Delivering a sectional sofa? Each piece must fit through the door, hallway, and up the stairs independently. Pre-move measurement checklist for every section.
A sectional's advantage is that each piece moves independently. The corner or chaise section (35–40" square) is always the hardest piece. Test it through the entire delivery path first. If it fits, every other section will too. Measure each piece individually — not just the assembled sofa dimensions.
Test the corner piece first — it is the largest section.
Sectionals come in 2–5 separate pieces. Measure each piece individually: width, depth, height, and diagonal. The corner/chaise piece is usually the largest and hardest to move. Check the manufacturer specs for individual section dimensions.
Run the a Sectional Fit Through a Door CalculatorTest the largest section against every door. The corner piece typically measures 35–40" wide and 35–40" deep — it must fit through the door on a diagonal or tilted on end. Armless middle sections are the easiest pieces to move.
Run the a Sectional Fit Through a Door CalculatorWalk the delivery path with a tape measure. Each section must independently navigate every hallway turn. The corner piece requires the most turning radius. L-shaped or U-shaped hallway turns are the most challenging.
Run the a Couch Fit Around a Hallway Corner CalculatorIf the destination is upstairs, measure stairway width, ceiling clearance, and landing dimensions. Move one section at a time. Start with the smallest pieces and save the corner section for last — if it does not fit, you have not committed to the entire sofa yet.
Run the a Couch Fit Up the Stairs CalculatorInstall the free ItemFits extension — it reads product dimensions on IKEA, Wayfair, Amazon and tells you if it fits before you buy.
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