Heavy Item Movers in Myrtle Beach: Pianos, Safes, Appliances and More
Yes, we move the heavy stuff. Here is how our Myrtle Beach crews handle pianos, gun safes, appliances and other big items, and how to get a price.
A lot of people search for movers in Myrtle Beach and then wonder whether anyone will actually take on the piano, the gun safe or the 300-pound fridge. We will. Heavy and awkward items are a normal part of the job for Makin Moves, and we've been loading and unloading them across the Grand Strand for 13 years.
Heavy items we move every week
• Pianos: uprights and spinets, in and out of homes, trucks and storage units.
• Safes: gun safes and home safes, including up and down steps.
• Appliances: refrigerators, washers and dryers, chest freezers and ranges.
• Fitness equipment: treadmills, ellipticals and weight benches.
• Big furniture: armoires, solid wood dressers, sleeper sofas, sectionals and king bed frames.
How we handle a heavy item safely
Moving something heavy is mostly about planning. Before we lift, we measure the doorways and the path, check the stairs and the landing, and decide which end goes first. We bring dollies, hand trucks, moving straps and furniture pads at no extra cost, and we take things apart when it makes the move safer, like removing fridge doors or treadmill rails.
Once it's on the truck, we load it low and against the front wall, strap it in place and pack around it so nothing shifts on the drive.
Labor-only means you choose the truck
Makin Moves is a labor-only crew. You rent the U-Haul, Penske truck, PODS or other container, and we do the lifting, loading, unloading and placing. That usually costs a lot less than a full-service mover, and you keep control of the schedule. Heavy items fit right into a normal loading or unloading job. Learn more about truck and POD loading help.
Tips before moving day
• Tell us about every heavy item when you book, so we send the right number of movers.
• Empty safes, fridges and freezers, and unplug appliances the day before.
• Disconnect water lines on washers and fridge ice makers ahead of time.
• Clear a wide path from the item to the door, and save a parking spot close to the entrance for the truck.
• In condos and apartments, reserve the service elevator and check your HOA's move-in rules. See our condo moving tips.
Where we work
We cover Myrtle Beach and Horry County, including North Myrtle Beach, Conway, Carolina Forest, Surfside Beach, Murrells Inlet and Little River.
Get your price
Use our move estimator to see how many movers and hours your job needs, or check the price calculator for your total. When you're ready, book online or call or text 843-808-6683. Heavy items included.
