{"id":9020,"date":"2026-07-07T17:09:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T17:09:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/?p=9020"},"modified":"2026-07-07T17:09:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T17:09:37","slug":"prepare-specialty-items-for-moving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/about\/blog\/prepare-specialty-items-for-moving\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare Specialty Items for Moving Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-g24h0r-3d3c84da36c4764465ac58d4e0053c66\">\n.avia-section.av-g24h0r-3d3c84da36c4764465ac58d4e0053c66{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/subheader.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-g24h0r-3d3c84da36c4764465ac58d4e0053c66 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-50 av-height-50  container_wrap sidebar_right'  data-section-bg-repeat='no-repeat' data-av_minimum_height_pc='50' data-av_min_height_opt='50'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-9020'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lz35a5zi-d221a5de2e7ddd1eb01f933e11b613c0\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-d221a5de2e7ddd1eb01f933e11b613c0{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\nfont-size:60px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-d221a5de2e7ddd1eb01f933e11b613c0 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-d221a5de2e7ddd1eb01f933e11b613c0 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:60px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-d221a5de2e7ddd1eb01f933e11b613c0 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-d221a5de2e7ddd1eb01f933e11b613c0 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-d221a5de2e7ddd1eb01f933e11b613c0 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-d221a5de2e7ddd1eb01f933e11b613c0 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lz35a5zi-d221a5de2e7ddd1eb01f933e11b613c0 av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  pagetitle av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >How to Prepare Specialty Items for Moving Day<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-dnn1or-3a341ee0e2b564d44e1e8e1191428167 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  medium avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-9020'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-c4plez-2c909f13e94a43a204763571b900f205\">\n.flex_column.av-c4plez-2c909f13e94a43a204763571b900f205{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  id=\"citypageform\"  class='flex_column av-c4plez-2c909f13e94a43a204763571b900f205 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-3  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lz35c9hi-cba5e7260d7cb93e90c1dd2893b45cf5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving day takes a little extra planning when your home includes oversized, valuable, or delicate belongings. Items like pianos, gun safes, pool tables, antiques, and hot tubs require proper preparation before the movers arrive. Taking a little time beforehand can help protect your belongings, improve safety, and make moving day more efficient.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Unique Movers, our experienced professional <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/moving\/specialty-moving\/\"><b>movers<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> handle specialty items every day. Whether you&#8217;re moving across town or across the state, we&#8217;ll help you prepare for a smooth move from start to finish. If you have questions about specialty moving services, call <\/span><a href=\"tel:+13202373776\"><b>(320) 237-3776<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or use our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/contact\/\"><b>contact form<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get started.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-a4taej-540d12b77303c8f35c8975251dcbfd58-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-a4taej-540d12b77303c8f35c8975251dcbfd58\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-a4taej-540d12b77303c8f35c8975251dcbfd58{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all.avia-button.av-a4taej-540d12b77303c8f35c8975251dcbfd58:hover .avia_button_background{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/contact\/'  class='avia-button av-a4taej-540d12b77303c8f35c8975251dcbfd58 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-medium avia-position-left avia-color-theme-color'   aria-label=\"Request A Quote\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Request A Quote<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-8pj82j-bd2d228a5b875c8daeec00e9f37bbe3e av_one_third  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_two_third  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lz35asde-f56a9ede9ac4277356738c303c57707b\">\n.avia-image-container.av-lz35asde-f56a9ede9ac4277356738c303c57707b img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-lz35asde-f56a9ede9ac4277356738c303c57707b .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-lz35asde-f56a9ede9ac4277356738c303c57707b av-styling-no-styling avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-7  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-9013 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-9013 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/prepareSpecialtyItems.webp\" alt='A bedroom neatly packed up with boxes for moving.' title='prepareSpecialtyItems'  height=\"720\" width=\"720\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/prepareSpecialtyItems.webp 720w, https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/prepareSpecialtyItems-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/prepareSpecialtyItems-80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/prepareSpecialtyItems-36x36.webp 36w, https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/prepareSpecialtyItems-180x180.webp 180w, https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/prepareSpecialtyItems-705x705.webp 705w, https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/prepareSpecialtyItems-400x400.