4 Smart Tips for Damage-Proofing Your Items for a Big Move

Moving to a new home is exciting, especially if the purpose of the relocation is your personal and/or professional growth and development. Who doesn’t want to succeed, right?

However, all the fun and excitement about starting life in a new place can fizzle out in seconds if you discover that some of your possessions got broken, damaged or even lost while in transit.

Once your items are packed and loaded into moving vehicles, you will have little control over what takes place. Besides, accidents do happen. Still, the best removalists in Sydney say that there are things you can do to protect your goods, before and during your moving day.

Here are four tips that you can implement:

1. Pack early and properly

Making sure that you have packed your items property is the best way to keep your goods safe throughout the removal process.

Before placing everything in their respective boxes, make sure to take an inventory of your items first. This will help you develop a strategy for properly packing all your belongings. As you create your list, you can simultaneously decide which items you will bring with you, donate or sell, or throw away.

Here are some helpful packing ideas:

• Pack the heavy items at the bottom of your boxes.
• Fill in any empty space in the boxes with towels, clothing, packing paper or any packing material to prevent the contents from shifting or sliding while in transit.
• Tape the boxes thoroughly.
• Use the right moving boxes and do not over-pack.
• Use specialized boxes for fragile and breakable items.
• Wrap all framed pictures/artwork and mirrors in bubble wrap or paper.
• For electronics, use their original containers whenever possible. Otherwise, you must use a larger box and secure the item with bubble wrap.
• Protect all the edges, scratch-prone surfaces, casters, and legs of your furniture with plastic or bubble wrap to avoid impact damage. After that, use a moving blanket to cover each item.
• Label all boxes in detail to make sure that each box is handled with their required level of care at all times. Also, mark all the fragile items using “Fragile” stickers or tape for easy identification.

Packing early does not mean that you should have packed everything a week before your moving day. Rather, it means you should start packing the items you use the least before everything else.

Also, don’t forget to pack items separately that you will need to use immediately once you arrive at your new home, so you can easily access them during your first day in the house.

2. Hire the right removalists

Professional removalists can spell the difference between having a stress-free move and a troublesome one. These pros are well-trained and well-equipped when it comes to packing and moving items. They possess the right knowledge, expertise, and tools to make sure that all your items will arrive at your new house safely and on time. Their years of experience guarantees that they know exactly what works and what doesn’t during any move.

Of course, not all removal companies will offer the same quality of service. As such, you need to be meticulous when choosing removalists who will help you with your relocation.

Check if the removal company you want to hire is properly licensed and insured. Read online reviews to get an idea of how the company deals with their customers’ needs and demands.

Most importantly, don’t accept estimates online or over the phone. Instead, put everything into writing before handing over your hard-earned money.

3. Get the right insurance

To make sure that all your items are covered, especially the most expensive ones, get the right insurance. Ask your removalists if they offer sufficient coverage for all your goods before you hire them. Otherwise, you have to get additional coverage to protect your items from both damage and theft.

4. Keep all your valuables with you

When it comes to securing and protecting your valuables, it’s best to keep them with you at all times. This means that you should transport them in your own car or place them in your luggage. Your more expensive belongings, such as jewels and gadgets, must be placed in a bag that you can easily grab and take wherever you go, rather than leaving it inside your car, regardless of how shielded it may be from prying eyes.

Preparing ahead of time and taking extra measures throughout the removal process are the best things you can do to damage-proof your items. Also, don’t hesitate to obtain free quotes from reputable Sydney removalists to get the best possible protection for all your goods. And during your consultation, these professionals can share even more expert moving tips.

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AUTHOR BIO

Robert Wise, Sales Administration Manager at Nuss Removals, has been a respected figure in the removals industry for over 20 years.