Pianos. Hot tubs. Safes. Fine art. Jewelry cases. Gym equipment. Antiques. Some items demand more than a standard mover. Collegiate Power Movers has the training, the equipment, and the discipline to move the items that matter most — without damage, without shortcuts.
Safes, pianos, and hot tubs weigh hundreds to thousands of pounds. Standard moving approaches cause injury, property damage, and equipment failure.
Fine art, antiques, and jewelry cases are irreplaceable. One wrong move and a family heirloom or a $10,000 piece of artwork is damaged beyond repair.
Moving a piano wrong cracks soundboards. Hot tubs shifted improperly damage internal plumbing. These aren't recoverable mistakes.
Moving dollies, stair rollers, piano boards, strapping systems, and the right crew size are non-negotiable for these items — not optional upgrades.
Every item below requires specialized knowledge, equipment, and technique. Our team is trained specifically to handle each one — safely and without damage.
Pianos are among the most technically demanding items to move. Weight distribution, delicate internal mechanisms, and awkward shape make them a job for specialists — not generalists.
Empty hot tubs still weigh 500–900 lbs and are awkward to maneuver through gates, around corners, and onto vehicles. Doing it wrong damages plumbing, the shell, and your property.
Gun safes and floor safes are dense, top-heavy, and deceptively dangerous. A 600-lb gun safe tipping on a staircase is a life-threatening situation. We use the right equipment every time.
Home gyms, treadmills, weight sets, cable machines, and pelotons all require disassembly knowledge and careful handling to avoid damage to mechanisms and flooring.
Paintings, sculptures, antique furniture, and collectors' pieces deserve handling that matches their value. Every piece is individually wrapped, padded, and transported with dedicated care.
Display cases, jewelry armoires, coin collections, and high-value display items require secure packing, careful transport, and documented handling from origin to destination.
Pool tables require complete disassembly — felt, slate, rails, and frame — before transport. Reassembly must be level and precise or the table plays incorrectly. We handle both.
Double-door refrigerators, commercial ranges, wine coolers, and oversized washers and dryers often won't fit through doors without disassembly and careful maneuvering.
Arcade machines, aquariums, outdoor furniture, large planters, display cases, grandfather clocks, and other oversized or awkward items that don't fit standard moving categories.
Understanding what you're dealing with is the first step to moving it safely. These are typical weights for the most common specialty items — each one requires specific equipment and crew sizing.
Specialty moves don't start with muscle — they start with a plan. Here's how we approach every high-risk, high-value, or oversized item.
Before anything is lifted, we assess the item's weight, dimensions, and path. We identify tight corners, stairwells, flooring types, and structural concerns so nothing is a surprise.
We don't try to move a 600-lb safe with two people. Each specialty item gets the right crew size for safe, controlled movement — no heroics, no shortcuts.
Floor runners, door frame pads, corner guards, and stair runners are placed before any movement begins. Your home arrives at the end of the move in the same condition it started.
Specialty items are never rushed. Every movement is deliberate and coordinated. We communicate as a team throughout — no guessing, no improvising with irreplaceable items.
Every specialty item is positioned first in the truck, strapped securely, and padded to prevent shifting during transport — regardless of distance.
Specialty item moves are not priced by the hour. Every quote is custom-built around the specific item and situation — because no two specialty moves are the same.
Hourly pricing doesn't account for what actually drives the cost of specialty moves. A piano on the ground floor is a different job than the same piano down two flights of spiral stairs. A 300-lb safe in a garage is nothing like a 1,200-lb safe bolted to a basement floor behind a narrow doorway. We quote based on what the job actually requires — not a blanket rate that either underprepares us or overcharges you.
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We handle specialty item moves throughout the Twin Cities metro and across Minnesota. Based in Farmington — call us to confirm availability for your location.
Founded by college athletes, our crew combines raw strength with disciplined technique. Moving a 700-lb hot tub safely is a team sport — and we approach it exactly that way.
We don't improvise. We carry the specialty dollies, stair climbers, piano boards, and rigging equipment that these items require — because arriving without the right tools isn't an option.
MN DOT #385610. Fully insured under Minnesota law. When you're moving a $20,000 piano or a $5,000 gun safe, you need a company that's legally and financially accountable.
If a job requires crane access, specialized rigging, or equipment beyond our capability, we'll tell you before we take the booking — not after something goes wrong.
"They moved my baby grand piano down a flight of stairs and across town without a single scratch. Used a proper piano board, had four guys, and treated it like it was their own. Phenomenal."
"CPM moved our 650 lb gun safe from the basement to the new house. They had the right equipment, assessed the route first, and got it done safely. Wouldn't trust anyone else with it."
"Hot tub move was seamless. They came prepared, protected everything, and got it placed exactly where I wanted it in the new yard. Professional from start to finish."
Both. We regularly do specialty-only jobs — just a piano, just a hot tub, just a safe. The same hourly rate applies with a 2-hour minimum. Call us to discuss your specific item and get an estimate.
Piano tuning is outside our scope — we handle the physical move. However, all pianos should be tuned after a move due to changes in temperature and humidity. We're happy to recommend a tuner.
Yes — hot tubs must be fully drained and dried before we move them. We'll walk you through the preparation process when you book. Arriving to an undrained hot tub changes the job significantly.
In most cases, yes — but we need to know about floor anchoring before we arrive. Call ahead and we'll confirm the right approach for your specific safe and anchoring setup.
We regularly move items up to 1,500 lbs with the right crew and equipment. For heavier items or those requiring crane access, we'll discuss your situation and be upfront if it's outside our safe capability.
Yes. We are fully insured under Minnesota law (MN DOT #385610). For high-value items, we recommend discussing valuation options at the time of booking so you understand your coverage before the move begins.
Call us and describe the item. We'll tell you exactly what's needed, what it costs, and when we can do it.
No guessing. No surprises.