Protecting Your Furniture & Possessions During A Remodel: Expert Tips
Remodeling can be an exciting journey, giving your clients the opportunity to turn a house into a dream home. At the same time, the process is not without challenges. One of the most common is protecting their furniture and other possessions from dust, debris and damage as the work is being done. At FLD, we understand the unique requirements that come with clients’ move-outs for remodels, and have some insider tips to share about keeping their belongings safe during this time.
Take Care From The Start
When it comes to protecting possessions during renovation, it’s not enough to simply move items into another room or cover them with a sheet. It’s important to approach high-quality furniture and decor with great care. This is a time when choosing a low-cost mover can hurt your clients more than help them; you want a team that has specialized expertise–like FLD–and knows exactly how to pack valuable pieces so they remain in top condition.
Packing for a remodel is different from packing for a typical move, and there are certain ways items must be packed in order to withstand a longer-term storage situation. At FLD, we have the right materials, wrapping techniques and labels to ensure the job is done well from the start. Our entire team is trained on how to use padded wrapping and protective casings to avoid pressure or scratched, keeping clients’ items damage-free and ready for eventual re-delivery.
Go Beyond Average Storage
Just like packing for a remodel is different from packing for a regular move, storage for quality furniture and decorations should also be different. Remember that temperature and humidity can wreak havoc on certain types of furniture (especially wood), as well as art. If these items are improperly stored, they could end up getting warped, cracked or even plagued by mold.
When you rely on FLD for protecting your clients’ possessions during renovation, you can rest assured that their most precious belongings will be packed securely away in a climate-controlled and meticulously organized facility. Our storage warehouse is far from typical, thoughtfully designed at every turn to provide the ideal environment for long-term safekeeping.
Double-Check The Timeline
Sometimes, clients have been told their renovations will only take a few weeks to a couple months, so they feel confident being a bit more casual about storing their furniture and decor. The truth is that such short timelines are incredibly rare.
It’s much more likely for remodeling projects to span several months, especially if they include structural changes or intricate finishing touches. We often store clients’ items for anywhere from four to six months–or more–so that builders and designers have the time they need to work their magic. Once the remodel is complete, we redeliver everything, ensuring your clients’ items return as pristine as when they left.
Protect Your Clients’ Investments with FLD
Your clients’ furniture and decor are more than just items; they’re investments that often come with great sentimental value. At FLD, we’re dedicated to keeping such treasured belongings safe and secure until it’s time to return them to the newly remodeled home.
If you’re preparing for upcoming remodels, and are all about protecting possessions during renovation, give us a call. We’d love to take care of this part for you, so you can focus on what you do best–making the remodeled home truly shine.
