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Delivery of kitchen island/butchers block

(9 Posts)
Judy54 Tue 04-Feb-25 14:49:55

I was about to make a purchase but then advised that the person delivering would need help with getting this into the house. This is a substantial solid wood piece of furniture weighing more than I do. No way can my 5 foot nothing frame cope with this and Mr J has mobility problems so we called off the purchase. AIBU in expecting that the Company should ensure that the delivery person(s) are able to do this without help from the householders?

Ilovecheese Tue 04-Feb-25 14:51:01

I suppose they are too mean to employ an extra delivery person.

FlexibleFriend Tue 04-Feb-25 16:25:17

I've ordered several large butcher block worktops, mainly oak but all were delivered by a single delivery person. I always made sure someone was here to help bring it in. Once it was in none of us could shift it on our own. One was 3 mtrs long.

MissAdventure Tue 04-Feb-25 16:33:35

I always check the delivery, and what it includes.

It costs more, inevitably, but some companies deliver to the room of your choice, unpack it, and take the packing away with them.

OldFrill Tue 04-Feb-25 16:35:38

Contact the supplier and see if there's a workable alternative. Most companies only deliver large items to the front door as standard.

karmalady Tue 04-Feb-25 16:48:18

I am under 5` and brought my big butchers block in with the delivery driver. One end at a time can easily be lifted and it has locking castors. No problems whatsoever re me being the helper. I can roll it easily and would most definitely take it if I ever moved

This is mine

www.johnlewis.com/eddingtons-lambourn-3-drawer-beech-wood-butchers-trolley-with-stainless-steel-top/p231433112

I honestly could not do without it, there are not enough worktops in my kitchen. Both my neighbours each bought one after me, all in different styles but the same size

Judy54 Thu 06-Feb-25 14:09:58

Thank you for your replies. I have now found an Island with another Company. Due to the weight of the item, they do send two delivery people. They will bring it into the kitchen, set it up where needed and take away all the packaging and wrapping. Just what I was looking for.

Georgesgran Tue 08-Apr-25 09:17:57

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Ali08 Thu 10-Apr-25 21:09:25

Is it a kitchen island or a butchers block?