Lifting and packing. Transporting. Setting. Moving entails a variety of steps that, regrettably, may lead to the unintentional breaking of priceless objects. Dishes and plates, as well as other delicate goods, shatter. This begs the question of what to do if an item breaks while you’re moving.
Here are five useful suggestions for what to do if you happen to come upon a broken item or two while relocating.
Prior to moving, acquire moving insurance.
It’s usually too late to wait until something goes wrong, so it’s a smart idea to get insurance before you move. This is useful not just in the event that something breaks, but it also helps with the replacement or repair procedure of your things. Homeowner insurance policies frequently include moving insurance, and a lot of moving companies also provide moving insurance that will assist in paying you in the event that something breaks during a move.
When you can, open your boxes.
Although we have discussed this topic in previous articles, we cannot emphasize enough how crucial it is to start unpacking your moving boxes as soon as possible. This will enable you to look through each box’s contents to see whether anything broke during the move. If you put off opening your moving boxes too long, things may end up sitting broken and undiscovered until it is too late for your insurance to pay for them.
As soon as you see a broken item, get in touch with your moving company to let them know about it. The quicker you can report the issue, the faster you’ll get a resolution.
Determine the Worth of Your Things Before Moving
Since certain things are irreplaceable, extra caution should be taken to preserve them from breaking during the move. Particular family heirlooms, mementos, and delicate, breakable antiques are all priceless, so it’s a good idea to be cautious and bring anything priceless that might break during the transfer. By doing this, you can prevent the transportation of your priceless property by other means and maintain control over its transit.
Remain Calm
Even though breaking an item during a move can cause a range of feelings and reactions, try not to lose your composure. It will be simpler to deal with a solution that gives you a replacement, repair, or reimbursement for the broken item if you approach the person who caused the breakage—a moving company, friend, or relative—calmly.
Recover What You Can
An item is not always irreparable just because it breaks into fragments. As a matter of fact, there are numerous cases in which objects can be fixed and put back together in a virtually flawless manner. Of course, it’s a different situation if something breaks entirely beyond repair, but occasionally, salvaging components enables you to maintain the original item you own without having to purchase a replacement. This is particularly important for important objects.
We sincerely hope that you won’t ever have to deal with any broken objects when moving, and we invite you to explore our website for more moving materials that can be of use to you.
