Do Movers Disassemble Furniture?

When you’re planning to hire a moving company to help you with a local or long-distance move, you may wonder if the movers will disassemble your furniture items. You may also wonder if it’s necessary to disassemble furniture for your move.

Whether you hire professional movers or not, you may have to disassemble furniture items if they are too large to fit through stairways or multiple door frames or around tight corners. You can disassemble furniture yourself or have movers disassemble it for you.

Since taking apart large furniture items will require putting them back together again, you may want to have the moving company handle this task for you. Jackson Moving & Storage is a professional moving team that provides quality moving services, including disassembly services, reassembly, packing, safe storage, and more.

In this blog post, we discuss what you need to know before you disassemble and reassemble your furniture ahead of your move.

What to Know About Furniture Disassembly Before Your Move

Not all of your items will require disassembly and can be moved intact to your new location. However, there are several factors that may require you to take apart bulky items before movers arrive. When items are too large to fit through hallways, doorways, up or down stairs, or around corners, it is best to disassemble your furniture.

There’s little need to take apart a small side table, but when you have large tables, things will go more smoothly if you disassemble and reassemble them for the move. Whether you use professional movers or rent a moving truck, taking these big items apart will help them fit more easily, ensuring all your belongings can fit into one moving truck. Most movers provide these services for an extra fee, though if you want to save money, you can take apart your furniture on your own.

Which Pieces of Furniture Should Be Disassembled Prior to Moving?

When you take apart furniture that is large and bulky, it makes it easier to move. It also makes it easier to load into the truck. You won’t have to take apart everything when moving furniture but you should plan on which items will require this attention since you will need to reassemble furniture once it gets to your new home.

Bed Frames

While you can’t take apart a box spring or a mattress, all bed frames can be disassembled where there are interlocking pieces. If you have bunk beds for your kids, each separate bed frame that comprises the bunk beds will need to be deconstructed for easier moving.

Dining Room Tables

Dining tables, especially large dining room tables, may only require having the legs removed. This will help your large tables ease through doorways and narrow hallways without damaging the legs.

Gym Equipment

Exercise equipment is notoriously bulky and taking it apart for a long distance move is wise. It will more easily fit into the truck when it is broken down into smaller pieces. Unless you have a simple folding exercise bicycle, plan to disassemble your workout set.

Dressers

Dressers often don’t need to be taken apart but if you’re moving one yourself, you may want to remove the drawers and wrap them in high quality packing materials to protect them from damage. You can also tape the drawers to keep them closed but it may be a struggle to remove the tape without damaging the finish.

Large Furniture Pieces

Some large pieces of furniture may have you wondering if you need to dismantle them or leave them intact. You may not need to take apart some cabinets or bookcases, although pool tables may require taking the legs off first. As for your couch or sofa, the feet may need to be removed to make it easier to get out the door.

If you’re not sure whether to take apart furniture or leave it be, you can ask movers who have extensive experience on this topic. You’ll need to pay extra to have movers disassemble your furniture, though it may be worth it to avoid this time-consuming task.

Should a Moving Company Provide Furniture Disassembly or Should You Do It Yourself?

Most people opt to take their furniture apart before the movers arrive. There is certainly nothing wrong with doing this job yourself ahead of moving day. However, these services may be worth the added cost if you have no one capable of helping you.

Hiring professional movers through a reputable moving company to take the furniture apart and perform furniture assembly upon arrival may be the best way to deal with your furniture pieces. This is particularly true if you have valuable items and you need someone to handle them with care. When movers assemble your furniture again, you can be sure it will be done properly.

If you do this task yourself, you must plan on spending extra time, plus you need the right tools for the job. You’ll also need to keep organized so you’ll know where each piece of hardware goes to reassemble your furniture.

There are many pros to letting moving companies handle these tasks for you. It goes beyond having the right tools and having all the packing supplies to care for your belongings. When moving companies provide these services, they supply the bubble wrap and packing materials in the total cost of your quote for the moving process. In most cases, you can ask about taking apart and rebuilding your furniture, and you can find out how much it would cost to add these services to the job.

Benefits of Additional Services Provided by Movers

You may only have one friend who can help you move but when you call professionals for the job, you’ll learn how many movers you need. You may have only moved a few times in your life, but movers do this all the time and are adept at taking furniture pieces apart.

They can also assess unusual items, such as a pool table and determine if there’s a need to remove the legs or if it can be transported intact. Movers bring the packing supplies and know how to load the truck in the most efficient way possible to save space. As a general rule of thumb, when you call movers for a quote, it is best to be as detailed as possible. This will help them determine what services you need, allowing you to decide if you still want to take your furniture apart on your own.

Keep in mind that when you tackle this process yourself, you will also need to rebuild your furniture. This can be an exhausting endeavor when you’re already tired from the move. Imagine trying to put your furniture back together again once you get to your new house.

Even worse, if you didn’t measure properly, furniture that was easy to get out the door in your old home may not fit through the doorway of your new home. It could take you two hours or more to deal with this frustrating experience, and it may not even be the only piece of furniture you’ll have to break down and put together again.

It helps to truly consider all of the items in your home and if they are worth the space in your new place. Some items may be old or outdated, and it makes little sense to undergo the process of disassembling and reassembling them.

How to Prepare Your Furniture Ahead of Your Move

Before you even begin packing for your move, it’s best to call several movers and get some free quotes. You’ll be able to see what all the movers charge and make your comparisons. Take measurements of your large pieces as well as measurements for doorways, corners, and any other potential obstacles. Armed with this information, you can keep an open line of communication with the movers you’re considering and see which items you will want to dismantle first.

Some furniture may be easily moved in and out of a home but to save space in the truck, it may be necessary to go through the process of taking it apart. Movers are best at taking furniture apart because they do it for a living and can efficiently tackle this task. Movers can also put your furniture back together much more quickly.

What to Know About Using Movers to Disassemble and Reassemble Large Items

Moving is stressful even when you are moving to a bigger, better place. Since movers have the tools, supplies, and physical ability to handle all aspects of this process, it is a worthy investment to utilize them to their full potential.

While it will cost a little extra for movers to add disassembly and reassembly to the overall price, the peace of mind you’ll get will be well worth it. Whether you’re moving locally or cross-country, Jackson Moving & Storage can provide a seamless process from start to finish. Contact us today to get your free quote and learn more about how we can simplify your moving day.