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Q: Can you move a heavy bed frame by yourself?

• <div><p>Just as <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/move-couch-by-yourself.htm">moving a couch by yourself</a> isn&rsquo;t always a good idea, moving a heavy bed frame by yourself is not advisable. Doing so puts you at risk of injury, and you can damage the frame if you drop it or bang it while moving it. The best way to move a heavy bed frame is to enlist the help of friends or family or hire professional movers with the experience and equipment to move it safely and efficiently.</p></div>

Q: Can I change my mind about moving into a new apartment?

• <div><p>Up to a point, you can change your mind about moving into a new apartment. But once you&rsquo;ve signed a lease, you are under certain obligations that can make changing your mind very expensive, at the very least. That&rsquo;s one reason it&rsquo;s important to do a walkthrough and to read all documents carefully before signing.</p></div>

Q: Do I need to pack everything in my home and move it separately?

• <div><p>Surprisingly, no! For most house moves, you can keep everything inside as is, although we&rsquo;d recommend taking out any sentimental or extremely fragile items. You&rsquo;ll need to fully empty your basement or crawl space, but otherwise, your home can be moved with everything intact. Your movers will also be able to provide you with further guidance. </p></div>

Q: How can I move my couch through a narrow doorway?

• <div><p>To move a couch through a narrow doorway, first measure the couch and the doorway to ensure it will fit. For a close fit, you can create more space by removing the interior door; tap out the hinge pins with a nail and shift the door sideways to remove it from its hinges. You may need to turn the couch on its side or move it in separate pieces, if possible. Using furniture sliders can also help you slide the couch through the doorway.</p></div>

Q: How do I move a heavy couch upstairs?

• <div><p>Start by removing any obstacles in the moving path, such as side tables, lamps, or other furniture. If your couch has legs, unscrew them. Measure the couch and the stairway to ensure you have enough room; if it seems unlikely, examine the shape and size of the couch and decide whether it might fit better up the stairway and through doorways on its side, held diagonally, or moved in an upright position.</p><p>Consider putting the sofa on a dolly to go up the stairs. It should be able to fit upright on a standard dolly with wheels. You&rsquo;ll still need to lift the dolly&mdash;with the couch on it&mdash;up the stairs, but it will reduce the physical strain. The person holding the dolly should pull the couch up, while the helper should be on the other side, keeping the couch secure and steady.</p><p>If you don&rsquo;t have a dolly, the person in front should lift the couch slightly higher than the person in the back to create more stability. The person in the back should also be the stronger mover, as most of the weight will be distributed there.</p></div>

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Last update on May 02, 2025

Reviewed in May 2025
The process was comfortable. The two representatives of MoveKing arrived exactly on time, prepared our furniture for the move with great care, and documented each piece well, with the slight exception that a rather large bag was not documented well on the inventory sheet. The broker quoted...
Moveking, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2025
John was hired to move one outlet and replace all light fixtures in my home. He was polite, knowledgeable, fair priced and showed up when he said he would. I highly recommend John for your electrical needs.
Noyes Electric
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Reviewed in December 2024
I booked with these guys on a Monday to move some heavy furniture about 40 miles on that following Sunday morning. They quoted me about $1,000. Friday before the move at 8:00 PM, I received an email stating that they were imposing a surcharge at $.50/mile travelled (from leaving their office...
FIVE COLLEGE MOVERS LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
Jeff was very helpful with my small moving project. Have let Jeff know that when I move in the future...to a new home, he would be hired. Jeff is very professional and personable.
Jeff Love
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Reviewed in December 2023
A good, small moving company. They appear to have one truck. They hang in until the end and stay with the job until completion. You may not get all the bells and whistles of large companie, and may need to be very flexible, but they will perform well.
Royalty Moving Systems, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2023
They should up on time. Was very professional and cleaned up the mess after they where done. I thought it would take all day and they where fast. Im amazed with the job they preformed. They also helped me move one piece of furniture from the second floor to the basement. I am going to ask them...
The Next Best Thing - Odd Job Gurus
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Reviewed in September 2023
They are great. Moved fast, got job done.
Shamrock Maintenance Corp.
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Reviewed in April 2020
Great experience from original quote, to actual move, to billing. The movers were professional and quite talkative, in s very good way. I would hire again for sure.
Starving Artists Movers
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Reviewed in June 2018
We hired Karpet Partners, Inc. to clean our carpets before we moved into our new condo. They completed the job exactly as they promised. The workers arrived on time, were courteous, very professional, and did a great job. The next time we have need for carpet cleaning we'll definately be...
Karpet Partners, Inc.
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving

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"Utilizing All Service Moving for the move was a very positive experience. They had good communication, answering several questions prior to the move and did a final confirmation just prior to the move date. As for the physical move itself, Jose, Abraham, and Alberto were polite, diligent, and careful moving the many items, and managed to complete the move more quickly than anticipated."

