Pack n Send Blog

 There are times when you absolutely have to move a single piece of furniture. Maybe you inherited that perfect sideboard that was your great-grandmothers or maybe you commissioned the leather chair you've always dreamed of.

Whatever the circumstances, when shipping one piece of furniture or a house full, you have options. Start by contacting a reputable freight packing company and gathering all the information you need to make an informed decision.

How do you want your furniture packaged?

One of the first questions you will want to consider is how you prefer your furniture packaged. Blanket wrapping a sturdy piece protects it from bumps along the way. The soft wrap of the blanket is perfect for items that just need a little protection as they are taken to their new location. Most furniture is blanket wrapped for moving.

Another option is crating or palletizing your furniture.  

How do you want it to arrive?

Freight preparation companies should give you the option of having your furniture delivered on a pallet curbside at your home or having it unpacked, reassembled if necessary and then delivered to the exact room where you want it. When you are preparing to transport furniture, whether one piece or entire household, be certain to ask the freight preparation company what options you have for deliver and choose the one that best suits your needs.

One reason to consider having the packaging disposed of and the furniture delivered inside your home is that you might not have someone available to help you take  it inside. Especially when you are moving to a new location, assuming that someone will be available to help move that heavy oak sideboard might be a bad assumption. Instead, think about having it unpacked and delivered inside your home.

Where are you sending your furniture?

When sending furniture within the continental United States and some other parts of North America,you can transport  your furniture via traditional moving trucks, or consider freighting your furniture.If you are shipping one piece of furniture to Alaska, Hawaii or internationally, you will need to consider air freight and ocean freight. Air freight can be very expensive, so you should definitely consider all your options.

You may want to determine how your furniture will be moved before determining your packaging preference because ocean freight charges are based on cubic meters while sending via air  is based on size and weight.

When moving within the continental United States, be sure to compare costs between traditional moving trucks and a freight shipper.

Is this everything you need to take to a new location?

After purchasing a piece of furniture or inheriting an antique, it can be tempting to immediately schedule the shipping. After all, most people are very excited to see their new possession. But if there is a chance you will be purchasing additional pieces, it's a good idea to be patient and send them all at once.

Getting all your furniture moved  together can be time-saving and more convenient. Whether your furniture is delivered curbside or into your new home, someone will need to be there to receive the shipment. If all your furniture is sent  together, that means one day off to receive the furniture. If you send each piece individually, you could end up taking several days off work to meet the delivery company.

Receiving all your furniture at once can also help you arrange that furniture in your new space. When you receive just the desk for your new office, and are expecting the cabinets later, you may not be clear where the desk needs to be placed. The same holds true for living rooms, bedrooms and dining rooms. Receiving all your furniture together makes it easier to see exactly what you have and where it goes.

Whether you have one piece to move to a new location or an entire household, contact us for help choosing the packaging and delivery methods that are best for you.