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Apartment and high-rise moving
Apartment and high-rise moving covers buildings where access sets the pace of the job. Most buildings require a reserved freight or service elevator, a certificate of insurance and a set move window.
Each building is different. When the elevator is large and available, the move goes quickly. When items have to go down narrow stairs or travel a long hallway to the truck, we add crew and time. An exterior furniture hoist is used only when an item will not fit the elevator or stairwell.
Details
Which approach fits your building
| Situation | Recommended approach |
|---|---|
| Freight elevator with a reserved window | Standard move. Pad the elevator and keep to the reserved time. |
| Small passenger elevator only | Boxes in the elevator, large furniture down the stairs with extra crew. |
| Walk-up, third floor or higher | Stair carry with an added mover. Plan for more time per load. |
| Sofa or wardrobe too large for the stairwell or elevator | Disassembly first. If it still will not fit, an exterior furniture hoist. |
| Long hallway or distant loading dock | Extra crew member and rolling carts to shorten the carry. |
Process
From building check to loading
- 01
Building check
We ask about elevator size, loading dock or curb access, the distance from the door to the truck, and any stairs or tight turns.
- 02
Paperwork
We send the certificate of insurance your building asks for and help you reserve the elevator and move window with management.
- 03
Protection
Elevator walls get padded, and floors and door frames in hallways are covered before anything moves.
- 04
Carry
Items go out through the reserved elevator or down the stairs on dollies. Long carries get an extra crew member so the truck keeps loading.
- 05
New building
The same steps happen in reverse at the new address. If one building is a walk-up, we plan for stairs only on that end.
Included in the price
- Certificate of insurance for building management
- Elevator pads, floor runners and door frame guards
- Dollies, carts and straps
- Disassembly and reassembly of large furniture
- Basic valuation coverage
What changes the price
- Number of floors and flights of stairs
- Elevator size and the length of the reserved window
- Distance from the apartment door to the truck
- Whether one or both buildings have access limits
- Total volume of items
Common mistakes
- Booking the movers before checking the building's move-in and move-out rules.
- Not asking management which certificate of insurance details they need.
- Forgetting to measure large furniture against doors, stairwells and the elevator.
- Not reserving street parking or the loading dock for the truck.
- Scheduling outside the building's allowed move hours.
A rough price for this job
Enter your home size, stairs and distance to see a range right away. The exact price comes in a written estimate.
FAQ
Questions about this service
What is a certificate of insurance and why does my building want one?
It is a document from our insurer that names your building as a certificate holder for the move. Many apartment buildings and condos require it before they will reserve the elevator. Send us management's requirements and we will request it.
Do you charge extra for stairs?
Stairs add time, so they are part of the estimate. The number of flights at each address is one of the inputs in the calculator.
When is an exterior hoist needed?
Only when a large item cannot fit through the stairwell or elevator, even after disassembly. We check this during the estimate, and the building's permission is required.
Often booked with this service: residential moving, office moving and single-item moving. For dates and prices, reach us through the contact page.