Packing is the most critical aspect of any relocation project. How efficiently a homeowner packs can affect a move’s outcome. When it comes to moving, many people use cardboard boxes to pack up and protect their belongings, and they have…
Moving involves planning and preparation to ensure the process is executed smoothly and all belongings reach the new home safely and undamaged. Keeping valuables safe also needs careful consideration when moving.
Items such as antiques, heirlooms, and important documents like birth certificates, medical and tax records, passports, and contracts require special attention as they are too precious to risk damage or loss during relocation.
For those worried about keeping the valuables safe when moving, here are some simple ways to prepare and ensure peace of mind:
Do not post about the move on social media or converse with neighbors or other people about specific moving details. Also, avoid labeling items as part of a “moving sale” when selling unwanted items before the move. Casual talks or social media postings can alert the thieves and make the belongings vulnerable to theft.
The first step to ensure the safety and security of valuables when moving is to make an inventory list of all belongings to be moved and take pictures before packing them. This list should include all items with monetary and sentimental value. This list will come in handy to verify the condition of the belongings and ensure nothing is broken, missing, or misplaced when it reaches the new home.
It is essential to pack the valuable items with care. Use proper packing materials like sturdy plastic boxes, padlocks, small or medium cardboard boxes, blankets, bubble wrap, packing paper, and packing tape. Label all the boxes correctly and discretely, and avoid mentioning the name of the valuables directly to make them less eye-catching.
If the move involves various precious items, consider taking moving insurance for protection from theft or damage. It will protect the owner if any untoward incident happens during the move. Talk to the moving company or the home insurance agent to discuss the available options and consider purchasing additional coverage if required.
After packing the valuables, consider renting a safety deposit box, a storage unit, or other secured storage space to protect the irreplaceable items. Alternatively, give them to a trustworthy friend or family member. It will ensure there are fewer things to worry about on the moving day.
Another option to keep valuables safe is to keep smaller items in the personal vehicle. These items may include jewelry, small electronic devices, photo albums, paintings, or sentimental items. When moving items with the moving company, fill out a declaration form for all the expensive valuables, so the movers can recognize them and handle them with special care.
As advanced technology becomes readily available, it is wise to take advantage of it. Purchase GPS tracking devices and place them discreetly in boxes with valuable items. Different types of tracking devices are available with unique features. Do the homework to buy a device that best suits individual needs.
Safety is of utmost importance when moving. Use these tips to safeguard the valuables to ensure they remain unharmed.
At Goat On A Tote, we offer moving tote rental, including delivery and pickup of empty totes, for residential and commercial customers in the Phoenix Valley area. Our environmentally-friendly totes are made of strong, quality material. We deliver the totes to a business or home ready to use, then remove them once they’re unpacked from the new location. Although we do not pack the contents of the totes, we save the homeowner from being forced to purchase totes for a single use.
