Old ↔ new furniture or appliance swap
We carry out your old appliance or furniture, take it away and carry the new one into place in Varna. Ideal when you buy a new sofa, fridge, washing machine, wardrobe or mattress - a ready-made solution for swapping one old item for one new one.
- Base pricefrom €100
- 1 old + 1 new itemIncluded
- Disposal of the old itemIncluded
- Survey and quoteFree
Prices shown are estimates and are confirmed with an exact quote after a free survey.
What the service includes
- Carrying out the old appliance or piece of furniture
- Taking the old item to an authorised disposal point
- Carrying in the new appliance or piece of furniture
- Transport within the city on a standard route
- Work up to the 2nd actual floor with standard access
- Dismantling and assembly when requested in advance
How it works
Description
You tell us what the old and new items are, the addresses and the floor.
5-10 minutes
Quote
We give you a fixed price based on the description.
within the hour
Booking
We set a date and time that fits in with the delivery of the new item.
at your convenience
The job
We carry out the old item, carry in the new one and take the old item away.
depends on volume
Prices
| Basic swap (1 old + 1 new)up to the 2nd actual floor, address within the city | from €100 |
|---|---|
| Extra appliance or furniture module | from €20 |
| Heavy or awkward item | from €30 |
| Dismantling / assembly if needed | from €10 / module |
| Packing / protection if needed | from €10 / module |
Prices shown are estimates and are confirmed with an exact quote after a free survey. Floors without a usable lift are charged extra.
What the service is
An old ↔ new furniture or appliance swap means that in a single run we carry the old item out of your home, dispose of it legally and carry the new one in to take its place. Instead of finding movers for the old furniture and then waiting for the new one to be delivered, you get all the logistics from one crew on one day. The service is a ready-made solution for swapping one old item for one new one - a sofa, fridge, washing machine, wardrobe, mattress or cooker.
The typical reason is buying a new appliance or piece of furniture when the shop delivers the new one but doesn't take out or dispose of the old one. Many retailers leave the goods at the building entrance or in the hallway and that's the end of their job - the old fridge or sofa stays with you, and getting the new one up to a top floor isn't their concern. That's where we come in: we take care of the heavy carrying, the stairs and the disposal.
That way you save two separate bookings and two separate costs. One crew with one van handles the carrying out, the transport and the carrying in all at once, which is both cheaper and faster. If you only need one direction, see also our appliance moving, furniture transport and old furniture removal services.
What we swap most often
Sofas and upholstered furniture
An old sofa, corner sofa or sofa bed is often bulky and won't fit through the door in one piece. We check whether the legs or backrests need to come off or the modules need separating, and prepare the hallway so the upholstery and walls don't get caught. We carry new upholstered furniture in still wrapped and only unpack it in place, so it doesn't get dirty or torn on the way up the stairs.
Fridges and freezers
Fridges and freezers need preparing in advance - switching off, emptying and defrosting at least a day beforehand, so there's no water or ice while carrying. We transport them as upright as possible, and if they've had to be tilted, it's best to let the new appliance stand upright for a few hours before switching it on so the compressor oil can settle. We carry out the old appliance and dispose of it legally.
Washing machines and dishwashers
With washing machines and dishwashers the key point is the transit bolts - on the new machine they need to be in place during transport, and when taking out the old one we decide whether to fit them so the drum doesn't swing. We disconnect the old appliance from water and power, drain the remaining water from the hose and carry in the new one. If the connections are ready, we connect the machine on site; if there's no tap or socket, a technician is needed.
Wardrobes and cabinets
Large wardrobes and cabinets rarely fit through assembled, so the old one is usually dismantled to be carried out in parts, and the new one is assembled in place following the manufacturer's instructions. On request we handle both the dismantling and the assembly - see also our furniture assembly service. We take care with the panels and edges, which chip easily if carried carelessly.
Mattresses and beds
A mattress is bulky but light, and to keep it clean on the stairs we carry it in protective film or a cover. The bed frame is often dismantled to be carried out and reassembled at the new address, especially upholstered and ottoman models with a lift-up mechanism. We take the old mattress to an authorised disposal point, or if you wish and it's in good condition, it can be set aside for donation.
Cookers / ovens
We disconnect an electric cooker or built-in oven from the power, carry it out and put the new one in place. With a gas appliance, connecting and disconnecting the gas must be done by a qualified technician - we handle the carrying and positioning, but we don't work on the gas installation. For built-in models we check the cabinet opening and the connection in advance.
How it works, step by step
First we agree the time around the delivery of the new item. We coordinate when the shop will deliver the new appliance or furniture (or when we'll collect it from the warehouse ourselves), so that taking out the old and bringing in the new happen in one run and you're not left waiting around.
On site we start by carrying out the old item. We get it ready - disconnecting the appliance, removing legs or dismantling a furniture module if needed, protecting the hallway and doors - and carry the old item out to the van, ready to be taken away.
Next we carry in and position the new one. We bring the new appliance or furniture in, still wrapped, to where it's meant to go, unpack it and position it exactly where you want it - instead of leaving it in the hallway or at the building entrance.
When needed, we do the dismantling and assembly - taking apart the old wardrobe or bed and assembling the new one, fitting legs, removing a washing machine's transit bolts and connecting it to existing water and power points.
Finally we dispose of the old item legally. We hand the loaded old appliance or furniture over to an authorised waste or recycling site, and provide a document for the handover if needed.
Good to know
- Prepare the old appliance in advance - the fridge and freezer should be switched off, emptied and defrosted at least a day beforehand, and the washing machine drained of water. Ideally the new appliance should keep its transit bolts in until it's put in place.
- We dispose of the old item legally at an authorised waste or recycling point and provide a document for the handover if needed - we don't leave old appliances next to the bins.
- A gas appliance or built-in installation requires a qualified technician. We handle the carrying and positioning, but we don't carry out work on gas installations or built-in fitting that requires a specialist.
- We only connect to power and water where the connections are ready - an existing tap, socket and drain. If they're missing, a plumber or electrician needs to step in before the appliance is put into use.
Why choose MESTIM for a swap
- One run instead of two - carrying out the old, transport and carrying in the new on one day with one crew, saving you time and money.
- Legal disposal of the old appliance or furniture at an authorised point, with a document for the handover if needed.
- Careful carrying in without damage - we protect walls, doors and floors and carry new items wrapped, so they arrive without scratches or knocks.
- Dismantling and assembly on request - we take apart the old item and assemble the new one in place.
Frequently asked questions
Our work
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