Moving is hard enough without any extra challenges adding to it. Yet, additional challenges tend to appear at every step of the relocation process – especially on moving day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the greatest extra challenges you may face on the day of your move is getting your couch through the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moving a couch through a door is always difficult, but the task is especially tricky when the couch is large and the doorway is small. It may seem impossible to get the bulky furniture piece through the narrow door without causing damage to the couch or to your property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the old adage goes, however, when there is a will, there is a way. With proper planning and preparation, you might be able to successfully squeeze your sofa through a doorway that doesn\u2019t look like it will allow the furniture to pass through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s how to get a couch through a doorway safely and without trouble – no matter how big the couch and how small the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, getting a standard couch through a standard doorway is not complicated at all – you just need to prepare well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moving a couch is not a one-person job – even a small sofa can be quite heavy (100 pounds or more), while sleeper sofas and other large sofas can weigh over 350 pounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To ensure safety and reduce the risk of injuries and damages while taking your couch out of your old home or into your new one, you need someone to help you lift and carry the bulky furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your best bet is to hire furniture movers<\/a> to do the job for you, of course – they will take proper care of your couch (and all your other household items and personal possessions) and will perform your move in the safest and most efficient way possible. You will have nothing to worry about and you won\u2019t need to lift a finger, let alone a heavy couch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you prefer to move without professional moving help, be sure to ask two or three physically strong friends to give you a hand on moving day – so you can get your couch through the door and into the moving vehicle without getting hurt in the process or damaging your furniture or your property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n See also:<\/strong> How to get friends to help you move<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can lift and carry a small couch by hand, of course. The process, however, will be much easier and much safer if you use the right equipment for the job. And if you have a very large and heavy couch, it may be impossible to move it without appropriate moving equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, when planning to move a sofa, be sure to get:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on the layout of your home and the size, shape, and weight of your couch, a furniture dolly may also come in very handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most crucial thing to do before trying to get a sofa through a doorway is to make sure it will fit through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, take your measuring tape and get down to work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Write down the dimensions of the couch and the dimensions of the doorway and compare them carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the width of the sofa is smaller than the height of the doorway or the depth or the diagonal depth of the sofa is smaller than the width of the opening, you should be able to successfully get the furniture through the door. Just remember that there should be enough space on either side of the doorway to allow you to freely maneuver the couch through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Move furniture, wall d\u00e9cor, and other items out of the way to free up more maneuvering space and eliminate the risk of damaging these items while getting your couch through the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then, lay down a furniture blanket, a large piece of thick cardboard, or a drop cloth on the floor – this will help protect the floor and the couch and will allow you to slide your furniture through if necessary. (See also: How to protect floors when moving<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is also a good idea to pad the door and the door frame on both sides – to prevent potential damage while moving the couch. (See also: How to protect doors and door frames during a move<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that everything is ready, it\u2019s time to turn your attention to your couch:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Put on your work gloves and work with a partner to lift the couch and move it through the door:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Good to know:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Must-read: <\/strong>How to move a sofa by yourself<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n If your couch is big and the doorway is narrow, the above methods may not work – the bulky furniture may not fit through the tight space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What can you do then? How to get a big couch through a small door?<\/p>\n\n\n\n You have several options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If none of the above tips work (or you don\u2019t want to disassemble your couch or to remove the door and doorframe) consider other exit points – you may be able to get the furniture out of the room through a large window, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Must-read:<\/strong> What to do if furniture doesn\u2019t fit through the door<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 2. Get the right equipment for the job<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Step 4. Remove potential obstacles and free as much maneuvering room as possible<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Step 5. Prepare the sofa for moving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Step 6. Move the couch horizontally, vertically, or diagonally<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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