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How should you move your bed—and do you need a professional to help? Before you break down the bed frame or try to force your oversized mattress down a slim stairway, take a look at the top reasons to hire residential moving contractors for this job.

Your Bed Won't Go Back Into the Box

Did you buy a mattress that was rolled neatly into a box? A bed in a box or rolled mattress is a common (and popular) option. Even though you put your brand-new bed in the back of your car and moved it into your home, you can't take the same steps to move it out.

Now that your mattress is flat, it will stay that way. According to the Sleep Foundation, the average twin mattress is 38 by 75 inches, a full is 54 by 75 inches, a queen is 60 by 80 inches, a king is 76 by 80 inches, and a California king is 72 by 84 inches. If you don't have a truck or van large enough to handle its size, you will need to hire a moving company to transport your bed from your old home to the new one. 

Your Bed Has A Box Spring

While some mattresses do sit on top of a frame or other structural support (such as a futon), many require the use of a box spring. This rigid piece of bedroom furniture is bulky, heavy, and not easy to move on your own. Not only is a box spring difficult to lift and carry on your own, but it may also take some complex maneuvering to navigate a low-pitched stairway or an angled hallway. You may even need to remove doors from their frames to get the box spring out of your home safely.

Instead of wasting time and energy trying to force a box spring down a flight of stairs or carrying a heavy item through a hallway, hire professional movers. A quality moving company will hire employees who have the knowledge and experience necessary to move a box spring easily and efficiently. 

Your Bed Frame Is Large and Heavy

You may need to move more than just a mattress and box spring. If your bed frame is large, heavy, awkwardly-shaped, or doesn't come apart easily, contact a mover. Failure to move this bulky item correctly could result in an injury (such as back strain), damage to your home, or damage to the frame itself.  

For more information, contact local movers.