Assembly of furniture for your move

Dismantling: dismantling before moving

Dismantling generally takes place on the day of the move, for large households also the day before. The main thing is the method: fittings, screws and small parts are labeled by piece of furniture and packaged separately, so that nothing is missing when reassembling.

Doors and drawers are unhooked, glass elements removed and wedged in place one by one. For screwed assemblies in particle boards: each additional dismantling weakens the thread – so only dismantle what is really necessary for transport and access.

• Document the fittings: Screws, dowels and connectors packaged and labeled per piece of furniture.
• Glass and mirrors apart: Window doors and mirrors are removed and transported propped up.
• Only as much as necessary: Too frequent disassembly permanently loosens the threads in the particle boards.

Preparation for transport of parts

Disassembled furniture is more sensitive than assembled: the edges of the body and doors easily bump into the vehicle. The plates are therefore protected with covers or film, the edges wedged and the loaded parts upright and secured.

Solid wood fronts, glossy surfaces and veneers require additional protection, as scratches are immediately visible. Metal parts and rails are packaged separately, so that they do not damage the surfaces.

Installation at the new address

Assembly is ideally done the same day, so that in the evening you will have a usable bed and installed wardrobes. A fixed sequence is useful: first beds and wardrobes, then living room and office.

Two details decide the result. First, align on uneven floors – an out-of-level cabinet won’t close properly. Secondly, wall units in Switzerland must be fixed to the wall for safety reasons; this assumes that the fixing is suitable for the wall and that agreements are made with the rental company.

• Ordre: Beds and wardrobes first – the rest follows according to priority.
• Aligner: On uneven floors, level with glides and adjustment feet.
• Anti-basculement: Fix tall furniture to the wall; clarify the type of fixation with the rental.

Wardrobes, beds and large furniture

Not all furniture is equally demanding. These types require special attention:

• Clothes Closets and Wardrobe Walls: Multi-part bodies must be dismantled. Sliding door systems require precise alignment, otherwise the doors will not run.
• Built-in wardrobes and dressing rooms: Custom adapted systems often cannot be reused in the new location – check beforehand and plan for adaptation.
• Lits boxspring: Heavy and bulky, often only removable to a limited extent. Access determines whether a furniture lift is necessary.
• Cuisines: Water, electricity and appliance connections are part of the planning. Electrical and sanitary work is a separate profession.
• Solid wood tables and glass furniture: Weight and risk of breakage require more personnel and support.
• Office furniture: Height-adjustable tables and shelving systems are generally dismantled and reassembled with an assembly plan.

Liability for assembly damage

If the moving company undertakes the dismantling and assembly, it is liable for any resulting damage – within the framework of the agreed cover. This is the essential advantage compared to self-assembly: a torn thread or a scratch on a shiny facade is then a declared disaster and not your problem.

Two restrictions are usual and should be clarified beforehand. First: for furniture that has already been dismantled several times or with pre-existing damage, liability is often limited – record the condition with photos. Second: some providers exclude certain system furniture. Indicate in writing in the offer the amount of cover, exclusions and reporting deadline.

What factors determine the price

Furniture assembly is calculated according to effort, most often per piece of furniture or per hour.

• Number and size of furniture: A wall of cabinets is several pieces of furniture – the number of pieces matters, not the number of bedrooms.
• Complexity: Sliding doors, built-in systems and height-adjustable tables take more time than a standard shelf.
• Condition and age: Furniture that has already been dismantled several times requires more careful work.
• Access: Narrow stairwells or lack of elevator lengthen the path between vehicle and assembly location.
• Niche: Same day assembly requires more staff than next day assembly.
• Additional work: Anti-tilt, mounting of lamps or adaptations to existing furniture.

Request the assembly of furniture with the moving offer

Indicate in the form which pieces of furniture need to be dismantled and reassembled and whether there are special rooms such as wardrobe walls, boxspring beds or height-adjustable tables. The more concrete the list, the more restrictive the calculation.

You receive up to 5 quotes from partner companies and see directly whether assembly is included in the price, how it is invoiced and what liability applies.

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