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How to Keep your Furniture from Breaking while Moving

administrator / December 21, 2020

Moving house soon? While it can be an exciting experience to move into a new environment, the thought of moving and packing all your stuff (think small and large items) can be daunting at times.

Aside from dealing with the transportation of all your items to your new place, you also have to settle your change of address, schedule for utility cut/connection, etc. If you plan to relocate on your own, know that you’ll need to plan accordingly to avoid any unwanted situation.

That said, when it comes to preparing for a move, one of the challenges is to keep your furniture from breaking during the relocation. The small items shouldn’t be a problem, but the challenge lies in moving large items such as your furniture, especially if you’re relocating on your own.

Without proper planning, packaging and equipment, you may risk damaging your furniture during the move. So how can you ensure that your furniture is safe during the relocation? Ahead, we’re sharing some tips for you to protect your furniture.

Prepare your packing supplies

It’s common to assume that all you need to pack your items for relocation are some cardboard boxes, tapes, and plastic wraps. While these items will work, investing in more supplies such as bubble wraps, sealable plastic bags, and mattress covers will ensure a smooth and flawless relocation.

Disassembling what you can

Though not every furniture can be disassembled for a relocation, some furniture such as your bed frame, table, and wardrobe can be disassembled beforehand to save space and reduce the weight load.

Make sure to wrap all the parts of your furniture with a durable plastic wrap or protective covering to prevent them from getting scratched or damaged during the relocation. Another way to protect your furniture from breaking during relocation is to wrap them with blankets, large sheets, flattened cardboard or towels.

Pack furniture screws, nuts accordingly

Now that you’ve disassembled what you can, don’t forget to pack the screws, nuts, and bolts accordingly in labelled plastic bags. That way, you won’t lose any of the small pieces during relocation.

You can also pack the screws, nuts, and bolts together with your furniture to prevent misplacing them. Once you arrive at your new home and begin to reassemble your furniture, you won’t have to look far for all the important pieces.

Prepare a placement plan

Aside from protecting your furniture, you should also consider how you place them in the moving truck. Make sure to take the time to plan so that it’ll be easier for you to move your items.

That said, you should first load the truck with large and heavy furniture to provide stability across the backend of the truck. Move your heavy boxes, which doesn’t contain any fragile items, to fill the space.

You can then load your dressers or desks against your heavy boxes for added cushion. Make sure to place some blankets or towels between your furniture pieces to cushion for any impact during the move.

Move in your mattress next. Be sure to use a mattress cover to protect it from dirt and secure it with a rope to reduce its size. When it’s time to unload the truck, make sure you have each room clearly marked, to make things easier for the movers (that’s if you plan to hire residential movers to help).

No doubt that relocating or moving your house can be tedious as it requires proper planning and scheduling. If you’re looking to cut cost during your relocation, you can consider renting a lorry and get help from your family and friends.

If it seems difficult to get help from your family and friends, consider hiring residential movers from a relocation service company like LCH Logistics. That way, you won’t have to worry about getting the extra help you need. Besides, they offer packaging services which means you don’t have to go out and gather the supplies and pack all your stuff on your own.

Additionally, residential movers are equipped with all the skills and knowledge needed to move your furniture and handle your items without causing any damage during the relocation. You can rest assured that all your furniture and items will be handled with care.

Not only that, but relocation service company also have the necessary moving equipment such as moving dollies, hand trucks, floor protectors, etc. to ensure you have a smooth and damage-free relocation.

If you’re wary of residential movers in Singapore, be sure to do your research ahead of time and decide on one that’s trustworthy and reliable. At LCH Logistics, we offer three types of moving services – local deliveries, house move or corporate move, and full container haulage.

For an affordable relocation service, you’ve come to the right place. For your moving needs, email us at operation@lchlogistics.com.sg or contact us at (65) 6570 9560 or (65) 9224 9911.

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How to Safely Pack for a Relocation

administrator / December 21, 2020

So you’ve been given an opportunity to move, which can be due to a new job or you’ve simply found a new place to stay at. Regardless of the reason you decide to move, it’s important for you to relocate safely during this global pandemic.

You see, the pandemic has changed the way we live, eat, and work. It has caused us to adapt to new norms which require the constant wearing of face mask, keeping our distance when in public, sanitising our hands regularly, resort to remote working, and the constant worry of getting infected (though we’ve received news about the vaccine).

Not only that, but the pandemic has also changed the way we interact with people daily. The same goes to any logistics company in Singapore as the biggest challenge lies in handling the goods without putting anyone at risk of infection.

If you’re planning for a move during this pandemic, know that house moving services may take extra precautionary measures to curb the spread of infection in Singapore.

For any relocation, be it a residential or corporate move, the biggest challenge is to pack all that you have properly and transport them to your new location without a scratch or damage on your items.

This can be easily done by hiring a residential moving company to aid you in the move. Ahead, we’re sharing some of the benefits of using a house moving service during this pandemic.

Hassle-free

Moving a house requires more than just packing your clothes and toiletries. It’s more of packing all your furniture and moving them to your new location to reduce your cost of relocation. This means you’ll need all the extra help you can get, either from your family or friends.

However, it can be quite a hassle to ask for help from your family or friends during this pandemic. Instead of going through all the trouble, hiring a house moving service seems like a feasible solution.

Professional movers will fare better in helping you move as they offer their time and services to help you pack and move your stuff without grousing about how much stuff you have or the tedious packing and moving process.

Efficient service

Relocation is tedious in the sense that you need to plan and schedule everything before your intended moving day. All the packing can be a challenge too. If you’re the person to procrastinate, it may take you a while to pack and move all your stuff – especially if you opt to rent a lorry and move everything on your own.

Hiring a residential moving company, on the other hand, can reduce the time taken to pack and move all your stuff. That’s because house moving services pride themselves on efficiency. So you can rest assured that all your belongings will be transported in an orderly and timely manner.

Now that you’ve learned about some of the benefits, you need to know how to pack your furniture for a more efficient move safely. Here are some ways for you to prepare for relocation.

Know what you have

Taking note of what you have can help you plan and prepare your schedule to disassemble certain furniture which can be taken apart for the move. For example, disassembling your bed frame, desk, and wardrobe will help to reduce the weight load on the truck.

Gather extra packing supplies

In some cases, less is more but more is better when it comes to packing for relocation. Be sure to invest in bubble wraps, plastic wraps, cardboard boxes, sealable plastic bags, upholstery covers, and tapes to protect and secure your furniture and items from damage and dirt.

Have a placement plan

The placement of your furniture in the moving truck is also important as it can be affected during the move. Be sure to take the time to plan to ensure even distribution of weight load on the moving truck for added stability.

Imagine dismissing the placement and placing your furniture however you want. You’ll have a hard time manoeuvring the truck due to uneven distribution of the weight load. Once you reach your new location, you may notice some scratches or damage to your furniture. This means you either have to live with damaged items or replace them at your own cost.

For added cushion, consider placing some blankets or towels to absorb the impact caused on the road. You can also use your mattress as a cushion but be sure to use a cover to protect it from dirt.

With all the planning, packing and moving, it’s no surprise that relocation can be a stressful one. Why not hire people who are skilled and experienced in moving to help you? At LCH Logistics, we offer three types of moving services – local deliveries, house move or corporate move, and full container haulage.