Student Move-In Help Near The University of Alabama
Furniture Assembly • TV Mounting • Shelving • Apartment Setup
Need help getting your dorm or apartment ready? Crimson Handyman can assemble furniture, mount TVs, hang curtains, install shelves, and take care of the projects that make your new place feel like home.
Perfect For
Most Requested Move-In Services
Furniture Assembly
Move-In Packages
Freshman Move-In
The dorm-room essentials, done in one visit.
- Bed Assembly
- Desk
- Dresser
- Shelves
- TV Mount
Apartment Setup
Everything in Freshman Move-In, plus:
- Curtains
- Pictures
- Mirror
- Kitchen Shelves
- TV Mount
Full Move-In Day
We stay until the whole place is finished.
- Assembly
- Installation
- Mounting
- Small Repairs
- Haul Away Boxes
- Final Walkthrough
Don't see a package that fits your needs? Contact us and we'll help you build something à la carte.
We Work Around Campus
We stay within about a 15-minute radius of the University of Alabama, so we can get to your student fast on move-in day.
- University of Alabama
- The Strip
- Downtown Tuscaloosa
- Northport
- Skyland
- Forest Lake
Why Parents Love Hiring Crimson
Move-in day should be about getting your student settled — not fighting an allen wrench.
- Parents don't need to spend move-in day assembling furniture.
- Students get a finished apartment immediately.
- Avoid damaged furniture.
- Professional tools.
- Fast assembly.
- One trip instead of multiple visits.
- Clean work.
- Reliable scheduling.
What We Assemble
Before & After Gallery
A few of our favorite transformations around Tuscaloosa.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far are you from the University of Alabama?
We're based right here in Tuscaloosa and work within about a 15-minute radius of campus — UA dorms, The Strip, downtown Tuscaloosa, Northport, Skyland, and Forest Lake.
Do you assemble IKEA furniture?
Yes — IKEA is our most-requested assembly brand. We also assemble furniture from Wayfair, Amazon, Walmart, Target, and any other flat-pack brand.
Can parents book before move-in day?
Absolutely, and we recommend it. Move-in weekends fill up fast, so many parents book us in advance — even from out of state — and we coordinate everything directly.
Do you mount TVs in apartments?
Yes. We mount TVs securely with the right anchors for the wall type. If your lease has rules about wall mounting, we're happy to work within them.
Can you assemble multiple furniture pieces?
Yes — most move-in jobs are multiple pieces. We can assemble an entire dorm room or apartment's worth of furniture in a single visit.
Can you remove boxes?
Yes. Box and packaging haul-away is included in our Full Move-In Day package, and we can add it to any job.
How long does assembly usually take?
It depends on the piece, but most single items take under an hour with professional tools, and a typical full apartment setup is done in one visit.
Can you install curtain rods?
Yes — curtain rods, shelves, mirrors, and pictures are some of our most common move-in requests. We install them level, secure, and landlord-friendly.
Do you bring your own tools?
Always. We arrive with professional tools and hardware, so you don't need to own so much as a screwdriver.
Can I text photos for a quote?
Yes! Text photos of your furniture boxes or project list to 205-454-5468 and we'll send back a fast, free quote.
Ready to knock out that to-do list?
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