How to prepare furniture before moving day

Simple steps that make large furniture safer and easier to transport.

Measure large items and doorways before moving day. Empty drawers and shelves unless your moving team confirms otherwise. Secure loose parts, protect delicate surfaces and identify furniture that needs disassembly. Photograph valuable pieces before the move and tell the moving company about glass, stone, antiques or unusually heavy items in advance so the crew can arrive with suitable equipment.