Yes. Junk Master's crew will carry a couch down from a second floor or up from a basement in Commerce City, and the stairs do not add to the price, because loading from anywhere on the property is already included. You point to the couch. We do the lifting, the carrying and the loading, and couch removal starts at our $85 minimum.
What changes from one stair job to the next is the route: the stairwell width, any turn at a landing, the ceiling height over basement steps and the type of couch. Send a photo of the stairs and we confirm your price by phone before anyone arrives.
Here is how our crew handles couch removal in Commerce City on stairs, from the route to the price.
A Crew Will Carry a Couch Down Stairs From a Second Floor or Basement in Commerce City
A crew will carry a couch down stairs from a second floor or up from a basement in Commerce City homes and apartments as a normal part of the job. The couch can stay in the upstairs bedroom, the loft or the finished basement where it sits today. Just tell us what stands between it and the front door: one flight or two, a turn at the landing, a narrow hallway at the top.
You Do Not Need to Be Home While the Crew Carries the Couch Out
You do not need to be home while the crew carries the couch out, as long as the crew has access and can reach you by phone. That helps landlords clearing an upstairs unit between tenants and owners who work during the day.
How Our Crew Gets a Couch Down a Narrow or Turning Stairwell
A crew gets a couch down a narrow or turning stairwell by planning the route before anyone lifts, since forcing a heavy piece around a tight landing is what scrapes drywall. A stair job generally runs in this order:
- Check the couch and the route: stair width, turns and the ceiling height over the steps.
- Clear the path: rugs, small tables and anything sitting on the steps.
- Make the piece smaller: loose cushions come off, and sectionals are separated where they are built to come apart.
- Set the angle for the turn: at a tight landing, a couch often has to be stood on end or tipped on its side to swing around the corner.
- Carry it step by step, slowly and with care for the walls and railings.
- Load and clean up: the couch goes onto the truck, and the work area is cleaned before the crew leaves.
How Much Width and Headroom a Stairwell Needs for a Couch
How much width and headroom a stairwell needs depends on the couch, but modern stairs give a useful benchmark. The 2024 International Residential Code, as published by Jefferson County, calls for stairways at least 36 inches wide above handrail height and headroom of at least 6 feet 8 inches. Below the handrail, the clear width can drop to 31 1/2 inches with a handrail on one side, or 27 inches with handrails on both sides.
Older homes and basement stairs are often tighter, with low beams or ductwork overhead, so the crew measures before lifting instead of guessing.
Why a Heavy Couch on Stairs Is a Job for a Crew
A heavy couch on stairs is a job for a crew because it combines real weight, an awkward shape and a surface where one missed step becomes a fall. OSHA's guidance on heavy lifting says loads heavier than 50 pounds should be lifted by two or more people, and it advises keeping the weight lifted to no more than 50 pounds. A couch is bulky, and its weight rarely sits evenly, especially with a fold-out frame inside.
Stairs make that harder. The two ends sit at different heights, footing is hard to see behind a sofa back, and there is little room to set the piece down partway through a flight. The usual results are strained backs, dented railings and gouged steps.
Sectionals, Sleeper Sofas and Reclining Couches on Commerce City Stairs
Sectionals, sleeper sofas and reclining couches all come down Commerce City stairs. Each needs a little more information when you book:
- Sectionals: we take any number of pieces. Tell us the count so the crew can plan the trips.
- Sleeper sofas: a sleeper can go with the fold-out frame still inside. Mention it, since the frame adds weight.
- Reclining and power couches: tell us if the couch has a motor or a power cord, and unplug it before the crew arrives.
Not sure a piece will clear your stairs? Send one photo of the couch and one of the stairwell.
What Couch Removal Down Stairs Costs in Commerce City
Couch removal down stairs costs the same in Commerce City as removal from a ground floor living room. Our prices cover labor, loading from anywhere on the property, dump fees and cleanup of the work area. You pay for the space your items take up in our truck, which holds 15 cubic yards (12 feet long, 7 feet wide and 5 feet high).
| Load size | Price | Stairs included |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum charge | $85 | Yes |
| 1/8 load | $150 | Yes |
| 1/4 load | $250 | Yes |
| 1/3 load | $300 | Yes |
| 1/2 load | $350 | Yes |
| 2/3 load | $400 | Yes |
| 3/4 load | $450 | Yes |
| Full load | $550 | Yes |
The only extra is the local government recycling fee on computers and TVs, which is passed through. Estimates are free, on site and with no obligation.
- If the couch is going with a mattress and some boxes, put them on the same trip so they are priced as one load.
- If the basement holds years of stored furniture, book a free on-site estimate so the load size is clear first.
Why Commerce City Homeowners and Landlords Hire Junk Master for Stair Jobs
Commerce City homeowners and landlords hire Junk Master for stair jobs because the price is set before anyone lifts. Every booking comes with:
- Solid Waste Hauler Business Licenses for Commerce City and the City of Denver, plus full liability insurance.
- Same-day service when you need the couch gone today.
- A satisfaction guarantee: if the crew misses something, we come back.
We are based in Commerce City and have served the area since October 2021. Customers rate us 5.0 stars on Google across more than 250 reviews. Diane P. wrote, "The staff is very respectful of your property while working." On a stairwell, where walls and railings sit inches from the couch the whole way, that care matters.
How to Get Your Stairs Ready Before the Crew Arrives
A few minutes of prep keeps the job quick:
- Send a photo of the couch and, if you can, one of the stairs.
- Tell us the floor, the number of flights and whether the stairs turn at a landing.
- Share gate codes, building rules for moving furniture and the best spot for the truck.
- Take rugs and loose items off the stairs, and keep pets out of the route.
The Bottom Line
Yes. Junk Master carries couches down from second floors and up from basements in Commerce City with no stair charge. Couch removal starts at our $85 minimum, and on-site estimates are free. Send a photo, tell us about the stairs and call (720) 999-0466 to book your pickup.