Specialty Item Moving · Minnesota
Pianos. Hot tubs. Safes. Fine art. Gym equipment. Antiques. Some items demand more than a standard mover. We have the training, the equipment, and the discipline to move what matters most — without damage, without shortcuts.
Why Specialty Items Are Different
Understanding what you're dealing with is the first step to moving it safely.
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 is damaged beyond repair.
Moving a piano wrong cracks soundboards. Hot tubs shifted improperly damage internal plumbing. These aren't recoverable mistakes.
Heavy-duty dollies, stair rollers, piano boards, and proper strapping are non-negotiable for these items — not optional upgrades.
What We Move
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.
Empty hot tubs still weigh 500–900 lbs and are awkward to maneuver through gates, around corners, and onto vehicles.
Gun safes and floor safes are dense, top-heavy, and deceptively dangerous. We use the right equipment every time.
Home gyms, treadmills, weight sets, cable machines, and Pelotons all require disassembly knowledge and careful handling.
Paintings, sculptures, antique furniture, and collectors' pieces deserve handling that matches their value.
Display cases, jewelry armoires, coin collections, and high-value display items require secure packing and documented handling.
Pool tables require complete disassembly — felt, slate, rails, and frame — before transport. We handle both ends.
Double-door refrigerators, commercial ranges, wine coolers, and oversized washers and dryers often won't fit through doors without disassembly.
Arcade machines, aquariums, outdoor furniture, grandfather clocks, and other oversized or awkward items.
Why Weight Matters
Typical weights for the most common specialty items — each one requires specific equipment and crew sizing.
Standard movers use standard equipment. These items require heavy-duty dollies, stair rollers, proper strapping, and a crew that understands weight distribution and center-of-gravity. Using the wrong approach causes injury and property damage.
Our Approach
Specialty moves don't start with muscle — they start with a plan.
Before anything is lifted, we assess the item's weight, dimensions, and path. We identify tight corners, stairwells, and flooring types so nothing is a surprise.
We don't try to move a 600-lb safe with two people. Each item gets the right crew size for safe, controlled movement.
Floor runners, door frame pads, corner guards, and stair runners are placed before any movement begins.
Specialty items are never rushed. Every movement is deliberate and coordinated — no guessing with irreplaceable items.
Every specialty item is positioned first in the truck, strapped securely, and padded to prevent shifting.
Not every moving company owns this equipment. Using improvised solutions on specialty items is how damage happens. We arrive prepared for what we're moving.
How Specialty Pricing Works
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. We quote based on what the job actually requires.
To give you an accurate quote quickly, have the following ready:
Once we have the details, we give you a firm quote before we show up — not an estimate that changes when we see what's actually involved. What we quote is what you pay.
Single-story home, wide hallways, direct path to truck, no stairs. Crew of 2–3, piano board and blankets. Straightforward quote.
Tight stairwell, 90-degree landing, narrow front door. Requires 4 movers, stair rigging, extended time. Quote reflects the actual job.
Garage floor, clear path to truck, no stairs, not anchored. Manageable with right equipment and 2–3 movers.
Anchored to basement floor, must go up a flight of stairs, through a tight utility room. Requires 4 movers, stair climbing dolly, more time.
Service Areas
We handle specialty item moves throughout the Twin Cities metro and across Minnesota. Based in Farmington — call to confirm availability for your location.
Why Collegiate Power Movers
Four things that make CPM the right call for your most valuable and difficult items.
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 these items require.
MN DOT #385610. Fully insured under Minnesota law. When you're moving a $20,000 piano, you need a company that's legally accountable.
If a job requires crane access 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."
Common Questions
Answers to what we hear most. If yours isn't here, call us.
Ready to Book
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.
651-867-4214