Just bought new furniture at IKEA and now wondering whether IKEA will deliver those large items from the store straight to your home, or whether you'll need to handle that part yourself? It's a question that comes up again and again among customers who've purchased sideboards, wardrobes, beds, or entire kitchens — and it turns out the answer isn't as simple as it first appears.
IKEA does offer a delivery service for items purchased in-store or online, but there's a major difference between "delivering a single piece of furniture from the store to your home" and "moving an entire apartment or office." Anyone planning a move who assumes IKEA will also take care of their existing furniture, packing, disassembly, and reassembly may be in for a disappointment — right on moving day.
In this guide, we'll break down exactly what IKEA does and doesn't do, and in which scenarios it makes sense to bring in a professional moving company to fill in the gaps and make sure the entire process — from purchase to final assembly at home — goes off without a hitch.
What IKEA's Delivery Service Covers — and What It Doesn't
IKEA's delivery service focuses on getting the items you purchased in-store or online to the address you choose. Delivery is usually handled through an external courier company that works with IKEA, and it's limited strictly to items from that specific order. In other words, IKEA won't move your existing furniture, won't disassemble your old wardrobes, and won't handle anything that wasn't bought directly from the store.
On top of that, IKEA's delivery service typically doesn't include assembly. Your new wardrobe, bed, or kitchen arrives flat-packed, and it's up to you (or someone you hire) to put it together. You can purchase an assembly service separately, but it's limited to items from that same order and doesn't cover any other furniture in your home.
When you're dealing with a full move — one that involves existing furniture, boxes, new IKEA pieces, and a need for organized disassembly and reassembly — IKEA's delivery service simply doesn't cover the whole picture. That's where a professional moving company comes in, bringing all these pieces together into one smooth, secure process.
Practical Differences Between IKEA Delivery and Professional Moving Services
The key difference comes down to scope of responsibility. IKEA delivery covers a single leg of the journey: from IKEA's warehouse to your address. A professional moving company, on the other hand, manages the entire chain of events — disassembling existing furniture, packing, loading, transport, unloading, and reassembly, including setting up your new IKEA furniture exactly where you planned.
Another key difference is scheduling flexibility. IKEA deliveries run on fixed time slots set by the company, and you may need to wait several days to get a slot. A private moving company, by contrast, works around your schedule and can show up on the day and time that suits you — including coordinating the pickup of new furniture with the move of your existing belongings, all on the same day.
Common Scenarios Where You Need More Than Just IKEA Delivery
Scenario: Moving Apartments with a Full IKEA Kitchen
A couple moving into a new apartment ordered a full kitchen from IKEA, but quickly found themselves needing to juggle the flat-packed kitchen delivery alongside emptying their old apartment and moving the rest of their furniture. The professional solution here is coordinating a move that handles everything in parallel — clearing out the old apartment, transporting existing furniture, and receiving the new kitchen at the new home, including disassembly and reassembly of other furniture as needed.
Scenario: Heavy Furniture IKEA Won't Transport
Sometimes a customer buys a large sofa or a wide wardrobe, only to discover that IKEA's delivery doesn't include carrying it up to a high floor without an elevator — or that the item simply won't fit through the stairwell. In cases like this, a crane is needed to lift the furniture through the balcony or window — a solution professional moving companies offer that IKEA simply doesn't provide.
Scenario: Large-Scale Office Furniture Assembly
Businesses setting up a new office with IKEA purchases often also need to relocate existing office equipment — workstations, filing cabinets, and monitors — alongside assembling the new furniture. A standard delivery service doesn't cover that part, which is why a moving service that includes disassembly and assembly of office furniture on a large scale becomes essential.
Scenario: Moving with a Need for Temporary Storage
Sometimes new IKEA items arrive before the new apartment is ready to receive them, or there's a timing gap between vacating the old place and moving into the new one. In these cases, temporary storage for furniture and boxes is needed until everything can be moved to its final location.
How a Combined IKEA Purchase + Move Process Works
Step 1: Plan Delivery Dates in Advance
It's best to schedule your IKEA delivery to align with your overall moving date. This avoids situations where new furniture arrives before the apartment is cleared out, or after the move of existing furniture has already wrapped up.
