Moving Heavy Furniture & Furniture Hoisting
One of the most complicated parts of moving house is manoeuvring heavy furniture around or out of the building. Each house or apartment is different, and this can lead to some difficulty when it comes to removal services. How exactly can heavy furniture and objects be moved out of your home?
In order to move heavy furniture out of the home, you will need the right equipment. Some of it you can purchase or rent yourself but others it might be best to use a removal company for. Here are some items and tips when moving heavy items during your move.
Dollies
Dollies are a great piece of equipment when it comes to moving heavy furniture. It is an upright tool that has two wheels. They are available to rent and can be used on your moving day in order to transport things around easily. Most removal companies will have one of these already, so check with them if you think you will need this.
Stair Rollers
Stair rollers are great at moving heavy furniture down steps. Although they are quite a simple bit of equipment to set up, using them can be tricky if you don’t have the right knowledge of how to get heavy objects downstairs.
Lifting Straps
Lifting straps use a pulley system helping you lift large and heavy items easily. It helps put less strain on your body by lowering the centre of gravity of the object.
Glides and Sliders
Sliders are a great way to move around heavy objects as it allows you to push them around instead of lifting them. This means you are far less likely to injure yourself in the process. You stick the plastic disks under the large and heavy object which makes it easy to glide around.
Via a Crane
For very heavy furniture or possessions that can’t be lifted by human power, some removal companies use cranes. It might seem quite dramatic, but it is great at hoisting items over balconies or out of your windows. This can come in particularly handy for pianos, which are delicate and fragile heavy objects. The crane can safely pick it up and move it out of your house in one sweep.
Hire Specialty Movers to do the Job for You
In order to ensure that your own personal safety is protected, but also the safety of your possessions, it is always advised to use professional movers. These movers will have the right equipment to ensure your heavy items are kept safe and moved in an efficient and quick way.
Speak to your removal company before the move to let them know all of the heavier items you might have and to discuss the best options to get them moved out of your home. They can then bring their equipment and expert knowledge to help get the job done in a professional manner.
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