{"id":9749,"date":"2023-01-23T12:47:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-23T12:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/?p=9749"},"modified":"2026-01-13T17:43:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T17:43:00","slug":"how-to-moving-with-pool-tables","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/how-to-moving-with-pool-tables\/","title":{"rendered":"How To: Moving With Pool Tables"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>Pool tables make a great addition to any recreation room in a home. They present a challenge, however, when it comes to moving. <br><br>Pool tables are incredibly heavy, complicated to assemble, and easy to damage. Here are some things to consider before deciding &#8211; is it worth moving a pool table by yourself?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#ShouldYouMoveAPoolTableByYourself\" >Should You Move A Pool Table By Yourself?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#MovingCost\" >Moving Cost\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-to-move-a-pool-table-by-yourself\" >How To Move A Pool Table By Yourself<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Step-By-Step\" >Here\u2019s a step-by-step:<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Step-By-Step\" >1. Gather Your Tools<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#disassemble\" >2. Disassemble\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#relocate\" >3. Relocate<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#reassemble\" >4. Reassemble\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Conclusion\" >Conclusion\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/nav><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ShouldYouMoveAPoolTableByYourself\"><strong>Should You Move A Pool Table By Yourself?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The short answer &#8211; we don&#8217;t recommend it. Pool tables are made of interlocking pieces of slate held together by beeswax. These pieces are heavy and incredibly brittle. Even when successfully disassembled, the slate must be perfectly balanced when put back together. <br><br>Basically, unless you have experience moving pool tables, this process can be stressful and labor-intensive.\u00a0<br><br>If you decide the risk is worth it, you\u2019ll need some strong friends, pool table instructions, a number of tools, and quite a bit of patience. It\u2019s possible to do, but breaking any piece of the pool table could cost you a pretty penny &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/unimovers.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">it\u2019s usually safer to hire a movers to do the heavy lifting <em>and <\/em>reassembly for you<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"MovingCost\"><strong>Moving Cost&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thumbtack.com\/p\/pool-table-moving-cost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The standard cost of hiring movers ranges between $200 &#8211; $500<\/a>, depending on how far you need your table moved. <br><br>The price sometimes includes reassembly. Professionals can usually complete the task in one afternoon. <br><br>If that price sounds unreasonable, you can move the table yourself. The most critical part of moving your pool table is protecting the slate. <br><br>Most commercial tables have up to three slate pieces. Some slate pieces are made to fit together perfectly &#8211; meaning, if one breaks, you may have to replace them all. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gameworldplanet.com\/collections\/pool-table-slate-beds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Each piece could cost anywhere from $500 &#8211; $1,000<\/a> so make sure you ask strong and steady friends for help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-move-a-pool-table-by-yourself\"><strong>How To Move A Pool Table By Yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Assuming you\u2019ve decided moving a pool table is a solo project, you\u2019ll need the answer to the following question: How do you move a pool table by yourself?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Step-By-Step\"><strong>Here\u2019s a step-by-step:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Step-By-Step\"><strong>1. Gather Your Tools<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you\u2019ll need a handful of things to get the job done. Grab a staple puller, flathead screwdriver, safety goggles, socket wrench, and power drill. If you still have the table instructions, grab those too. You\u2019ll definitely need between 3-5 strong friends to help too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"disassemble\"><strong>2. Disassemble&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Using the instruction manual, start to disassemble your table. Make sure you label each piece and take photos or videos of how everything fits together. You\u2019ll have many parts that look very similar but may only fit in one location. Take notes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"relocate\"><strong>3. Relocate<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The legs, wooden frame pieces, and accessories should be relatively light and easy to carry. Move them to your form of transportation or new location and make sure they\u2019re secure in their new spot.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll also need to assess your moving route. If you&#8217;re planning to move a pool table downstairs,<strong> <\/strong>you may have to break things down more than you would otherwise. The slate pieces are very heavy, so <a href=\"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/a-complete-guide-on-how-to-move-heavy-furniture-in-your-home\/\">make sure you read up on moving extra heavy furniture before you start<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before moving the pool table downstairs, consider renting a stair dolly to make the process easier. You may also want to wrap the pieces in moving blankets. You don\u2019t want to chip them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re going to move the pieces in a moving truck, try placing the slate on its side against the wall of the truck. You want to check that the slate doesn\u2019t snap from uneven pressure. Strap them in tightly so that they won\u2019t tip over during transportation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reassemble\"><strong>4. Reassemble&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Now is the time to whip out the helpful notes, videos, and photos you took. Start reassembling the table and make sure your friends stick around to help!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pool tables are a lot of fun and worth the moving hassle. Before you decide on how you\u2019ll transport your table, make sure you weigh the cost and risk. If you don\u2019t think you can manage it yourself, <a href=\"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/services\/hourly-moving-labor\/\">there are always professionals willing to help<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-fe7c6f9d wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/moving-pool-tables-576x1024.png \" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/moving-pool-tables-576x1024.png\" alt=\"Graphic reading, &quot;moving blog, how to: moving with pool tables&quot;\" class=\"uag-image-10058\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pool tables make a great addition to any recreation room in a home. They present a challenge, however, when it comes to moving. Pool tables are incredibly heavy, complicated to assemble, and easy to damage. Here are some things to consider before deciding &#8211; is it worth moving a pool table by yourself? 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