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February 10, 2025
STERLING, Va. – Professional movers have one of the most back-breaking jobs out there, and there are a few household items that are harder than most to get on a moving truck, according to JK Moving Services, a Virginia-based moving and storage company.
So, what’s the toughest item to move?
Pool tables, the company said. They typically weigh between 650 to 1,000 pounds and can be up to nine feet long. But the biggest challenge is that they need to be disassembled and need special handling for their size and weight, JK Moving said.
“Each component of a pool table requires precision and specialized care, including removing the felt, disassembling the frame, and protecting the slate pieces, which are both heavy and fragile,” it said.
After pool tables come hot tubs (which are heavy and have electrical and plumbing components that add to the challenge), safes (which are heavy and have security features), foosball tables (which are bulky yet fragile), pinball machines (which are heavy and have fragile electronics and glass), large executive desks (especially custom-built home office desks that were meant to be permanent), and full-length mirrors (which often require custom crating).
“With more than 40 years of moving experience, we have seen consumers face tough choices to relocate cherished items—most often due to the size, complexity, and cost of moving them. With careful planning and coordination with the moving company, these items can make the move to a new home,” said company President David Cox.