Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Learning how to move a sleeper sofa handles one of the heaviest couches there is. The metal frame inside adds serious weight, so securing it and using straps matter.
Step: Remove the mattress from inside the sofa bed
Step: Secure the fold-out frame so it cannot open
Step: Remove cushions, legs, and detachable parts
Step: Wrap the sofa in moving blankets
Step: Measure doorways and clear the path
Step: Use lifting straps and at least two strong people
Step: Tip it on end to clear tight doorways
Step: Load it standing on end to save truck space
Moving a heavy sofa bed.
When: Move the sleeper sofa on move day after clearing the path.
Watch out: Do not lift a sleeper sofa without help or strapped frame; the internal metal bed makes it far heavier than a normal couch.