Ready to Go: Your Guide to Preparing Furniture for a Smooth Move with New Moves in Shrewsbury
Moving day is on the horizon in Shrewsbury, and while the excitement of a new beginning builds, the practicalities of packing and preparing your belongings can feel overwhelming. One key aspect to get right is preparing your furniture for the removalists. By taking a few simple steps, you can ensure a smoother, more efficient move with New Moves Removals and Storage, saving you time and stress on the day.
At New Moves Removals and Storage, we’re dedicated to providing exceptional service with every move across Shropshire, including Ludlow, Shrewsbury, Telford, and Hereford. Our experienced team handles countless successful removals, and by following these tips, you can help us make your move another one!
Here’s how you can get your furniture ready for our team:
- Clean Your Furniture: While not strictly necessary for the move itself, giving your furniture a quick clean before we arrive means you’ll be unpacking clean items in your new home. This is one less task to worry about later!
- Empty All Drawers and Cabinets: This is a crucial step. Furniture is much lighter and easier to manoeuvre when empty [General Knowledge]. Remove all items from drawers, cupboards, and shelves. These smaller items should be packed separately in boxes. This not only protects your belongings but also prevents any accidental damage to the furniture itself during transit.
- Consider Dismantling (If Necessary): Large or awkwardly shaped furniture items like bed frames, wardrobes, and tables might benefit from being dismantled. If you’re comfortable doing this yourself, ensure you keep all screws, bolts, and Allen keys together in a clearly labelled bag attached to the furniture. However, remember that New Moves Removals and Storage offers a dismantling and re-assembling furniture service. If you’d prefer our professional team to handle this, simply let us know during your quote or booking process. This can save you significant time and effort.
- Protect Fragile Surfaces: If you have furniture with delicate glass tops or easily scratched surfaces, consider covering them with protective materials like blankets, bubble wrap, or cardboard. New Moves Removals uses high-quality packing materials and can provide these for you, or even handle the professional packing for you as part of our full-service movers offering.
- Wrap Upholstered Items: Sofas, armchairs, and other upholstered furniture can be protected from dust and dirt during the move by using furniture covers or plastic wrap.
- Identify Items That Won’t Be Moved: Clearly label any furniture items that you do not want the removalists to take. This will prevent any confusion on moving day.
- Communicate with New Moves: If you have any particularly heavy, fragile, or unusual furniture items, please let us know in advance. This allows our experienced movers to come prepared with the necessary equipment and plan the best approach for a safe and efficient move. Customer service is our main priority, and we’re here to make your move as smooth as possible.
By taking these steps to prepare your furniture, you’ll be helping New Moves Removals and Storage provide you with an even more efficient and stress-free moving experience in Shrewsbury. We pride ourselves on being the trusted choice for house removals in areas like Ludlow, Shrewsbury, and beyond.
What steps do you find most helpful when preparing your furniture for a move? Share your tips in the comments below!