Disassemble your furniture before moving

Before you decide to move, make sure that fixed items like sofas and chairs can be carried through the door, elevator, or stairwell in your new home. If not, they should be donated to the Red Cross or similar organizations. To make the process even smoother, disassemble all other furniture. You want to ensure the move is as stress-free as possible.

Can Flyttkalle disassemble furniture?

Yes, we certainly can, but there will likely be a cost involved. The price depends on the complexity of the item. Generally, local moving companies charge by the hour and assess how much they can complete in that time. Of course, there are many advantages to getting professional help when disassembling your furniture.

You might not want to damage your furniture by doing it yourself, and if you don't have the right tools, it can be quite challenging. Difficulties may also arise when reassembling the pieces later if you don't remember how they fit together. Professional help always makes the process easier.

What needs to be disassembled:

Many items in your home likely have moving or breakable parts that can be taken apart with a screwdriver. Although everyone's furniture is different, most homes have these items that can be easily disassembled:

Beds: Bed frames are usually quite large and often have complex components. Depending on the type of bed frame you have, taking apart all the pieces can take a few hours. If you have a bed with drawers attached to the frame, you don't need to disassemble the entire frame, but you should remove the drawers. For other frames, it’s easier to break the frame down into sections to make it easier to move.

Desks: Desks are usually simple enough to carry through a doorway, but you don't want the drawers to slide out while carrying them. The easiest thing you can do is tape all the drawers rather than removing them and carrying them separately.

Wardrobes: For wardrobes with mirrors, be sure to remove the mirrors first and pack them in bubble wrap to avoid breaking. Larger wardrobes will require a complete disassembly since they often won’t fit through the door as one piece.

Tables: Disassembling kitchen tables is quite straightforward, as all you need to do is unscrew the legs. You can also tape the parts together so they stay in one place.

Furniture You’ve Assembled Yourself: Any IKEA furniture you built yourself will not move safely in one piece. It’s best to disassemble these as well, using instructions available online if you no longer have the original ones.

To make your life easier:

Place all screws and loose parts in a bag so you don't lose them. Then tape the bag to the corresponding furniture piece. This way, you won’t miss anything when you need to put everything back together. Also, try to disassemble all your furniture in advance—ideally a few days before the actual moving day. That said, if you only have a few pieces to take apart, you’ll likely finish over a weekend. Don’t try to do everything yourself—get help from friends, family, or a moving company to make it easier.

Good luck!