‘Awkward items’ are not items in your home that are being deliberately difficult! We are talking about items that are not a regular shape, are perhaps over-sized, and may be difficult to get from one place to another. When you are moving with the help of a moving company you should always let the professionals deal with the awkward items, mainly because they are trained to do so.
Your moving company should visit your home prior to the move and should be able to spot anything that might cause problem on the day. Remember that your professional movers are better geared up to handle items that may appear awkward to you; for example, if you found it difficult to get the sofa through the front door, this does not mean that it will cause a problem for the professionals. Make sure that you point everything out to them just in case something is overlooked.
The moving company may need to bring specialist equipment to your home on the day of the move to make the task easier and it is obviously better to know what is required in advance.
You need to also make the moving company aware of factors such as the door sizes in your new home and it is a good idea to provide an idea of the layout so that any potential problems at the other end can be identified; for example, you may be moving to a home with narrow stairways or difficult parking conditions. Your moving company needs to be prepared for every eventuality so that the move can be planned properly and time saved on preparing for these awkward items.
