Have you seen a nice sofa at a furniture store? Or have you purchased a piano through Marktplaats? Then you often have to get these at home yourself and that can sometimes cause a lot of inconveniences.
Moving heavy, large furniture is craftsmanship. Furniture that is too large often does not fit in your car, while furniture that is too heavy can be difficult to lift, especially if you have to go up or down stairs.
Moving heavy furniture without the right moving aids is impossible. In addition to being very inconvenient and often time-consuming, you also quickly overload your body when moving heavy furniture. The solution? Hiring a moving company.
Our professionally trained furniture movers are happy to help you move your furniture. Thanks to years of experience in combination with the best moving aids, the desired furniture is at the desired location within one day.
Smile Handyy Top Movers helps you move furniture
Not only can Smile Handyy Top Movers help you move furniture during a move, our services can also come in handy in one of the following situations:
You have bought new furniture
Unfortunately, not every furniture store can offer the service to deliver the furniture to your home . Don't worry, our furniture movers can help you with this! We pick up the piece of furniture at the store and place the furniture exactly where you want it.
You want to move furniture up or down
Have you found a new place for a piece of furniture, for example your washing machine, but does the furniture have to go up or down the stairs? That can sometimes be difficult, especially with heavy or awkwardly liftable furniture. In this case too, our furniture movers are ready for you.
You are redecorating your home
Not only if the piece of furniture changes floors, heavy furniture will also have to be moved if you are working on a new furnishing. Without the right tools, this is a tough job. Our team will be happy to help you move the furniture.
Tips for moving heavy furniture
If you still want to move heavy furniture yourself, it is important to work well prepared. We have collected a number of tips to help you on your way.
Use the right moving aids
Nowadays there are a lot of things on the market that make moving furniture a lot easier. Make sure you are well prepared and rent the right moving aids.
Which tools are best for you depends on the move itself. Which piece of furniture do you want to move? And what are the restrictions during the move (eg stairs, doorways that are too narrow, etc.)?
You can also contact us for the best moving aids.
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Separate furniture as far as possible
- Are you moving a sofa? Then there is a chance that the sofa will not fit through the doorway. In this case you can make the sofa a few centimeters smaller by removing the legs. The same principle applies to any furniture that you want to make smaller or lighter. Remove all removable parts such as knobs, cushions, drawers, shelves, shelves and legs in advance for easy moving.
- Keep all small materials (such as screws) from each piece of furniture in a separate sandwich bag and apply a label so that you know which screws belong to which piece of furniture.
- Protect the furniture with blankets and/or bubble wrap
An element that is sometimes overlooked is good protection of the furniture that has to be moved. Moving blankets and rugs are invaluable in protecting your furniture.
By using (moving) blankets you prevent damage to vulnerable edges of, for example, sideboards, tables and other furniture. Smaller furniture can easily be wrapped with bubble wrap for optimal protection.
Lift cabinets efficiently
Closets are inconvenient furniture to move. They are often large, heavy and long. Not the ideal combination for a move. Therefore make sure that you always move cabinets with two people. Tilt the cabinet backwards and have one person lift at the top while the other person lifts at the bottom. This technique centers the weight of the cabinet, making it easier for both people to lift. You can also transport the stairs more easily in this way, since the bearing angle corresponds to the slope of the stairs.
Think about your health and use the right lifting methods
Always try to work efficiently. It is not always necessary to lift furniture, sometimes it is also possible to slide, push and drag furniture. Moving dogs are often used for larger furniture.
If you do have to lift the heavy furniture, it is important that you consider your physical posture. You want to protect your back against unusual forces.
An essential part to remember when lifting heavy furniture is to carry the weight in your legs and not with your back. To control this weight correctly, lift the furniture by sitting in a squatting position and keeping your back straight. This will mainly distribute the weight over your arms and legs, rather than your back.
Other tips that protect your body while carrying heavy furniture are:
- Carry objects close to the body.
- Do not twist your body while lifting or carrying.
- Make sure you know where you are walking, taking special care not to trip.
