Damage on a house move is usually ordinary: a drawer left full of bottles, a mirror leaning on a banister, a table leg that was already loose. The crew can protect the route and load with care. They cannot see through a closed cupboard you packed in a hurry.
Pack the things that break
Crockery, glass, lamps and framed pictures should be wrapped and boxed. Clothes and books are less fragile but heavy boxes split if they are overfilled. Our packing service covers the rooms you do not want to do. If you pack yourself, close every box and mark the ones that must stay upright.
Empty drawers of anything that can spill or snap. A chest can travel with light linen in it if we agree. It should not travel with perfume, tools or bottles.
Clear the route
Stairs in older Harrogate houses are the usual pinch point. Move coats, shoes and small tables off the landing before we arrive. Tell us about a wobbly banister, a low beam or a newly painted wall you want kept clear.
Point out antiques, glass tops and anything you know to be weak. We would rather plan a slower carry than discover a crack after the van is loaded. Insurance is provided. Ask what is covered, and keep valuables such as jewellery with you.
Load in an order
Room labels mean boxes come off in a useful sequence instead of being stacked in a hall where they get kicked. Mattresses stay in covers. TVs stay in boxes if you still have them. If you do not, say so, and we will wrap the screen.
Gardens and sheds cause damage of a different sort: muddy tools through a clean hall. If they are part of the move, wipe them down and list them. If they are not, do not add them on the day.
Book the job as a house removal and mention awkward pieces when you get a free quote. The same care applies in Oatlands, Harrogate Town Centre and village houses such as Follifoot.
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