{"id":10829,"date":"2023-02-27T10:50:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-27T14:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/?p=10829"},"modified":"2023-10-11T07:52:13","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T11:52:13","slug":"furniture-disassembly-moving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/furniture-disassembly-moving\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Disassemble Furniture When Moving: Step-By-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/disassemble-furniture-when-moving-1.jpg\" alt=\"How to disassemble furniture when moving\" class=\"wp-image-37904 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/disassemble-furniture-when-moving-1.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/disassemble-furniture-when-moving-1-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hl-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Highlights\">Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Each piece of furniture you decide to take with you will increase the transportation cost, especially when it comes to large and heavy furniture.<\/li><li>You must disassemble your biggest furniture units to avoid property damage and prevent personal injuries.<\/li><li>Dismantling furniture for moving can range from pretty simple to very complicated depending on the specific pieces.<\/li><li>Disassembling your bulky furniture by yourself will save you some money, but are you sure that you\u2019re up to the task?<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-table-of-content ultp-block-fc5dad\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-block-toc\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-header\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-heading\">Table of Contents<\/div><div class=\"ultp-collapsible-toggle  ultp-collapsible-right\"><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-open\" href=\"javascript:;\">[Open]<\/a><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-hide\" href=\"javascript:;\">[Close]<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-toc-style1 ultp-block-toc-body\" style=\"display:block;\"><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#What_to_do_before_disassembling_furniture_for_a_move\">What to do before disassembling furniture for a move<\/a><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#Step__Decide_whether_moving_your_bulky_furniture_will_be_worth_it\">Step 1. Decide whether moving your bulky furniture will be worth it<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Step__Measure_doorways_and_furniture_items\">Step 2. Measure doorways and furniture items<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Step__Ask_a_friend_for_assistance\">Step 3. Ask a friend for assistance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Step__Find_the_instruction_manuals\">Step 4. Find the instruction manuals<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Step__Prepare_the_correct_tools\">Step 5. Prepare the correct tools<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Step__Prepare_Ziploc_bags\">Step 6. Prepare Ziploc bags<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_disassemble_furniture_when_moving:_step-by-step\">How to disassemble furniture when moving: step-by-step<\/a><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#BED\">BED<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#ARMOIRE_\/_WARDROBE_\/_DRESSER\">ARMOIRE \/ WARDROBE \/ DRESSER<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#SOFA_\/_COUCH\">SOFA \/ COUCH<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#CHINA_CABINET\">CHINA CABINET<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#DESK\">DESK<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#DINING_ROOM_TABLE\">DINING ROOM TABLE<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#GRANDFATHER_CLOCK\">GRANDFATHER CLOCK<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Will_movers_disassemble_furniture?\">Will movers disassemble furniture?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not a secret that the home moving process is rather expensive, so while you\u2019re getting ready to move house, you should definitely use each and every opportunity to save money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By now, you should know the top 3 ways to reduce moving expenses: 1) hire a low-cost moving company, 2) move only the items you plan to use in the future, and 3) pack whatever you can by yourself so that you don\u2019t have to hire (understand pay) professional packers to do it for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another good tactic you can use to lower your moving costs is to disassemble bulky furniture pieces before moving. This way, you won\u2019t have to pay your movers any extra money for the furniture disassembly service. In reality, it\u2019s neither too easy nor too hard to disassemble furniture for moving, therefore you may be able to do it on your own &#8211; plus a friend to assist you, of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re really serious about taking some of your bulkier furniture pieces and saving money at the same time, then this step-by-step furniture disassembly guide will help you finish the job efficiently and safely, with no damage to your valuable furniture and surely no personal injuries of any sort for you or your helpers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to learn how to disassemble furniture for moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What_to_do_before_disassembling_furniture_for_a_move\">What to do before disassembling furniture for a move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we give you specific information about how to disassemble the big and bulky furniture pieces inside your home, there are a few important things you should do beforehand to prepare for the furniture disassembly task at hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Step__Decide_whether_moving_your_bulky_furniture_will_be_worth_it\">Step 1. Decide whether moving your bulky furniture will be worth it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ok, so you\u2019re moving out soon and you still haven\u2019t made up your mind about what to do with your large furniture. There isn\u2019t an easy answer to this so you\u2019ll need to assess your unique situation and do what\u2019s best for you in terms of money, time, and effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may wish to move some, most, or all furniture pieces you own to the new home. However, the decision to do so will cost you good money due to the enormous weight of your big furniture items. Remember that professional movers will charge you based on the total weight of your shipment (weight is just one of the cost-forming factors).