Heavy Item Removals Perth - Pianos, Pool Tables and More
Heavy item removals in Perth require specialist equipment, extra crew, and a clear plan before anything gets lifted. Tommy's Transport & Removals (ABN 51 658 551 967), based at 130 Balcatta Road, Balcatta WA, moves pianos, pool tables, safes, gym equipment, spa baths, and oversized antiques across the full Perth metro area - from Two Rocks in the north to Mandurah in the south. Every heavy item move is covered by our MoveSure Guarantee: your item arrives damage-free and on time, or we make it right.
If you have a grand piano on the second floor of a heritage home in Subiaco, a full-size pool table in a Joondalup games room, or a gym's worth of equipment in a Butler two-storey, you already know that standard removalists often say no. We say yes - with a plan. Perth's housing stock creates real challenges for heavy item moves, and our team has the equipment and the experience to handle them properly.
Real Perth Heavy Item Moves - What These Jobs Actually Look Like
Perth's suburbs each bring their own set of challenges. Heritage homes in Subiaco, Fremantle, and Cottesloe regularly feature ornate timber balustrades, narrow staircase landings, and street frontages with no vehicle access. Moving a baby grand piano down a heritage staircase in Subiaco is not a two-person job. We use a combination of piano trolleys with non-marking wheels, stair climbers, and padded corner protection, and we always conduct a site assessment before moving day to map the safest route through the home.
The newer northern suburbs tell a different story. Joondalup, Ellenbrook, Butler, and Yanchep are full of large two-storey family homes where the games room or home gym is upstairs. We regularly move full-size slate pool tables from upper-floor games rooms in these areas. A typical pool table removal and reassembly in a Joondalup home - including disassembly, protective wrapping, transport to a new Ellenbrook address roughly 40 km away, and professional re-levelling - takes a 3-person crew around 3 to 4 hours in total.
Perth's warm climate also means outdoor spa baths are common. A fibreglass spa in a Cottesloe alfresco can weigh between 200 and 400 kg when drained. Garden access, gate width, and the surface underfoot all factor into how we plan the lift and carry. We have moved spa baths through side gates as narrow as 900 mm using specialised skates and rollers. These are not jobs to improvise on the day.
Moving heavy items upstairs in a Perth home adds time and complexity regardless of suburb. Narrow internal stairwells in older Osborne Park brick homes often require furniture to be tilted and rotated at tight angles. We scope this out in advance, not on arrival.
How We Handle Heavy Item Removals - Equipment and Process
Our approach to specialist heavy furniture removals in Perth follows a consistent process that protects both your item and your home.
Before moving day, we assess access points, staircase dimensions, doorway widths, and any body corporate or street parking restrictions. In inner suburbs like Fremantle and Subiaco, verge parking is limited and we account for that in our job timing and truck selection.
On the day, the equipment we use depends on the item:
- Pianos: Piano-specific trolleys with rubber tyres, stair climbing devices, and full blanket wrapping. Upright pianos are secured upright throughout transit. Grand pianos have legs removed and the harp protected with foam sheeting before transport.
- Pool tables: Full disassembly of slates, rails, and frame. Slate sections are individually wrapped and carried flat - never stood on edge. On delivery, the table is reassembled and levelled with a precision spirit level so it plays true.
- Safes: Appliance dollies rated to 500 kg, ratchet straps, and felt padding. Floor protection goes down before any safe moves across tiles or timber floors.
- Gym equipment: Treadmills are disassembled where possible. Cable machines and weight racks are drained of plates, pad-wrapped, and secured upright in the truck.
- Spa baths and water features: Heavy-duty skates, web slings, and in some cases a third crew member. Water features with stone or ceramic finishes get foam-and-blanket wrapping at every contact point.
Every item travels in one of our furniture trucks with full internal padding and rated tie-down points. For heavy items travelling long distances - say from Rockingham to Yanchep, which is around 90 km - we use additional ratchet straps and mid-journey load checks.
A standard heavy item job for a single large item such as a piano movers Perth customers typically need takes 2 to 4 hours for a ground-floor move, and 3 to 5 hours if stairs are involved, at our standard rate of $160/hr + GST for a 2-person team. A third crew member is added for items over 200 kg or where access is particularly complex.
How Tommy's Compares - and What the MoveSure Guarantee Covers
Most general removalists in Perth will move standard furniture without hesitation. Heavy items are different. We regularly hear from customers who were turned down by another company - or worse, had an item damaged by movers who took the job without the right equipment.
Niche operators - piano-only movers or pool table specialists - do exist in Perth, but they typically cover only that one item type. If you have a piano and a spa bath and a safe all going into your new home in Ellenbrook, you would need to coordinate three different operators. We handle all of it in a single job.
