Furniture Wrapping in Ann Arbor
Furniture Wrapping in Ann Arbor has to handle more than bumps in the truck, because snow, slush, and spring rain can all meet your sofa between the porch and the ramp. Every piece gets covered.
Get a Free QuoteWet carries are the local test
Weather is the real test for furniture wrapping in Ann Arbor. In January 2023, the National Weather Service office in Detroit logged 15.3 inches of snow at its U-M station, with snow on 11 days and 8.6 inches in a single day. April averages about 3.5 inches of precipitation, based on one NOAA-derived tally. You can't count on a dry carry.
That's why we'd wrap in the house, before a piece reaches the porch. Stretch wrap goes on leather and upholstery to guard against tears and stains. It isn't a promise against a downpour, but it beats a bare cushion in blowing snow.
Ice on the walk, corners in the doorway
The path is your part. City rules give residential owners or occupants 18 hours to treat ice on adjacent sidewalks, and 24 hours after a snowfall ends to clear more than an inch. A treated walk matters more when two people are carrying a wrapped dresser they can't see around.
Older interiors bring a different risk. One realtor's guide to Burns Park lists arched doorways, coved ceilings, and crown moldings in homes from that era. A dresser turning through an arch is easier on both the finish and the frame when its corners are covered. Blankets and stretch wrap stay on through the tight spots.
What each surface gets, and the cost
Wood gets moving blankets, so it doesn't scratch. Mirrors and glass get cardboard corner guards plus blanket padding. Trucks carry a full stock of materials, so an oversized or awkward piece isn't a reason to skip a step.
There's no separate charge. Wrapping is included with every move: full-service, labor-only, and loading or unloading work. We don't skip it to save time, even when you're only going across town.
Ann Arbor Moving FAQs
No. It's included with loading and unloading work, just as it is on full-service and labor-only moves. Nothing goes on the truck bare.
It helps, but we wouldn't call anything weatherproof. Its main job is guarding against tears and stains. If heavy snow or rain is forecast, talk with us about timing and how to shorten the outdoor carry.
Yes. Tell us about any fragile finish, loose veneer, or glass up front, and we'll choose the right layers. For an especially valuable piece, ask about our antique furniture moving service too.