When moving house, every homeowner needs to decide whether they want to tackle their move on their own or hire removalists. Although removalists do cost money, if you choose yours wisely, the money is well spent. A good furniture mover can do many things that the average person can't. These skills can take away the uncertainty and stress that often accompanies a move to a new home.
1. Carry heavy furniture
Unless you regularly lift heavy weights or carry heavy objects for a living, carrying heavy furniture will be a challenge for you. You'll take longer than the average mover to move furniture. Further, you could injure yourself if you attempt to move multiple items of furniture in a single day. However, removalists lift heavy furniture for a living. Not only that, but they have all the right equipment, such as stair climbing dollies and hand trollies.
2. Disassemble furniture
Getting items of furniture out of your home isn't always as easy as getting furniture into your home, especially if you didn't move it yourself in the first place. Doorways are especially tough. Unless you have a large tool collection, and you know how to use those tools efficiently, disassembling furniture during your move will take up valuable time. Fortunately, furniture removalists have the toolsets and the know-how to disassemble tools as they move.
3. Protect walls and floors from damage
A good removalist knows the right techniques to move furniture and boxes throughout the rooms and corridors of a home without damaging the walls and floors. After all, they have typically encountered all manner of furniture shapes and sizes on previous jobs. They also know where and how to place protective covers to stop dents and scratches from occurring.
4. Protect furniture from damage
Furniture needs wrapping and padding in order to protect it from damage. Removalists have the right padding types to cover corners, edges and glass before they start moving an item of furniture. They also know how to protect drawers, doors and appliances.
5. Stack boxes
Stacking boxes on the moving truck is one of the most important parts of a move. Stack boxes incorrectly, for instance, with heavy ones on top of lighter boxes, and your things could be damaged on the way to your new home. You need the experience and wisdom of seasoned removalists to ensure that your boxes go onto the moving truck orderly and smoothly.
If you are trying to decide if hiring removalists is worth it for your upcoming move, then consider these points carefully. The experience and skill of seasoned movers can make your move a satisfying and rewarding experience rather than a hectic and stressful one. Contact a removal service for more information.