The Trickiest Items to Move When MOVING Home
When you’re movning homr, some items are easy to move while others can be quite a challenge. The difficulty arises from various factors, such as size, fragility, or extreme value. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the most difficult items to move and how to do it safely if you’re not relying on a professional removal team.
Pianos
Pianos are among the most challenging items to transport due to their delicate and cumbersome structure. They’re not only heavy but also contain many internal moving parts that can be damaged during transport. It’s essential to ensure that they’re properly secured to avoid any damages. Three Counties Moves have specialist equipment and training to transport all types of pianos.
Aquariums
Aquariums are not only heavy but also incredibly fragile, and they need to be decommissioned and prepared beforehand for removal. The transportation process can be time-sensitive, as the aquatic animals need to be moved into temporary storage and rehoused within a specific time frame. For saltwater and reef aquariums, the fish can be especially expensive and extremely sensitive to changes.
Televisions
With the advancement of technology, TVs have become thinner and larger, making them even more delicate and easily damaged. It’s always best to keep the original box of your TV, which has custom-fit polystyrene to protect it. If you don’t have the original box, you can purchase a TV box or ensure the screen is sufficiently protected by wrapping it in a blanket.
Mirrors & Glass Furniture
Mirrors and glass furniture are fragile and heavy, making them challenging to move. Extra care needs to be taken when transporting them since a chip can quickly become a crack that causes irreparable damage. Small mirrors are not too difficult, but medium- to large-size mirrors are susceptible to damage and can also be surprisingly heavy.
Art
Many art pieces are very expensive and fragile, making them prized possessions of their owners. It’s important to package them properly and ideally in purpose-built crates or boxes if necessary. Especially in the case of oil paintings, they can easily be damaged.
Plants
Plants are another delicate item that requires careful handling. While small house plants can be carefully packed in boxes, larger plants in heavy pots can be challenging to move. It’s essential to keep the plants protected, as well as the pots and soil they’re planted in.
Sofas, Beds & Wardrobes
Sofas, beds, and wardrobes are bulky and heavy items that can take up a lot of space in your home. They’re also difficult to maneuver through tight spaces like doorways and stairwells. Disassembly can help when moving, but it’s not always feasible. Three Counties Moves is well-equipped to carry out standard furniture removals but takes extra precautions when it comes to more delicate and fragile items like glass furniture, beds, and sofas.
Summary
While some items are challenging to move due to their weight, others are tricky because of their fragile and odd-shaped nature. In most cases, it’s best to hire a specialist removal team to ensure that the process is as smooth as possible. For more standard furniture items, Three Counties Moves are well-equipped to carry out the removal and take extra precautions when it comes to the more delicate and fragile items like glass furniture, beds, and sofas.
