Ultimate Guide to Packing Large, Heavy Items

Struggles of Moving Large, Heavy Items During Your NYC Move

Moving large or heavy items to your new NYC home can present many challenges regardless of whether you have hired professional movers or not. Hiring professional movers will definitely help alleviate stress and lighten your load, but there is still a lot that goes into packing these items. It is crucial to take extra precaution and great care of your large, heavy belongings so they arrive successfully to your new home. Making sure your items are prepared is the key to preventing your belongings from unnecessary damages.

Some large, heavy furniture may include: Couches, mattresses, desks, bedroom sets, tables, patio furniture, dining room sets, shelves, swing sets, etc.

Read our ultimate guide below on packing items that are large, heavy, or bulky.

How to Pack Heavy Belongings

Use smaller boxes – It can be tempting to fit all your items into as few boxes as you can, but it is not smart. And, if you try to fit multiple heavy items in a box, then the box could easily break. You want to choose boxes that are only a couple inches larger, so the item is secure and there is enough space for left for padding.

Use cushioning on sides of the boxes – To avoid breaking items from setting the box down too hard, use cushioning around the sides of the box.

Materials – Ideally, if you are packing heavy items, you are going to want to use 2-ply cardboard or any thick box. Standard cardboard boxes will not be durable enough to hold these belongings. For padding, stock up on Styrofoam and bubble wrap to ensure they are protected.

Label all boxes – Label all heavy/fragile boxes with markers so that you or the movers know how to handle each box and where to move it to.

Tip: Before you start go through all your heavy items and determine what items you definitely want to bring and can fit in the house. Moving heavy items can be expensive and challenging to move, so it might be easier to buy new furniture. If you are getting rid of certain items, consider donating or selling your heavy items for a more cost-efficient move.

How to Prepare Your Heavy Items

Disassemble all furniture and remove legs from chairs, tables, couches, etc.

Empty out all shelves and drawers.

Wrap your furniture in blankets, plastic wrap, etc. The plastic wrap will prevent dust from getting on your items. Additionally, wrap your mattress in plastic wrap then put it in a mattress box.

Cover all glass surfaces with cardboard, then wrap in bubble wrap before placing in a box. By taping a large X on the glass, it will be harder for the glass to completely shatter in case it does break.

Protect all corners with bubble wrap or cardboard. Then wrap the entire item in moving blankets and secure the blankets with tape.

Packing with the Experts from the Best Moving Company in NYC

When you follow these helpful tips from Shleppers Moving & Storage, your heavy items will be safely packaged and prevented from damages. This guide will help ensure your move is smooth and stress-free. Moving can be stressful, but it does not have to be with the help of professional movers. Our movers will handle everything including the heavy lifting so that you and your family can relax and get situated into your new home! Contact local moving company, Shleppers today and fill out a FREE quote for your next move!