Labor and Loading
Stair Carry and Walk-Up Moves
Stairs change everything about a move: how many people it takes, how long it lasts and what has to be taken apart. We plan for stairs from the start, count the flights, bring straps and stair dollies and carry safely, even in tight stairwells and old buildings.
- Best forWalk-ups, basements, split-levels and steep porches
- Typical planCount flights, plan carries, then move
- CrewTwo to five movers
- EquipmentShoulder straps, stair dolly, pads and rail guards
What you get
What stair carry and walk-up moves includes
- 1Flights countedWe ask about every flight and landing before quoting the crew.
- 2Safe carryingStraps and stair dollies reduce the strain and the risk.
- 3Walls and rails protectedPads on banisters and corners keep the stairwell undamaged.
- 4Taken apart when neededFurniture comes apart to fit tight turns.
How it goes
From the first call to the last box
- 1Describe the stairsFlights, landings, width and any turns.
- 2Plan the carriesWe decide on crew size, gear and what comes apart.
- 3Pad and carryStairs are padded and furniture is carried in order.
- 4Check and tidyWe check walls and rails before leaving.
Good fit when
Is stair carry and walk-up moves right for you?
- You live in a walk-up or have a steep basement
- You have narrow or winding stairs
- You have heavy furniture upstairs
- You want the stairwell protected
Questions
About stair carry and walk-up moves
Do stairs cost more?
Stairs add time and often a person to the crew, and we price that in your quote.
Can you move a piano up stairs?
Often yes, depending on the piano and the stairs. Ask about piano moving.
What if the stairs are very narrow?
We measure first. Sometimes furniture needs to be taken apart or lifted another way, and we say so up front.
Related services
Often paired with this
Apartment MovingElevator reservations, tight hallways and stair landings handled by a crew that has done it before.See the service 
Heavy and Oversized Item MovingArmoires, sectionals, workout gear and other items that do not fit through the usual door.See the service 
Furniture Disassembly and AssemblyBeds, desks, bookcases and tables taken apart before the move and put back together after.See the service Where we work
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