Handmade Beds &
Mattresses
If the goods are outside of our delivery area, they will need to be collected from the Brightlingsea or Yorkshire workshops.
It is relatively simple to book a courier online these days. Click on the links below to reach two of the leading agencies.
- The most competitive rates are usually obtained through SHIPLY. This is because their couriers bid against each other for your custom. If you are flexible with the dates this will attract more interest and lower prices. The couriers will respond with availability and to request further information. Wait a day or so for the quotes to come in and use the message service provided to communicate.
- For instant quotes post your requirements with ANYVAN. Their prices are likely to be higher, but you can choose a date and book immediately.
- The information contained in our invoice/confirmation should be used when booking.
- Bed and mattress weights and dimensions of can be found HERE.
- Loading at our end is at ground level and assistance is available. ground level and assistance is available. Therefore only one man is needed for collecions.
Whichever courier you choose, always ensure that they have adequate insurance and are using a vehicle that can accommodate mattresses without bending or crushing them.
All couriers are independent. We do not take payment for, or profit from deliveries.
London Deliveries
Deliveries within Greater London are arranged through a local Brightlingsea carrier. These are reasonably priced and charged according to postcode and goods carried. We do not take payment for this. The driver is paid by the customer on the day. Charges and terms can be found here.
Deliveries usually take place from 8.00 a.m. until finished. (rarely later than 7 p.m.)
Routes are planned a few days in advance and customers will be advised of a two hour window for morning (a.m.) deliveries and three hours for afternoon (p.m.) deliveries. These are estimated and subject to traffic conditions and other variables
You may have to wait in if unexpected delays are encountered, but the driver will endeavour to keep you informed.
Assembly
The Sunday courier will assemble a bed for an extra £15. Pre booking and nearby parking is essential.
That said, our beds are easy to assemble. An assembly kit with full instructions and telephone assistance is provided.
If the Sunday delivery run is not convenient goods may be collected from Brightlingsea at shorter notice providing we are holding the stock
We have moved to workshops in Brightlingsea where our bed bases are now made and from where we
distribute our stock. A London delivery and assembly service usually takes place every third Sunday (see below).
Mattresses without bases can be collected from our partners in Yorkshire usually within two weeks.
Our Shoreditch showroom is being refurbished but is open by appointment.
Please call us for further information.
We have simplified our range of bed bases and are concentrating on the most popular ones. Thank you for your patience.
Julian Litvinoff
Customer Collections
Sprung mattresses must never be folded. They have a light protective plastic wrapping and can be tied onto your car roof by our staff (not advisable with larger pocket spring mattresses).
A roof rack is not required.
Unassembled beds usually fit inside family saloon cars unless carrying passengers in rear seats. Larger beds, or beds with high headboards and/or drawers may require a people carrier or van.
Please note: Loading assistance given by our staff and the subsequent carriage is at the customer’s own risk.
Regulations do not permit the carriage of old mattresses with new for hygiene reasons. Local authorities have a statutory obligation to collect and dispose of unwanted domestic household furniture for ratepayers. Their charges vary.
A more flexible alternative is ‘TIPTAP. More information.
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Mattress disposal
Many charities collect
beds and mattresses
in good condition
but they must bear
this fire label (or similar)
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