Furniture Assembly or In-Home Move? Moving Helpers Near Me, Explained
One is about putting furniture together. The other is about carrying it. Here is how to book the right one.
Book furniture assembly when the job is putting pieces together or taking them apart: $99/hr for 1 helper with a 1-hour minimum. Book an in-home move when heavy pieces need carrying between rooms or floors: $149/hr for 2 helpers with a 2-hour minimum. Need both? Book the in-home move and add assembly.
Furniture assembly
• Beds, dressers, desks, shelving, IKEA and gym equipment
• Bed about 1 to 2 hours, desk about 1 hour, dresser 1.5 to 2 hours
• No wall mounting or anchoring
In-home move
• Furniture moved room to room or between floors
• Same building or next door, on foot
• Up to 300 lb with 2 helpers; 300 to 400 lb needs 3, or 4 with stairs
Both together
• Take a bed apart, carry it upstairs, build it again
• One booking at hourly rates
• List every piece when you book
Still not sure? Ask us.
Tell us about the job and the office will suggest the right service and crew. A person reads every request.
Do you mount TVs or hang shelves?
No. Rocket Services does not mount, anchor or hang anything on walls. Plan for an anti-tip strap separately if you want one.
Is particleboard furniture covered?
Particleboard furniture is not covered for damage during assembly or disassembly, because it can crack along the joints.
What is the heaviest item you can move?
400 lb. Items from 300 to 400 lb need 3 helpers, or 4 with stairs, and room to move and turn the item. Unsure? Text photos to (720) 336-1661.
How is time billed?
Assembly has a 1-hour minimum and in-home moves a 2-hour minimum, then 15-minute increments, plus $1 per round-trip mile from Aurora (80017).