Blog · 3 November 2026
Moving an IKEA wardrobe: dismantling and reassembly
A wall of wardrobes can easily move to your new home, as long as it comes apart properly and is rebuilt the right way.
A large IKEA wardrobe such as PAX can move with you, but it almost always has to be taken apart first. Fully built, it is too big for doors and stairs, and the connections can be damaged. Remove the doors and interior fittings first, then the back panel and the frame. Keep the fittings together for each wardrobe and number the panels. At the new address, the wardrobe is rebuilt, levelled and fixed to the wall.
Why dismantling is almost always necessary
An assembled PAX frame is well over two metres tall and gets its sturdiness from the back panel and the wall fixing. If you lift the frame away from the wall, it will twist. The nails in the back panel pull loose and the corner connections develop play.
Smaller pieces of furniture, such as a BILLY bookcase or a chest of drawers, can often be moved in one piece. Take out the shelves and drawers, then carry the piece upright.
How to take a wardrobe apart properly
- Take a photo of the layout before you start.
- Remove the doors first, then the drawers, shelves and rails.
- Detach the wardrobe from the wall and from the wardrobe next to it.
- Remove the back panel carefully. It is thin and breaks easily.
- Put the fittings for each wardrobe in a separate bag and write on it which wardrobe they belong to.
- Number the panels with masking tape so that left and right don’t get mixed up.
- Transport the panels flat, with a blanket between them.
Rebuilding at the new address
The new home is never the same as the old one. The floor slopes differently, the ceiling is higher or lower and the wall is made of a different material. The wardrobe is therefore levelled again and fixed to the wall with the right wall plugs.
Check beforehand that the wardrobe fits in its new spot. With a lower ceiling, a tall wardrobe may need to be built in an upright position. You can read more about this in our article on PAX and ceiling height.
Have it done for you
Dismantling and rebuilding for a house move is not part of our standard service. We only do it if our schedule allows. We assess each request individually and will quickly let you know whether we can take on the job. You always arrange the transport yourself or with your removals company. Send a photo of the wardrobe and the postcodes of both addresses with your request.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about moving IKEA wardrobes
Can a PAX wardrobe be moved fully assembled?
Usually not. A PAX frame is large and not designed to be lifted once built. It often won’t fit through the door or stairwell, and the connections can come loose. Dismantling is almost always necessary.
Can an IKEA wardrobe be assembled a second time?
Yes, if it has been taken apart carefully. The back panel and the connections are the weak points. A wardrobe that has been moved several times sometimes sits less firmly.
Do you also dismantle and assemble when I move house?
Sometimes. We only take on dismantling and rebuilding for a house move if our schedule allows, and we assess each request individually. You always arrange the transport yourself or through your removals company.
How much does dismantling and reassembly cost?
It depends on the number of pieces of furniture, the doors and the layout. Send a photo of the wardrobe and both postcodes. If we take on the job, you will receive a fixed price in advance.
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