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When Your Move Requires More Than Muscle

Some moves go beyond the basics. Whether you’re relocating a grand piano, priceless artwork, antique furniture, or bulky equipment, you need a team that knows how to move delicate and oversized items safely. As Portland’s trusted local movers, Smooth Move People specialize in handling the items most moving companies hesitate to touch.

Our specialty moving services combine skill, precision, and years of experience to make sure every piece arrives exactly as it left: damage-free, fully protected, and handled with care.

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What Is a Specialty Move?

A specialty move covers any item that requires extra preparation, special equipment, or a customized plan to transport. These are pieces that can’t simply be packed into a box or lifted onto a truck — they need experience, balance, and protection from start to finish. Smooth Move People’s trained movers handle:

  • Fragile or high-value items such as glass tables, chandeliers, and mirrors
  • Oversized or heavy belongings like safes, treadmills, and appliances
  • Fine art, sculptures, and collectibles
  • Musical instruments, including grand and upright pianos
  • Family heirlooms or antiques with unique materials or finishes

Each item is evaluated individually. We plan the safest route through your home, use the proper padding and strapping materials, and load with precision to avoid scratches, cracks, or breaks.

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Why Portland Homeowners Choose Smooth Move People

Portland homeowners trust us because we’ve earned a reputation for doing more than just showing up with a truck. Our movers are professionals who treat your property as if it were their own, and that’s not just a saying. Here’s what sets us apart:

  • Experience that matters: Decades of moving delicate, heavy, and valuable items across the Portland metro area.
  • Local knowledge: Tight hallways in older Portland homes, steep driveways in the West Hills, narrow staircases downtown — we’ve navigated them all.
  • Affordable rates: We offer the lowest ODOT-approved rates in Oregon, giving you premium service without premium pricing.
  • Professional care: Every item gets wrapped, secured, and transported with attention to detail that minimizes risk.
  • Full-service options: From packing and disassembly to reinstallation, we handle it all so you don’t have to.

Whether you’re moving within Portland or to a neighboring city like Beaverton, Tigard, or Vancouver, our team makes sure your specialized move goes smoothly.

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Connected Specialty Services

Every specialty move is unique — which is why we offer dedicated service categories to meet specific needs.

Each of these services builds on our core specialty moving expertise — with the same attention to detail and friendly professionalism Smooth Move People is known for.

Why Professional Specialty Movers Are Worth It

Hiring professional movers for specialty items isn’t just about convenience, it’s about protection. One mistake can lead to hundreds or thousands of dollars in damage. With Smooth Move People, you get:

  • Licensed, insured professionals who follow ODOT guidelines
  • Access to equipment designed for specialty moves
  • Fewer risks and no last-minute surprises
  • The comfort of knowing your belongings are handled correctly from start to finish

Even better, you won’t have to bribe friends, borrow trucks, or lift a single heavy object yourself.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Specialty Moving Services

Anything fragile, unusually shaped, or heavier than standard household furniture counts as a specialty item. Examples include pianos, safes, artwork, antiques, or large appliances.

Typically, yes. Specialty moves require additional equipment, materials, and handling time. However, Smooth Move People keeps rates affordable and transparent with the lowest ODOT-approved pricing in Oregon.

In most cases yes. Our team regularly handles challenging spaces, so we use ramps, lift straps, and team coordination to maneuver heavy or awkward items safely.

We recommend booking as early as possible, especially during peak moving season. Specialty items take extra planning to move safely.

Absolutely. Our movers receive hands-on training to pack, lift, and secure delicate and valuable items without damage.

See what our customers are saying…

 

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Carroll Erik

The movers coordinated the delivery perfectly and kept everything in a secure truck until the day I could receive it. I was relieved when they arrived with everything in good condition. The long-distance move went more smoothly than my last local move.
August 18, 2025 google

Victor Priebe

They worked around the issue without complaint and stayed organized the whole time. I could see they had done this kind of job before, and their experience showed in how they handled everything.
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Greyson Pacheco

I was impressed by how respectful the movers were when handling those items. They asked questions, packed things properly, and didn't rush the process. I felt relieved knowing their belongings were being handled with real care.
August 15, 2025 google

Dannie Casey

They moved quickly and didn't waste a second of the reserved time. I watched how carefully they loaded everything without banging into walls or doors. I felt relieved when everything was done without a single delay.
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Joseph Gilroy

They worked really hard and finished packing everything securely, and I could not believe how easily they managed the whole process. My delicate antiques made it here unscathed, and for that I am eternally grateful.
August 13, 2025 google

David Lucas

I relocated my entire kitchen, including glassware and a big dining table, and I was so nervous something would break. The movers took their time and wrapped everything carefully, even the things I forgot to pack properly. I watched them handle it all with such focus. I was really glad I didn't try to do it myself.
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Johns Kaysen

I had some unusual furniture, like a hanging chair and a glass console table, and they wrapped each piece carefully. The crew worked steadily, remained polite, and arrived at the new location right on schedule. It was one of the few moves I’ve done that didn’t feel chaotic.
August 11, 2025 google

Avila Azariah

My move involved pickup from storage and my previous home. The movers stayed organized throughout. Great execution!
August 8, 2025 google

Charles Trantham

Our workplace moved last weekend, and I have never seen a group operate so efficiently. They were very careful with our gear, and we never had any downtime.

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