While some of your luxury items, like perfumes, clothes, and jewelry, are a pain to move, art, antique furniture, and musical instruments will really test your patience. Whether it’s a local, interstate or international move, such as moving to France from the UK, it’s important to plan in advance to ensure your items arrive in their original condition.
Moving fragile items takes a lot of work and patience, but you can get through the worst of it with a bit of extra help.
Here are a few tips for moving luxury items without breaking them.
The best way to stay organized on move day is to create a list of all your delicate items that need packing. Any luxury items that need extra care should go at the top of the list. Specify which items will go into which boxes and include their current condition before they get packed.
If you’re hiring professional movers, communicate in advance what items are fragile. If you do, they’ll make sure these items aren’t placed where they could get crushed. Consider transporting your especially fragile items on your person or in a separate truck if they’re very important.
Hiring professional movers with experience in packing and moving expensive items is the best bet. However, hiring a luxury moving company will ensure that your expensive or priceless items get to their destination safely. Movers also make the moving process significantly less stressful.
Professional movers come equipped with the necessary equipment and skills that make moving your items a breeze. Many of these companies offer white glove services and climate-controlled storage options, which will come in handy if you have a lot of hand-painted art or sculptures.
Fragile items should be boxed with extra-thick or padded boxes to protect them. Use bubble wrap, foam, and other protective materials to wrap the items securely before putting them in the box. Label each box clearly and indicate which side should face up while being moved.
If possible, store any fragile item in its original box. This makes it less likely that your items will knock or smash on the inside. If you don’t have an original case for your instruments, purchase one in advance. For example, you can find plenty of violin cases made for your instrument.
When loading the items, remember not to stack them too high and make sure each item is secure. If it’s possible, wrap items together to create a cushioning effect. When transporting artwork or antique furniture, ensure that the back seat of the car is clear for ease of transportation.
Luxury items that contain sentimental value or may be a target for theft should be secured with a lock and key. While it won’t prevent theft, it serves as a deterrent for thieves. Another thing you can do is include a GPS tracker inside the locked case, so you can find it if it’s lost.
Upon arrival at the new location, start unloading by taking out luxury items first. This gives you time to properly place each item in the desired area and prevent them from being left in the wrong spot. We recommend keeping all of your valuables in a locked room during unloading.
When unpacking, carefully take fragile items out of the box. Don’t pull or shake the box or case when transporting fragile items to and from each room. Finally, save all recyclable materials, such as packing material or bubble wrap, and keep them inside cases used for transport.
Moving luxury items like musical instruments, art collections, or antiques can be a challenge, but planning in advance and following these steps can make the process much less stressful. With the right preparation, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your fragile items will arrive safely.
