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Quick answer: Removals Southampton takes apart beds, wardrobes, tables, desks and flat-pack furniture before your move and rebuilds them at your new home. Every screw and fitting is bagged, labelled and kept with its item, so nothing goes missing. It's included in our house removals and available as an add-on to man and van jobs across Southampton and Hampshire. Call 023 8098 6118.
Wardrobe too big for the stairs? Bed won't fit through the door? Our crew brings the tools, takes it apart safely and puts it back together in the right room.
✓ Included with house removals ✓ Fixings bagged & labelled ✓ IKEA & flat-pack ✓ Fully insured
What is it?
Furniture dismantling and reassembly means your movers take large furniture apart so it can be moved safely through doors and stairways, then rebuild it at your new address. It protects your furniture, your walls and your back.
Our crews bring the right drills, Allen keys and spanners, wrap each part to stop scratches, and bag and label all fixings so your furniture goes back together exactly as it came apart.
Double, king, bunk and cabin beds, ottoman and divan bases.
Freestanding, sliding-door and IKEA PAX wardrobes.
Dining tables, extending tables, office desks and workstations.
IKEA, Argos, Wayfair and other self-assembly units.
Bookcases, shelving units, chests and TV stands.
Garden tables and benches, cots and children's beds.
Is it included?
Here's how dismantling works with each of our services.
Service
Dismantling & reassembly
House removals
✓ Included for beds, wardrobes and tables
Office relocation
✓ Included for desks, workstations and shelving
Man and van
Available as an add-on – just mention it when booking
Student moves
Available – beds and desks taken apart and rebuilt
How it works
Step 1
We look at each item and decide what needs to come apart to move safely.
Step 2
Parts taken apart with the right tools, wrapped and labelled.
Step 3
Screws, bolts and fittings bagged and taped to each item.
Step 4
Reassembled in the right room at your new home, checked and level.
★★★★★
“Great team, reasonable price. Assembled my bed for free. Would definitely use again.”
Peng C · Google review
FAQ
Is furniture dismantling included in a house removal?
Yes. Dismantling and reassembly of beds, wardrobes and tables is included in every house removal with Removals Southampton.
Can you dismantle IKEA furniture?
Yes. We regularly dismantle and rebuild IKEA furniture, including PAX wardrobes, MALM beds and KALLAX units. Some cheaper flat-pack may not survive being taken apart – we'll tell you before we start if that's a risk.
Do you lose the screws and fixings?
No. All fixings are bagged, labelled and taped to the item they belong to, so nothing goes missing.
Can you just assemble new flat-pack furniture?
Our dismantling and reassembly service is mainly for moves. If you need furniture built as part of a delivery or man and van job, call 023 8098 6118 and we'll let you know if we can help.
Does dismantling add time to my move?
A little – usually 15–30 minutes per large item. We factor it into your quote so there are no surprises.
Is my furniture insured while it's dismantled?
Yes. Furniture is covered by our goods-in-transit and public liability insurance throughout the move.
Add dismantling to your Southampton move – included with every house removal.
Last updated: November 2026
