Packing & Specialty
Specialty & Fragile Item Moving
Some things can't be replaced and some are just very heavy. Either way, they need a plan, the right materials and a careful crew.
Grandma's china cabinet, a framed painting, a marble-topped table, a 300 kg safe: specialty items need more than a blanket and a dolly. Homeward Moving Co. plans these moves piece by piece, with the packing, equipment and crew each one needs.
What's included
- Antiques and heirlooms — wrapped in soft padding first, so tape never touches the finish.
- Artwork and mirrors — corner protectors, picture boxes and custom crating for large or valuable pieces.
- Glass and stone — tabletops and marble moved on edge, padded and secured.
- Gun safes — heavy safes moved with the right dolly, straps and crew size.
- Pool tables — taken apart, slate wrapped and moved flat, then rebuilt and levelled.
- Fitness equipment — treadmills, ellipticals and home gyms taken apart where needed and moved safely.
How we plan specialty moves
- Tell us about the item. Photos, size and weight if you know it.
- Plan the route. Doors, stairs and floors checked, extra crew booked if needed.
- Pack it properly. Custom padding or a crate for anything fragile or valuable.
- Move and place. Secured in the truck, placed and unwrapped where you want it.
Covering valuable items
Ask how valuable items are covered before the move. Basic coverage is often tied to weight, so it may not reflect what a piece is worth. We'll explain the options in writing, and you can check what your home insurance covers in transit. Moving a piano? See our dedicated page, or add items to your local move.
Tell us early about anything unusual, so the right crew, equipment and materials are on the truck on moving day.
What affects the cost of specialty & fragile item moving
Specialty item prices depend on the item's weight, size and fragility, and on the route. Custom crating, extra crew for heavy safes, taking apart pool tables and stairs at either end all add to the cost. Moving several specialty pieces with your household move is usually more economical than separate trips. Photos, measurements and the weight of heavy items help us plan the right crew and equipment, and give you an accurate price.
Specialty & Fragile Item Moving questions
Do you build custom crates?
For artwork, large mirrors and fragile pieces that need it, yes. We'll recommend crating when padding alone isn't enough.
Can you move a gun safe?
Yes. Tell us the weight and the stairs at both ends. Heavy safes need extra crew and equipment, which is in the price.
Do you take apart pool tables?
Yes. Slate pool tables are taken apart, moved flat and rebuilt. Re-felting, if needed, is done by a pool table technician.
Should I have antiques appraised before moving?
For valuable pieces, an appraisal and photos help if you ever need to make a claim. Ask your insurer what they need.
Can you move a hot tub or a large aquarium?
These need special planning, and some need other trades to disconnect them. Send photos and details, and we'll tell you honestly whether we can take it on.
Where we offer specialty & fragile item moving
We provide specialty & fragile item moving for homes and businesses in Windsor, LaSalle and Tecumseh. See what to expect in your area:
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