Furniture disassembly for moving in Exeter
Professional furniture disassembly for moving services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-160
Typical Duration
1-3 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Furniture carefully taken apart ready for your house move. All fixings bagged and labelled so nothing goes missing.
Make Your Move Day Easier
Moving house is stressful enough without trying to manhandle a fully-built king-size bed frame down the stairs at 7am. Get it dismantled the day before and you're already ahead.
💡 Pro tip: Most removal companies charge £50-80 per hour. If I spend an hour dismantling before they arrive, you've just saved an hour of their time. This service often pays for itself.
Why Bother Dismantling?
Because some furniture physically won't fit through your doorways when built. And even if it would fit, it's risky.
| ✅ Properly Dismantled | ❌ Trying to Move Built |
|---|---|
| Fits through any doorway | Stuck halfway down the stairs |
| Protected from damage | Corners get bashed and scratched |
| Removal crew can work fast | Everything takes three times as long |
| Fixings all bagged up | Screws lost forever in the van |
What Gets Taken Apart
🔧 Common Disassembly Jobs
| Furniture Type | What Gets Done | Time Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Wardrobes | Doors off, shelves out, frame apart | 30-60 mins each |
| Bed frames | Headboard/footboard off, slats removed | 20-40 mins |
| Dining tables | Legs removed, leaves separated | 15-30 mins |
| Bookshelves | Shelves out, sides apart if flat-pack | 30-45 mins |
| Desks | Drawers out, legs/panels separated | 20-40 mins |
📦 You're Left With
- Furniture in manageable pieces
- All screws bagged and taped to parts
- Shelves and loose items stacked safely
- Everything ready for the van
Pricing Guide
| Amount of Furniture | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Single bed + wardrobe | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-85 |
| Two bedrooms' worth | 2-2.5 hrs | £110-135 |
| Whole house furniture | 3+ hrs | £160+ |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. I'll give a better estimate once I know what needs doing.
Perfect Timing
✅ Day before moving - Ideal. No stress, no rush.
✅ Morning of move - Doable if van's coming afternoon.
✅ Book both dismantle and reassemble - I know how your stuff goes together.
Why Choose Us for Furniture disassembly for moving in Exeter?
Saves removal company time (and money)
Furniture ready when van arrives
All fixings bagged and labelled
No stress on moving day
What to Expect
Step 1: Quick Assessment
I look at what needs dismantling and confirm the time it'll take. Some stuff can stay built, some can't.
Step 2: Systematic Dismantling
Working methodically through each piece. Doors off first, then shelves, then frames. All done carefully to avoid damage.
Step 3: Organised & Labelled
All fixings bagged and taped to the relevant furniture piece. Everything stacked ready for the movers.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to tackle it yourself? Here's the approach:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Cordless drill with bits
- Allen keys (metric set)
- Screwdrivers (Phillips and flat-head)
- Freezer bags or small zip-lock bags
- Masking tape and marker pen
- Blankets to protect floor
📦 Smart dismantling
- Take photos before you start (helps with reassembly later)
- Work top to bottom - doors and shelves first, frame last
- Bag fixings as you go, label which piece they're from
- Stack pieces flat and protect corners
- Keep Allen keys taped to the furniture they belong to
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Forcing screws that are cross-threaded
- Mixing up fixings from different items
- Not supporting heavy parts as you remove screws
- Dismantling more than needed (base frames often stay together)
💡 Pro trick: Use a muffin tin or egg carton to keep screws from different furniture pieces separate. Label each section with masking tape.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
📦 Already got movers booked? Let them know furniture will be dismantled. They'll often give you a discount or quicker time estimate.
Need reassembly at the new place? Book it at the same time. I'll have fresh memory of how everything went together, plus all my notes.
Flat-pack furniture from years ago? Some old flat-pack doesn't come apart well (cheap particle board strips out easily). I'll advise if anything looks risky before touching it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why would I need furniture disassembled before moving?
Big stuff like wardrobes and bed frames often won't fit down stairs or around corners when built. Taking them apart makes the move faster and safer. Plus, removal companies charge by the hour - if your furniture's already dismantled when they arrive, you save money.
What furniture typically needs taking apart?
Wardrobes, bed frames (especially king and super king), large desks, bookshelves, dining tables. Basically anything that's flat-pack originally or has removable parts. I can advise what needs doing when I see it.
What happens to all the screws and fixings?
I bag them up and tape them to the relevant piece, or put them in a labelled freezer bag. Nothing worse than trying to rebuild a wardrobe with mystery screws at the other end.
Can you disassemble furniture on moving day?
Yes, but book early morning so I'm done before the van arrives. Better to do it the day before though - one less thing to stress about on the actual move day.
Do you reassemble at the new house too?
Yes - that's a separate booking, but doing both is common. I already know how your furniture goes together, so reassembly at the other end is usually quicker.
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