Special Items Movers
in Chicago & Suburbs
(Safes, Pianos, Gym Equipment & More)
Not every move is “just boxes.” If you’re relocating a safe, piano, pool table, treadmill, large sectional, or fragile artwork, you need a plan that protects the item, the home, and your timeline. This is especially true around Chicago and the suburbs, where real-world logistics (stairs, tight turns, elevators, and parking rules) can make or break the day.
At ACM Movers, we handle special items with a packing-first system: protection, controlled handling, and clear prep steps so you know exactly what to expect.
We serve Chicago and high-demand suburbs such as Oak Park, Evanston, Naperville, Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Glenview, Hinsdale, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Lake Forest, Northbrook, Deerfield, Barrington, and more.
Moving Just a few items?
Small Local Moves = Only $350
Why special items need a different moving plan
Special items create risk in three areas:
Weight + balance
(safes, gym equipment, large furniture)
Fragility
(TVs, art, mirrors, glass)
Access constraints
(stairs, narrow hallways, condo rules, elevator reservations)
In Chicago and many suburbs, delays often come from:
- Elevator reservation windows (high-rises, condos)
- Parking & long carry (truck can’t park close)
- Tight turns / vintage staircases (Oak Park/Evanston style homes)
- COI requirements (some buildings require insurance paperwork)
Our Special Items Services
Below are our most-requested categories. Click any one to see the exact handling plan, prep checklist, and FAQs.
Safe Moving
Heavy, compact, and unforgiving—safe moves need controlled handling and a clear access plan.
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Piano Moving
Pianos are both heavy and delicate. Proper protection and balance are everything.
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Pool Table Moving
Pool tables require careful disassembly, protection, and secure transport—no shortcuts.
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Treadmill & Gym Equipment Moving
Gym equipment is awkward and heavy. We plan stairs, doorways, and secure loading.
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TV, Art, Mirrors & Fragile Items Packing
Fragile items need the right cartons, corner protection, and upright loading.
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Appliance Moving
Refrigerators, washers, and ranges need stabilization and floor protection.
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Office & IT Equipment (Servers, Desks, Monitors)
For businesses: labeling, cable management, and disruption planning matter.
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Office & IT Equipment (Servers, Desks, Monitors)
Oversized Furniture (Sectionals, Large Tables, Wall Units)
Big furniture is where most doorframe damage happens—unless you protect and plan.
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Chicago & Condo Logistics (fast tips that save hours)
- Reserve the freight/service elevator early and confirm exact time windows.
- Confirm the loading entrance and any COI/management requirements.
- Plan legal truck parking to avoid long carry (extra hours).
- Protect floors, corners, and doorframes before moving bulky items.
Ready for a special item quote?
What we do vs what we don’t
✅ We handle moving, protection, and standard disassembly/assembly of furniture.
✅ We can pack fragile items with professional materials when requested.
⚠️ For safety and compliance, we do not perform licensed electrical/plumbing disconnections (example: hardwired lighting or gas line work). Those must be handled by qualified professionals, and we coordinate timing around it.
FAQ:
Yes—these are common special items we handle with a protection-first plan.
Parking distance, stairs/tight turns, elevator windows, and missing prep steps.
Yes—just confirm elevator reservations and building rules before move day.
4.9 Stars
based on 673 reviews
Google Maps 5.0
Yelp 4.6
Facebook 4.9
Hired them again and Nazar was great! Both guys did a great job. I will be hiring them again
What I really loved was how cautious and professional they were— they got everything done so fast but didn’t rush or cut corners. Honestly, I felt so taken care of, which was such a relief because moving is usually the worst.
If you want movers who will make your life so much easier, ACM Movers is the way to go. I’m so glad Nazar and his team were there to help me! 🙂
The movers were friendly, worked quickly, and ensured everything was properly packed and secured. They made what could have been a stressful day so much easier, and I felt confident that my items were in good hands.
I highly recommend ACM Movers Evanston for anyone looking for reliable, stress-free moving services in Chicago. They exceeded my expectations in every way!
