Specialty Moving Services for Large, Heavy or Fragile Items

What Large or Fragile Items Can We Move?

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  Outdoor Furniture and Appliances

  If properly cared for, outdoor furniture and appliances can last several years. However, relocating these specialty items can be challenging. Patio furniture generally requires a lot of disassembly before moving, to say nothing of a great deal of cleaning, since items that sit outside consistently are generally quite dirty. Outdoor appliances like gas or charcoal grills can be difficult to move on your own, especially if they are heavy or have odd dimensions. It is wise to have a professional moving company help you load and unload your outdoor furniture and appliances.
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  Hot Tubs

  There are few things in life more soothing and relaxing than warm water swirling around you. Hot tubs are a popular recreation item because they provide this temporary escape from reality, but when it comes time to move them, they go from soothing and relaxing to cumbersome and frustrating in a hurry. Beyond their large size, hot tubs can be difficult to move due to the many parts that require separate packaging for safe transportation. Any reputable moving company will arrange specialized equipment and service to easily move hot tubs and their components to your new home.
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  Smart Beds and Foam Mattresses

  Foam mattresses can make you feel like you’re sleeping on a fluffy cloud, but when it comes time to relocate them to a new residence, their bulky dimensions can turn them from a dream to a nightmare in the blink of an eye. Mattresses must be packed in the correct type of carton to avoid getting permanent folds. While lighter and more compact than traditional mattresses, smart beds also require special handling, as they often take more time and attention to disassemble and pack. Professional movers will use special handling and packaging to prevent a smart bed from being damaged during transit.
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  Large-Screen TVs

  A large-screen television is perfect for watching a big sporting event, a great movie or your favorite TV show, but moving it without damaging the screen or the internal electronic components is a major challenge. If you still have it, it is often recommended to move large-screen TVs in their original packaging. However, many people don’t save original TV boxes because of their large size and the difficulty of finding requisite storage space. If you didn’t save your TV’s original packaging, it is highly recommended that you hire a company that has special boxes and padding to pack and transport fragile, oversized televisions.
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  Oversized Sofas

  Oversized furniture, including large sofas and couches, may require special crating to arrive safely at your new home. The size, weight and material of your couch will determine the best equipment to use and the most effective way to protect it from damage while in transit.
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  Pianos

  A piano could be considered the grandaddy of all specialty moving items, especially if it is a grand piano. Moving a piano is no easy task; it requires serious manpower, planning and specialty equipment. This is one item we do not recommend for DIYers. Hiring a professional moving company with the experience and the equipment to move pianos of any size is most definitely your best option.
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  Lawnmowers

  Relocating a lawnmower requires a lot of preparation. The blades should be removed, the fluids should be drained, and the spark plugs should be disconnected. In addition, you must ensure that the lawnmower is always protected, and trying to relocate an item like this in something like a pickup truck isn’t advised. There is unique loading equipment, like specialized loading ramps, required to effectively transport a lawnmower, especially a riding mower, from one residence to another.
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  Golf Carts

  There has been a golf cart boon over the last 10 years, as many suburban residents purchase these zippy electronic vehicles to toil through their subdivisions or other back streets with a speed limit of 30 mph or less. When it comes time to move a golf cart, it is important to note that while some can be wrapped, padded and loaded onto moving trucks for transport, others require full crating for proper travel, making it another specialty moving item that’s best to let professionals handle.
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  Boats

  To effectively transport a boat, you’ll need special equipment that matches the length and weight of your vessel. In some cases, special road permits from the Department of Transportation are also required. Beyond having the proper equipment for boats of all types and sizes, United’s team of experts will secure any necessary permits before the move, simplifying the process so you can focus on your new home.
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  Cars

  Driving your car for a long-distance move can add significant mileage, wear and tear and fuel expenses. United’s car shipping services can move vehicles of various sizes and weights in open-sided and enclosed carriers so that you don’t have to drive it yourself — a major benefit if you are partaking in a long-distance move.