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Specialty Moving: what to expect
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Updated regularly · Canada-wide
Specialty moving handles items that need equipment, custom packing or a dedicated handling plan, such as pianos, safes and artwork. Not every general mover takes on every specialty item.
Share the item’s dimensions, approximate weight, photos and the route out of the building. Ask whether the crew has the equipment for that specific item.
What specialty moving covers
Specialty moving handles items that need equipment, custom packing or a dedicated handling plan, such as pianos, safes and artwork. Not every general mover takes on every specialty item.
- Pool table moving
- Gun safe moving
- Home safe moving
- Hot tub moving
- Treadmill moving
- Gym equipment moving
- Exercise equipment moving
- Appliances moving
- Commercial equipment moving
- Restaurant equipment moving
- Medical equipment moving
- Artwork moving
Preparing an accurate request
Share the item’s dimensions, approximate weight, photos and the route out of the building. Ask whether the crew has the equipment for that specific item.
Provide an inventory, the move date, access details and any items that need extra protection. If a building requires a booked elevator or loading dock, arrange it before the crew arrives.
What changes the cost
A quote depends on the size and weight of the load, the distance travelled, the number of people needed and the time spent carrying items. Packing materials, storage, difficult access and specialist equipment can add to the total.
- Volume of belongings and number of rooms
- Stairs, elevators and distance from the door to the truck
- Crew size and truck size
- Travel time and, for long moves, total distance
- Packing services and materials
- Specialty items like pianos, safes and hot tubs
- Moving date, with month-end and summer weekends in highest demand
Before you book
Ask the mover to list what is included and excluded. Check when the clock starts, who supplies materials and how damage claims work. For cross-border moves, confirm who handles documents and customs arrangements.
- Is this binding, non-binding, or hourly with a minimum?
- When does the clock start and stop?
- What coverage do my belongings have if something is damaged?
- Are there charges for stairs, long carries or heavy items?
- Do you use your own crew, or subcontract?
- For long moves, is delivery a fixed date or a window?
