Two kinds of disassembly
Parts made to come off. Legs, cushions and sectional pieces that unhook. This is what most people picture, and it is often enough.
Frame-level work. When a sofa is still too big, the back upholstery is lifted, the frame is cut to get the back off, and the joint is rebuilt inside with plates screwed across it. That is the work we do. We're not a moving company; we're the specialists you call for this part.
What to ask before moving day
- If the sofa doesn't fit, will you open the frame, or only take off legs and separate pieces?
- If the frame is opened, who puts it back together, and how is the joint rebuilt?
- Does your building require a certificate of insurance? Ours is available on request.
What makes a sofa harder
The upholstery, not the price tag. When the back upholstery is its own panel, taking the back off is quick. When the back and arms are one continuous piece, more of it has to come off. Sleepers and recliners take more work because they are heavy.
If the sofa won't fit on moving day
We take it apart right where it is, carry it in and rebuild it inside.
- Most sofas, where the back upholstery is its own panel: from $275.
- Sleepers: about $300–$350. Recliners: about $350. They take more work because they are heavy.
- Back and arms in one continuous piece of upholstery: $400–$450.
- Each extra sectional piece taken apart: +$175.
- Stairs: no charge up to three flights, then +$25 per flight. Same day when you book before 7 PM, at no extra charge; otherwise, the earliest open slot.
Frame-level sofa disassembly in NYC →
From our work
