Heavy Item Movers in Memphis, TN
Some things are too heavy, too awkward or too risky to move with a couple of friends and a borrowed dolly. Five Star Trusted Movers are heavy item movers in Memphis, TN who help homeowners, renters and businesses move safes, home gym equipment, large appliances, pool tables and other bulky items safely.
Whether you are moving one heavy item across the room, out of a basement, or across Shelby County as part of a full move, our crew plans the route, protects the item and your home, and does the heavy lifting for you.
Heavy Item Moving for Memphis Homes and Businesses
Heavy items are not just bigger furniture. A safe, a treadmill or a refrigerator can be top-heavy, hard to grip and easy to damage, and dropping one can hurt someone or damage floors, walls and stairs. That is why these items need a plan before anyone lifts them.
Our heavy item moving service covers the items most people should not try to move on their own:
- Home safes and gun safes
- Treadmills, ellipticals, exercise bikes and weight machines
- Refrigerators, freezers, washers and dryers
- Pool tables
- Other bulky, heavy items in homes and offices
- Furniture moving for sofas, beds and dressers
- Piano moving for upright and grand pianos
- Loading and unloading help for your own truck
- Moving labor for in-home moves and rearranging
Tell us what the item is, where it is now, where it needs to go, and whether there are stairs or tight turns on the way. We will recommend the right crew for the job. You can request a free quote or call (901) 364-2959.
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Heavy Items We Move
Each type of heavy item needs a slightly different approach. These are the items our customers ask us to move most often.
Home and Gun Safes
Safes are small for their weight and very top-heavy. We plan the path, protect floors and steps, and move the safe with enough crew to keep it under control the whole way.
Home Gym Equipment
Treadmills, ellipticals, exercise bikes, weight benches and home gym machines are heavy and awkward. We help move them between rooms, out of garages and basements, or to your new home.
Refrigerators and Freezers
Large refrigerators and chest freezers need to stay upright and be moved without scratching floors or denting doors. We wrap them and move them carefully through doorways.
Washers and Dryers
Laundry machines are heavy and often sit in tight laundry rooms or closets. Once they are disconnected, we carry them out, load them and place them in your new laundry area.
Pool Tables
Pool tables are large and very heavy, and many are built with stone slate tops. Tell us the size and type when you ask for a quote and we will explain how we can move it.
Heavy Items for Businesses
Offices, shops and small businesses often have safes, large appliances and heavy equipment to move. We can schedule the work around your business hours.
Moving Heavy Items on Stairs
Stairs are where most heavy item moves get difficult. A basement gym, a second-floor safe or an apartment with no elevator means the item has to be carried and controlled one step at a time.
Before moving day, let us know how many steps there are, whether the staircase turns, and how wide the doorways are. That helps us send the right number of movers and plan how the item will travel.
Single Heavy Item Moves
You do not need a full house move to hire us. Many customers call for just one item: a new safe that needs to go into a closet, a used treadmill bought from a neighbor, or a refrigerator that needs to come out of the kitchen.
For single-item jobs we focus on getting that one item moved safely and placed where you want it. If you also need help with other pieces, our moving labor service can be added to the same visit.
Heavy Item Moving vs Furniture and Piano Moving
Our furniture moving service covers sofas, beds, dressers, tables and other household furniture. Our piano moving service is for upright and grand pianos, which need their own handling.
This page is for everything else that is heavy: safes, gym equipment, large appliances, pool tables and similar items. If your move includes all three, we can plan them together in one job.
Heavy Items in a Full Home Move
If you are moving your whole home, tell us about heavy items up front so they are part of the plan. They are often loaded first so they sit low and secure in the truck.
Heavy items can be included in our local moving and long distance moving services, and in any residential move.
How Our Heavy Item Moving Process Works
1. Tell Us About the Item
Share what the item is, its approximate size and weight if you know it, and details about stairs, doorways and where it needs to go.
2. Plan the Route and Crew
We recommend the number of movers and the time needed, and plan the safest path out of your home and into the new space.
3. Protect and Move
The item is wrapped, the path is protected and the crew moves it carefully, keeping it steady through doorways, turns and stairs.
4. Place It Where You Want
At the destination we carry the item inside and set it in the room and spot you choose.
How to Prepare Heavy Items for Moving
A little preparation makes heavy item moves faster and safer for everyone.
