Movers in Marine Parade

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.

Most crews will dismantle beds and large wardrobes and reassemble them at the destination, billed within the hourly rate — but confirm it's included and tell them how many items need it. Flat-pack furniture is fragile when rebuilt more than once; some firms refuse liability for it. Doing your own dismantling the day before saves an hour or more of crew time.

Declutter first — volume drives price, and a skip-load of junk can be cheaper than moving it. Pack yourself, dismantle furniture in advance, book midweek and mid-month, and be fully ready when the crew arrives (hourly clocks run while you tape boxes). Moving the small stuff yourself by car and leaving only furniture to the pros also shrinks the crew hours.

Basic coverage included in most quotes is minimal (often a small amount per item or per kilo/pound). Ask about full-value protection or goods-in-transit insurance, what it costs, and what's excluded — owner-packed boxes are usually not covered for breakage. Photograph valuable items before the move and note any damage on the delivery sheet before the crew leaves.

Local moves typically cost S$200-S$800: an HDB 3-4 room move runs about S$300-S$800, condos S$500-S$1,400, and landed homes S$1,500-S$6,000. Most movers quote per trip (lorry size + crew) rather than hourly, so consolidating into fewer, bigger trips saves money.

Most Singapore condo managements require a service-lift booking, protective padding in the lift, and a refundable mover's deposit (commonly S$200-S$1,000) lodged by you or the mover. Sort this with your management office at least a few days ahead — crews turned away at the gate still bill for the trip.