Taking furniture apart before a move is not a luxury. Most large wardrobes and beds will not fit through doors and corridors assembled, and moving them whole strains the joints until they loosen. Careful dismantling, with the parts kept in order, means quick assembly at the new home and furniture that is as solid as before.
Which furniture needs dismantling before a move?
- Beds, especially doubles and children's bunk beds.
- Large wardrobes, with their doors and mirrors.
- Big dining tables, whose legs come off and glass tops come away.
- Desks and tall bookshelves.
- TV units, and TVs mounted on the wall.
Sofas, chairs and small tables usually move as they are, once wrapped.
How is furniture dismantled properly?
Doors, drawers, mirrors and loose shelves come off first, then the frames. The golden rule: the screws for each piece go into a small bag, labelled with its name and taped to it. Some crews photograph a piece before taking it apart, which helps with unfamiliar designs. Hinges and metal runners need care, because bending them leaves a door or drawer that will not close after assembly.
What about kitchens and built-in wardrobes?
Fitted kitchens need assessing before moving day, because their sizes belong to the old home and may not suit the new one without changes. Tell the team when you order if you have a fitted kitchen or built-in wardrobe you want to move, so they bring the right tools and can tell you whether it can go into the new place as it is.
| Item | Dismantled? | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Double bed | Yes | Mattress goes in a sealed bag |
| Large wardrobe | Yes | Mirrors and doors wrapped separately |
| Dining table | Yes, legs and glass | Glass moves upright |
| Sofa | Usually not | Legs off if possible |
| Fitted kitchen | After assessment | Mention it when you order |
Assembly at the new home: your part
Before the crew arrives, decide where each piece goes. Tape a sheet with the room name to each door, and mark where the bed, the wardrobe and the children's desk should stand. The crew then takes each piece straight to its room and assembles it in place, instead of building it in the living room and moving it twice.
How does handle dismantling and assembly?
The crew dismantles, wraps and loads your furniture, then assembles it at the new home, keeping screws and small parts in labelled bags for each piece. The service covers moves within a city and between cities, and the load is insured for the whole trip. Read how to pack furniture too, to see how surfaces are protected once the pieces come apart.
Frequently asked questions
Is dismantling and assembly part of the furniture moving service?
Yes. The crew dismantles furniture before the move and assembles it at the new home as part of the service, within and between cities.
What if the screws for a piece go missing?
That is why the crew keeps each piece's screws in a labelled bag taped to it. If you have furniture with special fittings, tell the team before moving day.
Can a fitted kitchen be moved?
It depends on its design and the new home's sizes. Mention it when you order so the team can assess whether it can be taken apart and refitted without changes.
Is a wall-mounted TV taken down?
Yes. It comes off its bracket, is wrapped and moved upright, then mounted at the new home if the wall is suitable.
