Special Item Movers in Memphis, TN
Some belongings are not heavy so much as irreplaceable. Five Star Trusted Movers are special item movers in Memphis, TN who help homeowners, renters and businesses move antiques, family heirlooms, artwork, mirrors, glass pieces, grandfather clocks and other fragile or valuable items with extra care.
Whether you need one cherished piece moved across town or a houseful of delicate items moved as part of a full relocation, our crew wraps, carries and places each item with the attention it deserves.
Special Item Moving for Memphis Homes and Businesses
A special item is anything that needs more care than a standard box or piece of furniture: something old, fragile, oddly shaped, made of glass, or simply too important to risk. These pieces are often not the heaviest things in the house, but a single crack or scratch can matter a lot.
Our special item moving service is built around careful handling of pieces such as:
- Antique furniture and family heirlooms
- Paintings, framed art and wall décor
- Large mirrors and glass tabletops
- Grandfather clocks and curio or china cabinets
- Collectibles, sculptures and large TVs
- Heavy item moving for safes, gym equipment and appliances
- Piano moving for upright and grand pianos
- Furniture moving for everyday household furniture
- Packing and unpacking for dishes, glassware and boxes
Tell us what the item is, roughly how big it is, what it is made of, and where it needs to go. Photos help too. We will explain how we plan to handle it. You can request a free quote or call (901) 364-2959.
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Special Items We Move
Every fragile or valuable item has its own weak spots. These are the special items Memphis customers ask us about most often.
Antiques and Heirlooms
Older furniture can have loose joints, thin veneers and delicate legs or carvings. We wrap antiques fully, carry them by their strongest points and keep them away from anything that could rub or press against them.
Paintings and Framed Art
Canvases, framed prints and photos are wrapped and padded so frames and glass stay protected, then stood upright and secured in the truck instead of laid flat under other items.
Mirrors and Glass Tabletops
Large mirrors, glass shelves and table tops are wrapped edge to edge and carried on their side. Removable glass is taken off furniture first so it does not move separately inside the piece.
Grandfather Clocks
Tall clocks are top-heavy and have delicate parts inside. We ask that weights and pendulums are secured or removed following the maker’s instructions before the clock is wrapped and moved upright.
Curio and China Cabinets
Glass-front cabinets are emptied, shelves are removed and packed separately, and doors are secured so the glass stays still. The cabinet itself is then padded and moved as one piece.
Collectibles, Sculptures and TVs
Display pieces, sculptures, large flat-screen TVs and other awkward valuables are packed and padded to suit their shape, and kept separate from heavy boxes in the truck.
How We Protect Antiques, Art and Glass
Protection starts before anything is lifted. Each special item is wrapped in moving pads, with extra padding on corners, carvings, frames and glass edges. Removable parts such as glass shelves, mirrors and clock pendulums are taken off and packed on their own, so they cannot knock against the piece during the move.
In the truck, fragile items are stood upright where possible and secured so nothing heavy can lean, slide or stack on top of them.
Moving Valuables Through Stairs and Tight Spaces
Narrow staircases, tight hallway turns and small doorways are where delicate items are most at risk. Before we carry anything, our crew looks at the path, removes obstacles and decides how each piece will be turned and held.
For tall or awkward items like grandfather clocks and large mirrors, two or more movers guide the piece the whole way, one step at a time, instead of rushing it through.
Single Special Item Moves
You do not need a full move to hire us. Many customers call about just one piece: an antique dresser inherited from a relative, a large framed painting bought at an estate sale, or a mirror that needs to go from one home to another.
For single-item jobs we focus on that one piece, from wrapping to placing it in the right spot. If you also need help with other items, our moving labor service can be added to the same visit.
Special Items in a Full Home Move
When special items are part of a whole-home move, tell us about them up front so they are planned in, not squeezed in at the end. Fragile pieces are usually loaded where nothing heavy can shift onto them.
Special items can be included in our residential moving, local moving and long distance moving services.
Special Item Moving vs Heavy Item, Furniture and Piano Moving
Our heavy item moving service is for items that are hard to move because of their weight, such as safes, gym equipment and large appliances. Our furniture moving service covers everyday sofas, beds and tables, and piano moving has its own service.
This page is for the pieces that are fragile, valuable or hard to replace. If your move includes all of these, we plan them together in one job.
Moving Special Items Locally or Long Distance
A short move across Memphis still means loading, carrying and unloading, which is when most damage happens. On a longer trip, fragile pieces also need to stay secure for many hours on the road.
For moves out of the area, we include your special items in the loading plan for our long distance moving service so they are wrapped and secured for the whole trip.
Special Items in Memphis Apartments and Condos
Apartment and condo moves add elevators, shared hallways, building rules and limited parking. Fragile items need to be protected in tight elevators and long corridors, not just on the truck.
Tell us about elevator bookings and building move-in rules when you request a quote. Our condo moving and apartment moving services can be combined with special item handling in the same move.
