Remember to dismantle the bulkiest furniture. You will gain in volume to move, so in the price of the move. Above all, this minimizes the risk of breakage, sometimes with stairs or angles that will interfere with large furniture, with knocks against the walls, which can damage the furniture but also the housing.
On the other hand, the dismantling of the most imposing pieces of furniture must be meticulous. Indicate with stickers/stickers what the different parts correspond to, to be able to reassemble them easily. Make a plan and take photos with your smartphone during the various stages of disassembly! Store the screws, dowels, bolts together, in small bags, possibly taped in a drawer or on an element.
Dismantle the furniture, it will be lighter, therefore less tiring to move, with less risk of injury or getting tired.
Gather your belongings by type (dishes, clothes, DVD, books), room by room, with the most suitable equipment:
- small boxes for heavy and fragile items. Tape the cross bottom to strengthen its
- large boxes for bulky items, with reinforced boxes if they are heavy
- large bags for soft items, such as textiles, children’s stuffed animals’
- suitable boxes with racks/cells: for bottles, dishes, glasses
- old covers to secure, pack fragile material.
- rigid plastic cases: always practical, especially if you have to move canned goods, jars, tools
If you are going through a professional mover, it is not essential to dismantle the furniture – contact it for further details on the handling of assembly/disassembly in the removal package you have chosen.
On the other hand, if you move alone, to save space and if your furniture allows it, it is recommended to dismantle them. If you do not have the necessary space to store your furniture/boxes during the period between moving and moving in, we advise you to read our guide on the storage of furniture.