A move isn't finished when the truck pulls away, it's finished when the wardrobe is back together and the TV is mounted where you want it. Refixing is the part of a move most people don't think about until they're staring at a pile of flat-pack panels and missing screws.
What's typically included
If your movers disassembled something to get it out of your old place, whether that's a bed frame, a wardrobe, or a dining set, reassembling it at the new address is standard and included in most full-service quotes. The same technicians who took it apart should be the ones putting it back together, since they already know how it comes apart.
What usually costs extra
New installations are a different category from reassembly. Mounting a TV for the first time, hanging new curtain rails, or installing shelving that wasn't there before are typically quoted separately, since they involve new hardware and wall work rather than just rebuilding something that already existed. Ask your mover to itemise this upfront if you know you'll need new installations at the destination.
Appliances need reconnection, not just placement
Washing machines, dryers, and kitchen appliances need actual reconnection and testing, not just being placed in the right spot. A crew that only carries the machine in without testing the connection is leaving you to discover a leak or a faulty hookup on your own, usually at the worst possible time.
- Confirm reassembly of disassembled items is included in your quote
- Ask separately about new installations if you need them
- Check that appliance reconnection includes testing, not just placement
- A crew carrying their own toolkit and common mounting hardware means same-day setup
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