Careful Unloading and Placement
The job is not finished when the truck arrives. At your new home or office, special items are unloaded first or last depending on how they were packed, carried inside by hand and set down in the room you choose.
We unwrap each piece so you can see it in place, and we can position artwork, mirrors and cabinets where you want them before we leave.
How Our Special Item Moving Process Works
1. Tell Us About Your Items
List the special items, their approximate size and what they are made of. Photos and details about stairs, elevators and doorways help us plan.
2. Plan the Wrapping and Loading
We decide how each piece will be protected, which items need extra padding or boxes, and where each one will ride in the truck.
3. Wrap and Move With Care
The crew pads and wraps each item, protects doorways and floors, and carries every piece by hand at a steady pace.
4. Unwrap and Place
At your new home or office we bring each item to the room you choose, unwrap it and place it where you want it.
How to Prepare Special Items for Moving
A few simple steps before moving day help protect your most valuable pieces.
Empty Cabinets and Displays
Take items out of curio cabinets, hutches and display shelves, and pack small collectibles in boxes with plenty of padding.
Photograph Your Valuables
Take clear photos of antiques, artwork and collectibles before the move so you have a record of their condition.
Keep Small Valuables With You
Jewelry, important documents, cash and small irreplaceable keepsakes are best carried with you rather than packed in the truck.
Secure Clock Parts
Follow the maker’s instructions for securing or removing the pendulum and weights of a grandfather or wall clock before moving day.
Point Out Fragile Pieces
On moving day, walk the crew through which items are fragile or valuable, so everyone knows which pieces need extra attention.
Packing delicate items yourself? Read our step-by-step guide on how to pack fragile items for a move. Planning a full move? Use our moving checklist for Memphis homeowners or read about what affects the cost of hiring movers.
How Much Does Special Item Moving Cost?
There is no flat price for moving special items, because every piece and every home is different. The cost depends on the time, materials and labor the job needs. The main factors include:
- Type, size and number of items
- How much wrapping or packing is needed
- Distance between locations
- Stairs, elevators and tight turns
- Distance from the door 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 one framed painting across town is a very different job from moving a houseful of antiques, mirrors and glass cabinets. For an accurate estimate, send us the details or call (901) 364-2959.
Special Item Movers Serving Memphis and Shelby County
Five Star Trusted Movers is based in Memphis and moves fragile and valuable items for customers across Shelby County, including:
Memphis
Homes, apartments, condos and businesses across Memphis, from one antique to a full house of delicate items.
Germantown and Collierville
Heirlooms, art and fine furniture in larger homes. See our movers in Collierville page.
Bartlett and Cordova
Careful moves for families and renters. Visit our Bartlett movers and Cordova movers pages.
Arlington, Lakeland and Millington
Special items moved to and from other Shelby County towns with the same careful wrapping and handling.
Long Distance Moves
Leaving the Memphis area? Fragile and valuable pieces can be wrapped and secured as part of your long distance move.
Why Choose Five Star Trusted Movers for Special 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.
Care Planned Item by Item
Each special piece gets its own wrapping and loading plan instead of being treated like an ordinary box.
Respect for Your Home
We protect doorways, floors and stairs while carrying delicate items in and out.
Estimates Based on Your Items
Your quote is based on the items and details you share, and we explain what is included.
Frequently Asked Questions About Special Item Moving
What is special item moving?
Special item moving is the careful moving of belongings that are fragile, valuable or hard to replace, such as antiques, heirlooms, artwork, mirrors, glass tabletops, grandfather clocks, curio cabinets and collectibles.
How much do special item movers cost in Memphis?
The cost depends on the type and number of items, how much wrapping and packing they need, stairs and access, the distance between locations, the date and the number of movers. Contact us with the details for a free quote.
Do you move antiques and family heirlooms?
Yes. We move antique furniture and heirlooms, wrapping each piece fully and carrying it by its strongest points to help protect older wood, joints and finishes.
How do you move paintings and mirrors?
Paintings, framed art and mirrors are wrapped and padded on all sides, carried on their edge and stood upright in the truck, secured so they cannot slide or be pressed by other items.
Can you move a grandfather clock?
Yes. Please secure or remove the pendulum and weights following the maker’s instructions before moving day. We then wrap the clock and move it upright.
Do you move just one special item?
Yes. We help with single-item moves, such as one antique dresser, one large mirror or one piece of art, as well as special items that are part of a full move.
Should I pack my own fragile items?
You can, or our packing team can do it for you. If you pack yourself, our guide on how to pack fragile items explains the basics.
Is special item moving different from heavy item moving?
Yes. Heavy item moving is for things that are hard to move because of their weight, like safes and gym equipment. Special item moving is for things that are fragile or valuable. Many moves include both.
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 Your Special Items in Memphis?
Whether it is one heirloom, a collection of artwork or a full home with fragile pieces, Five Star Trusted Movers can help. Call (901) 364-2959 or request a free quote today.