Weight is only half the problem — an item that two people can lift may still be impossible to turn on a staircase. Both get assessed before we quote.
What we need to know first
- Approximate weight, and the dimensions including any base or plinth.
- The floor it's on now and the floor it's going to.
- Whether the route includes stairs, a lift, or a step down at the door.
- Floor surfaces at both ends, so we can protect them.
How we handle it
Extra crew, straps, skates and boards do most of the work. Some items are dismantled into components that can be carried individually — glass tops off tables, doors off wardrobes, drawers out of units.
Where an item genuinely can't be moved safely, we say so before you've paid for a wasted visit.
Common examples
- Safes, gym equipment and workshop machinery.
- Stone, marble or glass tabletops.
- American-style fridge freezers and range cookers.
- Large aquariums, which must be fully emptied before the day.
Common questions
Can you move a piano?
Tell us the type, weight and access and we'll confirm honestly whether it's a job for us or a specialist.
Do you protect the floors?
Yes — coverings and boards go down before anything heavy is moved across them.
Can an extra person be added?
Yes, and for heavy items it's usually cheaper than the extra hours two people would take.
Related services
- Additional Services in Gateshead — Installation, white-glove, fine art transport and bespoke logistics — just ask.
- Removals in Gateshead — Small or large home moves over short or long distances — fully insured.
- Collection / Delivery in Gateshead — Bulky items collected and delivered anywhere in the UK.
Areas this applies to
- Gateshead — NE8 / NE9 / NE10 / NE11
- Sunderland — SR1 / SR2 / SR3 / SR4 / SR5 / SR6
- Darlington — DL1 / DL2 / DL3