Moving Tips On How To Pack Fragile Items
At Allegiance Van Lines, LLC, we understand how taxing moving can be. Because of this, we pride ourselves on being local professional movers that you can trust. We work with you throughout the experience to help relieve some of the stress for you. Our family-owned and operated business will take care of your possessions while you navigate the rest of your moving journey.
Smart packing is key to simplifying a move and to protecting your belongings in the best way throughout the process. Our professional moving services allow our local mover team to load your items faster, reduce damage, and help make sure that they arrive at your new home in an organized way.
Of course, we understand there are some challenges to moving, but by choosing the right moving company with a proven track record of success, you can minimize them. This blog organizes to-do tasks into a moving and packing checklist that helps you plan for your move the best with the help of our professional movers.
Hire Licensed and Insured Professional Movers
The most important task when moving is to hire reliable and professional movers who meet all licensing requirements in your state.
They’re insured, which means they have liability insurance and also coverage to cover any potential damage to your items. Working with them will help reduce the risks associated with a major move and is especially important if you have fragile items like antiques or artwork to move. They will provide you with clear, written estimates that list all of the charges for the moving services you choose.
Packing & Moving Services That Will Help Your Move Be More Efficient
Every move may need a different combination of either packing and/or moving services. Professional movers understand this and offer high-quality services that offer their customers peace of mind.
Local vs. Long-Distance Moving
Whether you’re moving somewhere in your town or a farther distance, professional movers should handle your items with care either way. They will know how to load boxes so they are protected from road hazards and so they can withstand long times in extreme weather when necessary.
Storage Services
This is especially helpful for long-distance moves. For instance, you must move out of a house, but your new one isn’t ready for you to occupy it yet. Professional movers can store your items for you.
Moving Supplies
Most professional moving companies allow you to buy the moving supplies you need from them at a competitive price.
Full-Service Packing, Moving & Storage
If you don’t want to do any of the work, the full-service moving and storage option works best for you. Professional movers will pack your items, relocate them, and unload them. We also offer packing and moving on their own.
Junk Removal
Sometimes there’s furniture you don’t want to bring with you; this service removes these things from your home or yard.
Things to Know About Moving Fragile Items
While packing any items can seem difficult, packing fragile ones can be downright scary for some of us.
Some of the most common fragile item types include:
- Glassware
- Chinaware
- Electronics
- Furniture (especially odd shapes or delicate materials)
- Art
- Appliances
The first step in moving these items successfully is to have the proper packing supplies to pack them efficiently. Things like sturdy boxes, heavy-duty packing tape, bubble wrap, newspaper, glass and dish packers, packing peanuts, and plastic furniture covers are all necessities. Once you have all of these items ready, you can move on to packing.
Now that you have all of your packing supplies, let’s get started!
The greatest success comes with choosing the best-sized box for items. Avoid overloading boxes, especially ones with fragile items, to help prevent breakage. Label each box with the room it should be unloaded to.
Moving and Packing Checklist Tips
- Declutter First: Take time to declutter items before you pack. Packing fewer items reduces moving costs but also the number of items you’re having to maneuver.
- Pack one room at a time: Work through the room individually, which helps make unpacking easier.
- Focus on fragile items last: Because they require extra handling, work on them at the end. Wrap each object separately. Fill any gaps in boxes with soft packing materials, which helps prevent any shifting. Use sturdy boxes that are marked fragile.
Wrapping Fragile Items Properly
First, consider the item you’re packing. For items that will go into a box, secure the box properly. Next, build a base of bubble wrap, towels, and/or packing peanuts for a buffer from potholes or other road hazards while in transit.
Next, wrap each item securely. If there’s a thin area, like on the stem of a goblet or wine glass, put extra material there. Always put the heaviest items on the bottom of a box while stacking lighter items on top. Using glass or dish packers will help with this, as they have dividers in place already.
Hire Professional South Florida Movers For Fragile Items
We understand that moving fragile items is intimidating. However, we have done this for years and have been successful in transporting our customers’ prized possessions. You can trust our professional movers team to handle your move and, most importantly, your fragile items with professionalism and care.
At Allegiance Van Lines, LLC, we offer a wide range of moving services for you to customize for your specific needs. We offer packing, moving, and storage solutions to you during this transitional time. To learn more about our moving services or for a free moving quote, call us at 561-210-5120.