-firm and soft. A mattress has motion isolation if it absorbs movement from one sleeper so that another is not disturbed. King Koil motion isolation can vary from poor to good depending on the model. Those with independently encased (pocket) coils tend to perform best. Easy to move on Soft models and or those with at least two inches of memory foam tend to provide at least some resistance to body movement. No initial odor / off gassing Initial odor from King Koil mattresses tends to not be a significant problem. (See mattress off gassing for general analysis.) Less than 5% of owners report a significant heat retention issue. (See mattress heat retention for general analysis.) While most models perform average in regard being suited for heavy people, the Extended Life model likely performs above average for people over 240 pounds.
See mattresses and sex for general analysis. Models that use a coil system other than independently encased (pocket) coils have potential to squeak and creak. Most models are no-flip. At least 15% of owners report having to regularly rotate their mattress (head to foot) to combat sagging and body impression development. King Koil Company Ratings The ratings below – based on consumer experiences and the evaluation of Sleep Like The Dead – show how King Koil compares to the average mattress manufacturer. Warranty coverage often ranges 10 to 25 years depending on model. See mattress warranties: what you should know. Customer service quality is questioned by at least 12% of owners. Thickness of the various layers as well as details on the makeup of the materials may not be available. This lack of information can hinder informed decision making and comparison shopping. Claims made by the company about its products tend to be factual with limited hyperbole.
King Koil has a stable "A+" Better Business Bureau rating and appears to have a total of fewer than 17 complaints filed against it and its U.S. licensees in the past three years which is somewhat better than average for a mattress company of its size. SLTD (Sleep Like The Dead) company rating of "B" for King Koil is determined by averaging the above company ratings. King Koil's rating is superior to that of other major mattress manufacturers. King Koil innerspring mattresses overall have 65% owner satisfaction. This rate is about average compared to all innerspring mattresses (63%) but below the average of all mattresses (72%). – As is true for innerspring mattresses in general, at least 20% of King Koil owners report that their mattress sagged and lost support within three years of regular use. – The Extended Life model likely performs well for people over 230 pounds. – Off gassing and heat retention tend not to be significant problems for King Koil beds.