Fragile Items

Some items require special care due to their fragile nature. In addition to careful handling, they may require servicing before the move or special packaging.

Pianos

• All pianos are pad-wrapped.

• Grand and Baby Grand pianos need to have the legs removed and then reassembled at your new residence.

• A piano may require tuning after the move; the carrier is not responsible for this service.

Organs

• If separate, pedals and boards must be removed. Contact the nearest music dealer in your new community.

Grandfather Clocks

• A clockmaker must service and remove the weights and pendulum.

• Clock will need to be synchronized and leveled by a clockmaker at your new residence.

Fish tank/aquarium

• Drain water and allow sand and fixtures to dry.

• Crating may be required depending on the size.

• Transporting fish is your responsibility.

Artwork – paintings and sculptures

• May require crating for safe shipment.

• Type of painting will determine type of packaging.

Antiques

• A qualified individual should appraise items of extraordinary value.

• Photographs of items are recommended. Do not put the photos in with your shipment.

• Note any signatures, serial numbers or manufacturers marks. Keep this information with you.

Pool Table

• Typically, Schroeder recommends disassembly at origin and set up at new residence by a specialist.

• Your Schroeder counselor can schedule disassembly/reassembly by a professional.

• Slate tables will require crating services.

Waterbed

• Must be drained and disassembled.

• Pack mattress separately.

• Your Schroeder counselor can schedule disassembly/reassembly by a professional.