Move Heavy Furniture in Apartments Safely

Cost Savings

Checklist Tasks

• Measure doorways, elevators, and halls to ensure furniture fits without forcing.
• Wrap sharp corners with towels or foam to prevent gouging walls during transport.
• Disassemble beds, tables, and sofas to reduce weight and avoid floor or wall scratches.
• Use sliders or moving blankets under heavy items to prevent carpet tears or dents.
• Secure drawers and doors with tape or wrap to stop them swinging and causing damage.
• Pad elevator interiors and reserve in advance to avoid delays and prevent wall scrapes.
• Lay down runners or cardboard paths to protect floors from scuffs and dirt.
• Enlist a spotter to guide tight corners and stairs, preventing accidental wall scrapes.
• Remove protruding nails or staples from furniture bottoms to avoid gouging floors.
• Plan the move route and staging to minimize blocking shared halls or exits.
• Inspect and reinforce loose legs or joints with screws to prevent collapse while lifting.
• Photograph walls, floors, and doors before and after to document conditions for deposit.