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The answer really depends on the type of table. Is it wood, mdf, or slate? If it is slate, is it the typical 3 piece or is it a single slab? Transporting non slate tables, though you should be careful, are not too big of a deal. Single slate tables are not too hard to disassemble, but can be very heavy and dangerous to move. The standard 3 piece slate table is quite a process to move. YOU HAVE TO TAKE THE TABLE APART. Take it all apart and mark each piece as you go. Move the pieces and if you are very handy put it back together. If you are not very handy, I would suggest hiring a professional for reassembly as getting three pieces of slate level and the felt firm and tight are extremely important if you want your table to work right. Make sure the slates are cushioned and under no stress at any point in the move, have lots of help, and take your time, and you should be able to get all the pieces from one place to the next.
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TaigaThis depends upon whether you are moving it a short distance (in the room) or to a new location with a truck. Pool halls use a wheeled pool table jack to safely move tables between rooms. If you are moving to a new location and can fit the pool table through the doorway (such as in a garage) you can do this and load the table on a flatbed, no disassembly required. However, if neither of these apply to you, you will most likely have to disassemble and get it re-assembled at the new location. If it is a one piece slate, you can disassemble and re-assmble yourself, with patience. Otherwise, a professional should be called in to re-assemble, level the table, and re-felt it.
There are pool table jacks and dollies that are designed to lift the pool table and roll it to a new location. These are used by billiard halls and bars. If unable to rent the proper jack, a wheeled automotive transmission jack can be used, with boards placed under the table supports.
Slate is very durable, but can chip easily. Slate is usually stored upright, but there is no reason it cannot be stored flat as well. The rest of the table should be treated like furniture and stored where moisture won't collect. The felt on the rails may become damaged by insects, so bag storage will prevent this. The rubber will dry out over time and this cannot be prevented. The pool equipment, including the balls and cues, should be stored at room temperature. The cues should be hung as any other position will create warp, there are no flat sides on a cue.
A billiards table must be dis-assembled, moved, then re-assmebled (including new felt) at the new location. If you have to ask the question of "how", most likely you should rely on a professional for both disassembly and re-assembly. Moving the table simply takes at least 2 strong individuals for the slate. There is no special handling, and a pool table can be moved in the average SUV type car, even a subcompact, though due to weight it may take several trips.
It depends on how far you have to move it. Within a pool hall, they use a pool table jack with wheels which safely moves the table from place to place and is easy to re-level. If you are moving the table to a new location and cannot use the jack to get it through the doorway and onto a flatbed truck, you have to take it apart and will have to get the surface re-finished, including new felt. If you are able to wheel it around to move it, check for equipment rentals to rent a jack - your best option is to rent an auto transmission jack and suse som estrong boards, as you probably can't rent the pool table jack.
Just sold my table as we are moving. Buyer showed up with 3 husky helpers. They took the legs off and were able to load it in a pickup, but both side panels were pulled loose and they were all totally wiped out when done. Have no idea how it rode like that.
Strongly recommend having a professional dismantle it and reassemble on the other end--especially if was a good table as this one was.
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