Aaron on the left is the crew lead of the entire two truck job. This photo is during the load.

The loading team at commercial building 1 in SW Portland.

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"The 3 gentlemen who helped us move were very professional and extremely helpful in every way possible. I would highly recommend this company for all your moving needs."

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"I had the best experience with this moving company. Very professional, fast and responsive."

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"Jeff was very helpful with my small moving project. Have let Jeff know that when I move in the future...to a new home, he would be hired. Jeff is very professional and personable."

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Moveking, LLC has 13 years of moving experience and is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business.\n\nExclusive focus: We specialize strictly in full-service, long-distance moves across the country. All-inclusive care: Every project includes professional packing, loading, transport, and unloading by our trained team.\n\nNo partial services: We do not offer labor-only help, hourly loading for DIY trucks, or standalone truck rentals. Quality guarantee: This lets us control safety and quality from your old home to your new one.\n\nContact our team today to schedule your worry-free, smooth move.

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"He installed 2 new toilets, cleNed up and removed old ones..we hired him to install a third this weekend, my husband was extremely pleased with his work"

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Monadnock Electric is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 40 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

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Need Help? if its broken, cracked, or rotted we can fix it. Offering homeowner, landlord and business maintenance, and repair services. From foundation to roof we can help.\nRoof repair, window and door installations, tile, hardwood, laminate flooring, kitchen & bath remodeling, foundation crack repair, basement waterproofing, drywall repair, assembly service, TV mounting service and so much more

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Beck and Call Property Services, LLC

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"I hired Skip for removal of some furniture as I have physical limitations. Communication was easy with him from the start and I appreciated how professional and friendly he was. Skip is a gem of a guy. I look forward to hiring him again in the future and have already recommended him to friends."

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"Great work. Moved years worth of accumulated junk quick and easy. Thanks!"

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Moving questions, answered by experts

Just as moving a couch by yourself isn’t always a good idea, moving a heavy bed frame by yourself is not advisable. Doing so puts you at risk of injury, and you can damage the frame if you drop it or bang it while moving it. The best way to move a heavy bed frame is to enlist the help of friends or family or hire professional movers with the experience and equipment to move it safely and efficiently.

Up to a point, you can change your mind about moving into a new apartment. But once you’ve signed a lease, you are under certain obligations that can make changing your mind very expensive, at the very least. That’s one reason it’s important to do a walkthrough and to read all documents carefully before signing.

Surprisingly, no! For most house moves, you can keep everything inside as is, although we’d recommend taking out any sentimental or extremely fragile items. You’ll need to fully empty your basement or crawl space, but otherwise, your home can be moved with everything intact. Your movers will also be able to provide you with further guidance.

To move a couch through a narrow doorway, first measure the couch and the doorway to ensure it will fit. For a close fit, you can create more space by removing the interior door; tap out the hinge pins with a nail and shift the door sideways to remove it from its hinges. You may need to turn the couch on its side or move it in separate pieces, if possible. Using furniture sliders can also help you slide the couch through the doorway.

Start by removing any obstacles in the moving path, such as side tables, lamps, or other furniture. If your couch has legs, unscrew them. Measure the couch and the stairway to ensure you have enough room; if it seems unlikely, examine the shape and size of the couch and decide whether it might fit better up the stairway and through doorways on its side, held diagonally, or moved in an upright position.

Consider putting the sofa on a dolly to go up the stairs. It should be able to fit upright on a standard dolly with wheels. You’ll still need to lift the dolly—with the couch on it—up the stairs, but it will reduce the physical strain. The person holding the dolly should pull the couch up, while the helper should be on the other side, keeping the couch secure and steady.

If you don’t have a dolly, the person in front should lift the couch slightly higher than the person in the back to create more stability. The person in the back should also be the stronger mover, as most of the weight will be distributed there.

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