Some belongings should not travel in a standard carton. A Plus Moving & Storage handles high-value and awkward items as part of a long-distance move — pianos, antiques, safes, fine art and other pieces where weight, shape or value means the usual packing does not apply. We are a federally licensed interstate carrier (US DOT #3006268, MC #00026730), insured on every mile.
Items we move as specialty freight
- Pianos — uprights, baby grands and grands, which need to be protected, secured and often partially disassembled for transport.
- Antiques and heirlooms — older wood, veneer and glass that will not survive ordinary handling.
- Safes and heavy single items — weight concentrated in one object changes how it is lifted, floored and loaded.
- Fine art, mirrors and glass — custom crating and corner protection rather than standard cartons.
How specialty items are quoted
Specialty pieces are quoted as part of your overall shipment, which is priced on total weight and distance. Across 669 completed A Plus moves most long-distance moves land between $2,000 and $19,300 — see the Moving Cost Index for ranges by home size and distance. Because a piano or a safe changes the handling requirement rather than just the weight, the accurate way to price it is to show us: record a 10-minute AI video survey and we return a binding written estimate.
What you get either way
- Binding written estimate — the quoted price is the price you pay.
- Licensed and insured interstate transport to any of the 48 contiguous states.
- Professional packing and crating available — see packing services.
Moving a business rather than a home? See commercial and office moving.
Frequently asked questions
Do you move pianos?
Yes. Uprights, baby grands and grands are handled as specialty freight: protected, secured and where necessary partially disassembled for transport.
How are specialty items priced?
Specialty pieces are quoted as part of your overall shipment, which is priced on total weight and distance. Because a piano or safe changes the handling requirement rather than the weight alone, the accurate way to price it is a video survey.
Are high-value items insured?
Yes. A Plus Moving and Storage is a federally licensed interstate carrier, US DOT 3006268 and MC 00026730, insured on every mile. Our authority is verifiable on the FMCSA SAFER system.