How to Move a Couch by Yourself?

I usually handle big couches by myself and it’s quite simple. You just have to be careful about your posture so you don’t strain your back. But, I’d say measure the dimensions of the couch. This will give you a rough idea of which direction to move. Last year, we moved to a new flat, and there were a few couches to handle. Let me tell you how to move a big couch by yourself.

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How to Move a Heavy Couch by Yourself?

When we moved to a new apartment, I had a few friends who helped me move a few furniture. I handled the sofas by myself, and here’s how you can do it too.

1. Take the help of plastic sliders and place them under each leg of the couch.

2. You can also use a hand truck or dolly. Lift your couch slowly while keeping your back straight. Then, position the sofa on the dolly and secure it using moving straps.

3. For extra protection, I prefer to wrap the couch in moving blankets to prevent scratches and damage. You can use plastic wraps too.

4. Also, remove all the detachable parts from the furniture before you lift. This will make the couch lighter and more manageable.

5. If the couch is too big and you’re not sure whether you can handle it by yourself, don’t force yourself and ask someone to give you a hand. 

I hope this gives you some idea of how to lift and carry a big couch by yourself. 

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I change the set-up of our furniture once a year just to give the space a new look. However, it is a hassle to move heavy furniture like a couch. Initially, when I was unaware of how to move a heavy couch, I used to drag it up but it caused severe scratches. My husband therefore bought a furniture slider for this purpose. Let me guide you through the moving process that I follow now.

How to Move Sofa by Yourself?

Transporting a couch will depend on how you are doing it. If you are availing of a packers and movers service, their team will take care of it. But if you are planning to move your couch from one room to another, then just follow some steps, like:

• Remove obstacles along the intended route to prevent tripping and ensure a smooth move.

• Detach legs, cushions, and other removable parts to lighten the load and ease transportation or shifting.

• Place furniture sliders under the couch to lessen friction and facilitate movement.

• Bend your knees, keep your back straight, and lift with your legs, not your back, to avoid injury.

• Seek help from at least one other person to distribute the weight evenly and navigate tight spaces more effectively.

This is how you can easily move your couch. 

How to Move a Couch through a Door?

This is how you can move a couch through the door:

• Tilt the couch to fit it through the doorway, starting with the back or bottom first

• Put furniture sliders to slide the couch from one room to another smoothly, if possible

• Clear the area around the door to avoid obstacles

• Hire 2-3 people to help you move the couch without damaging anything

These are some tips that I can share on how to move a heavy couch. I hope this will be helpful.

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Even though it definitely sounds daunting, moving a couch by yourself isn't impossible. While having an extra pair of hands to assist you with relocation is unquestionably preferable, life doesn't always turn out that way. It so happened to me that I had to find a way of moving a couch through a door on my own since all of my friends got strangely ill or preoccupied. Therefore, even if it would seem simpler to completely leave the old couch behind us and send it luck, we have to try to find our inner strength first. Then, accept the challenge, and start to work. Here's how to move a couch by yourself.

How to take a couch apart to move?

Despite all of this equipment, you might want to think about getting some help if you don't believe you can move the couch on your own.

1. Dissect it into all of its components: Preparing the couch for relocation will be your first action, so try to take as much of it apart as you can. If the sofa is sectional, remove the cushions, legs, and each portion.

2. Wrap things up: Place pillows and cushions in a big rubbish bag or wrap them in plastic wrap. If you're really concerned about damage, you can either forgo the plastic and then go straight to the blanket by wrapping the item in plastic wrap, followed by a moving blanket.

3. Get to sliding:

   One of the moving industry's magic tricks is the use of furniture sliders. Sliders not only make moving heavy furniture across floors safer, but they also make rearranging furniture from one room to another easier than it otherwise would be. If you are certain that you can keep your couch in position while it is standing on end, just try this. An additional choice is to use a furniture dolly. A flattened furniture dolly is wide and flat, and it's made to make moving big furniture easier. However, if you don't have a solid furniture dolly, a multipurpose dolly (also known as a hand truck) might be able to help. Tip a couch onto its edge and slowly roll it onto the floor to transfer it with a dolly. To keep it in place, use furniture straps. After that, all you have to do is push while the dolly's wheels take care of the rest.

4. After your couch has been placed outdoors, you will have one more moving challenge to overcome: Loading the couch into a moving van. Thankfully, if you booked a truck, it most likely included a portable ramp that you could use to roll the couch up either using furniture sliders or the dolly. Make sure to ask for a ramp whenever you call to place your rental order.

I hope now you won’t face any issues while moving a couch through a door.