Here’s How To Prevent Property Damage When Moving
It is unfortunate that 47% of movers lose or damage their possessions during a house move. The question is, why does almost half the moving population experience these incidents? Fortunately, you can stop this from happening when it’s your time to relocate. However, it requires taking conscientious steps to prevent damage and enhance the moving experience. Below are some of them.
- Wrap damage-prone furniture with moving blankets or pads
While damage is prevalent during house moves, not much is known about the costs involved. However, a survey conducted from February 2021 to May 2022 indicated that people lost furniture worth £700. The survey also showed that persons who experienced furniture damage failed to take preventive measures. Furniture of all types can be wrapped and secured in moving blankets or pads to avoid scratches, cracks, or breakages.
There is the option to use plastic wrapping material. However, they do not offer much protection. On the other hand, moving blankets and pads are designed to absorb and withstand varying degrees of impact. When you use either of these two, remember to secure them further with tape, to prevent them from slipping off the furniture.
- Disassemble items that can be put back together
Items like the baby cot, indoor playsets, beds, clothing cabinets, etc., can be disassembled prior to a move. Most of these items may be too large to fit through the doorways. The best solution, therefore, is to take the individual pieces apart. When you do this, remember to put all the screws and fastening pieces together in a labelled bag.
If the disassembled parts are to be conveyed in a secure box, keeping the respective screws and fasteners in the same pack is advisable. This helps for easy identification when you have to put them back together. If you go ahead with moving these items without dismantling them, you risk causing damage to them. Some may be severe enough to result in expensive repairs.
- Seek help from a climate-controlled storage facility
Depending on the item, the best decision may be to find a storage facility. However, it is essential to settle on those offering climate-controlled services. Household collections like art, musical instruments, plasma TVs, etc., require this type of storage. Having them secured in a safe place is better than moving them along with the rest of your household belongings. You can search for nearby climate storage locations that offer short to long-term services.
- Use the right box for appropriate packing
It would be beneficial to invest in new corrugated moving boxes rather than using empty cartons from the local supermarket. They are stronger and provide increased sturdiness than other regular moving cardboard boxes. Some of them also already come with bubble cushioning wraps that offer better protection for your packed items.If the journey is rough, your breakables will have reliable and extra cushioning. As a general rule of thumb, ensure that the boxes you use for moving are properly filled. You must avoid leaving empty spaces that can cause your items to move around in the box.
