Some movers include straightforward dismantling; others charge separately or exclude particular furniture. List every item, access restriction and required reassembly before the survey.

What to record

For beds, wardrobes, tables, sofas and fitted items, record dimensions, material, construction, assembly instructions, floor and doorway route. Identify flat-pack furniture, glued joints, fragile finishes, wall fixings and missing hardware.

Flat-pack furniture can weaken after repeated assembly. The mover may exclude damage caused by prior condition or decline unsafe reassembly. Keep instructions and photograph condition.

If a sofa will not fit, do not assume doors or windows can be removed. A route survey may identify dismantling, specialist upholstery, hoisting or a different item, each with separate permissions and risk.

FAQs

Should I dismantle flat-pack furniture myself?

Only if competent and the mover agrees how it will be packed and reassembled. Label parts and retain every fixing.

What if a sofa will not fit?

Pause and assess the route. Obtain permission and specialist input before removing building elements or hoisting.

Suggested component

Use a Furniture Access and Assembly Inventory with dimensions, route photos, scope and hardware fields.

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