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Q: Can you move a piano without professional movers?

• <div><p>It's typically best to hire movers who specialize in moving pianos because moving them often requires specific equipment and finesse, especially when it comes to grand pianos. However, some standard moving companies have experienced piano movers on their team, so it never hurts to call a company and ask about their piano moving expertise.</p></div>

Q: How do I hire a qualified moving company?

• <div><p>Since mirrors are fragile, it&rsquo;s important to find an experienced moving company that can properly <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/top-10-items-damaged-when-moving.htm">move fragile items</a>. You should always consider online reviews and testimonials. If you don&rsquo;t know where to start, these tips to hiring the best movers can help.</p></div>

Q: Why do movers wrap furniture in plastic?

• <div><p>Movers wrap furniture in plastic to provide protection during transportation or storage. Plastic wrap acts as a barrier, safeguarding furniture from dust, dirt, moisture, and potential scratches or damage. It helps to keep upholstery, wood, or delicate surfaces intact, preventing wear and tear during the moving process. Additionally, plastic wrap helps to secure loose components of furniture, such as drawers or doors, reducing the risk of breakage.</p></div>

Q: Can you move a gun safe with an appliance dolly?

• <div><p>The size of the safe will determine the type of dolly that will work best for transporting your gun safe. You will need to ensure it is a heavy-duty appliance dolly made to move heavy items, such as appliances or pianos. Always check the weight of your safe beforehand so you can rent or buy the correct dolly that can withstand its weight.</p></div>

Q: How do I move a heavy couch upstairs?

• <div><p>Start by removing any obstacles in the moving path, such as side tables, lamps, or other furniture. If your couch has legs, unscrew them. Measure the couch and the stairway to ensure you have enough room; if it seems unlikely, examine the shape and size of the couch and decide whether it might fit better up the stairway and through doorways on its side, held diagonally, or moved in an upright position.</p><p>Consider putting the sofa on a dolly to go up the stairs. It should be able to fit upright on a standard dolly with wheels. You&rsquo;ll still need to lift the dolly&mdash;with the couch on it&mdash;up the stairs, but it will reduce the physical strain. The person holding the dolly should pull the couch up, while the helper should be on the other side, keeping the couch secure and steady.</p><p>If you don&rsquo;t have a dolly, the person in front should lift the couch slightly higher than the person in the back to create more stability. The person in the back should also be the stronger mover, as most of the weight will be distributed there.</p></div>

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Last update on June 14, 2023

Reviewed in June 2023
We high recommend Matt English for your projects. He gave us an excellent price to repair an old farmhouse porch, not even knowing what was underneath as it was hidden by siding. His estimate was right on. He not only repaired the porch stability and leveled it, he also was very careful of...
Fern Wood Property Management, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
By taking extra care with fragile and sentimental items they proved their dedication to provide a personalised moving experience
AMEX Moving & Storage
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Reviewed in January 2022
Gotham Moving Systems sent four movers to move us two weeks ago. We had done the packing ahead of time. The movers were very quick and careful loading the things. Some of our rather delicate items were excellently loaded by the crew and every piece was delivered without a single scratch on any...
Gotham Moving Systems
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Reviewed in July 2021
Will update after the move has been completed.
Delta Moving Systems
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Reviewed in February 2021
I need somebody to move my belongings because I can’t move myself. So I hired a moving company. I had a good experience with Marrins Moving Systems. It was half price than hiring a personal mover. They got the job done when they said they were going to. And the guys showed up were quick,...
Marrins Moving Systems LTD
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Reviewed in December 2017
We made an appointment on one Saturday. A half hour before our appointment time around 9:30, they left a voicemail saying that they had to push back out appointment to the afternoon around 2. We called them back to confirm but nobody picked up so we also left them a voicemail. 2pm came, nobody...
JMS Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in September 2016
This is a long overdue review, but I've been using Big Bens Moving for almost 2 years and I agree with all the reviews here. They are AWESOME! Every one of these guys has been incredibly supportive and helpful. I've had to return to our storage unit a couple times and they have always...
Big Ben's Moving & Storage, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2014
From our first contact with Reliable they were very professional and responsive to our needs. On the day of our move they were able to show up earlier than scheduled which worked out great for us. They were very careful with all of our furniture and made sure nothing was damaged in the move....
RELIABLE MOVERS
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Reviewed in June 2014
Work is still in progress, but so far everything has gone great. Deb and her crew power-washed the deck (twice) and scraped by hand before applying the deck stain. They also stained the 2 deck benches and moved everything. They painted the upstairs bath and hallway white that had been...
Brushes Over Broome
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Reviewed in April 2014
I had to call them on Saturday when I was expecting a call by Friday. They said they would call me back within an hour or so and never did. She finally called me back on Sunday. They came out on Monday they did the cleaning but they did not clean the windows. They were willing to send someone...
TidyUp Cleaning Company
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving

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Serving Cincinnatus, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"All Service Moving was exceptional. Great customer service - easy to schedule and flexible. Royce & Frost did an AMAZING job moving all of our very heavy and fragile belongings. They handled all of our requests and items with care and worked both efficiently and quickly. They were super friendly and very customer service oriented. I can't thank them enough for the GREAT job they did. I highly recommend All Service Moving for anything moving and/or storage related. And DEFINITELY request Royce & Frost to handle your job. Thank You!"

