How to Keep Your Fragile Items Safe During a Move
Moving furniture from one room to another is difficult. But moving furniture from one house to another is on a whole new level of difficulty. And when you add fragile furniture like billiards tables, pianos and antiques into the mix, a move can be a daunting and worrisome task.
When moving with fragile items, a good plan can go a long way to simplifying your move. With the right plan in place ahead of your move, you can avoid damaging your fragile furniture on moving day.
Hire a storage unit for your fragile furniture
Placing your fragile furniture into storage ahead of your move is a simple way to protect it from damage on moving day. Once the chaos of moving day has passed, you can then remove your fragile items from storage and place them into your new home.
Some removalists have their own storage facilities. As such, if you plan to use a removalist and you want to store your furniture, search for a removalist who can provide you with a storage unit too.
Hire a removalist who specializes in moving fragile furniture
Furniture like billiards tables and pianos weigh a ton. Without experience and equipment, you will struggle to move them safely on your own. But with the help of a removalist who specializes in fragile furniture, moving your items won't be a struggle. And you can avoid damaging your furniture with an experienced and well-equipped removals service.
Buy good-quality packing materials from a professional removalist
Fragile furniture often requires unique packing techniques and unique packing materials. If you buy your packing materials from a store, you might not get the right kind or the right quality. To save time and to ensure you buy the right materials, find a removalist who can supply you with packing materials.
The right removalist will be able to advise you on what to purchase to protect your fragile furniture.
Help your movers prepare in advance for your fragile furniture
If your movers know that you have one or more fragile pieces of furniture, then they'll be ready when they arrive at your home. For instance, a fragile piece of furniture such as a piano will affect how they load and pack their truck. They'll also know to bring the right protective material for your furniture.
Plan where your fragile furniture will go in your new home
Draw up a plan for your fragile furniture. Decide in advance where your fragile furniture will go in your new home. Your movers can then plan the unloading and moving stage appropriately. Make sure you get your measurements right too. Otherwise, you could slow your move down if an item doesn't fit where you planned to place it.
Learn to disassemble and reassemble your fragile furniture
If you have decided to tackle your move alone, then try to teach yourself how to disassemble and reassemble your fragile furniture. Disassembling your fragile items before you move them will reduce their weight and bulk and help you move them more easily. However, furniture like pianos can be difficult to disassemble. As such, think about hiring a removalist to do this step for you.
Slide fragile furniture
Make sure you invest in some furniture sliders if you plan to move heavy but fragile furniture without movers. Carrying your furniture could injure you or damage your furniture. Furniture sliders are ideal for moving pianos and antiques throughout a house.
If you want to make sure that your fragile furniture remains intact during your upcoming move, hire professional removalists. Zippy Removals & Storage specializes in piano removals and fragile furniture removals. Contact us today, and our well-trained removals team will ensure your fragile furniture arrives at your new home safe and sound.
