The appliance fits through the front door. The landing at the top of the stairs is where the interesting part starts. Measure the route while you can still choose a different delivery arrangement.

Walk the route with the packed dimensions

Use the supplier's delivery dimensions and ask what packaging or appliance components its team is permitted to remove. Check door openings, ceiling height over the stairs, landings, projecting railings and the space to turn. Include the people and handling equipment, not just the appliance rectangle.

Photograph awkward points and send them to the delivery company before the appointment. Let the crew specify whether it can complete the move and what preparation is required. If stair condition or capacity is uncertain, get that assessed; decorative covering does not strengthen the stair.

The delivery route has more than one clearance

  • Openings

    Record clear width and height with the door in its actual position.

  • Turns

    Show landings, corners and room for the handling team.

  • Overhead space

    Measure above stairs and beneath low fittings.

  • Surface and structure

    Identify vulnerable finishes and any uncertain stair condition.

Protect without hiding the footing

A stair covering needs to stay secure at the tread, nosing and landing. Loose fabric can bunch underfoot, and smooth sheets can change traction. Keep handrails accessible and make edges easy to see. Stop using damaged or displaced protection until it is corrected.

Ram Board: Stair Armor provides purpose-made temporary protection for stair surfaces. Choose the product and installation for the stair and finish rather than copying a flat-floor arrangement. Check adhesive compatibility, particularly where fresh paint or refinished wood is involved.

Look at the corners as well as the floor

Protect the wall and door-frame points where a turn brings the load close to the finish. Do not make an already tight route narrower with thick, poorly placed padding. A proposed temporary door removal belongs in the delivery plan, with responsibility for refitting agreed in advance.

Keep children and pets away from the route and choose a place for removed packaging that does not block the exit. The material delivery check can be done in a stable landing area, rather than while someone holds the load on the stairs.

Inspect before and after

Take clear photographs of existing marks in ordinary light. After the move, inspect the appliance and route before protection is discarded. Record any damage promptly using the supplier's reporting procedure.

For the level sections, coordinate the floor protection with the same team. A successful route is one the crew can actually use safely, not one that looks wrapped up in a photograph.