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SPECIALTY MOVERS • SAN FRANCISCO • BAY AREA • SINCE 2005
Specialty movers from CG Moving Company, Inc. handle items that require more than a standard moving crew: pianos, gun safes and heavy safes, fine art and antiques, pool tables, luxury furniture, and oversized items that need specialist handling, padding, and equipment across San Francisco and the Bay Area. CG Moving Company has provided specialized moving services since 2005. California intrastate authority CPUC MTR 0190922. Federal operating authority USDOT 3907428. City and County of San Francisco approved vendor no. 96965.
City and County of San Francisco
CA intrastate authority
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South San Francisco, CA
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Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm Pacific. Piano, safe, fine art, and specialty moves across the Bay Area.
CG Moving Company provides specialized moving services for items that require more than a standard crew: pianos, heavy safes, fine art, antiques, pool tables, luxury furniture, and any oversized item that needs specialist handling and equipment. Specialty moves are available as a standalone service or as part of a larger residential or commercial move. Every specialty item move starts with a survey to confirm the item type, dimensions, access, and crew requirements.
Specialty item moves in San Francisco have specific constraints that differ from standard household moves: stair and doorway clearance for pianos and safes, elevator weight limits for heavy items in high-rise buildings, climate and vibration sensitivity for fine art and antiques, disassembly and reassembly for pool tables, and floor protection for oversized items in luxury properties. CG Moving Company surveys every specialty item before confirming the crew and equipment requirements.
Planned house, condo, and residential moves. Specialty items (pianos, safes, art) as part of a larger residential move are handled on this page.
Specialty packing for fine art, antiques, and fragile items. Custom crating and art packing on request.
Apartment moves. Specialty items in apartment moves: piano up a walk-up staircase, safe into a high-rise: are handled on this page.
Office and commercial moves. Specialty items in commercial settings (heavy safes, boardroom furniture, display pieces) are handled on this page.
CG Moving provides residential, commercial, packing, specialty, and more. Free survey.
CG Moving Company provides specialized moving services for the following specialty item categories across San Francisco and the Bay Area.
Piano moves require disassembly (for grands), specialist padding, and crew members who understand the weight distribution and structural sensitivity of the instrument. CG Moving Company handles upright piano moves, baby grand piano moves, and grand piano moves across San Francisco and the Bay Area. Grand pianos are disassembled (lid, legs, and pedal lyre removed) for transport and reassembled at destination. The stair configuration and doorway dimensions at both origin and destination are confirmed in the survey before the crew is allocated.
Heavy safe moves and gun safe moves for residential and commercial customers. Safes range from 300 lbs to over a ton. The weight, dimensions, and location (floor level, stair access, building type) are confirmed in the survey. CG Moving Company uses specialist equipment (safe dollies, stair walkers, floor protection) for heavy safe moves. Elevator weight limits in high-rise buildings are confirmed with building management before the move date.
Fine art and antique moves for collectors, galleries, and residential customers in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Fine art moves require specialist padding, climate awareness during transport, and careful handling of frames and stretchers. Large canvas works, sculptures, and mounted pieces each require different handling. Antique furniture with fragile inlays, carved surfaces, or delicate hardware is padded and wrapped to prevent contact damage during transport.
Pool table moves require full disassembly: the slate bed (typically three pieces of Brazilian slate at 150 to 200 lbs each), the felt surface, the rails, and the frame. CG Moving Company disassembles the pool table at origin, moves each component separately, and reassembles at destination. Felt replacement after reassembly is the customer's responsibility; CG Moving Company's scope is the physical transport and reassembly of the structure.
Luxury furniture pieces, oversized sectional sofas, custom wardrobes, display cases, and statement furniture that do not fit through standard doorways or stairways without specialist handling. CG Moving Company surveys the item dimensions and the access path at both origin and destination to confirm whether the item can be moved through the building or needs to be partially disassembled. Floor protection is standard for all luxury and oversized item moves.
Specialty items do not need to be moved separately. CG Moving Company handles pianos, safes, fine art, and pool tables as part of a larger residential or commercial move. The specialty items are surveyed alongside the rest of the move inventory and the crew is allocated to cover both the standard household items and the specialty pieces on the same day.
