How to Pack your Outdoor Furniture for a House Move

Moving home can be a stressful experience, and it can be easy to forget the must-dos of packing up your outdoor furniture. But if you’ve spent good money on quality outdoor furniture it’s important to take a few extra steps to ensure it’s safe and secure for the journey.

Equipment such as garden furniture such as tables, chairs and seating should be treated with the same level of care as any other item when packing for a house move. Here are a few tips to help you pack your outdoor furniture correctly so it arrives at your new property undamaged.

Remove any fixings

Start off by removing any fittings and detachable parts from the outdoor furniture. This includes legs, arms, parasols and anything else that can be taken apart. Doing this will make the furniture more manageable when it comes to the loading process. Once these parts have been removed, wrap each item separately in bubble wrap or packing paper. This will help to keep them safe and secure during the move.

Wrap and protect furniture

Once the smaller parts have been secured you can move onto wrapping the larger items such as tables and chairs. Any outdoor furniture should be wrapped in blankets or plastic wrap to protect it from scratches or any other damage. Use bubble wrap to cover any sharp corners that could cause harm to other furniture or people. If you have any cushions or fabric included with your outdoor furniture, it’s a good idea to wrap it in plastic and tie it up securely.

Disassemble where possible

If your outdoor furniture can be disassembled, do so! Dismantling your outdoor furniture will make it easier to transport, and it will be less likely to become damaged in the move. If you can take it apart, then do so. If not, make sure it’s wrapped and tied securely. Disassembling furniture can be difficult, so it’s best to enlist the help of a professional removals company to ensure it’s done properly.

Label the parts

It’s important to label each part of your outdoor furniture once it’s been packed away. This will help you to remember which parts belong to each item, and make it easier when it comes to the reassembly process. Label each part with the name of the item, such as ‘table leg’ or ‘chair arm’.

Call in a professional removals service

Packing up outdoor furniture can be a difficult and time-consuming task. But if you call in the help of a professional removals service, the job can be taken care of quickly and efficiently. Carlin Brown Removals are a family-run business with over 20 years of experience in removals services, and they’ll make sure your outdoor furniture is packed correctly for the journey.