The tabletop length is rarely the deciding measurement. Removal usually depends on top width, base height, removable parts, and the smallest turn between the table and the exit.
Record four useful dimensions
Measure the top’s length and width, the total height, and the base footprint. Then measure the smallest doorway and the width of the tightest turn. For pedestal tables, note the widest point of the base.
Check what separates
Look underneath for bolts, clips, leaves, removable legs, or a detachable pedestal. Photograph connections before loosening anything. Glass tops may rest on pads or fasteners and should be assessed before they are shifted.
Protect the route
Clear chairs, rugs, pendants within reach, wall art, and fragile objects. Note floor changes, exterior steps, and whether the table must rotate through a hallway. Avoid attempting a heavy or glass-top lift without enough trained help.
Measurement card
- Top: length × width
- total height
- base footprint
- removable leaves
- detachable legs or pedestal
- smallest doorway
- tightest turn
- stair width
- carry distance to loading area
When to ask for an assessment
Stop and ask for help when the piece is unusually heavy, built in, powered, attached to a wall, made with a fragile top, or difficult to reach safely. Share photos and measurements with the provider instead of testing a risky lift.