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2k4zvl-d8a755003fdca167152796c241b81c12\">\n.flex_column.av-2k4zvl-d8a755003fdca167152796c241b81c12{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  id=\"citypageform\"  class='flex_column av-2k4zvl-d8a755003fdca167152796c241b81c12 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m8swqr7p-edbcf37e9d5fd234a69212ee03173be4 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>What Counts as a Specialty Item?<\/h2>\n<p>Not every heavy object requires specialty moving, but certain items require additional planning due to their size, weight, value, or fragility.<\/p>\n<p>Common specialty items include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pianos<\/li>\n<li>Gun safes<\/li>\n<li>Pool tables<\/li>\n<li>Hot tubs<\/li>\n<li>Antiques<\/li>\n<li>Large statues<\/li>\n<li>Oversized furniture<\/li>\n<li>Commercial equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#8217;re unsure whether an item requires special attention, it&#8217;s always best to ask your mover before moving day.<\/p>\n<h2>Let Your Professional Movers Know Ahead of Time<\/h2>\n<p>One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is surprising the moving crew with a specialty item on moving day. Let your moving company know about these items when requesting your estimate so they can plan accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>Knowing what needs to be moved allows the crew to schedule the right number of movers, bring specialized equipment, and determine whether additional disassembly or protection will be needed.<\/p>\n<h2>Prepare Each Item Before Moving Day<\/h2>\n<p>Most specialty items require a little preparation before your movers arrive. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Empty gun safes completely before moving.<\/li>\n<li>Remove balls, cues, and accessories from pool tables.<\/li>\n<li>Disconnect and drain hot tubs.<\/li>\n<li>Remove decorations or loose pieces from antiques and display cabinets.<\/li>\n<li>Clear shelves and drawers in oversized furniture whenever possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Simple preparation helps protect both your belongings and the people moving them.<\/p>\n<h2>Clear a Safe Path<\/h2>\n<p>Take a few minutes to walk the route your professional movers will use. Remove rugs, furniture, decorations, and anything else that could become a tripping hazard.<\/p>\n<p>If narrow hallways, tight staircases, or low ceilings might create challenges, point them out before the move begins. A little planning helps prevent damage to both your home and your belongings.<\/p>\n<h2>Don&#8217;t Attempt Major Disassembly Yourself<\/h2>\n<p>Many homeowners assume they&#8217;ll save time by taking specialty items apart themselves. In many cases, this actually makes reassembly more difficult.<\/p>\n<p>Items like pianos, pool tables, and certain types of furniture are often best left intact until professional movers can assess them. If disassembly is necessary, ask your mover what should and shouldn&#8217;t be done in advance.<\/p>\n<h2>Keep Hardware &amp; Accessories Organized<\/h2>\n<p>If parts do need to be removed beforehand, place all hardware in labeled plastic bags and keep them with the item they belong to.<\/p>\n<p>The same goes for remote controls, power cords, shelves, keys, and accessories. Keeping everything together makes setup much easier once you arrive at your new home.<\/p>\n<h2>Professional Movers Make the Difference<\/h2>\n<p>Many specialty items are heavy, but they&#8217;re also often expensive, sentimental, or difficult to replace. Moving them safely requires experience, specialized equipment, and careful planning.<\/p>\n<p>At Unique Movers, our experienced professional movers regularly transport pool tables, gun safes, pianos, hot tubs, antiques, and other specialty items. We take the time to evaluate each move, protect your belongings, and move them safely from one location to the next.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m6ti7d4e-d186d46feda29d7563c88e32202be96e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-m6ti7d4e-d186d46feda29d7563c88e32202be96e{\nheight:40px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-m6ti7d4e-d186d46feda29d7563c88e32202be96e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6t55t7-6d09e739ba604e816b4497362cd14295\">\n.flex_column.av-6t55t7-6d09e739ba604e816b4497362cd14295{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6t55t7-6d09e739ba604e816b4497362cd14295 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-34n6aq-90b4d16098ae5f8548765e2f0f020a61\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-34n6aq-90b4d16098ae5f8548765e2f0f020a61{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-34n6aq-90b4d16098ae5f8548765e2f0f020a61 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-34n6aq-90b4d16098ae5f8548765e2f0f020a61 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-34n6aq-90b4d16098ae5f8548765e2f0f020a61 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-12  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Protect Your Most Valuable Belongings<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m6tiu04s-8b20ef35d0d8c3c76b8cc99993a99b72 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing specialty items before moving day helps reduce delays, prevent damage, and streamline the entire moving process. By communicating with your professional movers early and taking a few simple preparation steps, you&#8217;ll help ensure everything arrives safely at your new home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re moving a single specialty item or an entire household, Unique Movers has the experience and equipment to handle the job with care. 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