What goes into a pool table moving quote in Chicago

If you are trying to figure out how much it costs to move a pool table, the honest answer is that it depends on the table and the two houses involved. Alpha Billiards quotes moving work by phone. We do not post a rate or a range, because a 7-foot table going out a garage door is not the same job as a 9-foot slate table down two flights of basement stairs.

This page explains what we need to know before we can quote. For the step-by-step process, see how a professional pool table move works. To schedule the work, use the pool table moving page or call (708) 415-1403.

Why there isn't a single posted rate

A slate pool table is heavy, and it is not moved in one piece. The cabinet, rails, and slate come apart, get protected, go on the truck, and go back together level at the other end. The time and the number of people that takes changes with the path, not just the mileage.

A posted “typical cost” would be wrong for a lot of houses in this area. We would rather ask a few questions and give you a quote for your table.

Table size and the slate

Tell us the size if you know it: 7-foot, 8-foot, 9-foot, or oversized 8-foot. If you are not sure, a photo of the table in the room, or a rough measurement of the playing surface, is enough to start.

Most home tables in this size range have three-piece slate. Some smaller tables have a single slab. Three-piece slate comes apart into manageable sections. A one-piece slate is a different carry. If you know it is one piece, say so. If you do not, we will figure it out.

The cabinet style matters less than the path, but antiques, ball-return tables, and unusually heavy frames are useful to mention. We work on those; we just want to know beforehand.

Stairs, turns, and the path at both ends

This is usually what changes the job the most. We need the picture at the pickup and at the drop-off:

• How many flights of stairs, and whether they are inside, outside, or both
• Tight turns, narrow doors, or a landing that does not give us a straight shot
• A basement rec room, an upstairs game room, or a walk-out
• A long carry from the curb or through a tight side yard
• Whether the table is already in a garage or storage, or fully set up in a room

A table that leaves a ranch through a wide patio door is one kind of move. A table that has to come up a split-level stair, turn on a small landing, and go out the front is another. Please don't try to take the table apart yourself to “make it easier.” That often makes the job harder, and it can damage the slate or the cloth.

Photos of the stair and the doorway help. If you are not sure, describe it and we will ask the next question.

Distance, and whether the table has to be set up

We move tables across the Chicago area and, when it makes sense, across the state. A local move and a long-distance move are not quoted the same way. Tell us the two addresses, or the two towns, and whether the table needs to be fully reassembled and leveled at the other end, or delivered in pieces into a garage or storage.

If the table is already disassembled, say so. If you also want new felt, new cushions, or other repair at the new house, tell us at the same time. Combining that work with the move is often cleaner than booking it later, and it changes the quote.

What to have ready when you call

You do not need a perfect inventory. Have what you can:

• Size and brand, if you know them
• Both addresses, or at least both towns
• Stairs and access at each end
• Whether the table is set up or already in pieces
• Any extra work you want done
• A couple of photos, if you can send them by text

Call or text (708) 415-1403. We will go through the job and quote it. The showroom and service work are by appointment only, at 955 Lively Blvd, Wood Dale, IL 60191.

Questions

Can you just tell me a ballpark over the website?

No. We quote by phone once we understand the table and the path. Two moves that look similar on a map can be very different once stairs and slate are in the picture.

Do stairs always make a difference?

Usually, yes. One short, straight stair is not the same as two flights with a tight turn. That is why we ask.

What if I don't know whether the slate is one piece or three?

That is fine. Size, photos, and the brand, if you have it, are enough to start. We can confirm the slate when we see the table.

Do you move tables out of or into storage?

Yes. Tell us whether it needs to be taken apart, put back together and leveled, or only transported in pieces.

Can I take the table apart myself and save the labor?

We do not recommend it. Slate cracks, cloth tears, and rails get mixed up. If the table is already apart, tell us how it was packed and we will go from there.

Get a quote

Call or text (708) 415-1403 and walk us through the two locations. You can also start from the pool table moving page. If you are still deciding whether a professional move is the right path, read how a professional pool table move works.