When you start packing your things up ready to move you quickly realize there are a number of things which can be easily broken. It doesn’t matter if you are using a professional moving company or doing it yourself, things can get dropped, boxes can slide inside the van, and they can even be accidentally squashed.
It’s sods law that if a box gets damaged it will be one with something fragile in it. However, if you take a few precautions when packing fragile items, you shouldn’t have an issue.
Move It First
Part of the reasons things get damaged during moves is that you’re under stress and trying to load your van as fast as possible. It becomes inevitable that something will go wrong.
However, you can avoid this by preemptively moving items. In other words, contact the best removalists Sydney and arrange for a storage location for your stuff. Then, move your fragile items carefully from your home to the storage location. You can handle these items with as much care as you like, take your time moving them, and stack them however you like.
The key factor is they won’t be moved in a rush and are highly unlikely to be damaged.
Choose The Right Box
If you’re moving fragile items it is always a good idea to put them in a box. You need to choose a sturdy, well-made box as this will provide your item with some protection.
It’s worth looking for the right box. Imagine you have just received a new phone, it arrives in a nice box with different sections for the phone, charger, and other accessories. In short, it’s custom designed to prevent the phone from moving.
You should do the same when packing. That means looking for a box that is a similar size to the item and using that.
Use Bubble Wrap
It’s essential to recognize that accidents will happen, even with your best intentions. That’s why bubble wrap exists. You should wrap your fragile items in bubble wrap before you put them in a box. This will give them an extra cushion and help to protect them if the box does get knocked.
Although bubble wrap doesn’t guarantee the fragile item will stay in one piece, it will help.
Alongside the bubble wrap, make sure you feel any space in your box with packing compounds, such as polystyrene or scrunched-up paper.
Insurance
If the fragile item you’re moving is particularly valuable then it’s worth taking out insurance to protect it. Your current house insurance provider should be able to advise regarding the cost. It won’t allow you to replace a sentimental item but it will ensure you are not out of pocket if something is broken.
Just make sure you read the terms and conditions and then adhere to them.
Don’t forget, when you put fragile items in a box always mark the box fragile and write what is in there. It will help you to give the box the appropriate level of care when handling it.