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides money, moving heavy furniture between two homes will also cost you time and energy. Calculations show that it\u2019s often cheaper to purchase new furniture items upon arrival than to haul old ones across the country. It\u2019s easier and more practical too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/what-to-do-with-furniture-when-moving\/\">What to Do With Furniture When Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Step__Measure_doorways_and_furniture_items\">Step 2. Measure doorways and furniture items<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that not all furniture pieces you\u2019ve decided to move will need to be disassembled &#8211; the ones that can pass safely through all doorways, hallways, corners and stairs along the exit route should remain as they are &#8211; properly assembled and adequately protected with the right types of packing and padding materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To determine whether a piece needs to be disassembled or not, measure the doorways and hallways, then measure the dimensions (height, width, and length) of all the furniture items that have to be moved. Finally, compare the values to figure out if you\u2019re bound to have any fitting problems or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the measurements show that some of the larger items will NOT fit safely through any of the openings along the path, then you\u2019ll have to disassemble those pieces, either partially or completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/furniture-does-not-fit-door\/\">What to Do If Furniture Won&#8217;t Fit Through the Door<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-26949\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"267\/400\" width=\"267\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/disassemble-furniture-with-friends.jpg\" alt=\"Should you disassemble furniture before moving?\" class=\"wp-image-26949 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/disassemble-furniture-with-friends.jpg 267w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/disassemble-furniture-with-friends-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><figcaption>Disassembling furniture with friends can be kind of fun.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Step__Ask_a_friend_for_assistance\">Step 3. Ask a friend for assistance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You shouldn\u2019t take apart large and heavy furniture all by yourself. The reason you shouldn\u2019t try to pull it off entirely on your own is that there are certain dangers involved in the process &#8211; some furniture disassembly steps require at least two pairs of hands to be completed successfully (understand, damage- and injury-free).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, you\u2019ll need much more time to do it all by yourself &#8211; precious time you may not afford to lose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, make sure you ask a person you can trust for assistance &#8211; they can be a family member, a friend, a neighbor, or a co-worker. You\u2019ll need at least one other person to help you out but if you can get more helpers to help you disassemble your furniture before moving out, that\u2019ll be even better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/friends-help-you-move\/\">How to Get Friends to Help You Move<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Step__Find_the_instruction_manuals\">Step 4. Find the instruction manuals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you start dismantling your big furniture pieces for easier and safer transportation, you\u2019ll find it very useful to have their respective instruction manuals on hand. That\u2019s especially true for larger items such as a china cabinet, an armoire, or a shelving unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be positive that you\u2019ll manage the task without having to consult the assembly instructions but some furniture items do need to be taken apart in a very specific order, so it\u2019s always better to be able to refresh your memory during the furniture disassembly process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t keep a hard copy of the manuals, then a quick web search should help you find them online. If you still can\u2019t find them, try contacting the largest furniture stores in your town or city for assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be mindful that in most cases, furniture disassembly instructions simply mean furniture assembly instructions followed backward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/moving-antiques\/\">How to Move Antique Furniture the Modern Way<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Step__Prepare_the_correct_tools\">Step 5. Prepare the correct tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To save precious time, you\u2019re advised to acquire beforehand the correct tools for dismantling safely your bulky furniture items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most furniture pieces you\u2019ll have in your home will have been put together with the help of screws, bolts, and nuts. Depending on the type of furniture, those screws, bolts, and nuts will be different in size, so you\u2019re going to need to have one complete set of <strong>screwdrivers<\/strong> for removing the screws and one set of <strong>wrenches<\/strong> for removing the bolts and nuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, a small <strong>hammer<\/strong> may come in handy when you\u2019re disassembling your furniture for a move. Only, be very careful how and when you use this essential tool because you can easily damage your furniture pieces with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, you may need special tools for disassembling some pieces of your furniture. Check those details in advance (hint: consult the instruction manuals) so that you don\u2019t lose extra time later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important note<\/strong>: If some of your furniture items happen to be glued or nailed together, then disassembling those pieces on your own is a bad idea. Note that some furniture movers will refuse to help you disassemble nailed or glued furniture due to the very high risk of damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/to-do-before-movers-arrive\/\">What to Do Before Movers Arrive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Step__Prepare_Ziploc_bags\">Step 6. Prepare Ziploc bags<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-26952\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/285\" width=\"450\" height=\"285\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bolts-and-nuts.jpg\" alt=\"Furniture disassembly\" class=\"wp-image-26952 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bolts-and-nuts.