Tips For Packing Furniture To Move
Tips For Packing Furniture To Move
When it comes to relocation, moving your furniture without damage is one of the most important tasks. Which is why we created these tips for packing furniture to move. If you intend to furnish your new home with all or some of the pieces of your old home, it is necessary that you take all the precautions to ensure their safe delivery.
The very first step is to take some measurements. Measure the doors and windows of your current home as well as your new home along with your furniture pieces to make sure that they actually do fit in through the openings. In some cases, it may be necessary to disassemble the pieces, take them out without packing and require door or windows to be removed from their frames. In addition, you might even have to consider a crane for exceptionally large and heavy items. Be sure to contact your mover to make a list of these particularly difficult to extract pieces. This will save a great deal of time and make the movers’ job easier.
Of course, not all pieces of furniture are the same. Some may be antiques that require special attention while others won’t be of much trouble. Therefore, one of the most important tips for packing furniture to move is to let your movers know about the different packing requirements and moving conditions for particular pieces. For example, items with intricate wood carving or cushioned portions will need to be properly padded and covered to prevent any damage during the move.
It is of utmost importance that you pay special attention to how your furniture is stacked inside the moving vehicles. As mentioned earlier, not all pieces are the same and some may be heavier than others. Be sure to mark very heavy items and to make sure that the movers don’t place them on top of lighter one, leaving plenty of room for damage on truck ride. Many high quality movers will have plenty of experience on stacking items in such a way so that they don’t move about during the drive. However, in case you simply have to stack items on top of each other, be sure to use padding or wooden crates along with secured ties to prevent shifting or collapsing.
Needless to elaborate, insurance is a must for furniture. Whether you are transporting heavy antiques or light wickerwork garden chairs, it is necessary to obtain the proper insurance and to discuss all possible causes for damage with your mover. After all, the last thing you want is to spend time and money on furniture repairs right after moving into your new home.
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