Movers in Sham Shui Po

Yes, but as a declared specialty item with a surcharge — upright pianos, safes, marble tables and gym machines need extra crew, straps or dollies. Never let a two-person crew improvise a piano move down stairs; ask whether the firm has done that specific item and whether their insurance covers it.

Local moves are usually billed hourly for a crew plus truck, with a 2-3 hour minimum; long-distance moves are priced by volume/weight and distance as a fixed quote. Hourly suits small, well-prepared moves; a binding fixed quote protects you on bigger jobs where hours are hard to predict. Ask which model the quote uses and what's included (fuel, travel time, materials).

Most companies offer full or partial packing as an add-on, priced by hours plus materials. Full packing can add 30-50% to the bill but transfers breakage liability for boxes the movers packed. If you pack yourself, finish before moving day — crews charge waiting time when boxes aren't ready.

Do a proper survey — in-home or video — or send a full inventory list, including garage, loft and garden items. Vague phone estimates based on 'a 2-bed flat' are the top cause of moving-day price disputes. Get at least three quotes in writing, and check whether each includes travel time, fuel, materials, and dismantling.

A studio or 1-bedroom flat move typically runs HK$1,500-HK$4,000, a 2-bedroom HK$2,500-HK$7,000, and larger flats HK$4,500-HK$15,000. Quotes are per job based on your item list; stair access in walk-ups and podium carries add per-floor charges.

Access. Movers price stairs (per floor, per heavy item), long carries from the loading bay, and lift size limits — a sofa that won't fit the lift may need stair-carrying or even hoisting. Send photos of both buildings' access with your inventory to get a realistic quote the first time.