Moving to a new home is thrilling but can also present challenges, especially regarding large, cumbersome items. Objects like pool tables and large desks are frequently left behind—not by choice but due to logistical hurdles.
These bulky items are often integral parts of our homes. Leaving them behind can be inconvenient and costly, especially if the item has sentimental value. This post will dive into the most challenging items to move and show how partnering with a professional moving company ensures nothing valuable ever gets left behind.
1. Pool tables
Typically serving as focal points for game rooms, pool tables often weigh 650 to 1,000 pounds and can stretch up to 9 feet. The primary challenges with moving pool tables stem from their need for disassembly and specialized handling for their size and weight. Each component of a pool table requires precision and specialized care, including removing the felt, disassembling the frame, and transporting the heavy slate pieces.
“Moving a pool table is not just about lifting heavy parts; it’s about ensuring each piece is handled with precision,” explains Shonna Hynick, Director of Customer Care, JK Moving Services. Look for a moving partner with comprehensive, professional services that include disassembly, secure transport, and professional reassembly of pool tables. Trained and skilled movers will be able to handle each component carefully, ensuring your pool table arrives in excellent condition and is ready for game night in your new home.
2. Hot tubs
These luxury fixtures are typically about 7 feet square and can weigh upwards of 500 pounds without water. Setup also includes electrical and plumbing connections, adding another layer of difficulty to moving them, sometimes deterring homeowners from taking a hot tub with them when they move. Plus, transporting a hot tub without damaging its structure or systems requires expert handling.
Research professional movers who specialize in the logistics of moving large appliances like hot tubs who can manage everything from safely disconnecting the hot tub at your old home to transporting it and reconnecting it at your new residence, ensuring it’s ready for immediate use.
3. Safes
Home safes come in various sizes and types, ranging from small personal safes weighing around 30 pounds to large commercial safes that can weigh over 1,000 pounds. The diversity in size and security features can significantly impact the ability to move them.
The sheer weight of heavier safes poses significant challenges during a move, including property and personal safety risks. Moving a safe without the right equipment can damage flooring, walls, and even the safe.
Partner with a professional mover who uses the equipment and techniques designed for moving heavy items like safes. An experienced team can ensure that your safe is transported securely without any risk of damage to the item or your property.
4. Foosball tables
A family favorite, foosball tables typically measure about 2.5 feet in width and 5 feet in length. Because of the multiple rods and figures included in a foosball table’s structure, they are bulky and also fragile. A table’s awkwardness coupled with its yet delicate components require specialized handling to move without incurring damage, often making them a tricky item to transport.
Trust a professional mover to take preventive measures such as custom packaging and secure fastening to ensure your foosball table remains intact and unscathed throughout the move.
5. Pinball machines
Weighing between 250 and 300 pounds, pinball machines are heavy and contain fragile electronics and glass components. Their unique nature makes them particularly vulnerable during moves, and many people leave them behind because of their size and weight.
Professional movers should use specialized packing and cushioning methods to safeguard pinball machines during transport. The packaging absorbs every bump in the road without harming the machine.
6. Large executive desks
Lavish executive-style desks, particularly those assembled in home offices, can be complex to move. They are typically custom-built in place and intended as permanent fixtures, so disassembly becomes a complicated operation. Moving such large pieces without help can be daunting.
You’ll need professional movers who are skilled in disassembling and reassembling large furniture to ensure that the job is done right with no damage to your desk.
7. Full-length mirrors
To properly protect glass and marble items that are longer than 60 inches in length, most movers utilize custom crating. Full-length mirrors can present a dilemma – often the value of the mirror itself is less than the cost of the custom crate required to provide proper protection for the move. Many movers will provide the option of packing the mirror in a standard picture box while signing a waiver against breakage.
How to avoid leaving something behind
Not only is leaving behind valuable items because of moving challenges inconvenient and costly, leaving these “cherished items can feel like abandoning a piece of your history behind. It’s important to find ways to bring along those elements that make a house truly feel like home,” says Hynick.
Turn to trained, expert services, like JK Moving to handle the complexities of moving any item, no matter its size or weight. We are dedicated to ensuring that everything valuable moves with you seamlessly. Our comprehensive moving services are designed to make your transition to your new home as smooth and complete as possible, providing peace of mind and the assurance that all your valued possessions arrive safely and securely.