How Should You Move Fragile, Valuable, or Specialty Items?
May 12, 2026
What Items Cannot Be Moved?
Some household items require additional protection during a move due to their size, fragility, or value.
Examples include:
- Fine art
- Marble-top furniture
- Oversized mirrors
- Glass table tops
- Gun safes
- Exercise equipment
When Is Crating Recommended?
Professional crating may be recommended for:
- Extremely fragile items
- High-value pieces
- Large mirrors or glass
- Fine art
- Marble furniture
Crating helps reduce movement and impact during transportation.
Do All Fragile Items Need Crates?
Not always. In some cases, customers may choose additional padding instead of full crating depending on the item's value and replacement cost.
For example:
- A highly valuable artwork may justify professional crating
- A lower-value mirror may not be worth the added expense
What About Safes?
Many moving companies can transport gun safes and heavy safes up to certain weight limits.
Extremely heavy safes may require specialty equipment or third-party services.
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FAQs
Should fine art be professionally crated?
Professional crating is often recommended for fragile or valuable artwork.
Can movers transport safes?
Yes. Many movers can transport safes, though very heavy safes may require specialty handling.
Do movers handle marble furniture?
Yes, but marble items are fragile and may require additional protection.
What is a moving waiver?
A waiver acknowledges customer decisions regarding protection methods for certain items.
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