CG Moving handles every step: pre-move survey, COI, loading, and placement at destination.
Specialty item moves start with a survey. Every specialty item has specific requirements that determine the crew size, equipment, and access preparation needed. The survey is where these are confirmed.
The survey is confirmed before every specialty item move. For pianos and safes, the weight and dimensions are documented alongside the stair configuration, doorway width, hallway length, and elevator specifications at both origin and destination. For fine art, the number of pieces, size, and framing type are confirmed. For pool tables, the destination room dimensions and floor surface are noted. The survey output determines the crew size and equipment required.
Specialty item moves require access preparation that standard moves do not. Elevator weight limits are confirmed with building management for safe moves in high-rise buildings. Stair access is assessed for piano and heavy safe moves in walk-up buildings. Floor protection is laid at both origin and destination before any specialty item is moved. Parking permits for the moving vehicle at the destination are arranged in advance where required.
The crew and equipment are allocated based on the survey output. Piano moves use specialist piano dollies, padded boards, and strapping systems. Safe moves use safe dollies and stair-walking equipment. Fine art is wrapped in custom padding and transported upright or flat as required by the piece. Pool table slate is moved flat and individually. Oversized items are padded at all contact points and moved without haste.
At destination, the item is placed in the confirmed location. Grand pianos are reassembled (legs, pedal lyre, lid). Pool tables are reassembled on the slate pieces (levelling is confirmed; felt is the customer's scope). Safes are placed on the confirmed floor position with a final weight-bearing check. Fine art is unpacked and placed in the confirmed location. The customer confirms the placement before the crew leaves.
Specialty move costs depend on item type, dimensions, crating requirements, and installation needs.
Specialty move costs are driven by the item type, its weight and dimensions, the access configuration at origin and destination, and any reassembly required. All are confirmed in the pre-move survey.
Item type: piano (upright vs. baby grand vs. concert grand), safe weight, art dimensions, pool table size
Weight and access configuration: floor level, stair count, doorway widths, hallway clearance, elevator weight limit
Distance between origin and destination (local SF vs. Bay Area)
Disassembly and reassembly scope: pool table, grand piano, or large safe installation
Floor protection requirements at destination (luxury properties, hardwood, marble)
Whether the specialty item is part of a larger residential or commercial move
CG Moving Company reviews the item type, weight, access configuration, and disassembly scope in the pre-move survey before preparing a written estimate. The estimate is confirmed before the move date is booked. No charges are added after the estimate is confirmed.
CG Moving has served the Bay Area since 2005. CPUC MTR 0190922. SF vendor 96965.
CG Moving Company, Inc. has provided specialty moving services for pianos, safes, fine art, pool tables, and oversized items across San Francisco and the Bay Area since 2005. Founded by Charlie Gonzalez in South San Francisco. California intrastate authority CPUC MTR 0190922. Federal authority USDOT 3907428, MC 1441357. CSLB C61/D34 license no. 987530 for specialty furniture. City and County of San Francisco approved vendor no. 96965. CA small business cert. no. 1745559. CPUC MBE cert. no. 15050132.
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No. 96965
City and County of San Francisco
USDOT 3907428
MC 1441357
C61/D34 No. 987530
Furniture installation
CG Moving handles pianos, safes, fine art, and oversized items. Free survey.
Tell us the item type, the origin and destination addresses, the floor level and building type at both ends, and your preferred move date. For pianos, include the piano type and dimensions. For safes, include the weight and model if known. For pool tables, include the table size. A surveyor will confirm access, crew, and equipment requirements before the estimate is finalised.
CG Moving Company handles the full physical scope of the specialty move: access confirmation, specialist crew and equipment, loading with specialist padding and protection, transport, and placement at destination including reassembly where required. COI is issued within one business day for any building management or property manager.
Free survey for Speciality move services across San Francisco and the Bay Area
CG Moving handles pianos, safes, fine art, and oversized items. Free survey.
CG Moving Company provides specialized moving services for pianos, safes, fine art, pool tables, and oversized items across San Francisco and the Bay Area, operating from 1755 Mission Rd, South San Francisco.
San Francisco
Piano movers, safe movers, fine art movers, pool table movers, and luxury furniture movers across all SF neighbourhoods. SF vendor no. 96965. COI in 1 business day. Survey required for all specialty items.
