Moving: Disassemble furniture
Disassembling furniture is part of moving. Bulky items, such as large cabinets, often cannot be easily transported from one place to another. In order for you to complete your move quickly and load your furniture truck properly, it is necessary to disassemble your furniture correctly and efficiently. In our tips, we will show you how to save as much time and energy as possible during your private move, as well as how to reduce moving costs.
The move is coming: disassemble furniture properly
The most important part of moving is disassembling furniture. Often, the amount and size of your belongings is what matters when you have a move done through a moving company. The more volume your belongings take up, the higher the logistical expense usually is. You can reduce your moving costs by disassembling your furniture in advance. When doing so, you should keep in mind that small screws, individual parts, such as handles and knobs, or entire elements can quickly get lost in the chaos of moving.
Our first tip is to dismantle your furniture systematically.
You should disassemble each piece of furniture from top to bottom, taking care of the smaller parts first. In the case of a cabinet, for example, this means removing the shelves first before you start dismantling the doors. To the extent that there are handles, knobs or even drawer slides in the furniture, remove them as well and separate them in small labeled bags.
Tip two: Organize the right tools.
Proper and functional tools are essential for a move. Therefore, when disassembling furniture, put together a small selection to make the job easier. Load up your cordless screwdriver, keep a hammer handy and get a storage unit where you can store individual parts. Additionally, we recommend enlisting the help of movers to help you disassemble quickly and safely.
Tip three: Organization is a must.
Small parts are often like a needle in a haystack: When moving and disassembling furniture, it is therefore important to store and transport them separately. For each piece of furniture, create a small plastic bag with all the screws, nails or other accessories. If possible, you can also use a pencil to mark on your furniture which individual parts are needed for later assembly. Another option is to attach the bag to the furniture with masking tape or to store it in a separate moving box. This way, you can keep track of everything and quickly start assembling the furniture in your new apartment. Insofar as there are many parts involved, you should gather the corresponding assembly instructions. Some furniture companies now offer these in digital form. It can also be helpful to take photos of the furniture during disassembly if no instructions are available.
Tip four: use masking tape to stick things down.
Every once in a while, it may be worth it to not have furniture disassembled during a move. Smaller pieces of furniture, such as nightstands or dressers, can be taped down with masking tape or foil instead. Drawers and boards will stay in place this way. Be sure to remove handles and other elevations when moving furniture in this manner to protect your belongings from damage during transport.
Tip five: Transport furniture properly.
After you have successfully and systematically dismantled your furniture, proper transportation is important. At best, store your items front to front or back to back. To avoid friction, you should protect the furniture from each other with blankets or tarps.
With Umzüge Mansholt you will succeed in the move
Our experienced team of Umzüge Mansholt is at your disposal with all concerns around your move. Disassembling furniture and reassembling it in the new place is part of our service. Together with you we create a concept before your move and gladly take over the furniture and kitchen assembly. Through our extensive logistics, any move is possible with us, whether private moves, company moves or international moves. Contact us and make a personal appointment.
