If you’re getting ready for moving day and already have your movers scheduled, you might be wondering about some of the logistics. Obviously you want to get your boxes packed up with all of your smaller items, but when it comes to your furniture, do you need to do any prep work?
Professional movers are known for doing the heavy lifting. And when the need arises, they’re often able to disassemble and reassemble some common types of furniture too. But it’s not usually necessary to dismantle every piece. You want to minimize the time and effort involved with your move, both for yourself and the movers you’ve hired. Knowing what to expect ahead of time can help keep everything on schedule for the big day.
Yes—Movers Can Disassemble Most Types of Furniture
Most professional moving crews are going to have the tools and skillset to handle your basic furniture disassembly and reassembly. Taking care of these common items is just standard practice with the moving process:
- Bed frames
- Dining tables
- Sectional sofas
- Large desks
- Certain shelving units
Here at Colt Moving, our crews will typically take these sorts of items apart during your move. But if you’re unsure whether a specific piece needs to be disassembled ahead of time, it’s always best to ask when scheduling. Not every large piece of furniture has to be disassembled before it’s moved. The goal is to do what’s safest—and most efficient.
How to Avoid the Unexpected Delays
Everyone wants to get their moving day done fast. But furniture disassembly takes time, so the key is to prioritize which pieces can be moved as-is vs what needs to come apart
A simple bedframe might only take a few minutes, but a large entertainment center with lots of hardware and stripped screws is going to take much longer. It’s nothing to do with the movers themselves. It’s just the nature of what they’re up against, and every piece is different.
Furniture that’s more complex generally means more labor. Fortunately, our pricing at Colt Moving is designed to be transparent. We have clearly published rates online, and we don’t tack on hidden fees at the end of your move. We’re all about keeping things fair and balanced.
Of course, if you’re comfortable using basic tools, you might decide to tackle the disassembly on your own before moving day. Moving costs are primarily based on the time required to complete the job, so furniture assembly and disassembly naturally factor into that overall timeline. You can speed things up by getting a few things done in advance.
That said, don’t feel like you have to take everything apart. Working on the furniture disassembly yourself can be a great way to save some money, but whenever you’re unsure how something comes apart—or even whether it should—it’s often better to leave it alone.
Communication Makes Moving Day Easier
If your move includes oversized furniture, custom-built pieces, or anything that may require extra time to disassemble, it’s a good idea to let your scheduling manager know in advance.
Clear communication can give the crew the information they need to arrive with the right tools and an accurate understanding of the job. Plus, everyone can coordinate with more realistic timing expectations. A little planning goes a long way toward making moving day efficient. We can help!