Removals companies know that, to carry out a move, the home and its contents aren’t enough.
You need some common tools within reach, and a few less obvious ones too, to make the job of hauling everything to a new home easier.
When you start the process of gathering and packing all your things, you’ll need everything from the most basic items, like packing tape, to complex ones such as lifts.
Let’s go over the different tools you need to take on and finish the task of moving with ease and comfort.
Essential Tools
The first thing that comes to mind when you think of a move is the number of boxes you have to fill and seal. For that you’ll need several rolls of packing tape with a tape dispenser, which makes sealing so many boxes much easier.
With just these two items you can pack a lot in less time.
Plenty of bubble wrap along with cardboard and plastic boxes are other things you’ll need in large quantities.
Loading Tools
Another type of tool makes it easier to move everything from the home to the truck and back again at the new address.
Hand trucks are among the tools you’ll always need. They let you carry things with little effort and no risk of dropping them along the way.
Along with the hand truck, you should have straps or ropes to help secure whatever you’re moving on it.
Furniture dollies are another simple tool that helps you move heavy furniture more easily and safely.
These dollies usually have a cover that prevents scratches or damage to the furniture and surfaces of the items being moved.
Pulley systems are ideal for lowering and raising items to upper floors when it has to be done from the outside.
To take apart and hang pictures and furniture, you’ll need hammer drills, and if they’re cordless, even better, since you won’t depend on where the outlets are or have to move furniture to wherever the extension cord reaches.
With this drill you’ll be able to position and secure pictures and various items at your destination; for this you’ll also need a variety of drill bits and a level.
To disassemble appliances and furniture, you’ll need screwdrivers and pry bars. Rubber mallets that won’t leave marks on your furniture.
Measuring tapes, voltage testers and utility knives are a few more things you’ll need to assemble and disassemble during the move.
Help, Lots of Help
In addition to all these tools and items you’ll need to move, you should count on plenty of help.
If you’re clear that you can’t or don’t want to hire a removals company, asking family and friends for help would be a good decision.
Moving takes work, and the more helpers you have, the easier and simpler the job will be.
If, seeing all the tools and tasks involved in moving, you feel a little uneasy, you can seek guidance and information on removals companies’ websites.
Look over what two or three of these companies offer, ask all your questions online and, based on their answers, visit the office of the one that impresses you most, let them advise you and make the best decision.
Large removals companies have these tools, and some more sophisticated ones too, which become necessary when moving heavy, delicate or oversized items.
Freight lifts, scaffolding, external elevators and more are among the moving tools used by specialized companies. They’re equipped to handle any complication with the right tools at hand.
A good team and the best tools guarantee you the best possible move.