Step 2: Disassemble Existing Furniture
Before the new items arrive, existing furniture needs to be disassembled and moved. This stage includes wrapping and protecting delicate furniture, professionally disassembling wardrobes and beds, and packing fragile items.
Step 3: Receive the New Delivery and Assemble
When your IKEA items arrive flat-packed, a proper assembly stage is required. A moving company offering a combined service can handle this part too, as part of the overall move — so that by the end of the day, your home or office is already organized and ready to use.
Step 4: Final Setup and Clearing Packaging
Once assembly and moving are complete, IKEA's cardboard boxes and foam packaging need to be cleared away, and furniture arranged in its final spot according to your original plan.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Assuming IKEA delivery automatically includes assembly — in most cases, assembly is a separate service that must be ordered on its own.
- Scheduling your IKEA delivery without coordinating it with your overall move date, creating a mismatch between old and new furniture arrivals.
- Not checking in advance whether a large item (like a wardrobe) will actually fit through the stairs or elevator of your new home.
- Trying to disassemble or assemble heavy furniture yourself without the right equipment, risking damage to the furniture or injury to residents.
- Not leaving room for temporary storage in case there's a gap between move-out and move-in dates.
Signs It's Time to Call a Professional
If you're planning a move that combines new IKEA furniture with existing items, if you have heavy pieces that won't fit through the stairwell, if you need large-scale disassembly and reassembly, or if your delivery dates don't line up with your move-out date — these are all clear signs it's time to call a professional moving company to manage the entire process from start to finish. Visit our services page to see the full range of solutions designed for situations just like these.
Service Levels and Costs — What Drives the Price Up or Down
| Service Type | Starting Price |
|---|---|
| Office move (including disassembly and assembly of office furniture) | From ₪1,200 |
| Crane service for furniture that won't fit through stairs | From ₪600 |
| Small apartment move (2-3 rooms) | From ₪800 |
| Large apartment move | From ₪1,599 |
| Move with full packing service | From ₪999 |
| Move with storage | From ₪400/month |
The final price is determined through a quote after an on-site or remote assessment, based on the complexity of the move, the volume of furniture, the need for disassembly and assembly, and the floor level at pickup or drop-off. The more new IKEA furniture that requires assembly, the greater the workload for the moving team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does IKEA move existing furniture already in my home?
No. IKEA's delivery service is limited to items purchased in that specific order from the store or website, and doesn't include moving existing furniture that wasn't bought from IKEA. For a full move, you'll need a moving company to handle your existing furniture separately.
Does IKEA delivery include furniture assembly?
Not automatically, in most cases. Assembly is an add-on service you can purchase separately through IKEA, and it's limited to items from that same order. If you need assembly combined with a full home move, look for a moving service that offers both together.
What if my new IKEA furniture is too large to fit through the stairs?
In these cases, a crane is used to lift the furniture through a balcony or window — a common solution for wardrobes, large sofas, and wide sideboards that won't fit through standard stairwell openings.
How do I coordinate my IKEA delivery date with my moving date?
It's best to coordinate both dates in advance, so existing furniture is cleared out before or alongside the arrival of new items. Proper coordination prevents a situation where your apartment is cluttered with boxes and unassembled furniture right when a new delivery is due.
Can I get a moving service with temporary storage until my new apartment is ready?
Yes. When there's a gap between your move-out date and your move-in date, your furniture and boxes can be kept in temporary storage until the right time for the final move.
Why Choose Wobe Moving Services
- Experience coordinating new furniture purchases (like IKEA items) with moving the contents of an existing home.
- Professional disassembly and assembly service for all types of furniture, residential and office alike.
- Crane solutions for heavy furniture that won't fit through stairwells or elevators.
- Temporary storage options for gaps between move-out and move-in dates.
- Flexible scheduling, including coordination with repeat deliveries from furniture retailers.
We provide moving services in Rishon LeZion, Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, Givatayim, Bnei Brak, Petah Tikva, Holon, Bat Yam, Or Yehuda, Azor, Lod, Ramla, Ness Ziona, Rehovot, and Modiin. Being based in Rishon LeZion, right in the heart of the Dan Region, lets us reach all these cities quickly with no extra travel costs.
Planning a move with new IKEA purchases and want to make sure everything runs smoothly with no scheduling conflicts? Call us now at 055-5077951 or fill out the form on our contact page, and we'll build you an organized moving plan tailored exactly to your needs.