What Crews Handle vs. What They Don't
- Standard: Bed frame disassembly, sectional separation, removing legs from tables and desks
- Usually fine: Taking apart basic shelving units, breaking down boxes, cutting up soft items if needed
- Less common: Complex furniture systems, built-in furniture or cabinetry, items requiring specialty tools
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the junk removal crew take apart furniture?
Basic disassembly required for removal -- removing legs from a table, taking apart a bed frame, splitting a sectional into sections -- is standard. Extensive disassembly of complex furniture systems or built-in pieces may or may not be offered. Ask specifically about any items that clearly need significant work before they can be moved.
Should I disassemble furniture before they arrive?
For simple pieces (bed frames, basic shelving), pre-disassembly can speed up the job slightly. For complex or heavy pieces, it is better to let the crew handle it -- they have the right tools and technique. Incorrect disassembly can make a piece harder to move, not easier.
What about IKEA furniture?
IKEA furniture is a common topic because it can be difficult to take apart cleanly and the pressboard construction tends to crumble when disassembled. Most crews will attempt to disassemble where necessary. For pieces that will clearly break during disassembly, they may break them down into pieces in place. Either way, it goes on the truck.