Lloyd’s Woodworking · Hudson, Massachusetts
By Lloyd’s Woodworking Inc.
How Should Furniture Be Prepared for Transport?
DIRECT ANSWER:
Before transporting furniture, document its condition, remove loose contents, save detachable hardware or broken components, protect vulnerable surfaces and avoid placing stress on already damaged areas. Large, fragile, unstable or valuable furniture may require appropriate professional handling.
DON'T CREATE NEW DAMAGE ON THE WAY TO FIX THE OLD DAMAGE.
PHOTOGRAPH BEFORE MOVING
Take photographs of:
Complete piece
Existing damage
Corners
Legs
Hardware
Glass or fragile components
EMPTY IT
Remove:
Drawer contents
Loose shelves where appropriate
Personal belongings
Objects stored inside
SAVE LOOSE COMPONENTS
Keep:
Keys
Hardware
Broken pieces
Loose veneer
Decorative parts
Label them when appropriate.
DO NOT LIFT BY VULNERABLE COMPONENTS
Avoid using:
Drawer pulls
Decorative trim
Loose arms
Unstable legs
Other vulnerable components as lifting points.
PROTECT THE SURFACE
Appropriate protective materials may help prevent:
Scratches
Impact
Abrasion
Hardware contacting finished surfaces
DON'T DRAG IT
Dragging can stress:
Legs
Joints
Bases
Frames
ASK BEFORE TRANSPORTING SOMETHING UNUSUAL
Large, fragile or heavily damaged pieces may require a different plan.
Contact Lloyd's before assuming how the item should arrive.
Frequently asked questions
SHOULD DRAWERS BE EMPTY?
Yes.
SHOULD I REMOVE HARDWARE?
Not automatically. Save anything already loose and ask before unnecessary disassembly.
CAN I TRANSPORT A BROKEN CHAIR?
Potentially, but protect the broken area and save all components.
DOES LLOYD'S PROVIDE PICKUP?
Only state pickup or delivery services if Lloyd's has specifically confirmed them. Do not invent this service.