Aaron on the left is the crew lead of the entire two truck job. This photo is during the load.

The loading team at commercial building 1 in SW Portland.

Loading the grand Piano with a custom built 6 wheel off road dolly

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Response time1 day

Response rate100%

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Long Distance Movers USA

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Serving Cincinnatus, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company moved my belongings from McKinney Texas to Chicago Illinois a couple of months ago. The guys packed our one bedroom apartment very professionally and quickly. I would recommend this company to my friends."

Response time3 days

Recommended by80%of homeowners

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Syracuse Trailer & Moving

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Serving Cincinnatus, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

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"This was a great company to work with. Everyone was very helpful from the setup to the finished move. They were prompt, courteous and professional. Stressful time. Much easier and I could not have done it on my own. I would definitely recommend them to anyone!"

+17

Response time10 hrs

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by86%of homeowners

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Pro Express Moving, LLC

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Serving Cincinnatus, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Amazing crew!!! I've done a lot of moving over the years and this had to be one the easiest, stress free moves. They were thorough, safe, clean and on time. They moved things quickly and took great care to make sure everything was wrapped properly. I would absolutely use this company again for any future needs!!!"

Response time4 hrs

Response rate97%

36 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Perfectly Fast Moving, LLC

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Serving Cincinnatus, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2019

Free estimates

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"The best company in ever moved And I moved 10 times The price is right ?? I would recommend this company to everyone"

Response time3 hrs

Response rate100%

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Goodview Moving and Storage

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Serving Cincinnatus, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I moved to a new apartment with a large wardrobe and heavy furniture. The movers handled everything carefully, wrapping the smaller items in blankets and moving the larger items on dollies. They also took the time to ensure that my electronics and delicate lamps were packed securely. They were truly exceptional in moving things."

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Response time5 hrs

Recommended by35%of homeowners

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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers

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Serving Cincinnatus, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

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"Amazing moving company. Very efficient, organized, professional, affordable. I have done three moves with them and I highly recommend Moving APT."

Recommended by88%of homeowners

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Available Movers and Storage, Inc.

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Serving Cincinnatus, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

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"They were very professional, honest and took their time loading all my valuables. Every time I had called in with questions their customer service people were friendly and helpful. If I was to move again I definitely would use them again and I will refer them to everyone I know that is moving. Couldn't have chosen a better company for my move. They were great and absolutely what I needed."

+21

Response time20 mins

Recommended by78%of homeowners

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Long Distance & Out Of State Movers Mayzlin Relocation

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Serving Cincinnatus, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"A fast and efficient crew. When moving you always worry about damage, but this move we had none. They moved things as if they were their own."

+34

Response time1 day

Recommended by91%of homeowners

Serving Cincinnatus, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

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"My move is due to them"

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Recommended by94%of homeowners

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Moving questions, answered by experts

It's typically best to hire movers who specialize in moving pianos because moving them often requires specific equipment and finesse, especially when it comes to grand pianos. However, some standard moving companies have experienced piano movers on their team, so it never hurts to call a company and ask about their piano moving expertise.

Since mirrors are fragile, it’s important to find an experienced moving company that can properly move fragile items. You should always consider online reviews and testimonials. If you don’t know where to start, these tips to hiring the best movers can help.

Movers wrap furniture in plastic to provide protection during transportation or storage. Plastic wrap acts as a barrier, safeguarding furniture from dust, dirt, moisture, and potential scratches or damage. It helps to keep upholstery, wood, or delicate surfaces intact, preventing wear and tear during the moving process. Additionally, plastic wrap helps to secure loose components of furniture, such as drawers or doors, reducing the risk of breakage.

The size of the safe will determine the type of dolly that will work best for transporting your gun safe. You will need to ensure it is a heavy-duty appliance dolly made to move heavy items, such as appliances or pianos. Always check the weight of your safe beforehand so you can rent or buy the correct dolly that can withstand its weight.

Start by removing any obstacles in the moving path, such as side tables, lamps, or other furniture. If your couch has legs, unscrew them. Measure the couch and the stairway to ensure you have enough room; if it seems unlikely, examine the shape and size of the couch and decide whether it might fit better up the stairway and through doorways on its side, held diagonally, or moved in an upright position.

Consider putting the sofa on a dolly to go up the stairs. It should be able to fit upright on a standard dolly with wheels. You’ll still need to lift the dolly—with the couch on it—up the stairs, but it will reduce the physical strain. The person holding the dolly should pull the couch up, while the helper should be on the other side, keeping the couch secure and steady.

If you don’t have a dolly, the person in front should lift the couch slightly higher than the person in the back to create more stability. The person in the back should also be the stronger mover, as most of the weight will be distributed there.

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