Giga
Quick answer
How much does a balcony or window furniture hoist cost?
A balcony or window hoist usually costs £150 to £280, depending on the item, the height and the access. A standard sofa starts from £150.
More about this service
Complex balcony access is priced after we see photos.
Hoisting needs a proper plan, not just a van. This page covers balcony and window routes; for the wider service, see sofa hoisting.
Email photos of the item with the balcony or window width and the drop height. We tell you whether it can be done, and the price.
Common scenarios
When balcony or window hoisting is needed
The hoist jobs we do most often.
Corner or large sofas that will not turn on the landings.
SofasWe use the window when lifts and corridors are too tight.
WindowsTall wardrobes lifted when the stairwell will not clear.
WardrobesBuildings with no lift, such as older terraced conversions.
Walk-upsFrames, glass and walls protected before the lift.
ProtectionWe confirm it can be done from photos before you book.
SurveyWhat we move
Items we hoist via balcony or window
What we lift on balcony and window jobs.
- Sofas and corner sofa sections
- Armchairs and bulky living-room pieces
- Wardrobes and tall cabinets
- Beds and mattress bases when needed
All 8 items
- Tables and awkward dining pieces
- Selected appliances when access allows
- Protected wrapping throughout the lift
- High-rise and walk-up access routes
Step by step
How balcony / window hoisting works
Five steps from quote to finish.
- 1Send access photos
The item, the balcony or window, the drop and the street below.
A short video of where the item gets stuck on the stairs helps. - 2Feasibility check
We confirm whether hoisting is the right way.
- 3Protect openings
Frames, glass and walls are padded before lifting.
- 4Controlled lift
The item is rigged, lifted and guided in by hand.
- 5Place indoors
We unrig it and place it in the room.
Specifications
Delivery & transport specifications
| Max weight payload | Up to 1,000kg (Luton) / 250kg single item |
| Crew size | 1 to 2 trained operatives |
| Vehicles | Transit van / Luton van |
| Handling kit | Trolleys, tail-lift (on request), secure straps |
| Assessment method | Email item dimensions & postcodes |
Compare options
Giga Removals vs pallet networks vs doing it yourself
Quote requirements
What to send us for a delivery quote
Send these and we can price the job quickly:
- Addresses: Postcodes for collection and delivery.
- Item details: Approximate dimensions, weight and photos.
- Stairs check: Are there stairs or lifts at either location?
Transparent pricing
Balcony and window hoist prices
Most hoists cost £150 to £280. A standard sofa starts from £150. High balcony drops, corner sofas and jobs with several items are priced after photos.
Standard
Single sofa hoist
From £150
Straightforward window or balcony access.
- Photo quote
- Padded protection
- Insured crew
Complex
Balcony / corner access
Custom
Higher drops, corner units or tight street access.
- Survey first
- Extra control
- Clear plan
Add move
Hoist + transport
Bundled
Combine with single-item or flat removals.
- One team
- One quote
- Room placement
No deposit. Clear price before moving day, and you pay after the job.
What's included in the price
Mileage and any stair charge are in the written quote, so nothing new appears when the crew arrives.
- Insured crew and van for the booked job
- Blankets, straps and trolley protection where needed
- No ULEZ charge; mileage quoted one way, collection to delivery
- Updates by email before and on the day
Everything included
- Access and parking notes checked at quote stage
- London and UK-wide jobs
- Clear hourly or fixed pricing options
- Related packing, storage and hoist add-ons available
Where we operate
Balcony Hoist across London and the UK
We hoist furniture across the UK. In London that includes Ilford, Stratford, Hackney, Croydon, Islington and West London. See all areas.
Stairs, lifts, parking and loading decide crew size and timing. Send photos early.
If packing, a hoist, crates or storage would suit the job better, we tell you.
Local tip
Email postcodes, photos and access notes for the clearest quote.
Why Giga Removals
Why choose Giga Removals
Clear quotes, insured crews and proper access planning.
- Fixed, transparent prices
A photo-checked quote before we arrive. Stairs and mileage shown up front, nothing added on the day.
- Right van and crew
We match movers, blankets and access planning to your items.
- Insured on every job
£10,000 goods in transit cover on every booked job.
- No weekend or evening premium
Same rates seven days a week, 8am–10pm. No bank-holiday premium and no ULEZ charge.
- UK-wide
A London base, with jobs across the UK.
- Honest alternatives
If packing, hoisting, crate hire or a smaller van is smarter, we say so before you book.
Need a clear balcony hoist quote?
Email postcodes and photos. We confirm price, crew and timing before you book.
Before you book
Four things to check before you book
Have these ready and booking takes two minutes, and the day runs to time.
- Window or balcony opening measured, width and height
- Which floor, and what sits below the opening
- Street access for the van and the hoist
- The sofa or item measured in all three directions
FAQs
Balcony Hoist questions answered
Not listed? Email us or use Ask Giga in the chat, 8am to 10pm, seven days.
Yes, when photos show a safe route, in London or elsewhere in the UK. We confirm it can be done before you book, and protect frames and walls during the lift.
Most hoists cost £150 to £280, and a standard sofa starts from £150. Complex balcony access is priced after we see photos of the height, the street and the item.
It is the same skill and the same crew. This page covers balcony and window routes in particular.
The item, the balcony or window opening, the drop to street level, and any railing or overhang details.
Yes, as long as the building rules allow it and there is a safe outside route.
Yes. We hoist the awkward piece, then move everything else as a normal flat removal.