Empty Safes and Cabinets
Remove everything from a safe before moving day, including any firearms, ammunition, documents and valuables, and keep them with you.
Disconnect Appliances
Unplug and disconnect washers, dryers, refrigerators and freezers before we arrive, and follow the maker’s instructions for draining or defrosting.
Remove Loose Parts
Take weight plates off machines and remove loose shelves, drawers and accessories so nothing shifts or falls during the move.
Measure Doorways and Stairs
Measure the item and the doors, hallways and stairs it must pass through, so we know the best route in advance.
Clear the Path
Move rugs, small furniture, pets and children out of the way so the crew has a clear, safe path from the item to the truck.
Read our guide on how movers handle safes and gym equipment. Planning a full move? Use our moving checklist for Memphis homeowners, read about what affects the cost of hiring movers, or compare labor-only and full-service movers.
How Much Does Heavy Item Moving Cost?
There is no flat price for moving a heavy item, because every item and every home is different. The cost depends on the time and labor the job needs. The main factors include:
- Type, size and weight of the item
- Number of heavy items
- Distance between locations
- Stairs, steps and tight turns
- Distance from the item to the truck
- Number of movers needed
- Move date and time
- Whether it is part of a full move
- Any other services you add
Moving a small safe across a ground-floor room is a very different job from carrying a large safe up a flight of stairs. For an accurate estimate, send us the details or call (901) 364-2959.
Heavy Item Movers Serving Memphis and Shelby County
Five Star Trusted Movers is based in Memphis and moves heavy items for customers across Shelby County, including:
Memphis
Homes, apartments and businesses across Memphis, from single items to heavy items in a full move.
Germantown and Collierville
Safes, gym equipment and appliances in larger homes and garages. See our movers in Collierville page.
Bartlett and Cordova
Heavy item help for families, renters and businesses in Bartlett and Cordova.
Arlington, Lakeland and Millington
Heavy items moved to and from other Shelby County towns with the same careful planning.
Long Distance Moves
Moving out of the Memphis area? Heavy items can be loaded and secured as part of your long distance move.
Why Choose Five Star Trusted Movers for Heavy Items?
Local Memphis Team
We are a Memphis moving company serving homes and businesses across Shelby County.
Licensed and Insured
Five Star Trusted Movers is a licensed and insured moving company.
A Plan Before Lifting
We look at the item, the path and the stairs first, so the move is controlled from start to finish.
Care for Your Home
Heavy items are wrapped and moved carefully to help protect your floors, walls and doorways.
Estimates Based on Your Job
Your quote is based on the item and the details you share, and we explain what is included.
Frequently Asked Questions About Heavy Item Moving
What counts as a heavy item?
Heavy items are things that are too heavy or awkward to move safely by hand without help, such as safes, treadmills and home gym machines, refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers and pool tables.
How much do heavy item movers cost in Memphis?
The cost depends on the type, size and weight of the item, how many items you have, stairs and access, the distance between locations, the date and the number of movers needed. Contact us with the details for a free quote.
Do you move gun safes?
Yes. We move home safes and gun safes. Please remove all firearms, ammunition and valuables before moving day and keep them with you.
Can you move a heavy item up or down stairs?
Yes. Let us know how many steps there are, whether the stairs turn and how wide the doorways are, so we can send the right crew and plan the move.
Do you move just one heavy item?
Yes. We help with single heavy item moves, such as one safe, one treadmill or one appliance, as well as heavy items that are part of a full home or office move.
Do I need to disconnect my appliances before you arrive?
Yes. Please unplug and disconnect washers, dryers, refrigerators and freezers before moving day, and follow the maker’s instructions for draining or defrosting. Our crew then moves them for you.
Can you move a pool table?
Yes. Pool tables vary a lot in size and build, so tell us the size and type when you request a quote and we will explain how we can move it.
Is heavy item moving different from furniture moving?
Yes. Furniture moving covers sofas, beds, dressers and tables. Heavy item moving is for safes, gym equipment, large appliances, pool tables and similar items. We can handle both in the same move.
Do you move pianos too?
Yes. Pianos have their own service. See our piano moving services page or call us to talk about your piano.
Ready to Move a Heavy Item in Memphis?
Whether it is one safe, a home gym or a full house with heavy appliances, Five Star Trusted Movers can help. Call (901) 364-2959 or request a free quote today.