When it comes to home removals one of the biggest tasks involved is moving furniture. Most items tend to be bulky and heavy. So, the difficulty in getting them from one place to another can be a taxing situation. Dressers, tables, wardrobes and beds are all big objects and need some consideration before moving them. If you are hiring a professional removal service then they will supply professional loaders who will be dressed appropriately, have some special lifting gear, and best of all will be skilled at maneuvering the items. After all as a job these people do it every day and will have had plenty of practice with all sizes and weights! But, if you choose to do your own furniture removals you will need to be prepared. Here are some simple tips to help make moving furniture an easier process when moving house.
Take a look at the plan of your old house and your new house. For instance you are going to have to plan a route with bedroom furniture from getting it downstairs, loaded and transported and then unloaded and back upstairs in your new place! Having a plan of both homes will help you get an idea of the move and what obstacles will be in the way. If an item is huge and you have narrow hallways and stairs to get through, you will need to measure door frames, widths of the hall and even the height! If it is possible disassemble the furniture and store everything together, making sure you store fittings in a safe place such as a bag and attach to the item with tape. Some older antique style furniture doesn’t come apart and can be very heavy. You will need to make sure you get some help, and work a route out and how you are going to navigate corners, stairs and doorways for example.
All of this is going to take time. Make sure you start early and take one step at a time. Keep parts together. You will need to protect all of your furniture for the move. Use plastic sheets and tape to secure. Have blankets ready on the removal van so you can cover and keep it from getting damaged on the journey. For antique furniture it is advisable to protect the surfaces with a wax coating to ensure nothing gets scratched from the move. It is pointless cleaning anything at this stage as it will all get dusty and dirty just from the handling and being transported.
You can do this when it is settled into its new home. Move the large stuff first and take part what you can, for sofas and cushions place in plastic bags to keep clean.
The main concern is to have plenty of help. Other family and friends may be an expert and can offer some advice. A removal of any size is a big job and takes time. Packing and moving is hard work and it can be a huge support having some help. Lifting heavy and awkward furniture can be back breaking so find out all you can before lifting anything. Having some knowledge on how to get around a corner, or fit through a doorway is helpful. The internet and home and lifestyle magazines can help with advice. As a DIY society there is a lot of information to help in these types of predicaments.
