Furniture disassembly in Warsaw — dismantling, removal, disposal preparation

The old wardrobe won’t fit through the door, the sofa has seen better days, and the 1990s kitchen set is beyond saving — and all of it needs to get out of the apartment somehow. Furniture disassembly sounds simple until you start: hidden fasteners, glued-on back panels, heavy countertops. We disassemble furniture carefully — if it needs to survive the move, or quickly — if it’s going to disposal. We work across all of Warsaw, from Praga-Poludnie to Wola.

How much does furniture disassembly cost and what affects the price

The cost depends on the furniture type, how it was assembled, and whether parts need to be preserved for reassembly. Taking apart a sliding-door wardrobe versus a built-in kitchen unit are very different jobs. Basic fixings are included in the price; waste removal and carrying items downstairs are charged separately. Current prices are listed in the table below.

How furniture disassembly works on site

1. You describe the task: what needs dismantling, how many pieces, whether parts should be kept. You send photos.
2. The technician estimates the scope and provides an approximate price.
3. We agree on a date and time — usually same-day or next-day availability.
4. On site, the technician inspects the furniture and identifies fastener types (cam locks, dowels, glue, nails).
5. Disassembly: doors, shelves, and drawers come off first, then the frame. If the furniture is for disposal — components are stacked compactly.
6. If the furniture is for reassembly — parts are labelled, hardware goes into bags, photos record the order.
7. Clean-up: dust, debris, leftover fasteners. Carrying items to the entrance or the bulky waste collection point — by arrangement.

Common mistakes during furniture disassembly (and how to avoid them)

• Trying to disassemble a wardrobe without removing the doors first — the frame loses rigidity, twists, and falls over.
• Forcing out cam locks with a screwdriver instead of a hex key — threads strip, chipboard cracks, the panel is ruined.
• Forgetting about hidden wall brackets — pulling a wardrobe that’s screwed to the wall with angle brackets. Result: chunks of plaster ripped out.
• Taking apart built-in furniture without photos — then unable to reassemble at the new location because the order is forgotten.
• Not protecting floors and walls — heavy shelves drop during dismantling, scratching laminate and denting door frames.
• Breaking furniture instead of disassembling it — only to realise it could have been sold or donated.
• Not checking if the furniture is empty — starting to disassemble with items still inside, everything spills out.

What to prepare before the technician arrives

• Empty the furniture completely — clothing, dishes, and books should be cleared out.
• Ensure clear access to the furniture — move other items at least one metre away.
• Decide in advance: disposal or reassembly. This affects how carefully and how long the work takes.
• If the furniture is built-in — check for wall fixings (usually angle brackets at the top or rear).
• Prepare a space to store parts if they’re coming with you to the new address.
• Check bulky waste collection rules in your building — Warsaw has a scheduled gabaryty pickup service.
• Protect the floor with plastic sheeting or cardboard — small parts inevitably fall during disassembly.
• Provide building access, intercom code, lift availability, and parking information.
• If items need to be carried outside — let us know how many floors and whether there’s a lift.

A real case from Warsaw

A client in the Zoliborz district was moving out of a three-room flat and wanted to take his IKEA PAX bedroom set — two 2.5-metre wardrobes with mirrored doors. The problem: the wardrobes were flush against the ceiling, back panels were nailed on, and each mirror door weighed about 15 kg. The technician started by removing the doors — lifting them off the hinges with a special tool to protect the mirrors. Then he removed shelves and clothes rails, numbering every panel with a marker on painter’s tape. The back panels were carefully pried off without damaging the chipboard. The entire disassembly took 2.5 hours. Parts were wrapped in plastic, hardware was placed in labelled bags. At the new flat, the wardrobes went back together without a hitch — not a single part was missing. Takeaway: labelling parts during disassembly saves hours during reassembly.

Frequently asked questions

Can furniture be disassembled so it can be put back together?
Yes, if it was assembled with cam locks or bolts. Glued and nailed furniture is harder to take apart without damage — the technician will assess on site.

Do you haul away old furniture?
We disassemble and carry out. Disposal transport is a separate service — we can recommend a hauler. Warsaw also has a free gabaryty collection schedule.

How long does it take to disassemble one wardrobe?
A standard wardrobe takes 30–60 minutes. A built-in sliding-door wardrobe with rails — up to 1.5 hours.

Do I need to be home during the work?
Preferably — so you can decide what to keep and what to discard. But if everything is agreed in advance, you can leave a key.

What to do with bulky waste in Warsaw?
Every district has a gabaryty collection schedule — furniture is placed on the pavement on the designated day. You can also take it to a PSZOK (selective waste collection point).

Do you disassemble kitchen units?
Yes, including countertops, wall cabinets, and built-in appliances. Disconnecting water and electricity is separate if required.

Can I book a weekend disassembly?
Yes, we work on Saturdays too. Message or call us — we’ll find a convenient time.

Who does the work

Furniture disassembly is carried out by technicians with hands-on experience in assembling and dismantling cabinet furniture. We handle all types: IKEA, built-in wardrobes, kitchens, wall units. We cover all of Warsaw and surrounding areas. To book — call or message us, we reply within an hour.