How to take a wardrobe apart for a move
A wardrobe that will not leave the bedroom is the classic moving-day crisis. An hour of calm preparation the day before avoids it.
Gather tools and help
You will usually need a screwdriver, an Allen key, possibly a drill and a second person to hold panels. Find the instruction sheet online if you lost it.
- Screwdriver and Allen keys
- Bags and tape for fixings
- A second person
Work from the top down
Empty it fully, remove doors and shelves, then the top panel, then the sides. Photograph each stage so you know how to rebuild it.
Label everything
Put screws and cams in a labelled bag taped to the largest panel. Number the panels with masking tape, and keep the doors with their hinges.
Wrap and carry
Wrap panels with blankets or cardboard, stack them flat and carry mirrors upright. Do not lean panels against a wall for long.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to disassemble it?
Only if it will not fit through the route. Measure first.
Can a driver do it for me?
Do not assume so. Dismantling is not confirmed here; ask first.
Related guides
- Furniture disassembly and assemblyRequest furniture dismantling or assembly with item details, tools and access notes ready. Confirm the exact labour and scope in your quote.
- Moving a two-bedroom house with a man and vanPlan a two-bedroom house move: what the inventory usually includes, when one van trip is not enough and what to settle before you request a quote.
- Loading Help, Stairs and Moving AccessPlan loading help, floors, lifts, doorway measurements and legal stopping places. Give the access information needed for a suitable moving quote.
Ready to plan your job?
Go straight to the quote form. A quote request does not reserve a driver.