3 Considerations for White Glove Deliveries to Older Homes

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White glove deliveries to older homes can be quite different from delivering to more modern homes. Construction in previous decades often included tighter staircases and doors, requiring proper planning. The right material moving equipment can help, especially if you need to move larger items in tight spaces. Here are a few tips and considerations for completing white glove deliveries to older homes.

Make a Plan

Before unloading the item, ensure you have a plan in place. Have the client walk you through the home and show you where the item needs to be delivered. Make notes of any old or fragile items that might be in the way, and confirm these with the client.

You may need to remove doors so you can get a heavy duty appliance hand truck or heavy duty powered stair climbing dolly with a fridge on it inside, up the stairs of a split-level house, and through a doorway. The key is to plan for all these minor delays ahead of time, so you can efficiently get the item off the truck and to its final destination. 

Protect the Home

Protecting the home is key. Floors and walls may be more delicate than modern homes. You don’t want to scratch old hardwood floors or vintage wallpaper. That’s why having a plan is so crucial; you can ensure you don’t damage anything.

Be sure to move decorative items and vintage furniture out of the way and place them in a safe location. Going above and beyond to protect a client’s home will leave a positive impression, which is good for your business in the long run.

Slow and Steady

Above all, make sure your team moves slowly and safely. Moving intentionally and carefully will keep the item and your client’s home safe. This is where having the right material handling tools is a must.

A hand truck with powered propulsion can help your team carefully stage the item outside the home, before using a heavy duty hand truck, powered stair climbing dolly, or another lighter dolly inside the home. The right tools ensure your team can safely and professionally move large, bulky items.

About Magline

 For more than 75 years, Magliner material handling tools have set the gold standard for material moving and delivery solutions. Magliner tools enable employees to complete tasks across various industries, prioritizing both efficiency and safety. With a wide selection of material handling tools available, they’ve become a common sight in workplaces worldwide. From white glove delivery drivers to warehouse workers, professionals everywhere count on Magliner tools to help them get the job done. Shop the full selection or Design Your Own Magliner material handling solutions today.

Ready to upgrade your material handling tools? Check out the Magliner selection at https://www.magliner.com/

This article was originally published on magliner.com’s blog here. 

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