A guide to safely moving furniture

If you are relocating to another city or country or simply changing houses, moving your furniture is a problem that you will encounter. Find out how you can safely move furniture without creating too much stress on yourself and at a reasonable cost.

Furniture relocating options

Moving home? A house removal is not as daunting as it sounds and can be made easy if you follow these steps. Decide if you are going to use a company Home removals are best done by professionals. They have trained staff and personnel who will do everything for you. If it is a complete, door to door removal, the company's staff will provide boxes, wrap everything, pack them into boxes, load and unload them at destination. Moreover, included in a full removal is unpacking and disposing of packing materials and boxes. If you want to save on costs, removal firms also offer loading, transporting and unloading services. You have to get your own boxes and packing materials and do the packing yourself. Depending on how well your stuff are packed and protected with bubble wrap, the chances of breakage are quite high. In this scenario, the removal company will not pay for any breakage. Renting a hauling trailer There are instances when you do not require a removal company and might just need a trailer to haul a few pieces of furniture to your new place. This is a convenient solution to those who do not have lots of furniture. Just the same, you have to pack the furniture yourself and drive the trailer. Trucks for rent You can also rent a truck or a lorry to move your furniture from one place to another. There are lorry companies which provide transport services for relocation moving.

Tips for a hassle-free relocation

Make a complete inventory A detailed inventory including valuation of your furniture is essential should you need to claim for damages or loss later on. Get quotes If you opt to use a moving service, make sure that you ask for removal quotes. This can be from a removal firm, a lorry company or a transport agency. Prices vary across companies. The most expensive quotes are not necessarily the best movers. Compare prices Do a side by side price comparison of all the quotes that you receive. Check where the offers differ and why there are differences. Don't be afraid to contact the company to verify or clarify information. Include insurance Insurance is standard when using removal companies. However, prices vary in quotes. The insurance rate is a function of the total replacement value of your stuff. Export and import rules Keep papers in order to comply with the rules.