By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group
To begin with, slow down. Rushing can lead to reckless slipups. Pack in stages and be sure that you have got sufficient time.
Before a single thing is packed, make an inventory (your professional movers in Houston will create an inventory, yet it might not be as detailed). A picture inventory shows that the item arrived in the same shape as it departed. And it could work as proof if you must file a claim. Have photographs from several sides. Take pictures of the packaging and boxes.
Small Belongings
Keep small belongings including jewelry or perhaps small electronics along with you to steer clear of them being inadvertently displaced because of their small size. Pack these items within your carry-on if you are flying. Steer clear of placing valuable items inside checked suitcases as they can potentially vanish without a trace. When traveling to your new home by car, put valuable items in a small handbag or backpack that you can take any time you stop to shop, to eat, or utilize the facilities. Certainly try to keep these items along with you whenever possible.
Likewise, always keep medications, coins and currency, furs, significant documents, pictures, and sentimental belongings on your person.
Packing Artwork, Antiques, and Chandeliers
Making use of specialty boxes for television sets, stemware, paintings, and other hard-to-pack things could cost extra upfront but may spare a lot of hassle and money in the end. Your moving company can very likely provide boxes of many various shapes and sizes, in the event you discover that you will need them. Or, some individuals keep the original packaging that these belongings came in to reuse during moves, which can be optimal.
For chandeliers, take note of the set up before taking off any bulbs or pieces. A simpler chandelier might have detachable components wrapped and rest upon a heavy layer of padding in the bottom of a crate which is several inches wider compared to the chandelier before cushioning is put around it. If strands or crystals can be removed, they need to be wrapped in paper. Chandeliers that require hanging really should be packed in a specialized crate with each and every crystal wrapped in paper to circumvent harm. Confer with your professional mover in Houston regarding the most secure way to move your chandelier.
Pick the Right Packaging
After packing your valuables, give the carton a VERY gentle shake. If anything moves around, add more packing material. Bubble wrap is preferable to packing peanuts because it is less likely to shift. You may use towels to fill empty space. Likewise, you should increase the amount of packaging if the top can cave in. When the package is secure, tag it as "Fragile."
Talk to your moving company in Houston relating to any items that might need to have a special crate constructed in order to safely move the item. Movers often work with 3rd party businesses in order to get items appropriately crated for transport.
Despite having safeguards set, insurance is certainly a must. Confer with your moving company in Houston and your homeowner’s insurance provider regarding your choices to ensure that you have suitable coverage during your move.
Finally, after the moving company in Houston has unloaded the truck, ensure that you inspect those items and compare them to the pictures you have taken before the movers depart, meaning unpacking all those belongings without delay. Write notes on the documents and take photos of any possible damage, including photographs of damaged packing.
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