Peninsula / San Mateo County
Specialty movers for pianos, safes, fine art, and oversized items in South San Francisco, San Mateo, Redwood City, and the Peninsula. CG Moving operates from 1755 Mission Rd SSF.
East Bay
Specialty moving services for pianos, safes, fine art, and pool tables in Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville, and Alameda County.
Silicon Valley
Piano movers, safe movers, and fine art movers for San Jose, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, and the wider Silicon Valley.
Marin County / North Bay
Specialty moving services for pianos, safes, fine art, and oversized luxury items in San Rafael, Mill Valley, Sausalito, and Marin County.
Common questions about CG Moving services, licensing, COI, and costs answered below.
Specialty move items are those that require more than a standard moving crew due to their weight, size, fragility, or reassembly requirements. Common specialty items include upright pianos, baby grand and grand pianos, heavy safes and gun safes, fine art and antiques, pool tables, luxury and oversized furniture, sculptures, and any item that requires specialist equipment or handling beyond standard moving pads and dollies.
Yes. Grand pianos are disassembled for transport: the lid, legs, and pedal lyre are removed, and the piano body is moved on a specialist piano board. Reassembly is completed at the destination. The stair configuration, doorway widths, and room dimensions at both origin and destination are confirmed in the pre-move survey. Piano tuning after the move is the customer’s responsibility and is typically recommended.
Yes. CG Moving Company moves gun safes and heavy safes using specialist safe dollies and stair-walking equipment. The weight of the safe, the floor level, stair count, and doorway widths at both origin and destination are confirmed in the survey before the crew and equipment are allocated. Elevator weight limits in high-rise buildings are confirmed with building management before the move date.
Yes. Pool table moves require full disassembly: the slate bed (typically three pieces of 150 to 200 lbs each), the felt, the rails, and the frame. CG Moving Company disassembles the table at origin, transports each component, and reassembles at the destination. Felt replacement after reassembly is a separate service (usually by a pool table specialist); CG Moving Company reassembles the structure.
Yes. Fine art and antique moves use specialist padding suited to canvas works, framed pieces, sculptures, and antique furniture. Large canvas works are transported upright or flat as required by the piece. Antique furniture with delicate surfaces, inlays, or hardware is padded at all contact points. For very high-value or fragile works, custom crating is available on request at an additional cost.
Yes. CG Moving Company handles specialty items alongside the rest of a residential or commercial move on the same day. The specialty items are surveyed as part of the full move survey. The crew allocation and equipment are confirmed to cover both the standard household volume and the specialty piece.
Yes. A pre-move survey is required for all specialty items. The survey confirms the item type, dimensions, weight (where applicable), access configuration at origin and destination, disassembly requirements, and any building access constraints. The estimate is issued after the survey. Specialty move estimates are not issued without a completed survey.
A standard household move (/residential-moving-san-francisco/) uses a general crew with standard moving pads, blankets, and dollies. A specialty move uses additional specialist equipment (piano boards, safe dollies, stair walkers, custom padding), a larger or specialist crew, and a survey that confirms the access path before the move date. Specialty items can appear in any household move; this page covers the specialist handling those items require.
Call 888-508-7838 to book a free move survey. Written estimate before your move date.
Whether you are moving a grand piano in Pacific Heights, a 600 lb safe in Noe Valley, a fine art collection in the Marina, or a pool table in the East Bay, CG Moving Company handles the full physical scope of the specialty move from the initial survey through placement and reassembly at destination.
CG Moving Company holds City and County of San Francisco approved vendor no. 96965 and CSLB C61/D34 license no. 987530 for specialty furniture. CPUC MTR 0190922 and USDOT 3907428 cover all transport. CA small business cert. no. 1745559. CPUC MBE cert. no. 15050132. COI issued within one business day. Every specialty move starts with a free survey and a written estimate.
CG Moving Company, Inc.
1755 Mission Rd, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone: 888-508-7838
CPUC MTR 0190922 | USDOT 3907428 | CSLB C61/D34 No. 987530 | GSA GS-33F-0063X
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm Pacific. After-hours and weekend speciality moves scheduled on request.