Moving is a significant event. This is why most people prefer to hire a professional moving company when facing residential relocation. When you hire a professional moving team for the first time, you may be surprised to see how much equipment and skill are involved. Check out a few tools you may see pro movers use when they arrive at your home to help with your move.
1. Moving Blankets
Moving blankets serve quite a few different purposes during a move. These thick, padded blankets come in many different styles, and some boast special features, such as blocking moisture or UV light. Movers use these blankets to:
- Protect furniture that is prone to scratches
- Pad fragile furniture pieces that are prone to breakage
- Wrap breakable wall pieces, such as large mirrors
- Protect stacks of boxes or furnishings from rain or weather
During the move, the movers will likely use several moving blankets to protect your belongings.
2. Furniture Slides
Furniture slides are placed beneath the feet of heavy furniture pieces so they can safely slide across a hard-surface floor. Some furniture slides are even designed to slip smoothly across the carpet. These small pieces are invaluable during a move because they allow movers to slide heavy objects without risking damage to the floor. For example, you may see slides used beneath a heavy dresser so the movers can maneuver the bulky item out of a tight space and get it safely to the moving truck.
3. Dollies
Moving dollies are units with wheels that have some type of platform to house a heavy object. Dollies can be slipped under large furniture pieces to make them easier to move. For example, you may see a dolly used to move a refrigerator out of the house.
4. Stair Rollers
Stair rollers are more modern equipment used to move furniture up and down stairs easier to handle. These are like hand dollies with a unique three-wheel system that “climbs” stairs because of how the wheels are designed.
5. Ratchet Straps
Ratchet straps are heavy-duty straps outfitted with a ratcheting mechanism that allows you to tighten the strap to secure an object in place. For example, movers use ratchet straps to:
- Strap a load of boxes onto a dolly to move them through the house
- Strap the doors closed on a large wardrobe, so they stay secure during the move
- Strap furniture pieces in place to keep them from sliding on the moving truck
6. Specialized Tool Kit
A specialized tool kit with essential hand tools can be crucial during a move. You may have to disassemble furniture items, or you might have to remove door framing pieces to allow room for large furniture pieces to fit. Therefore, things like screwdrivers, Allen wrenches, tape measures, pry bars, and even hammers can be all-out necessary.
Trust Your Residential Move to Moving Pros for Peace of Mind
If you are feeling overwhelmed about your upcoming move, reaching out to a residential moving company is the best. We bring the experience and tools to your relocation so you can focus on getting settled. Contact us to get a free, no-obligation moving quote to get started.
