How Local Removalists Pack Heavy or Bulky Items for Your Move

 

Packing Heavy or Bulky Items for Your Move

While it may be tempting to throw items such as your sofa or dining table into the moving truck without much thought, these bulky and heavy items can be extremely difficult and expensive to move long distances. Fortunately, there are several ways to safely transport large, heavy items from one location to another, and even remove them from the truck at your destination if you don’t feel like doing the work yourself. Keep reading for tips on how to pack heavy or bulky items for your move, including where to find movers who will haul away these items once you arrive at your new home!

Use strong boxes

Corrugated cardboard is said to be the strongest box and is the most popular way to pack heavy and bulky items. Moving boxes come in many different sizes, so you should be able to find one that will accommodate your item. For example, a standard wardrobe-size box is usually a good choice for packing clothing. To pack heavier items like furniture, you may need stronger cardboard. Brisbane furniture removalists like All Purpose Removals & Storage use corrugated moving boxes, which are able to hold significant weight per unit volume.

Use packing paper

Moving is hard enough. Packing up all your belongings and transporting them to a new home is the last thing on your mind. With all the other details that need to be taken care of, it can be difficult to know where to start with packing up your furniture. 

Use packing paper rather than plastic cushion wraps. Scotch Packing Paper takes up 85% less storage space than plastic cushion wraps so you can save room in your new home by buying less of it. You can also use this product as a replacement for packing peanuts as it protects your items without adding unnecessary weight.

Use bubble wrap

It's important to protect furniture items with bubble wrap as best you can. Wooden furniture legs, if not removable, can be protected by wrapping them in layers of bubble wrap before placing them on top. If your furniture is too bulky to take apart, then it is always a good idea to contact a furniture removalist in Brisbane such as All Purpose Removals & Storage. Other fragile items like glass tabletops and artwork, also benefit from bubble wrap. In this instance, a layer of cardboard is recommended to keep heavy objects from breaking through fragile surfaces during transport.

Use packing peanuts

Furniture removalists are the people you call to remove your furniture and other heavy items from a place and transport them to the new location. This can be done in many ways, including using packing peanuts to fill all the empty space in boxes and provide cushioning to fragile items.

Bulky items need special attention when moving house as they require sturdy boxes that can withstand a lot of pressure. Some packing tips include filling all the empty space with packaging peanuts and placing cushions around the item in order to make sure it doesn't move about during transit.

Use furniture pads

For items that are large or bulky, you or your local removalist should use furniture pads. These pads help the items avoid sliding or bumping during the move. They will also protect against any scratches on your floors and furnishings while they are in transit. Another way to protect large or bulky items during the move is by using blankets, bubble wrap, towels, or other soft materials to pad each side of the item in question. This padding will go a long way towards protecting your items from damage during your move.

Use ropes and straps

Ropes and straps are the best way to fasten heavy items in order to avoid them from sliding in the moving truck.  This can also avoid large furniture items or heavy objects from bumping into other smaller items which can cause damaged items during the move.

Hiring an expert removalist 

A removalist is someone who specialises in not just small items but most of all is someone experienced in transporting large and heavy items. This can be really helpful if you are not physically strong enough to move your own furniture and want to hire professionals. 

If you're moving within Brisbane, in regional Queensland, or interstate Australia, removals companies like All Purpose Removals & Storage can help you transport heavy items like sofas and beds from your old house to the new one. They'll do all the loading, unloading, and arranging so you don't have to worry about it!

What's even beneficial is companies like All Purpose Removals & Storage also offer other services such as:

1. Packing and unpacking your large items

2. Providing short-term or long-term storage for bulky items

3. Moving boxes and packing supplies 

Our bulk item removals are available for those who intend to move houses or those who need office relocations asap.