Specialty & Heavy Item Moving in Brooklyn, OH
Specialty and heavy item moving in Brooklyn, OH — pianos, safes, pool tables, hot tubs, antiques. Trained 3-mover crews, property protected. (216) 673-0678.
What Makes a Move "Specialty" in Brooklyn
Some items can't go on a standard moving truck with a standard crew — not safely. A piano isn't just heavy, it's heavy and unbalanced, with the weight in places that make it tip. A gun safe can run well over half a ton. A slate pool table has to be disassembled, moved, and re-leveled by someone who knows how. These are the items where an amateur move ends in a cracked hardwood floor, a hole in the drywall, or a serious injury.
That's why we run specialty moves with a dedicated 3-mover crew and the right equipment — heavy-duty dollies, straps, skid boards, and the technique to move awkward weight without damaging your home or the item. It matters even more in Brooklyn's older housing, where 1945-1965 homes bring narrow staircases, tight landings, and doorways that were never designed with a baby grand in mind.
We protect the property the whole way — floor runners, door-jamb guards, and careful pathing — because the cost of getting it wrong is measured in thousands of dollars of repairs. For these items, the specialty crew isn't an upsell; it's what keeps your home and your heirloom intact.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to move a piano in Brooklyn?
Specialty moves use a trained 3-mover crew at $300/hour (our $240 standard rate plus a 25% specialty-handling surcharge) with a $150 travel fee and a 2-hour minimum. Every piano move gets an exact quote after a walkthrough — access and routes vary. Grand pianos are quoted individually given their size and disassembly. We'll give you a firm quote once we know the item and the access.
Why do specialty items cost more than a regular move?
Because they require more — a larger trained crew, specialized equipment like skid boards and heavy-duty dollies, and the technique to move awkward, dangerous weight without damaging your home. The 25% specialty surcharge covers that. For a piano, a safe, or a pool table, that crew and care are what stand between a smooth move and thousands of dollars in floor or wall repairs.
Can you move a gun safe or floor safe?
Yes. Safes under roughly 1,000 pounds are a standard specialty job for our 3-mover crew, quoted exactly after a walkthrough. Heavier safes are quoted individually after we assess the weight and the access — stairs especially change the equation. Tell us the make/model or weight and where it's going, and we'll price it accurately.
Do you disassemble and reassemble pool tables?
Yes — that's the only safe way to move one. A slate pool table is disassembled, the slate and frame moved separately, then reassembled and re-leveled at the destination so it plays true. The full process is quoted exactly after a walkthrough, based on the table and the access. Moving a slate table whole isn't something any reputable mover does.
Can you move a hot tub?
Yes — hot tub relocation is a specialty move, quoted exactly after a walkthrough, because the tub stays intact and must be carefully maneuvered. Getting rid of an old hot tub is disposal — we cut it into sections and haul it away — and that's our junk removal service at $448-$898. If it's going to the curb, not a new home, you want Hot Tub & Shed Removal instead.
Will you protect my floors and walls during the move?
Always — it's built into every specialty move. We lay down floor runners, fit door-jamb guards, and plan the path before we lift, because Brooklyn's older homes have tight stairwells and narrow doorways where heavy items can do real damage. Protecting your property is exactly what you're paying the specialty crew for.
Can you move antiques and heirloom furniture?
Yes — armoires, china cabinets, grandfather clocks, and delicate heirloom pieces are moved with extra padding, crating where needed, and a slow, careful hand. These irreplaceable items get the specialty treatment precisely because there's no replacing them if they're damaged. Each piece is quoted exactly after a walkthrough, based on size and access.
How do you quote an unusual heavy item?
For anything out of the ordinary — a large statue, industrial equipment, a big aquarium — a photo and a description of the access (stairs, doorways, distance) let us quote it accurately. Specialty pricing depends heavily on the item's weight and the path it has to travel, so the more detail you give us up front, the firmer the quote. Send it over and we'll price it.
Call us: (216) 673-0678 — Available Mon–Sat 8am–8pm