Shifting of furniture within the same city is not going to be any different from shifting to another city. Your goods are going to require the same amount of care while handled and shifted. The most important point is that they should be packed well. This is how you can avoid damage and harm to the goods. The next important point is them being loaded on to trucks and lorries. Most of the damage to goods and furniture is done while they are being loaded and being offloaded. Trained professionals should be employed for the purpose to reduce the chances of your goods being damaged in any manner.