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bolts-and-nuts-300x190.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption>Use resealable bags to keep all small fastening elements from getting lost.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s another important thing you should do before disassembling your bulky furniture for a move &#8211; prepare a number of sealable plastic bags (Ziploc bags) for keeping safe all small parts and fastening elements removed from the furniture pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the furniture disassembly process, remember to place all screws, bolts, nuts, washers, dowels, and other small fasteners into Ziploc bags so that they don\u2019t get lost or misplaced during the actual move. Then, label those sealed plastic bags and tape them carefully to their corresponding furniture piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What you don\u2019t want to happen is to arrive in your new home and find out that major screws, bolts, or nuts have been lost or mixed up with other small fastening elements. If that scenario did happen, then you\u2019d probably lose a staggering amount of time purchasing replacement fasteners to be able to put back together the disassembled furniture items you\u2019ve taken with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/moving-furniture-cross-state\/\">Cheapest Way to Move Furniture Across the Country<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How_to_disassemble_furniture_when_moving:_step-by-step\">How to disassemble furniture when moving: step-by-step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you begin to disassemble your furniture for moving, you have to know why you need to do it in the first place. Hopefully, once you understand the reasons behind the furniture disassembly job, you will be able to come up with all the right decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Large furniture pieces are not made to fit through small doors, narrow hallways, and up and down staircases. Those big furniture items must be moved as separate components and then assembled inside their corresponding rooms, just the way they were assembled in your current home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a doubt, the best way to move big furniture to a new home is to disassemble it first. This way, you\u2019ll eliminate the risk of damaging the floors, walls, and door frames of the place you\u2019re leaving. Also, disassembled furniture items are lighter and easier to carry around so you won\u2019t run the risk of getting injured in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>So, how to disassemble furniture for a move?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"BED\">BED<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_ol_padding wp-block-list\"><li><strong>REMOVE<\/strong> the bedding items from the bed and pack them separately.<\/li><li><strong>REMOVE<\/strong> the mattress and place it inside a specialized mattress bag for the best possible protection.<\/li><li><strong>TAKE OUT<\/strong> any drawers from the main frame, then pack their contents separately.<\/li><li><strong>UNSCREW<\/strong> the headboard from the main frame.<\/li><li><strong>UNSCREW<\/strong> the sideboards from the bed frame.<\/li><li><strong>DISASSEMBLE <\/strong>the main bed frame to as many separate elements as you can. Consult the bed assembly directions in reverse order.<\/li><li><strong>WRAP<\/strong> into (furniture) blankets all the large bed elements that you\u2019ve taken apart, including the drawers, if any.<\/li><li><strong>WRAP<\/strong> in bubble wrap all extra-fragile items, for example &#8211; decorative elements.<\/li><li><strong>PLACE <\/strong>all small hardware pieces (bolts, screws, nuts, washers, etc.) into Ziploc bags, then label those plastic bags appropriately.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/move-king-size-mattress-bed\/\">How to Pack and Move a King-Size Bed<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ARMOIRE_\/_WARDROBE_\/_DRESSER\">ARMOIRE \/ WARDROBE \/ DRESSER<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/345\" width=\"450\" height=\"345\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/disassemble-wardrobe-1.jpg\" alt=\"How to disassemble a wardrobe\" class=\"wp-image-37905 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/disassemble-wardrobe-1.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/disassemble-wardrobe-1-300x230.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption>Dismantling your wardrobe may prove to be trickier than you thought.\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>EMPTY<\/strong> all drawers and cabinets and pack your clothes. Also, remove all clothes hangers from the hanging rails and pack them up inside a cardboard box.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>REMOVE<\/strong> the drawers from the standalone furniture piece to make it lighter and easier to transport. Pack those drawers separately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>REMOVE<\/strong> all shelves, if possible, from the inside of the large furniture piece.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DETACH<\/strong> all glass elements (glass doors, glass shelves, etc.) from the main frame using the proper screwdriver. Wrap all glass elements in packing paper first, then in a thick protective layer of bubble wrap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>REMOVE<\/strong> all doors of the bulky furniture by unscrewing the hinges that hold them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PACK <\/strong>all detached furniture pieces in moving blankets to keep them safe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PLACE <\/strong>all small hardware elements (bolts, nuts, screws, etc.) into a sealable plastic bag.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/packing-furniture\/\">How to Pack Furniture for Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"SOFA_\/_COUCH\">SOFA \/ COUCH<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_ol_padding wp-block-list\"><li><strong>REMOVE<\/strong> anything that is on your couch &#8211; cushions, covers, stuffed animals, etc.<\/li><li><strong>TAKE OUT<\/strong> the legs of the couch. To do this, unscrew the screws that hold them in place OR turn them anti-clockwise to remove them safely.<\/li><li><strong>REMOVE<\/strong> the armrests of the sofa, if possible, to create more space for the furniture to pass through all door openings.<\/li><li><strong>DETACH<\/strong> any elements that can be removed safely. Consult the instruction manual for details.