Sofa Access

Sofa Access, upholstered furniture dismantling specialists in Kent

Sofa Access is a family-run business based in Swanley (Kent) dedicated to dismantling and subsequently reassembling upholstered furniture when access to the home is difficult. The firm presents itself as a team of time-served upholsterers with over 40 years of experience and fully insured. Its work focuses on sofas, armchairs, beds and headboards, and it operates from a location close to the A20, M20 and Junction 3 of the M25, allowing it to cover Kent and the South East of England.

A service designed for difficult access

The service addresses a common problem: when the delivery crew cannot get the furniture into the home due to narrow stairs, tight hallways or upper-floor flats. Sofa Access dismantles the item, moves it and reassembles it in the desired room. The company states it has resolved thousands of different scenarios and guarantees that any upholstered furniture can be brought into the home with minimal stress for the customer. It also offers the option of collecting the order directly from the retailer's warehouse, dismantling it and delivering and reassembling it the same day, coordinating with the store.

Furniture and situations covered

The company works with four main categories of upholstered furniture:

• Sofas, from small armchairs to full corner groups.
• Armchairs and chairs, including wing chair models.
• Beds.
• Headboards.

In addition to delivery and installation, Sofa Access can dismantle a sofa that has become stuck in a hallway to free it and then reassemble it in the chosen room. It also carries out repeat dismantling when furniture moves home, a service used by customers who move frequently.

Background and sister company

The company was founded in 1972, initially focused on domestic and commercial upholstery. In 2001 it was renamed Furni-Tech and later launched Sofa Access. Its sister company, Furni-Tech, specialises in domestic and commercial upholstery, leather repair, furniture repair and restoration, and presents itself as one of the furniture repair specialists in the South East of England. Sofa Access states that it has built a customer base of private individuals and retailers across the country and maintains a close relationship with major furniture stores, which recommend it.

Guarantees and working method

According to the company's information, all work is guaranteed and carried out to high standards. The upholsterers are qualified professionals directly employed by Sofa Access, without subcontracting to third parties. To prevent damage, dismantling is carried out on protective mats and furniture is transported in padded bags. The firm assures that the furniture is reassembled as it was before the work and that the upholstery is not damaged, as staples are removed and carefully reapplied. When asked whether dismantling weakens the furniture, the company replies that it does not, and guarantees that the customer will not notice it has been taken apart.

Geographic coverage

Based in Swanley, the company serves various towns in Kent, including Swanley, Maidstone, Ashford, Canterbury, Broadstairs and Tunbridge Wells. It also covers areas of London and Sussex.

Location and contact

Unit 4C Birchwood Business Park, London Rd, Swanley, BR8 7QD · Telephone: 01322 666 820 · Email: info@sofaaccess.co.uk · Hours: Open 24 hours