You may be wondering who to call on to transport heavy items during your move. Friends or professional movers? Relying on your friends will certainly be cheaper, but by not calling on a specialist removal company you risk breaking safety rules and having an accident. 

You no doubt care about your home… A move with friends often brings plenty of hassle, especially if you are moving heavy furniture or bulky items. Which items are risky, and why should you call on a professional for moving heavy items ?

 

Moving a billiard table

Moving a billiard table can be very dangerous.

A billiard table weighs on average between 400 and 1,000 kg, so how do you lift such a weight?

When you know that it contains slate slabs making up ¾ of its weight, you also realise how fragile it is. Not to mention the beauty of the piece.

It is really better to call on professionals who know how to move it without damaging it.

Moving a piano

Whether it is an upright, grand or concert piano, moving these instruments also requires the attention of a professional in transporting heavy items.

They will usually move your piano using carrying straps and a trolley. A professional may need to turn it on its side on a spiral staircase without damaging it. A crane is sometimes used for difficult access.

A piano is a very fragile object, so it needs delicate handling. Calling on professionals guarantees smooth transport.

Transporting asafe

Moving a safe takes much more than a pair of arms.
You will need the help of professionals specially trained for this type of transport and qualified to use the right lifting equipment.

Moving a spa, jacuzzi or sauna

Once again, for logistical reasons, it is better not to ask your friends to move this kind of heavy, bulky item. It would be a sure way to injure yourself or damage your equipment or the surrounding area.

Moving marble slabs, tiledïstoves, statues

These items, although heavy, are often lighter than a billiard table or a piano, but they are still bulky and quite difficult to carry.

But the main reason to get help from a skilled person here is the fragility of the materials. Earthenware and marble tend to break easily, especially as it is difficult to catch this kind of object once it starts to fall: gravity is the mover’s worst enemy!