Preventing Damage To Property While Moving
August 18th, 2011 | Gibbons
The biggest cause for concern when moving is damage from the move and damage to objects you are moving. Damage can occur even on a long haul move with the help of interstate removalists so it pays to know a few tips and tricks. In order to avoid damage the number one trick to keep in mind is to be patient and never rush.Rushing around is the biggest cause of damage to property and I am sure we can all think of examples. Even if you are not moving house it is when we are rushing out to work that we bump into that vase and smash it. When we are in a rush we are also more likely to have an accident so it is important to remain calm and take care when moving.
Handling Large Furniture
Large furniture is the most expensive and unfortunately easiest to damage out of all the items you are probably moving. Here are some good tips to get you started:
- Lift with your legs, not your back.
- Make sure you (and other people helping to lift) have a firm grip before moving.
- If you have time measure your spaces so you know how easily an object will be to move.
- Dismantle large objects as much as you can. For example, a table can usually have the legs removed.
- Try not to lift over 30 kilograms on your own.
- Always try and use a trolley or something else to make furniture easy to move.
- Always be sure to take your time moving large objects through doorways. If you rush through a small space this is when you will damage table tops, tv screens and anything else large and fragile.
Packing Fragile Items
Packing fragile belongings such as glassware may seem like an art form but there are simple tips to make it easier:
- If you are unsure then hire removalists to assist or complete the move.
- Try and have enough strong and sturdy boxes.
- Wrap items individually, bubble wrap if you can or at least newspaper.
- The best way to avoid breakage is to find a balance between too loose and too tight. Make sure fragile objects cannot move around in their box.
- If you are still unsure then use common sense because if it looks like it could break then t probably will.
Loading a Truck, Trailer or Car
Packing a truck or trailer is like packing a box but on a much larger scale. You need to make sure that objects will not move around too much or fall on each other. It is also a good idea to check what you are putting next to what as certain items may not be fragile but they may be next to something fragile.
How Not to Break Your New and Old House
The most annoying part of a move is seeing all the scrapes and scratches on your belongings and then finding corresponding scratches on your doors and walls. If you can move furniture around with a thick blanket on it will help to avoid most damage to walls and door frames. Take care when moving and remember no matter how expensive an item was you are still more important.
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