"Fitted" Wardrobes being left behind by vendors

pinkshoes

Our house came with several ugly wardrobes.

I just took a photo and put them on Facebook free site. I was surprised at how many wanted them!

Otherwise, just pay the council £30 to take them.

ScorpiondeRooftrouser

Tom99 wrote: »

[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Over a wardrobe![/FONT]:rotfl:

You don't seem to understand the words "you have the choice". I suggest you listen and think more and post fewer emojis.

Smodlet

We cannot see them so cannot tell whether or not they are fitted. If they are, would you prefer the vendors to remove them and then have the hassle of trying to claim for the damage they might do in the process? Or would you prefer to remove them yourself so you can take all the care you like to minimise any damage?

Not that it is remotely relevant but I seriously dislike fitted wardrobes; they limit the placement of furniture so much and are often ugly.

theartfullodger

Wonder if they are hiding a problem - damp, cracking, woteva....

Smodlet

theartfullodger wrote: »

Wonder if they are hiding a problem - damp, cracking, woteva....

Let's hope not, for SharkBite's sake.

SharkBite

theartfullodger wrote: »

Wonder if they are hiding a problem - damp, cracking, woteva....

Oh dear don't start!

warby68

In return for leaving some items we DID want, we allowed our vendors to also leave a few others we didn't. They were downsizing and moving long distance so it saved them work and money. Win/win.

Could you negotiate something similar ie not pay for the white goods if you decide the wardrobes are not actually fitted just not wanted and hard to move!

A large wardrobe was actually one thing we agreed they could leave..... and we ended up using it for another 7 years! Then it finally got the sledgehammer treatment.

Silvertabby

theartfullodger wrote: »

Wonder if they are hiding a problem - damp, cracking, woteva....

.... carpet fitted around the wardrobe, not under it ....

EachPenny

You're FTB's so do you already have furniture to fill every room? They might not be your preferred choice of wardrobe, but being able to start using them the second you get the keys might make your removal day ever so slightly easier.

If you are going to have to get work done to 'make good' the wall where the wardrobes were, then the last thing you'll need is to have the room filled up with your own furniture by the removals people. Decorating is never a clean job, and clothes and furniture will end up filthy if left in the room.

So give yourself some breathing space on removals day, then sort out dumping them (or giving away via Freecycle/Facebook) when you have a bit more time to think.

Alternatively, is there a shed or garage you intend to use for storage? Even if the wardrobes won't fit in as they are, the wood they are made from can be used as shelving. Before taking a hammer to them just check the prices of shelves in your local DIY store.

AnotherJoe

My wardrobes are not in an alcove but definitely fitted. Replaced free standing ones that didn't go to the ceiling and whose top acted as difficult to access dust gathering device.

I suggest you leave them and see how you get on with them for a few days you may decide you hate the look but would be better with better looking ones in the same place.

Unless its a very large room you may find that realistically there is little option as to how to arrange the bed and furniture anyway.

EDIT: I see EP got there ahead of me