Everything You Need to Know About Moving Specialty Items

You may be aware of the many moving services available if you have relocated in the past or are planning to do so in the near future. The majority of movers specialize in residential or commercial moves, assisting you in transporting your furniture and packed boxes from one place to another. However, specialized moving may be necessary if you have unusual or large objects that do not quite fit into a standard category, specialized moving may be required. 

Read on to learn all there is to understand about moving specialty items.

What are specialty items? 

If it takes more than one individual to lift it, you are probably dealing with a specialty item. Think of the large, bulky furniture you cannot disassemble for more accessible transportation. Some examples include your refrigerator, a separate freezer, stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer machines and other heavy appliances found around your home. 

Other items, such as antique armoires or glass cabinets that are exceptionally tall or large, could be fragile or more delicate to handle. You will want to hire specialty movers if you have a grand piano, a large harp, a drum set, or other priceless and valuable musical instruments. Hot tubs, billiard tables, an enormous chandelier or rare antiques also qualify as specialty items and must be moved with extreme caution and care.

Why do I need specialty item movers?

Using specialty item moving services offers several advantages, like relieving you of the worry and effort of doing everything yourself while giving you the assurance that your belongings will arrive in one piece. Specialty movers have many years of experience moving the most challenging and bulky items with lots of success. 

With specialty movers, you no longer worry about dropping something, injuring your back, or being put in other potentially hazardous circumstances. They may also carry out their tasks swiftly, on time, and effectively to spare you additional moving-related stress.

How to safely move items without causing any damage 

We recommend moving specialty items with the help of a professional team. Attempting such a challenging task alone or with a bunch of friends may lead to some injuries or cause damage to your home. 

Specialty movers have many years of experience and use special tools to move your cumbersome belongings safely. A specialty mover can use specialized crates, pallets, wraps, and rope to complete the task. Specialty movers will use a flatbed and safely secure some things using a strong rope.

What to do if something goes wrong during transport of the specialty item 

Items that movers scuffed broke, or otherwise ruined while carrying them may be covered under your moving contract or insurance. Additionally, they might be liable for damage to the house itself.

If you discover damage to your belongings on the day of your move, you should immediately indicate it on your Bill of Lading. You should receive the document from your movers. You usually have no more than nine months to file a claim, but we recommend that you act fast.

Tips and tricks to make moving specialty items easier

Preparing your home before the specialized movers arrive can be helpful so that the job goes as planned. Before hiring them, provide as many details as possible about the objects you wish to move. This will help them plan the job at hand better.

Contact Avant-Garde Movers for your next big move

We provide specialty moving services so that you can rest easy the next time you have to relocate. Call us at 929-282-4882 or use our online contact form to reach us. You can visit our blog for more fantastic moving tips.