Moving Mirrors, Glass, Chandeliers and Antiques: How to Protect Them from Breaking

Delicate pieces break in the simplest cases: a knock on the edge or a tilt in the truck. But correct packing and moving them in the right position spares you most problems.

A sofa wrapped in stretch film with cardboard corner protection

Mirrors and glass

Bubble wrap on both sides, and hard cardboard on the edges and corners.
Moved upright, not flat, and secured between two stable pieces or covers.
Glass tables: separate the glass from the base and wrap each on its own.

Chandeliers and antiques

The chandelier is dismantled by a technician, and the glass pieces are each wrapped in bubble wrap and then put in a dedicated box.
Antiques and valuable old pieces: tell us about them in advance so we prepare extra bubble wrap and protection.
Small valuables, jewellery and documents are best carried by you yourself.

A technician writing the item details on the wrapping before loading

Before moving day

Photograph the condition of important pieces, and we record their condition with photos together with you before loading.
Prepare small boxes for small pieces instead of filling one large box.
Write "fragile" and the room name on every box.

Mistakes that cause breakage

Putting a fragile piece under a heavy box.
Leaving a gap inside the box.
Relying on tape alone without bubble wrap.
Carrying glass from the middle instead of the edges.

If you want more peace of mind, learn about our safe packing service.

FAQ

How do I move a large mirror?

Bubble wrap on both sides, hard cardboard on the edges, and it is moved upright and secured well in the truck.

Do you wrap old pieces and antiques?

Yes, tell us about them in advance so we prepare extra bubble wrap and protection.

Should I carry valuables myself?

That is preferable for documents, jewellery and small valuable devices.

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