Update, they moved me into storage facility and I recently removed all my items from that storage facility. I found larger boxes stacked on top of small boxes and barely balancing, and every single piece of my furniture was damaged. I have vintage dressers that were in Christine condition with giant gouges in them. every table and hard piece of furniture that I had had scratches and gouges that are not really repairable. And my favorite is the one year-old chair that I had, a big oversized living room chair had the frame broken. Like they dropped it on some thing and didn’t bother saying anything . The wood is literally snapped in half. So now I have to pay to have it repaired. I’m talking every piece of furniture, huge dining table, all my living room for furniture. I’m not even going to bother asking them to do anything, because they don’t even answer their phones when you are upset. Keep in mind that I don’t even yell at people, I state things calmly. The men that were sent, although seemingly nice after a while, they weren’t at first because they actually had to work, but They were not movers. My uncle was a professional mover for 40 years until he passed away. There was no supervisor there, just three guys who needed a job. We were told that they would wrap our furniture, it was not even offered, except for a mirror, they taped close all the drawers on the wooden dresser with a high adhesive tape that luckily they make products to remove. It was ridiculous. I might as well have gone on craigslist and found somebody. It would’ve been cheaper to have my belongings damaged by random people off of craigslist. If you have decent stuff that you care about, avoid them at all costs.
Since it won’t let me directly respond to your comment, it was not under my name, but it was my things. My mother has the same name, and she’s a sister of the person who did the reservation and paid for it. And you ignored her and unless you’re gonna pay for all of my furniture that your people destroyed, I have no interest in speaking to you anymore
We had 2 trucks-worth of heavy, solid oak furniture we were moving to a family member's house (including a piano). What would have taken us months and several U-Haul rentals took the ACM Movers about 4 hours.
Side note: Based on all of these 5-star reviews, I was definitely say they are Rock, so happy of using your service guys !!!
I recently used ACM Movers for my move from Berwyn,IL to Chicago, and I couldn't be more satisfied with their service.
From the initial quote to the final box being placed in my new home, the entire process was smooth and stress-free. The team was professional, punctual, and extremely careful with my belongings. They took the time to wrap and protect my furniture, ensuring that everything arrived in perfect condition.
The movers themselves were friendly and courteous, making what is typically a stressful day much more pleasant. They worked efficiently and didn't waste any time, but also made sure to handle my items with care.
I highly recommend ACM Movers to anyone in need of a reliable and professional moving service. They made a potentially difficult day much easier, and I am extremely grateful for their help.
Thank you, ACM Movers for a job well done!
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I recently had the pleasure of hiring ACM Movers for my relocation of a WHOLE PRESCHOOL!!! in northern Illinois, and I cannot recommend them highly enough! From start to finish, the entire experience was seamless and stress-free. The team was incredibly professional, punctual, and attentive to all my needs. They handled our stuffs with the utmost care, ensuring everything arrived at the Mosses new home in perfect condition. The movers were friendly and efficient, making the entire process quick and effortless. ACM Movers truly exceeded all our expectations, and I am grateful for their exceptional service. If you're in need of a reliable and top-notch moving company, look no further than ACM Movers!
First of all, instant text communication made it really easy to schedule an appointment.
On the day of move, everything was smooth and professional.
ACM Movers were extremely careful with all stuff and furniture. They also had all needed wraps, tapes, covers and huge boxes to insure that everything is securely wrapped and ready to go.
Mirrors and glass items were packed with carton toppers👍
Plants were transported in a metal cart, which I think was a brilliant idea!
The easiest move out - move in in my life!
Thank you!
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Efficient great pricing. The guys were so nice and explained the process for everything. 
Julia U.
7/28/2024 We had a great experience with ACM movers. They arrived on time and were very quick and capable. We had more stuff than expected and they were able to make time to do another trip for us. Our furniture all arrived to our new apartment in the same condition. Final pricing matched quote. Kasey R.
