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Pool table moving in Montreal
A pool table looks like a piece of furniture, but it is built more like a precision instrument. Most quality tables have a playing surface made of one or three slabs of slate, each weighing a lot, resting on a heavy wooden frame and legs. The slate must be perfectly level and seamless for the balls to roll true. Moving a pool table in one piece risks cracking the slate, damaging the frame, tearing the felt and injuring the people carrying it. The right way is to take it apart, move each component safely and rebuild it carefully.
Déménagement NST Moving & Storage moves pool tables, billiard tables and snooker tables across Greater Montreal. Our pool table movers disassemble the table, protect each slate piece, bag and label every bolt and pocket, transport the parts securely and reassemble the table at your new home or game room.
Your coordinator asks about the table’s size, type of slate, access at both homes and whether the felt is being reused. You receive a guaranteed flat-fee quote before moving day.
How we move a pool table
- Remove the pockets and rails. Pockets are unbolted and rails are removed and wrapped.
- Release the felt. The felt is carefully unstapled from the slate if it will be reused, or left for replacement.
- Remove the slate. Slate pieces are unscrewed from the frame, separated at the seams and lifted out by enough crew members.
- Protect the slate. Each slab is wrapped in moving blankets and moved on its edge on a dolly, never flat.
- Disassemble the frame. Legs and frame components are removed and wrapped.
- Transport. All parts are strapped securely in the truck, with slate standing on edge.
- Reassemble. At the new location, the frame is rebuilt, levelled and the slate is placed, aligned and secured.
- Finish. Seams are filled and levelled, felt is reinstalled, rails and pockets are bolted back on, and the table is checked with a level.
Why pool tables should be disassembled
Slate is brittle. It can crack if the table flexes while being carried in one piece.
Weight. A full slate table is far too heavy to carry safely up or down stairs in one piece.
Frame damage. Carrying the table by its rails or frame can loosen joints and damage the wood.
Levelling. Once moved, a table must be re-levelled. Taking it apart allows the frame and slate to be levelled properly at the new location.
Pool table moving costs
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Table size | Seven, eight and nine-foot tables have different slate weights and sizes. |
| One or three-piece slate | Three-piece slate is easier to move but needs seam work. |
| Stairs and access | Basements, staircases and narrow doors add time. |
| Felt | Reusing felt requires careful removal. New felt is installed by a specialist. |
| Distance | Local moves, moves to storage and long-distance moves. |
| Combined moves | Tables moved as part of a full house move. |
Moving a pool table into a basement
Many Montreal homes keep the pool table in the basement, which means narrow stairs, tight turns and low ceilings. Because we move the table in pieces, each part can be carried safely down the stairs. We protect stair edges and walls, measure the route in advance and plan where the frame will be rebuilt so the table can be levelled properly on the basement floor.
Felt: reuse or replace?
If your felt is in good condition, we can remove it carefully and reinstall it. Older felt may stretch, tear or not fit tightly after removal, so many owners choose to replace it during a move. New felt is installed by a billiards specialist. Your coordinator can help you decide and schedule it.
Moving other game room equipment
Game rooms often include more than a pool table. We also move air hockey tables, foosball tables, ping pong tables, arcade machines, bar furniture, dart boards and home theatre equipment. See our electronics moving service for TVs and audio gear, and our gym equipment moving service for home gyms.
Pool tables for bars and businesses
Bars, pubs, billiard halls and recreation centres move pool tables when they relocate, renovate or replace equipment. We can move several tables, schedule the work after hours and coordinate with your contractor. See our commercial moving services for full business moves.
Storing a pool table
If your new home is not ready, a disassembled pool table stores well. Slate is stored on edge, rails and legs are wrapped, and hardware is kept in labelled bags. Our climate-controlled storage protects the wood frame from humidity swings that could cause warping.
Preparing for your pool table move
- Remove balls, cues, racks and accessories, and pack them separately.
- Measure doorways and stairs at the new home.
- Decide where the table will go in the new room, leaving cue space on all sides.
- Tell us if the table is a three-piece or one-piece slate, if you know.
- Decide whether to keep the felt or replace it.
Areas we serve
We move pool tables across Montreal, including the West Island, Laval, Longueuil, Brossard, the North Shore and the South Shore, as well as moves to cottages in the Laurentians and the Eastern Townships.
Why customers choose NST for pool table moving
- Careful disassembly and reassembly.
- Slate protected and moved on edge.
- Hardware bagged and labelled.
- Levelling at the new location.
- Guaranteed flat-fee pricing.
- Licensed and insured movers. Explore our other specialty item moving services.
One-piece vs three-piece slate
Most quality pool tables have either a single slab of slate or three slabs joined at seams. One-piece slate gives a perfectly continuous surface but is extremely heavy and difficult to manoeuvre, especially on stairs. It needs more crew and very careful handling. Three-piece slate is easier to move because each slab is lighter, but the seams must be aligned, filled and levelled during reassembly so the balls roll smoothly across them. Some inexpensive tables use slate substitutes such as MDF or composite, which are lighter but can be damaged by moisture. Tell us which type you have, or we will identify it during the assessment.
Levelling: why it matters
A pool table that is even slightly off-level will make balls drift, ruining the game. Floors in older Montreal homes are rarely perfectly flat, and basement floors often slope toward drains. During reassembly, we level the frame first using shims and adjustable legs, then place the slate and check it with a precision level in several directions, adjusting until it is true. After seams are filled and the felt is installed, the surface is checked again. If you move the table to a different room later, it should be re-levelled.
Moving tables to cottages and chalets
Many families bring a pool table to a cottage or chalet in the Laurentians, the Eastern Townships or on the South Shore. These moves often involve long driveways, gravel paths, steps and rural roads. We plan the route, bring the right dollies and protection, and rebuild the table in its new games room. Cottages that are unheated in winter can be hard on tables, so ask us about protection if the table will stay in a cold space.
How to tell if your pool table has slate
Most full-size, good-quality pool tables have slate playing surfaces, which are heavy and need professional handling. Signs of slate include a very heavy table, bolts visible under the frame and a cool, hard surface beneath the felt. Lighter tables with a hollow sound may use MDF or another material. Knowing the type helps us plan the crew and equipment.
Pool table moving FAQs
Can a pool table be moved without taking it apart?
Moving a slate table in one piece is risky for the slate, the frame and the movers. We disassemble it for a safe move.
How long does it take to move a pool table?
Disassembly and reassembly usually take a few hours each, depending on the table and access.
Do you level the table after moving it?
Yes. We level the frame and slate at the new location so the table plays properly.
Can you reuse my felt?
If the felt is in good condition, we remove it carefully and reinstall it. Worn felt is better replaced by a billiards specialist.
Can you move a pool table to a basement?
Yes. We move the table in pieces down the stairs and rebuild it in the basement.
Do you move pool tables for bars?
Yes. We move pool tables for bars, billiard halls and recreation centres, often after hours.
Can you store a pool table?
Yes. Disassembled tables can be stored in our climate-controlled storage.
How is pool table moving priced?
You receive a guaranteed flat fee based on the table size, slate type, access, felt and distance.
How do I know if my table has slate?
Slate tables are very heavy and have bolts under the frame. Tell us the model or send photos and we will help identify it.
Move your pool table with NST
Tell us the size of your table, both addresses and where it is located. We will give you a guaranteed flat-fee quote.
Call: (514) 458-7786 · Visit: 433 Jarry St W #201, Montreal, QC H3N 1E7
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