Large & Heavy Item Moving

Large Item Moving in NYC

Moving a large item is not simply a matter of adding more people to lift it. Weight, dimensions, stairs, elevators, doorways, hallways and the route between the property and moving truck all need to be considered.

Lovely Moving & Storage provides large item moving in NYC for qualifying household and commercial belongings.

What Types of Large Items Can Movers Handle?

Large and heavy moving requests may involve:

• Oversized sofas and sectionals
• Large tables
• Heavy cabinets
• Safes
• Large appliances
• Fitness and gym equipment
• Heavy office furniture
• Commercial equipment
• Pianos and other specialty belongings

Tell the moving company about these items before moving day because they can affect equipment, labor and access planning.

Send Photos and Measurements

For unusually large or heavy belongings, photos are useful when preparing for the move. When possible, also provide approximate dimensions and weight.

Photos of stairs, narrow doorways or other difficult access points can also help explain the moving environment.

Moving Heavy Furniture

Heavy furniture may need additional protection or partial disassembly before it can be transported safely through the property.

If an item can be taken apart, see our furniture disassembly and reassembly service.

Moving Large Items Up or Down Stairs

Stairs can significantly change a large-item move. The crew needs enough clearance to maneuver the item while considering landings, turns, railings and other restrictions.

If you are moving from or into a walk-up apartment, read our NYC walk-up moving guide.

Large Items and Elevators

Elevator buildings create a different set of requirements. Confirm that the item fits within the elevator and ask management whether movers must use a designated service or freight elevator.

Read our NYC elevator moving guide.

Fitness Equipment Moving

Treadmills, ellipticals, racks, benches and other gym equipment can be both heavy and awkwardly shaped.

See our dedicated fitness equipment moving service.

Piano Moving

Pianos have their own handling and access considerations because of their construction, weight and dimensions.

For upright and grand pianos, see our piano moving service.

Large and Specialty Items

If the item is unusual because of its shape, value, fragility or handling requirements rather than weight alone, see our specialty item moving service.

Fragile Large Items

Large mirrors, artwork, antiques and other delicate pieces may require additional protective packing.

See our valuable and fragile item moving, antique and fine art moving and wooden crate packing services.

Large Item Moving Across NYC

Large-item moving can be incorporated into relocations involving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island.

What to Send When Requesting a Quote

For a large or heavy item, provide:

• A photo of the item
• Approximate dimensions
• Approximate weight when known
• Pickup and delivery addresses
• Floor numbers
• Elevator information
• Number of stairs
• Photos of difficult access when relevant

The more accurate the information, the easier it is to evaluate the requirements before moving day.

Request a quote for your large or heavy item move.