11/13/2023 Good communication. Asked for 2 guys for 3 hours, but 3 guys showed up for the same price! But they were late, I had told them 12:30, 12:45pm latest and they showed at 1:25pm... So some standing around and waiting for me. Nice guys, they had good tools and equipment. Highly recommend you get your mattress and anything else you don't want to have dirty wrapped it's well worth it because they cannot guarantee those things will not get black as a drag them around the truck invariably Jeff K.
3/24/2024 - ACM movers are Very professional, hard working, sincere crew. I recommend them 100% and will definitely hire them next time. Pavan K.
11/27/2023 ACM moved me earlier today. They arrived exactly when they said they would (and called me shortly before arrival). The 3-person team moved efficiently, did not over use packing materials, and were careful not to cause any damage. All of my belonging arrived to my new apartment without any issue. I recommend them and will certainly look them up the next time I move. Matt R.
12/07/2023 I recommend using ACM Movers for all your moving needs. They are awesome and very quick they will take care of assembly and dissembling required for your furniture or anything you need. They have all the necessary bubble wraps or boxes if you need more. I am thankful to Nick and Temur who helped me move my stuff from my apartment. They are affordable too! Amruta K.
9/26/2023 - Amazing service by ACM Movers. Mike kept in communication with me from start to finish. There were no surprise fees and every cost was disclosed upon inquiry. He was early and ready to go. All 3 are professional and moved with fluid efficiency. All of my items were handled with expertise and care. Any request was met with a smile. If only every other aspect of moving went this stress-free. I will recommend ACM Movers to anyone that needs moving services. I know I will use them in the future. Christina C.
11/15/2023 Used them for my 3rd move and once again they handled everything professionally, quickly, and with ease. They clearly communicated costs and were on time. Highly recommend them and will continue to use them for future moves. Emily R.
3/08/2022 I was overall pleased with this company service. The only thing I would recommend is which items you need them to be extra careful with or move those items yourself if you don't want them potentially damaged. But they were extremely fast. Moving wasn't as painful as I had anticipated. And I was very satisfied with the price. I definitely see myself using their services again for my next move. Thank you so much. Casilda H.
10/01/2023 - Mike is very responsive. He replied and got back to me very quickly. He walked me through the details. The pricing is reasonable. The mover crews were hard-working, accommodating, and were very careful/gentle with our stuff. I would definitely hire ACM Movers again. Parivat P.
4/02/2024 The best service. Very kindness and profesional. Very happy with them. Everything was moved carefully. Milanyely M.
5/04/2023 ACM did a terrific job with our recent move. It wasn't easy! They've moved furniture from four levels, including a piano that had to come down a flight of stairs. But the crew of four were, diligent, friendly and hard-working. Highly recommended! Dan S.
5/24/2024 - I recently had to move last minute, and I spoke to Yuriy, the owner, and he made me feel completely at ease and immediately sent Nick and Vitaly to help me. It was a lot of work for them, but they never wavered, we're extremely professional and did an amazing job. I will be using their services again next year when I move, so get ready boys, haha. In all seriously, they're the best movers in the city, I HIGHLY recommend. Carmin M.
8/19/2023 Sergio, Dan, and Nick are the best! They worked quickly (and tirelessly!) while also taking great care with all our items. They were friendly, cheerful, and professional in demeanor. Although they worked very fast, they were calm and not frenzied, which lessened my stress! They were also nice to my 84-year-old mother, which meant a lot to me.
My communications with Mike were pleasant and efficient. He sent me a clear estimate which was right on target. When I had to reschedule last minute due to a problem with my eye, he was very understanding and rescheduled without making me feel bad about it!
This was great value at a great price.
I highly recommend ACM Movers and give kudos to Mike in the office, and Sergio and his terrific team! Cathy D.
12/12/2023 ACM Movers did an excellent job moving me in a timely fashion. The guys were professional, fast, efficient and friendly. They were very meticulous in wrapping my items to ensure they were protected. I would highly recommend them to anyone without hesitation. Thanks guys. Wayne M.
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