Guide to moving large goods and bulky items

Guide To Moving Large Goods and Bulky Items

Unfortunately moving those larger and bulkier items is never as simple as just nipping down to your local post office. So, generally your best option has always been to find a local courier company who are able to move the goods for you.

If the need to move fragile or bulky goods, it is especially important to pay attention to packaging. 99% of damage caused in transit is as a result of poor packaging rather than any malpractice on the part of the courier company. So, it really is worth investing in some good quality bubble wrap and padding to help see your goods arrive in the same condition as they left off.

Unless you are paying for an urgent express delivery, it is very likely that your goods will be transported along with other customers. So, it may be an idea to find out the type of vehicle proposed to be used by the transport provider and the types of goods which may be transported alongside yours.

For fragile deliveries, such as art and breakables it is even more important that you fully check and validate your chosen courier company’s insurance policy prior to releasing your goods. Be extra careful with some policies which will not cover fragile breakable items, such as glass. It is also advisable to see if you own home insurance policy covers your goods in transit as this will provide extra peace of mind.

When booking a large item delivery service through Shiply or indeed anywhere, you should try and gauge whether or not the driver will be working alone or be accompanied by a “driver’s mate”. If they do work alone, it is often expected that you, the customer can assist at pickup and drop-off locations (especially if the goods are particularly large and/or heavy).