Before choosing a large sofa or refrigerator for an apartment, collect measurements along the whole delivery route, from the unloading point to the intended room. Send the route note and the item's transport details to the actual delivery provider for assessment. A viewing checklist alone cannot confirm that the item will fit.

Samsung's US refrigerator guide recommends measuring the route through doors, elevators, stairs and hallways before delivery.[1] The checklist below adapts that planning idea to furniture and appliances; it is not an Armenian building standard or a delivery service promise.

1. Start with the item as it will be transported

Ask the seller for the exact model, dimensions and weight of each package or assembled section. Write down whether those dimensions include packaging, handles and other protrusions. If you plan to move existing furniture, send photographs and ask the mover what measurements they need.

Keep these questions separate:

  • What must pass through the building?
  • How much space will the item need once it is in the room?

Do not assume a sofa can be dismantled or a refrigerator door removed. Ask the seller or delivery provider what handling is permitted and who would do it. For appliance installation and operating clearances, consult the exact model's instructions separately.

2. Walk the route in delivery order

Use a tape measure only where access is permitted and safe. With permission, take photographs that show openings and the approach to turns. Record units consistently and identify each measurement on a simple sketch.

  1. Unloading point and building entrance. Ask where the vehicle may stop and which entrance the delivery team may use. Record the usable width and height of the entrance, steps and fixed obstructions.
  2. Lobby and corridors. Record narrow sections, low overhead features, changes of level and space around corners. Include any second entrance door.
  3. Lift or agreed stair route. Record the lift door opening and cabin dimensions separately. Photograph the posted capacity and ask the building contact about delivery access. If stairs are proposed, record their narrow sections, headroom, turns and landings for the mover to assess.
  4. Apartment entrance and internal route. Continue through the actual apartment doorway, hallway and room door to the intended position. Note door leaves, handles and other fixed projections that reduce usable space.

A width comparison by itself does not establish whether the team can turn and handle the item. Ask the delivery provider to assess the full route, load and handling method. Do not exceed posted limits, enter restricted construction areas, remove building elements or improvise a window or balcony lift.

3. Separate observed access from future plans

For an unfinished building, ask for the planned delivery route and relevant dimensions, but label them as planned. Record inaccessible sections as not checked. Measurements taken in a sample apartment or on another floor do not establish the dimensions of your selected apartment's route.

Ask when the finished openings, lift and access arrangements can be checked again before dispatch. Keep “measured today”, “reported by the building contact” and “planned” as separate labels in your note.

4. Confirm where the delivery service ends

Ask the local provider whether the quote covers unloading, the building entrance, the apartment door or the chosen room. Confirm stairs or lift use, booking requirements, unpacking and any extra charges directly.

IKEA's Netherlands delivery page distinguishes ground-floor threshold delivery from an upstairs or room-of-choice option.[2] That is an example of why the endpoint matters, not a description of delivery terms in Armenia.

A route note to send before ordering

Copy these fields into your notes and repeat the route-segment entry wherever needed:

  • Apartment: address, building, floor, apartment, intended room, viewing date.
  • Item: model or description; package/section dimensions and weight; information source; unresolved details.
  • Route segment: location; usable opening width and height; passage, headroom and turning space; steps or obstructions; photo reference; units and measurement date.
  • Evidence label: measured, reported, planned or not checked.
  • Lift/stairs: door and cabin measurements or stair-route notes; posted capacity; access arrangements to confirm with the building contact and carrier.
  • Delivery scope: agreed endpoint; access booking; services and charges confirmed by the provider.
  • Provider response: information sent, route assessment, remaining questions and next check.

An unanswered question stays open. If the provider cannot assess a tight or incomplete route from your note, request an on-site assessment or discuss another item or delivery plan before dispatch. Do not treat a completed form as a fit guarantee.

For help shortlisting apartments, see Dignisi's guide to choosing a new-build apartment in Yerevan. For this delivery decision, the next step is to send the exact item details and route note to your delivery provider.

Sources

[1] https://www.samsung.com/us/home-appliances/buying-guide/what-size-refrigerator-do-i-need [2] https://www.ikea.com/nl/en/customer-service/services/delivery