Heavy & special items
Piano, safe, antiques, artwork: the items that need more hands, more equipment and more precautions. Always by approval, always disclosed in advance.
This type of job is always reviewed by our team before confirmation.
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Who it's for
- Upright or grand piano (by approval)
- Safe (by approval, weight disclosed)
- Large appliances
- Large-format TVs (TV box at extra cost)
- Antiques, artwork and high-value items (declared value)
- Exercise equipment (some disassembly requires a specialist)
- Motorcycles (by approval)
What may be included
- Review of the request before confirmation
- Reinforced crew based on weight and access
- Adapted equipment: straps, dollies, ramps, protection
What may cost extra
- Weight-based surcharge for very heavy items (above roughly 225 lb)
- Custom crates and protective cases
- Specialist for certain disassembly or reassembly
What affects time and price
- Weight and dimensions (measure and weigh if you can)
- Floors, stairs and elevators at both addresses
- Declared value for precious items
- Clear photos speed up approval
How to prepare
- 1Disclose every heavy or special item in your quote — it's required
- 2Provide approximate weight and dimensions
- 3Add photos of the item and the access (stairs, doorway)
- 4State the value for antiques and artwork
Common questions about this service
Why do I have to disclose heavy items in advance?
So we can plan the right crew and equipment, and confirm any surcharge before moving day — no last-minute surprises.
What's the surcharge for a heavy item?
A weight-based surcharge generally applies above roughly 225 lb. The exact amount is confirmed in your quote based on the disclosed weight.
What if I don't know the weight?
Your request is simply reviewed by our team before the price is confirmed — no surcharge is ever applied automatically.
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