How to get rid of an old couch in Kerrisdale

You are resident of Kerrisdale and it is time to get rid of you good old sofa. However, you are not sure what your options are. Call a junk removal company, sell it, give it away? In this article you will become familiar with the steps you need to take for each of these options.

old_couch2Couch removal services in Kerrisdale

Sofa removal services is your first option. It is the easiest, but it will cost you some money. Junk removal companies operating in Kerrisdale – and in Vancouver as a general rule – can assist you in getting rid of your old sofa.

How to find a good Kerrisdale rubbish removal company?

Search for junk removal Kerrisdale, and you will see few companies, that are operational in your neighborhood. Mind that there are some bad apples in this industry, and the best way to avoid them is for you to call each company personally. Try to get an idea of what kind of a company you are dealing with, by judging how you are being treated over the phone.

Cost of couch removal?

Each hauling company will have different rates for removing a sofa, but the average is around $90. However, there are few points that I think should be made. First one is not to go for the cheapest rate. Nine out of ten times, this is a sign that you are hiring someone who is not reliable. On the other hand, watch out for outrageously high rates too. Try to stick to the $90 mark, and you should be fine, considering you have done your screening on the phone, that we talked about earlier.

The second point is that cost can increase if you need your couch hauled away urgently. By this, I mean the typical scenario when someone needs to move out tomorrow and they have a couch that they can’t take to the new place. In most cases, it is hard to get a disposal company to pick it up for you, unless you are willing to pay extra. The reason for the extra charges is, that they have to send a big truck to your area just for one couch. On that case, expect a rate of around $120-$150.

Selling or giving away your couch

Most old furniture does not really have much value, so selling it, it might be a waste of time. Giving it away might work too, but give yourself some time, for it is hard to get people to pick up large items in a short period of time. Usually, they have to borrow their friend’s van or truck, and this could turn into a scheduling game, that you may not enjoy.

You can also try to donate it, but you need the appropriate transportation. Renting a van or a truck could cost you the same money as hiring a junk removal company. Taking it to the dump yourself, also is an option that you might try, but again, it is saving you some money, but costing you time. Good luck!