Moving Fragile Items: Tips for Protecting Your Valuables

Moving can be stressful, but transporting fragile items adds an extra layer of concern. From fine china and glassware to antiques, artwork, and electronics, your most delicate belongings require careful handling and expert packing. At The Country Picker Moving & Storage, we specialize in protecting what matters most, ensuring your valuables arrive safely at their destination.
 

Start With the Right Packing Materials

Fragile items should never be packed with standard boxes or inadequate padding. Using the wrong materials increases the risk of cracks, chips, and breakage.

The Country Picker Moving & Storage uses high-quality packing materials, including:

• Sturdy, double-walled boxes
• Bubble wrap and packing paper
• Custom crating for high-value or oversized items
• Protective blankets and padding

This ensures each item has the proper level of protection from start to finish.
 

Wrap and Cushion Every Item Individually

One of the most common mistakes people make is packing fragile items together without enough separation. Even small movements during transit can cause damage.

Our trained movers carefully wrap each fragile item individually, paying close attention to edges, corners, and pressure points. Glassware, dishes, and collectibles are layered with cushioning to prevent items from touching or shifting during transport.
 

Label Boxes Clearly - and Handle Them Properly

Labeling boxes as “fragile” is important, but it only works if movers understand how to handle them correctly. Every fragile box packed by The Country Picker Moving & Storage is clearly labeled and strategically loaded onto the truck. Our movers know which boxes must remain upright, which require extra support, and how to position them safely to avoid unnecessary movement.
 

Consider Professional Storage for Added Protection

Sometimes your new space isn’t ready, or you need temporary storage during the moving process. Fragile items are especially vulnerable during transitions.

The Country Picker Moving & Storage offers secure, clean, and climate-controlled storage facilities designed to protect delicate belongings. Whether short-term or long-term, your valuables remain safe until you’re ready for delivery.
 

Start Your Move the Right Way

Fragile items deserve more than a do-it-yourself approach. With the right techniques and professional support, you can move confidently knowing your valuables are protected every step of the way. The Country Picker Moving & Storage combines expert packing, careful handling, and dependable service to make even the most delicate moves stress-free.

Planning a move and worried about your fragile belongings? Let The Country Picker Moving & Storage handle them with care and precision. Visit our office in Conway, New Hampshire, or call (603) 447-3200 for a free quote and discover how our professional moving and storage services can protect what matters most to you.