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Moving heavy furniture takes the right know-how, the right equipment, and often an extra set of hands. Heavy furniture can be challenging because of its weight and unique shapes. If you’re moving handcrafted furniture or other delicate pieces, take special care, as improper handling could damage valuable items.
How to Move Heavy Furniture: 5 Quick Steps
- Plan your route: Identify tight turns, stairs, and obstacles before lifting anything.
- Protect the furniture: Wrap items in furniture pads and secure them with mover’s plastic stretch wrap.
- Use the right equipment: A furniture/appliance dolly or moving straps make heavy lifting safer and easier.
- Lift safely with a partner: Bend at the knees, communicate constantly, and move slowly through tight spaces.
- Load carefully: Use a loading ramp when possible and always pull (not push) items up the ramp; strap everything securely once inside.
Planning the Move
Planning your moving route when moving heavy furniture is key to making sure the move goes as stress-free as possible. Avoid any unnecessary stairs, awkward lifts, and tight turns.
Draw out the route on paper and discuss tricky areas, such as staircases or narrow hallways. Take notes on the best way to maneuver each piece.
Moving Heavy Furniture
When moving heavy furniture, knowing the equipment you’ll need is crucial in ensuring the safety and efficiency of your move. If you’re moving anything taller than you, it’s highly recommended you use some form of moving straps like the Forearm Forklift Moving Straps, Shoulder Dolly Moving Straps, or a furniture/appliance dolly with ratchet straps.
To make the move easier, wrap up your high-quality home furniture with furniture pads and secure them with mover’s wrap to provide a cushion that prevents dents and scrapes. This technique makes lifting and moving your furniture easier. With less stress on your hands, you can focus on moving your furniture.
It’s important to remember that when moving any large item, you need to know your limits. For safety, do not attempt to lift anything without proper safety equipment, such as work or moving gloves, and closed-toed shoes.
Remember to lift your knees — not your back — and constantly communicate with your lifting partner about obstacles during the loading process.
Loading Heavy Furniture
Heavy furniture loading is easiest when you have a loading ramp with your moving vehicle. It’s best to go with a loading ramp that’s low to the ground and has a smoother slope, making the loading process stress free.
If you’re using a furniture or appliance dolly during the loading process of moving your heavy furniture, always pull the furniture toward you up the ramp. Pulling is always easier than pushing. To provide additional support, your moving partner should be pushing the furniture up the ramp at a consistent pace. Communication is key during this process to prevent injury and damage to your furniture.
If you’re using moving straps, walking up the ramp at a consistent pace is key to keeping your items damage-free. Always strap your heavy furniture to a solid part of your moving vehicle; most often, tie-down rails are available in rental trucks.
If you’re loading furniture from a furniture retailer, call in advance to confirm loading area details.
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