Numerous situations may necessitate a move, such as a job offer in a new city or upgrading to a bigger home. No matter why you’re moving, you want all your items to get to your new location safely.

Moving can be challenging when you have antiques and fragile items that can easily break while on the move. With the proper preparation, you can ensure that everything is packed and transported safely. Discover some helpful tips for moving with antiques and breakables to ease your move.

Take Inventory

Antiques are valuable and often irreplaceable. So you want to make sure that you know exactly what items you have in your possession. This tip helps you determine how many items arrive at your destination safe and sound. You can also get an appraisal for your antiques to establish the value of each item. Knowing the value of your items may be helpful later if you wish to make claim for damaged items.

Confirm Insurance Coverage

Antiques are high in value and worth taking precautions for. Make sure that you confirm your insurance coverage before the move. Some homeowner insurance policies don’t cover antiques and breakables during a move, so make sure you research the best coverage for your items.

Pack Properly

Proper packing is the most critical step to ensure safe transportation of your antiques and breakables. These steps will ease your packing process.

Use Small Boxes and Dividers

You want to keep items snug and secure. Small boxes help you fit the items in tight spaces since the items will have little to no room to move around. Also, you may use box dividers or inserts to cushion the antiques and breakables. This step prevents items like antique glasses from bumping against one another during your move, reducing the risk of damage.

Wrap Items Separately

Wrapping each antique and breakable item separately prevents scratches. For framed items such as pictures and mirrors, you can use corner and edge protectors to provide extra cushioning. You can use air-filled plastic bags to cushion the rest of the things and keep them safe during your move.

Fill Gaps

Filling gaps in the boxes prevents the movement of your antiques and breakables during transit. You can use packing peanuts to fill empty spaces in the boxes or use bubble wrap to protect items and fill the extra room in the boxes. Remember to secure the boxes with packing tape.

Note that an essential part of correct packing is ensuring no item is stacked on top of the other. In the case of mirrors and pictures, put each item upright. And in the case of fragile furniture, don’t place any objects on top of them.

Hire Movers

As careful as you may be, some fragile items may still break during the move. You may lack the skills and equipment to move heavy and bulky furniture. So, let professional movers take the stress off your shoulder. The movers have the expertise and equipment to move large, bulky items. And in an accident, their insurance covers any damage caused.

Furthermore, the movers will dedicate all their time to ensuring your possessions arrive at the new location safe and sound. The professionals have the patience and knowledge to carefully move antique and breakable items.

Moving with antiques and breakables can be challenging, but the tips above can help ensure that your items arrive safely at the new location. Look for a reliable moving company that has moved antiques and breakables before and has adequate resources for safe packing.

You can trust us at Dixie Moving & Storage, Inc. to help you carefully move your antiques and breakables. Contact us for a consultation.