When it comes time to pack, certain things can just be placed in boxes, taped up, and moved along. However, some belongings require more care and careful packing to prevent damage. Valuable and fragile items come in all shapes and sizes, and it can be challenging to determine how to keep your items safe during transportation. While it may take a little extra time and effort to make sure valuable items are properly packed, it is crucial to take the extra steps to ensure that your most precious belongings are undamaged when they get to their destination.Â
Whether you are transporting valuable belongings to a new location or a storage unit, how you pack your items determines how safe they are during the move. Here are six tips to help keep your valuables safe during transport.
Documenting everything you own may seem unnecessary, but taking notes and photos of your most meaningful and valuable items will help ensure they’re easily tracked during the move. We suggest writing a list and taping it to the side of the box so you know your contents and can unpack your boxes accordingly. This will also help you have an updated list for your homeowners’ or renters insurance when you update your policy with your new address!
Sorting through your valuables can help you determine what type of boxes or cushioning materials you need to protect them from damage, breakage, moisture, or pests. Some items like artwork or dishware will require specialized packaging. Cardboard boxes with lined interiors or plastic bags can help prevent moisture damage. While specialized boxes and packaging materials may be slightly on the pricey side, they can help protect even pricier items. Spending a few extra dollars to properly package an expensive tv can save you from having to replace it.
Whether you or the movers are transporting your valuable items, it can help to ensure they’re treated with extra care by packing them in different containers than regular everyday items. It can also be helpful to place a large sign or yellow tape around plastic totes that have expensive or heirloom items. Â
No one wants your valuable or expensive items damaged. If you have jewelry or paperwork that you want to guarantee remains safe and treated with care, it may be better to transport them with you on moving day. You can ensure that they remain safe and get to the destination without a scratch. Important paperwork that’s confidential may also be better to keep on hand to ensure it doesn’t get lost. It is also important that your medications are packed, labeled correctly, and kept with you.Â
No one knows how to best pack your valuable items like professional movers. Their job is to ensure that all your belongings are carefully protected and get to their destination without damage. They can make sure that you have everything packaged in the correct containers and even help you with inventory to ensure your move runs smoothly.
At Q’s Moving, we pride ourselves on making sure your special belongings and items are treated with the utmost care. We offer various services that are adjustable to your budget and your move’s specific needs. Our company is dedicated to helping you plan, pack, and transport, so your move runs as smoothly as possible.Â
Contact our offices today to get started on your move. You can fill out our contact form or call 888-951-MOVE.
Q’s Moving is a family owned and operated business with branches in both New York and New Jersey. Spanning over 3 generations, we’ve helped countless families relocate throughout the tristate area and beyond! We are committed to caring for our customers just as we’d care for our own loved ones because when you move with Q’s, you’re moving with family.
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