Trust Our Moving Services to Help You Master the Art of Moving Bulky Items

Preparing for a move can be a daunting task, but it is a task that many of us can handle. It is relatively easy to sort your belongings into well-marked boxes and neatly arrange them in each room. You can handle the dollies and truck ramps, but what can you do when moving your bulky furniture? Some of your furniture pieces may not fit through the doorway, making loading them onto the moving truck challenging. DFW Fireman Movers can give you the stress relief you deserve during a move!

To begin, it's important not to panic. If your large sofa made it into your living room in the first place, it can also be maneuvered back out through the doorway. Even though your bulky dresser may seem challenging to move, there are methods you can employ to ensure that all of your furniture is properly packed and secured inside the moving truck. As experienced movers, we have helped numerous families, through our steller moving services, transport their oversized furniture. In this regard, we would like to share some valuable insights on how professional movers disassemble furniture and collaborate to safely load and unload household items into and out of the moving truck.

1. Remove the feet from your large furniture pieces.

Consider removing the feet if you have a couch or an armchair that won't fit through the doorway. This will not only eliminate the risk of scratching but also reduce the size of the furniture. In many cases, furniture feet are attached with screws, making it easy to reattach them once you reach your destination.

2. Disassemble anything that can be taken apart.

If your furniture is too large to fit through the door, it was assembled in the first place and designed to be taken apart for moving or redecorating purposes. Consider ways to disassemble the larger pieces of furniture, including any extensions or attachments. Sectional couches, for example, can be taken apart into sections. At the same time, vanities and dressers often have removable mirrors that can be wrapped for safety. Dining tables may have legs that can be easily removed and exercise equipment can often be broken down into poles and weights.

You can attempt furniture disassembly on your own or enlist our services for furniture disassembly and reassembly at your new residence.

3. Bag and label all of the hardware.

To avoid losing parts and hardware for your furniture, create a labeled Ziploc bag for each piece and place all the hardware inside. You can then either tape the bag to the furniture or store all of the labeled hardware bags in an easily accessible box. This will ensure that you can reassemble your furniture correctly when settling into your new residence.

4. It is recommended to work with at least two people or more.

Moving large and bulky pieces of furniture by yourself is not recommended. It is important to have a team of at least two people who can safely and carefully maneuver large furniture, especially through doorways, corners, and narrow hallways. Attempting to move bulky furniture alone can be dangerous and may cause damage to your belongings and your residence. It's important to prioritize safety and avoid unnecessary risks during moving

5. Make sure to use appropriate equipment for moving furniture.

Make sure to pay attention to the importance of having the proper moving equipment. Furniture pieces are heavy enough to cause injury or damage to walls unless the necessary precautions are taken. Using dollies and hand trucks is often essential for moving large, heavy, and cumbersome furniture safely and efficiently.

6. To protect your furniture, wrap it in blankets.

Using moving blankets or spare blankets to wrap your furniture during a move can serve two important purposes. Firstly, it protects your furniture from scratches during the moving process, and Secondly, it helps reduce the risk of dents and dings to your residence as large and bulky furniture is moved through doorways, corners, and hallways.

Suppose you need to get up to move awkward furniture from one home to another. Upon arrival, a professional moving services company can assist with furniture disassembly, wrapping, transportation, and reassembly.

Contact us today to discuss your move and how we can help.