Almost every relocation contains moving furniture and many people have a queen size bed. This is one of the awkwardly shaped items at your home that is heavy and difficult to move. Queen beds are different from king size beds as well in terms of structure and are generally more difficult to relocate. When it comes to moving a queen size bed and mattress several acceptable options spring to mind. You can make the move yourself or find a moving company that has experience with moving heavy items like such pieces of furniture which will be reviewed below. Here are the tips that you need to know when you have a queen size bed to move. Once the mattress and box spring have been placed in the plastic mattress cover and properly secured with tape the next decision is how to transport the item(s). A standard pick up truck will suffice if the weather is cooperative and the trip is short, however to avoid exposure to the elements it is recommended to use a cargo van or small enclosed truck.
The cost to rent a van or truck varies depending on the distance to be traveled but in most local situations should be in the $50.00 to 60.00 dollar range in terms of the final cost. Truck rental rates vary by size of the truck. But for a queen size mattress a 10 ft truck will definitely do the trick. In this case you can expect to pay about $20 for a set period of time determined at the time of rental, $14.00 for the truck insurance, which is optional but it is always recommended because the average customer doesn’t drive trucks for a living and $14.00 always beats your automobile insurance deductible if something were to occur. Finally there is a $1 per mile charge during the week. So if you travel 20 miles or less the total usually averages between 50 to 60 dollars for the rental. Though you do have to factor in replacing the fuel you use in the truck. Furthermore, two men and a truck would be the minimum amount of men needed to safely move the mattress. For the DIY (do it yourself) set purchasing a queen size mattress cover for both the mattress and the box spring is a must to insure you keep everything clean.
Most mattresses are white or have a lot of white to them and moving trucks are not the cleanest. Of course the most important factor, after making the decision to move the mattress, is cost, says Derrick Spencer from Aaron Bros Moving System, Inc. The mattress plastic covers can be purchased at most hardware stores or truck rental locations and generally retail for less than $10.00. You also have a second option here. There are stores that keep a lot of packing materials because they don’t want to pay to dispose of them or fill landfills needlessly, this is what James Prutilpac told us about the practices at Chuck’s Furniture and America’s Mattress of Morgantown. Because of that, there are a lot of people that come in for boxes and plastic and get them for free. Make sure that the boxspring will fit wherever it is going. Mattresses bend so they more easily fit up stairs and around corners. The boxspring however does not bend as much. There are queen split boxsprings that come in two pieces like a king.
These may be necessary in some homes. A van or truck would be best for moving such pieces of furniture. Queen size beds are too large to fit into an SUV. They could go on top but this is not advisable. Movers do not really need to be hired if this is all that is being moved. Wood furniture is more important because it is far easier for amateurs to scratch and dent pieces but mattresses are soft so don’t damage much. If you need to move a queen size bed yourself, you will have to be very careful. If you have an old mattress that will need to be replaced soon it would probably be better to buy a new one. Most mattress retailers offer free delivery so they will bring it to the new place for no additional charge. All you would need to do is get the old bed to the curb. If you are disposing of it, you don’t need to worry about packaging. If it is still usable, you may even be able to sell it to someone needing a bed for a rarely used spare room. As far as utilizing a full service moving company to move a queen size mattress exclusively may be a little more pricey but the time and effort that you save might just be worth it.
They will properly pad and shrink wrap the mattress and box spring, load it on the properly sized truck and head down the road before you know it. Most movers have a minimum amount of time they will charge no matter how quickly the mattress is moved but not lugging a mattress up four flights of stairs can be worth it’s weight in gold. The charge for professional movers can range from 150.00 to 250.00 dollars. This fee depends on what a particular company charges so it’s always best to discuss it with the company before you proceed with the move. As for packing material used there may be an additional charge, (i.e $10.00 per item shrink wrapped) but since the move should be rather quick they may throw in packing material for free but as with the moving charges discuss this issue with the company before you proceed. It may sound like a more costly option than moving a queen bed yourself. However, doing such a job yourself could be dangerous for the furniture and can result in health problems for you if you have no experience in doing such a job.
That is why when relocating a queen bed (and mattress) always consider the pros of getting professionals to help you before you engage in this task by yourself. Posted on Mar 22, 2014 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: A Queen-Size Bed Almost Fits by John Calderwood, Video Producer on January 27, 2016 I'll start off by saying that I'm pretty impressed with myself for downsizing all of my earthly possessions to the point that they don't send pangs of anxiety down my chest every time I think about my impending relocation. Aside from my motorcycle and a few guitars that merit their own transportation, set aside from decade-old pots, pans, and band t-shirts I can't seem to part with, I felt like (hoped?) a pickup truck could get the job done. Getting self-congratulations out of the way, I realized I still have to lug what's left from my buddy's house in San Pedro to my new apartment in Los Angeles's beautiful Koreatown. I put in a request for our Ford F-150 with the vehicle testing team well in advance since I know our trucks are in high demand, but no luck.
It was signed out, but I did get the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. With the help of strong coffee, pizza, one extremely strong 5-foot-2 girlfriend and the desire not to give any more money to U-Haul, we fit six medium- to large-size boxes, four medium-size paintings, one motorcycle helmet, and a bag containing a handmade quilt by Grandma Merle all in the cab. Then came the really surprising part: My queen-size bed and box frame fit in the bed — almost. The end stuck out about the length of the tailgate and the side of the mattress rested on the sidewall of the bed. It was nothing some tie downs couldn't fix. It was only when I prepared to strap the bed down that I realized there were actually only two tie-downs located on the front of the bed. Time to get creative and drive slow. I used the available tie-downs to secure the bed in place. As an extra precaution, I attached a ratchet strap from the front of the bed, across the length of the mattress, over the tailgate, and onto the tow hitch.
It was locked in tight. We took side roads for most of the way, turning a normal half-hour ride on a weekend into a 90-minute journey, parked the truck in the middle of a busy city street and, as the security crew for a Seth Rogen/James Franco movie being filmed at my new building (ahh, Hollywood) stopped traffic for us, easily unloaded my belongings into my new home. After the comfort and relative ease of this experience, I really dig this truck. John Calderwood, Video Producer @ 49662 miles Current Long-Term Road Tests 2016 BMW 340i xDrive 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV 2016 Nissan Titan XD 2016 Tesla Model X ebeaudoin's 2001 Toyota Camry Graham Peters' 2013 Mercedes-Benz B250 michaell's 2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R PF_Flyer's 2014 Nissan Versa Note Roadburners's 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 Sandman's 2015 VW Golf SE TSI TX_Traveler's 2010 Toyota Prius Share your own long-term updates.Here's how to participate. Past Long-Term Road Tests
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