
Every move is challenging in itself, but moving a pool table is truly one of the hardest tasks during a move, as a pool table is usually large, heavy, and sensitive to impacts. Therefore, it’s not advisable to move it alone if you don’t have enough help or experience with such moves.
Know that experience prevails when you decide to move a pool table, as this is the only thing that can save you from causing potential damage.
However, most damage occurs because people don’t secure the pool table well enough, and the majority of damage happens during transport. This is yet another reason why you should consider hiring professional pool table movers.
Preparation for Moving a Pool Table
List of Materials for Moving a Pool Table:
- Moving blankets to protect the pool table from impacts and scratches
- Bubble wrap for additional protection of smaller and more delicate parts
- Packing tape to secure the moving blankets and bubble wrap
- Boxes to store parts if you have removed any components
List of Tools for Moving a Pool Table:
- Screwdriver which you will need to even start the move
- Socket wrench to loosen larger screws and bolts
- Allen wrench for specific screws on the pool table (check before buying to ensure you need it)
- Dollies to facilitate easier transport, so you don’t have to carry everything all the time
- Work gloves to protect your hands (and the hands of any helpers you have) since the pool table is extremely heavy and has sharp edges and corners, and you don’t want to get injured
- Measuring tape to measure the dimensions of the pool table, as well as the dimensions of the space and doorways to ensure the pool table can move in or out of your new home in one piece
- Plastic bags or containers to store smaller parts of the pool table
Preparation for Moving a Pool Table
Removing the Pockets

Removing the Rails
Taking Apart The Slate
Packing and Transporting a Pool Table
How to Transport?
You can use dollies, which we mentioned as tools above, to easily transport the heavier parts of the billiard table. However, if you haven’t hired pool table movers, you’ll have to arrange for a truck, for which you’ll most likely pay rent.

How Much Does It Cost to Move a Pool Table?
The cost of moving a pool table can depend on many factors, such as the distance of the move, the size and weight of the pool table, the presence of stairs, as well as additional services such as packing and unpacking the pool table, and of course, the season and availability of moving companies.
However, as we do at Magical Moving & Storage, an insured and licensed moving company will always provide you with peace of mind during the move, and we recommend that you check out our pool table moving service and fill out our free quote!
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