<\/li><li><strong>KEEP <\/strong>all fastening parts, metal and non-metal alike, in sealable plastic bags to prevent their loss.<\/li><li><strong>WRAP <\/strong>the dismantled legs and armrests in furniture blankets to keep them safe.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/how-to-move-a-couch-by-yourself\/\">How to Move a Couch by Yourself<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"CHINA_CABINET\">CHINA CABINET<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_ol_padding wp-block-list\"><li><strong>EMPTY<\/strong> completely your china cabinet. Don\u2019t leave any delicate items inside it &#8211; china, glassware, heirlooms, etc.) because they won\u2019t survive the move.<\/li><li><strong>REMOVE <\/strong>any drawers from the china cabinet, then pack them up separately.<\/li><li><strong>REMOVE <\/strong>the glass doors of your standalone furniture unit. To do it, use a screwdriver and unscrew the screws that hold the door hinges.<\/li><li><strong>TAKE OUT <\/strong>the glass shelves, one by one, really carefully and without any abrupt movements. You may need to use various angles to get those glass shelves out of the china cabinet.<\/li><li><strong>SEPARATE <\/strong>the upper section and the lower one in case of a 2-piece china cabinet. This will make the bulky furniture much easier to carry and transport safely.<\/li><li><strong>PACK<\/strong> the removed glass elements in packing paper first, then in bubble wrap. Finally, wrap them up in thick furniture blankets.<\/li><li><strong>KEEP <\/strong>small fastening elements into Ziploc bags so that they don\u2019t get lost during the relocation process.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/how-to-move-a-china-cabinet\/\">How to Move a China Cabinet: Step-by-Step Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"DESK\">DESK<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/338\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/disassemble-desk-1.jpg\" alt=\"How to disassemble a desk for moving\" class=\"wp-image-37906 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/disassemble-desk-1.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/disassemble-desk-1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption>\nYour desk is now ready to be disassembled for moving.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_ol_padding wp-block-list\"><li> <strong>TAKE OUT<\/strong> all desk drawers to make the desk as lightweight as possible. You can stretch-wrap those drawers with their contents inside to save time.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DISENGAGE <\/strong>any detachable trays &#8211; for example, a keyboard tray.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UNSCREW <\/strong>and remove any legs from the desk. Depending on the specific model, your desk may have long detachable legs or no legs at all.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>REMOVE <\/strong>any glass elements that your desk may have, including a glass top. Pack those glass items separately, first in packing paper, then in bubble wrap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SEPARATE <\/strong>the two sections in case you\u2019re moving an L-shaped desk. Use an appropriate screwdriver to remove the metal fastening elements that hold the two desk segments together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PLACE <\/strong>all small parts in plastic bags that seal well to avoid getting them lost or misplaced.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/moving-a-desk\/\">How to Move a Desk: Complete Step-by-Step Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"DINING_ROOM_TABLE\">DINING ROOM TABLE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_ol_padding wp-block-list\"><li><strong>REMOVE<\/strong> the glass top or marble top from your dining room table. Pack those table tops carefully in thick moving blankets.<\/li><li><strong>TAKE OFF<\/strong> the legs of the table &#8211; this is a crucial moment. To do it properly, turn the table upside down, then unbolt or unscrew the legs to remove them safely. Pack the detached legs in bubble wrap.<\/li><li><strong>PUT<\/strong> the table sides down, then secure them with masking tape when you\u2019re moving a drop-side table.<\/li><li><strong>REMOVE<\/strong> the extra center piece (extension leaf) when you\u2019re moving an extendable dining table. Pack that dining room table extension separately.<\/li><li><strong>PLACE <\/strong>all removed hardware elements in a plastic bag and tape it to the underside of the table.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/how-to-move-a-dining-room-table-and-chairs\/\">How to Move a Dining Room Table and Chairs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"GRANDFATHER_CLOCK\">GRANDFATHER CLOCK<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you own a grandfather clock, then there\u2019s a good chance that you will decide to move it to the new home. Ideally, you\u2019ll leave that delicate task to experienced movers simply because you don\u2019t want your precious item to get any type of damage during the home moving process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, if you do feel confident that you\u2019ll manage to move your grandfather clock by yourself, then you must definitely get familiar with the detailed steps of preparing, disassembling, packing, and moving your prized possession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To disassemble a grandfather clock properly, follow Steps 4-12 from our <a href=\"\/move\/moving-grandfather-clocks\/\">Guide to moving a grandfather clock<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Will_movers_disassemble_furniture?\">Will movers disassemble furniture?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-26959\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/300\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/movers-assembling-wardrobe.jpg\" alt=\"Do moving companies disassemble furniture?\" class=\"wp-image-26959 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/movers-assembling-wardrobe.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/movers-assembling-wardrobe-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption>Most movers offer furniture disassembly and reassembly services.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The short answer is <strong><a href=\"\/moving-cost-estimator.php\">YES<\/a>: <\/strong>the best furniture movers in the country offer furniture disassembly services before the move, as well as furniture reassembly services after the move is completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Professional furniture disassembly and reassembly is an additional service and as such, it will cost you extra. 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