3 Considerations for White Glove Deliveries to Older Homes
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 t...