This centers the weight and keeps the item from swinging out of control.
Moving heavy furniture up stairs.
Whether you re moving into a new home on a higher floor in an apartment that doesn t have an elevator or you need to get some furniture up to another story in a house it s important to use the right technique to do so safely.
Home staging and rearranging furniture.
As you back up you ll move the hand truck up one stair at a time.
But it wasn t carried in by two heavy lifters in white gloves.
Have someone on the other side moving up the steps to spot you.
Our background checked movers are professionally trained to help stage rooms or move items out for renovations and they are happy to assist you in any way.
Make it a two person job.
Tip the item backward at an angle and have one person carry the top while the other carries the bottom.
Moving furniture up and down stairs.
Once you ve done that you can place another blanket under the piece of furniture and pull the edge to move the furniture up the steps.
We rented the powermate motorized stair climber which can manage weights up to 650 lbs.
If you re not sure how to safely move heavy furniture up or down stairs or if you need a hand rearranging furniture within a room we can help.
Moving heavy furniture is never easy and even less so when you have to move it up stairs.
Rather a 60 some year old woman stood at the door and pointed us to the 35 foot moving truck that contained the seven foot long solid teak beauty.
Keep your back straight and lift with your legs.
Hauling large pieces of furniture more importantly heavy pieces of furniture down a flight of stairs is a dangerous proposition if you don t take it slow and smart.
Getting up and down stairs.
Whether it s going up and down stairs rearranging rooms helping prepare for storms changing seasons or moves by moving outdoor furniture in and out of your basement garage or attic helping load or unload a storage unit or other needs a tasker can help.
Last weekend the long awaited mid century modern credenza my husband and i had purchased arrived at our home.
Make sure you have a strong friend if not two on the lower end as you go down or up the stairs.
To move heavy furniture on stairs you re going to have to work with a partner this isn t something you want to attempt on your own.
Take those steps one at a time.
It cost us 100 for a day s rental and the rental process was hassle free.
This can work for items from small to large that are especially heavy though if the item is too big carrying it with a partner may be the less awkward option.
Having to move heavy furniture up or down stairs adds another layer of complexity to an already arduous task but there s not always going to be a way around it.
I have a bad shoulder she explained as she led us toward the truck.
