Transport
Transport is central to furniture removal. Furniture removalists transport your furniture from your old home to your new home. Most people don't own a vehicle capable of transporting all of their furniture and belongings. If you don't, you must either hire one (assuming you can find one big enough) or make multiple trips. For long-distance or interstate home moves making multiple trips isn't an option. Even if you do hire a vehicle, you may also have to hire vehicle transportation to move your own vehicle to your new home. Whatever you choose to do, transporting your furniture yourself requires time, effort, and money. You're far better off spending your money on furniture removalists instead. In some cases, it may even be cheaper than transporting it yourself.
Loading and unloading
On top of transporting it, furniture removalists also load and unload your furniture. While this is clearly easier than doing it yourself, it also protects both you and your furniture. Lifting furniture is more dangerous than you'd expect. Not only can you injure your back with poor lifting technique, but you can also get hurt if you drop your furniture. Additionally, if you aren't careful, you can damage your furniture. Furniture made from soft materials such as wood can easily be scratched or scuffed if you drop it or bump into walls. This is also a concern at the end of the loading process. Any furniture that isn't properly secured can collide with its surroundings during transport, potentially causing significant damage. Thankfully, all good furniture removalists have the knowledge and experience to load and unload furniture safely and securely. As with transport, furniture removalists are vital for loading and unloading your furniture,
Packing services
Some furniture removalists will also offer packing and unpacking services. Packing and unpacking services are optional services that incur an extra cost. Though not all furniture removalists offer packing and unpacking services, their value shouldn't be underestimated. Both packing and unpacking can be very time-consuming, especially if you want to do it properly. The better your packing is, the safer your belongings will be and the less space they'll take up. In turn, the less space your belongings take up, the cheaper your home removal will be. Although it's certainly worth it, not everyone has the time to be meticulous when packing their belongings. With packing and unpacking services, you can get these benefits without the time investment.
Assembly and disassembly
Some furniture can be difficult to move or transport. This can be for several different reasons, such as being too heavy to lift or too large to fit through doors. To remedy this, some furniture removalists offer assembly and disassembly services. These services involve disassembling the furniture before transport and reassembling it in your new home. Assembly and disassembly must be carried out by trained professionals to avoid damaging the furniture. In the worst case, furniture assembled and disassembled by amateurs could be irreparably damaged. Because they require specialist skills, assembly and disassembly usually cost extra.
Storage
Lastly, furniture removalists may offer storage services. This can range from short-term to long-term storage, depending on your needs. If there's a gap between the date you move out and the date you move in, short-term storage can be indispensable. Similarly, if your new home is smaller than your old home, you may need long-term storage for your excess belongings. Whatever the case, furniture removalists that provide storage services can save you a lot of hassle.
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