The MoveSure Guarantee covers every item we move, including all heavy items. If something is damaged in transit - which in our experience is extremely rare when the right equipment and process are used - we take responsibility and resolve it. No arguing about liability, no pointing at small print. That guarantee is there specifically for high-value, hard-to-replace items like a concert-quality upright piano or a custom antique sideboard.
Safe removalists for gym equipment and heavy furniture in Perth are not easy to find. Our 5-star Google rating reflects the trust Perth customers place in us for exactly these jobs. We also carry full public liability and goods-in-transit insurance, so your item is protected from the moment our team touches it to the moment it is placed in position at your new address.
For customers moving within the northern suburbs corridor - from our Balcatta depot up through Osborne Park, Joondalup, Butler, and into Yanchep - we know these streets, these estates, and the access quirks that come with recently built two-storey homes. That local knowledge is not something you get from a company based interstate or unfamiliar with Perth's urban layout.
If you are looking at how much it costs to move a piano in Perth, or need pool table removal and reassembly anywhere in the metro area, the cost will depend primarily on access difficulty, distance, and whether the item needs disassembly. We give clear, itemised quotes - no hidden charges.
If you are planning a move during Perth's cooler months, our guide on Moving in Perth's Winter: Here's What You Need to Know covers how weather affects heavy item logistics, floor protection, and scheduling.
Why Perth Locals Choose Tommy's Transport & Removals
Tommy's Transport & Removals operates from 130 Balcatta Road, Balcatta WA (ABN 51 658 551 967), placing us within 15 km of the inner northern suburbs and well inside two hours of any Perth metro address. Our 5-star Google rating comes from customers who trusted us with items other removalists refused or mishandled. We carry full goods-in-transit insurance and public liability cover, and every move - regardless of item type - is backed by our MoveSure Guarantee. We do not subcontract heavy item jobs. The crew that quotes the move is the crew that does it.
Book Your Perth Move with Tommy's
Ready to move? Tommy's Transport & Removals is here to help, backed by our MoveSure Guarantee and a 5-star Google rating. Our rate is $160/hr + GST for a 2-person team and a fully equipped truck, with no hidden fees. Call us on 0478 590 024 or get a free quote today and we will take care of the rest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does moving a piano or pool table cost more than moving regular furniture?
Yes, and for good reason. Specialist equipment costs more to own and operate - piano trolleys, stair climbers, heavy-duty dollies, and rated skates are not part of a standard removals kit. Heavy items also take longer to move safely and typically need a third crew member when stairs are involved or the item exceeds 200 kg. Access difficulty is the biggest variable in Perth homes. A ground-floor piano move in a modern Joondalup home will cost significantly less than the same piano on the second floor of a heritage Subiaco home with a narrow staircase. We always inspect the site before quoting, and our standard rate is $160/hr plus GST for a 2-person team, with additional crew charged at cost.
Will you disassemble and reassemble my pool table, and will it still play correctly afterwards?
Yes, full disassembly and professional reassembly is included in every pool table job we do. We remove the rails, felt, and slate sections individually. Each slate is wrapped and transported flat - standing slate on edge risks cracking. On delivery, we reassemble the frame and rails, refit the slates, and level the table with a precision spirit level before we leave. Improper levelling is the most common failure when pool tables are moved without specialist knowledge. A table that is even slightly off level will not play true. We guarantee the table is level and move-ready when we finish.
My piano is on the second floor of a heritage home in Subiaco - can you still move it safely?
Yes, and this is exactly the type of job we plan carefully in advance. Heritage homes in Subiaco often have ornate balustrades, tight staircase landings, and low clearances that make standard removal techniques risky. Before moving day, we visit the property to measure the staircase, identify the safest path through the home, and confirm what equipment is needed. On the day we use stair climbing devices, piano-specific trolleys with non-marking rubber tyres, and padded corner protection at every turn point. The balustrade and walls are protected throughout. We do not attempt these moves without a site assessment first.
What other heavy items can Tommy's Transport & Removals move besides pianos and pool tables?
We move the full range of heavy and specialist items that many Perth removalists decline. That includes gun safes and floor safes, gym equipment such as treadmills, cable machines, squat racks and weight benches, outdoor spa baths, large stone or ceramic water features, commercial refrigerators and chest freezers, and oversized antique furniture including sideboards, armoires, and marble-top pieces. If another removalist has told you an item is too heavy or too awkward, call us on 0478 590 024 and describe the item. Every heavy item we move is covered by the MoveSure Guarantee regardless of type.
How far in advance should I book a heavy item removal in Perth?
For single heavy items like a piano or pool table, one to two weeks' notice is usually enough. If your move involves multiple heavy items or a complex access situation - such as a second-floor safe removal or a spa bath through a narrow side gate - allow two to three weeks so we can schedule the right crew size and complete a site assessment before moving day. Saturday slots book out fastest across the Perth metro area, especially in the northern suburbs corridor from Osborne Park up to Yanchep. Weekday bookings are generally easier to schedule at short notice.
