Furniture removal is a strenuous process; many people hire a removals business to handle most of the tasks. Flawless execution is a critical aspect of any successful move. This piece gives you some valuable tips that can assist you as you plan to move your home or office.
Logistics
Your removalist handles the logistics of the move. However, you should consult with them to know whether they are well prepared. For instance, commence discussions with the removalist and have them evaluate your items to determine the removal costs and timeline. The removal company also helps you make decisions regarding packing and moving dates. For instance, the company assesses your items to determine the equipment and vehicles needed to pack and move them to the new location. For example, if you own a bulky grand piano, the removalist could need a forklift or crane to move and load it since it could suffer damage when handled by the removal crew. The removalist also assesses the removal route and advises the best roads to use and the permits needed to move your items.
Consider a Clean Up
Clean-ups are an underrated yet vital aspect of any move. If you have old furniture in your home or storage unit, it could accumulate dust, mould, and pests. These items could contaminate other furniture and items during the move. Besides, when planning an international or interstate move, some states compel you to fumigate your furniture before the move. If not, you risk penalties. Alternatively, your furniture could get confiscated. The best approach is to clean your furniture and fumigate items with pest infestations.
Declutter
Junk items include the old furniture or home fixtures you hope to use in a home improvement project in the future. So, how do you handle these items? First, you could opt to sell the items to a junk removal company or in an estate sale. It is especially so when moving to a smaller house or if you plan to cut on the moving budget. Remember, these items occupy significant space in the removal truck and increase the time the removalist takes to move and pack your things. Alternatively, you could ask the removalist to offer a portable storage container or storage unit to store these items. This way, you can keep your new home decluttered and spacious.
When planning furniture removals, prioritise logistics, create a packing space and remove junk. Remember to interview your furniture removalist to ensure they have the competence and expertise needed to move your items. For more information on furniture removal, contact a professional near you.
Share26 October 2022
Hi, my name is Allie and I help people declutter their homes. While I like to encourage my clients to get rid of all the stuff they don’t need so they can enjoy more space at home, this isn’t always possible. To completely declutter their homes, some of my clients need to use self storage units to store useful stuff that they don’t use every day but that they do need to keep. Having helped a few people set up storage units, I’ve got to know a lot about how much space to hire and how to fill it. With a bit of know-how and careful packing, you can fit a lot more than you think into a small unit. I started this site to pass on some of these tips – hope they help you make the most of your storage space!