Downsizing removals in Dublin are often about more than moving furniture. Leaving a family home in Glasnevin, Mount Merrion or Castleknock after decades can be emotional, and deciding what fits in a smaller house or apartment takes time. At Moving Service Dublin we take a calm, unhurried approach, so the move suits your pace.
See our services for everything we offer, or our small removals page if you are only bringing a few select pieces with you.
Deciding what comes with you
The hardest part of downsizing is choosing. A good rule is to measure the rooms in your new home first and draw a rough plan of where each large piece will go. If the dining table or a big wardrobe will not fit, it is easier to decide that before moving day than to find out at the new door.
Many people pass furniture on to family members around Dublin at the same time. We can split the move, dropping certain items to a son or daughter's house on the way to your new address, so everything goes where it should in one trip.
Downsizing removals in Dublin: how we help on the day
- We wrap furniture in blankets and protect polished wood, glass cabinets and antiques
- Beds and wardrobes are taken apart and put back together
- Boxes are placed in the right rooms so you are not lifting anything heavy afterwards
- We work at a steady pace and take time to check where you want things
- Family members are welcome to be there and help direct
Every move is fully insured and priced with a fixed quote.
Moving into an apartment or smaller house
Many people downsizing in Dublin move from a semi detached house into a modern apartment, a bungalow or a smaller townhouse closer to the shops. Apartments often have tight corridors, fire doors and lifts with a weight limit, so large sideboards and three seater sofas need careful measuring first. Tell us the size of the lift and the door widths if you can, and we will let you know in advance if any piece will be a problem, so you can decide whether to keep it, sell it or give it to family.
Practical tips for a downsizing move
Moving to a smaller place is easier when it is spread over a few weeks:
- Start sorting one room at a time, beginning with the attic, garage or spare rooms
- Keep sentimental items like photos and letters in a separate box that travels with you
- Offer items to family early so they can arrange collection or join a split drop off
- Donate good condition furniture to local charity shops, many of which will collect
- Check if your new apartment has lift access and any rules on move times
- Label boxes clearly with the room and contents
If your new home is a retirement apartment or a ground floor unit with limited space, we can bring the essentials first and the rest later once you have settled in and decided where things go.
Book your downsizing move
We move people of all ages, and we understand that downsizing can be a big step. We cover every part of Dublin and can also help if you are moving closer to family anywhere in Ireland.
Fill in the free quote form below or send a WhatsApp to 087 393 1146. Family members are welcome to get in touch on your behalf to arrange the quote and the date.