White-Glove Furniture Delivery in the UK

White-Glove Furniture Delivery in the UK – Everything You Need to Know

When you’re investing in luxury or fragile furniture, the final step—delivery—is just as important as the purchase itself.

That’s where white-glove furniture delivery comes in.

This premium service goes beyond standard courier drop-offs to ensure your valuable items arrive perfectly protected and placed exactly where you want them.

What “White-Glove Delivery” Really Means?

In the UK, white-glove service typically includes:

• Room-of-choice delivery – not just to the door, but inside your home or flat.
• Unpacking and placement – furniture is carefully unwrapped and positioned according to your instructions.
• Assembly if required – legs attached, marble tops re-fixed, shelves installed.
• Rubbish removal – all packaging taken away.
• Insurance coverage – professional handling with Goods-in-Transit insurance.

Think of it as a concierge delivery: the team treats your furniture as if it were their own.

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White-Glove vs Standard Delivery

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Typical UK White-Glove Costs

White-glove furniture delivery is a dedicated service, meaning the vehicle and crew are reserved exclusively for your job.

Because every journey is unique, prices are influenced by several key factors:

1. Distance & Travel Time

   Unlike multi-drop couriers, white-glove runs are usually direct from collection to destination and back, so the total mileage and hours on the road have a major impact on the fee.
2. Packing & Preparation

   High-value or fragile pieces often require extra layers of professional packing, careful disassembly, and secure strapping.
3. Handling Requirements

   Large or awkward items may need additional crew members (“driver’s mate”) to lift and manoeuvre safely.
4. Access Challenges

   Tight staircases, long carry distances, or the need for lift reservations can increase the time on site.
5. Regional Surcharges

   Congestion, ULEZ or clean-air zones, and parking permits can add to the overall cost, especially in major cities.

Because of these variables, white-glove pricing is typically calculated on a case-by-case basis.

A detailed quote will consider all of the above to ensure the correct vehicle size, crew level, and packing method are allocated before collection.

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Example White-Glove Price 1

A marble dining table being delivered to Birmingham.

1. Distance & Vehicle

   The van is booked exclusively for this run, so the long return journey is the biggest single cost. Example allocation: around £200.
2. Packing & Preparation

   Careful wrapping of the marble top, secure strapping, plus loading and unloading typically require about four hours of professional labour, - example cost at £17.50 / hour = £70.
3. Clean-Air / Congestion Fee

   If the route crosses a clean-air zone, allow for a small charge of around £8.
4. Driver Mate/s

   Add additional helpers to move the table, each driver mate @ £90 each.

The total cost in our example would be £365 for a there and back journey of 340 miles.

The price reflects the fragility and weight of a marble table - packing and moving is more difficult.

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Example White-Glove Price 2

A high-end four-piece music system and speaker being delivered into central London with a dedicated white-glove service.

Here’s how the key cost factors combine:

1. Distance & Vehicle

   The van is booked exclusively for this run, so the long return journey is the biggest single cost. Example allocation: around £160.
2. Packing & Preparation

   Even though each component will be boxed, the music system still needs protective materials such as foam guards and layered wrapping. About one hour of professional packing and loading is typically sufficient.
3. City Charges

   Travel to London is expensive, if all zones are accessed the cost is £31.50.
4. Driver Mate/s

   No need for a drivers mate, but one can be ordered if required, i.e. for security

The total cost in our example would be £208 for a there and back journey of 130 miles.

While the music system still requires great care and expert packing, it's not as fragile as marble.

Expert care is required with loading and travelling i.e. shock from uneven roads etc - still requires a pallet, non-heated shrink wrap, and extra packing layers between the product and pallet to reduce road shock.

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Preparing for a White-Glove Delivery

To avoid delays or extra charges:

1. Measure all access points

   Doors, corridors, stairs, lifts (height, width, turning angles).
2. Clear the pathway

   Remove fragile décor, rugs, or obstacles.
3. Reserve parking

   Especially in London; secure permits if needed - cone / cordon off the parking area.
4. Confirm assembly requirements

   Provide product manuals if available.
5. Notify about special conditions

   Narrow staircases, fragile flooring, or lift restrictions.

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Why Hire a Specialist Courier

Specialist couriers handle high-value items with trained crews and professional packing methods that ordinary delivery services simply don’t provide.

• Dedicated vehicle and route planning
• Multi-layer protective packing
• Trained handling of marble, glass, or high-gloss finishes
• High value Goods-in-Transit insurance

Our team at Luxury Furniture Courier combines the precision of a professional mover with the care of a boutique service.

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White-Glove Delivery FAQs

What does “white-glove” furniture delivery include?

White-glove service goes beyond a kerbside drop-off. A trained crew delivers your furniture into the room of choice, unwraps it, assembles pieces if specified, removes all packaging, and ensures everything is positioned safely.

How far in advance should I book?

For local deliveries, 3–7 days is usually enough. For longer UK runs or weekend/evening slots, booking 1–2 weeks ahead is recommended to secure a dedicated vehicle and crew.

How are costs calculated?

Pricing is case-by-case and reflects distance, packing time, number of crew, vehicle size, access challenges, and any city surcharges such as ULEZ or congestion charges.

Is insurance included?

Basic transit cover is typically included, with optional upgrades for high-value or irreplaceable pieces.

Can you handle fragile materials like marble or glass?

Yes. Our crews use multi-layer packing, foam edge protectors, and secure strapping to protect fragile surfaces and prevent vibration damage.

What if my building has narrow stairs or no lift?

Access details should be provided when booking. Difficult staircases or long carries will require extra crew members.

Do I need to dismantle my furniture first?

Yes. We will assemble and reassemble, there will a small charge.

Can I combine white-glove delivery with storage?

Yes we provide storage, at a rate of £100 per month, paid in advance.

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Ready to Move Your Fragile Furniture?

Whether you’re sending a marble dining table to London or relocating an antique cabinet to Manchester, we've got you covered.

If you’d rather leave the hard work to the experts, get an instant quote today, we use a dual system to generate a very precise price for you, and we'll honor that quote for six months;

• 1. Visit the distance based quotation page.
• 2. Visit the booking page, to add a packing time estimate.

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