Dismantling of old furniture

Dismantling of Old Furniture

Old furniture can be heavy, awkward, and surprisingly complicated once you start trying to take it apart. Whether you are renovating, moving, clearing space, or replacing worn items, our dismantling service helps you remove furniture safely and efficiently. We handle everything from a single bulky unit to multiple pieces across a home or workplace, with care for your floors, walls, and surrounding items.

What We Dismantle and When It Makes Sense

Some furniture is designed to come apart, while other pieces were built to stay together for decades. In both cases, dismantling is often the most practical option when access is limited or when items need to be removed without damage to the property. We assess each item first, then choose the safest method and the right tools for the materials and fixings.

Common items we dismantle

Wardrobes, wall units, shelving systems, and cabinets
Beds, headboards, and storage frames
Sofas, sofa beds, recliners, and large armchairs
Dining tables, desks, and office workstations
Kitchen units and utility storage
Flat pack items and modular furniture

Dismantling is especially useful when furniture will not fit through doorways or stairwells, when you need to protect newly painted walls, or when a piece has become unstable and needs to be taken down before it causes damage or injury. If you are planning to move and rebuild items in the new place, we can also coordinate with furniture disassembly and reassembly so everything is taken apart in a way that makes reassembly straightforward.

Our Process: Safe, Clean, and Organised

Good dismantling is not about forcing parts apart. It is about working methodically so that fixings, panels, and hardware are managed correctly. Our team arrives prepared with appropriate hand tools, protective materials, and packing supplies for smaller components.

How we work on site

Quick assessment to understand construction, load points, and any hidden fixings
Protection for floors and nearby surfaces, especially around tight corners and thresholds
Controlled dismantling by reversing the build sequence where possible
Hardware management by grouping screws, brackets, hinges, and connectors to avoid losses
Placement of dismantled parts in a designated area for removal, storage, or moving
Clean finish with tidy-up of packaging, dust, and small debris created during the work

If you want items rebuilt later, we label key parts and keep matched components together. This is particularly important for wardrobes, sliding doors, and multi panel systems where left and right pieces are not interchangeable. When reassembly or adjustments are needed, our related furniture assembly services can help get everything stable and aligned in the new space.

Care for Your Home, Office, and Safety

Large furniture can shift suddenly when the last fastener is removed. We use safe handling techniques, work in pairs where needed, and plan disassembly to prevent tipping or twisting that can crack panels and damage surfaces. We also take extra care around electrical outlets, skirting boards, and fitted finishes.

Challenges we handle confidently

Oversized items in narrow hallways, stairs, or lifts
Old fasteners that are seized, stripped, or painted over
Mixed materials such as wood, laminate, chipboard, and metal frames
Units fixed to walls, floors, or each other
Furniture that has been modified over time

If an item is too worn or unsafe to reassemble, we will tell you before investing time into preserving every panel. In many cases, we can still dismantle it neatly to make disposal simpler and to reduce mess. If you suspect parts are loose or the structure is failing, you may also benefit from furniture repair services before moving or reuse, especially for hinges, runners, joints, and load bearing frames.

Options After Dismantling

Every project is different, so we offer flexible next steps once the furniture is apart. Some clients need items prepared for collection, others want parts stacked for storage, and many simply want the space cleared quickly for a renovation or delivery of new pieces.

Prepare for moving by bundling sections and securing hardware in labelled bags
Prepare for disposal by separating materials and reducing overall volume where possible
Prepare for refurbishment by keeping panels and fittings intact for later work
On site rearrangement by shifting dismantled parts safely to a storage area

We can work around your schedule, including short notice jobs when delivery dates change or access becomes urgent. Share photos of the furniture and the room layout if you can, and we will help you plan the most efficient approach for dismantling and removal.

Whether you need one stubborn wardrobe taken apart or an entire room cleared, we provide careful dismantling that protects your property, keeps parts organised, and leaves the space ready for what comes next.

FAQ

Do you dismantle furniture that was not designed to come apart?

Yes, we can dismantle many older or fixed construction items, but the approach depends on how it was built. We will assess it first and explain whether parts can be preserved for reassembly or whether dismantling will be for disposal only.

Should I keep screws and fittings for reassembly later?

If you plan to rebuild the item, keeping the original hardware is usually helpful. We group and label fixings during dismantling so reassembly is faster and missing parts are less likely.

How can I prepare my home before the dismantling appointment?

Clear small items from the furniture and create a walkway to the exit if possible. If you can, tell us about tight stairs, lifts, or parking access so we can bring the right tools and plan safe handling.