Tips From Pool Table Movers

Pool table movers in Chicago are professionals who offer high-quality moving services for pool tables, billiard and air hockey tables. Shipping a pool table across state lines is actually pretty easy. Pool table movers in Chicago make this type of move easy for players from the Midwest to the Deep South or other Pacific Northwest states.

It is important to know what you want to do with your old or soon to be out of use pool table before you pick up the phone and contact pool table movers in Chicago. Do you need moving supplies? Is your only option moving it in a truck to a friend's house? Do you want the whole board house moving service or can you have each piece individually moved? Once you determine what kind of moving needs to be addressed, you can contact pool table movers in Chicago for free estimates.

You might find a pool table movers in Chicago that charges outrageous prices for simple moving tasks such as leveling the billiard table. The only way to protect yourself is to do as much of the move as you can yourself. For example, don't try to move it all the way from your house to the truck unless you can use a flat bed trailer. Leveling the billiard table usually takes two people and a ladder.

Ask your pool table movers in Chicago about "pin pointing". This is a term that describes the process of leveling a billiard table from one end to the other by using a pin positioned horizontally at each end. Some movers can even do this job quickly and inexpensively. Most others will charge an arm and a leg for this service. However, this "pin-pointing" service may be worth the extra money if the job involves several boards. In addition, pin pointing can also be useful if the pool table is not level in the first place.

If the billiard table has a shelf or umbrella stand attached to it, the mover will most likely want to drill holes through it to move the slate or used slate into the truck. This may sound dangerous, but it's a good idea to keep small children away from the process if you have them handy. The mover will also want to remove the protective covering on the slate or used slate before loading it into the truck. If you're not good at driving, having someone else do this for you is a good idea.

When the movers arrive at your home, they will carefully disassemble the pool tables. They'll then reassemble them once the truck is filled with your material. It may take several people to complete this task depending on how large the tables are and how many boards there are. In addition, the pool table movers will usually tape safety warnings on the pool tables so children can be kept away from the process. The entire process should only take a few hours for most people and is relatively low-risk.