Furniture Disassembly & Assembly Cost During a Move
Furniture Assembly and Disassembly Pricing in Montreal
Many moving companies include basic disassembly and reassembly in their quote — taking apart bed frames, removing table legs, and similar simple tasks. However, complex furniture items often carry an additional charge. Here's what to expect in 2026:
- Standard bed frame: $30–$50 (disassemble + reassemble)
- IKEA wardrobe (PAX, BESTA): $75–$150
- Wall-mounted shelving units: $50–$100
- Dining table with extensions: $40–$75
- Large sectional sofa: $50–$100
- Home office desk (L-shaped): $60–$120
- Gym equipment (treadmill, elliptical): $75–$200
What's Typically Included in Your Moving Quote
Most reputable Montreal movers include basic furniture disassembly at no extra charge: removing bed rails, detaching table legs, and taking doors off hinges to fit furniture through narrow doorways. These are standard tasks that every mover handles as part of the job.
What's not typically included: reassembling complex IKEA units (especially the infamous PAX wardrobe system), wall-mounting TVs or shelves at the new location, and disassembling/reassembling custom-built furniture. Always ask specifically what disassembly and reassembly services are covered in your quote.
DIY vs Professional Assembly: Cost Comparison
Doing it yourself costs nothing beyond your time (and possibly a few stripped screws). But a complex IKEA PAX wardrobe takes 2–4 hours to disassemble and 3–5 hours to reassemble — that's a full day for one piece of furniture. If you have 3-4 pieces of complex furniture, you're looking at a weekend of assembly work.
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Professional assembly services (TaskRabbit, IKEA Assembly, or your moving company) charge $40–$80/hour. A dedicated furniture assembler can handle a PAX wardrobe in 1–2 hours, not 4. For complex or high-value furniture, the professional's speed and experience justify the cost.
Tips for Managing Furniture Assembly During Your Move
Label everything when you disassemble — put screws and hardware in labeled ziplock bags taped to the furniture piece. Take photos before disassembly so you have a reference for reassembly. Keep all instruction manuals (or download them from the manufacturer's website).
If possible, disassemble furniture the day before your move to save time on moving day. This is especially important if you're paying hourly — every minute the movers spend watching you take apart a bed is costing you $1.50–$2.50 per minute.
