Some items take more than muscle to move — pool tables, pianos, antiques, and large artwork need specialty handling. If you have high-value or oversized pieces in your Gaithersburg move, here’s what proper specialty moving involves.
At a Glance
Specialty items combine high value, awkward dimensions, and fragility. A slate pool table can weigh hundreds of pounds and must be disassembled correctly; a piano needs balance and padding; antiques and art need custom protection. Treating these as ordinary furniture risks costly damage. Specialty handling is about technique, not just lifting.
Pool Tables
A quality pool table has a heavy slate bed in multiple pieces, plus a frame, rails, and felt. Moving one means carefully disassembling the slate, protecting the felt, and transporting each component padded and secure — then reassembling and leveling at the new home. Dragging a table whole almost always cracks the slate or warps the frame.
Pianos and Instruments
Uprights and grands need specialized straps, padding, and sometimes a piano board. Balance and controlled movement protect both the instrument’s finish and its internal mechanism, especially on stairs or through tight Gaithersburg doorways. Grands may require partial disassembly of legs and pedals.
Antiques and Artwork
- Antiques: Fragile joints and finishes need custom padding and careful handling.
- Artwork: Framed pieces and canvases need corner protection and proper crating for transport.
- Mirrors and glass: Specialty packing prevents cracks and chips.
- Collections: Wine, china, and figurines need padded, compartmentalized packing.
Moving Costs for Specialty Items in Gaithersburg
Local Gaithersburg moves range from $400 to $1,200; specialty items like pool tables and pianos are quoted based on the piece, disassembly needs, and access. Share details for an accurate estimate. Call 800-397-7885 with your specialty list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you move and reassemble a slate pool table?
Yes. We disassemble the slate, protect the felt and rails, transport each part securely, and reassemble and level the table at your Gaithersburg home.
Do you move pianos and antiques?
Yes. We use specialized equipment and padding for uprights, grands, antiques, and artwork, handling balance, fragile finishes, and tight access.
How are specialty items priced?
By the piece, disassembly needs, and access. Share your specialty items for an accurate quote.
Moving Specialty Items in Gaithersburg?
Pro100Movers has handled pool tables, pianos, and antiques across Gaithersburg since 2010. See our Gaithersburg moving services or call 800-397-7885 for a free quote.
Pro100Movers — licensed movers (USDOT #2870070), based at 20605 Duck Pond Pl, Germantown, MD 20874. Serving Montgomery County since 2010. Call 800-397-7885.
