Antique Furniture Removals Perth Families Trust With Their Heirlooms
Old furniture wasn’t made to move the house every few years. Over time the glue in the joints dries out. A leg that has stood fine for a century can snap with one awkward lift.
So antique furniture removals in Perth need a slower pace than a normal move. Before we touch anything, we look the piece over. Is the veneer lifting? Should that marble top come off first? Once we know, we work out how to wrap it and which way it leaves the room.
Many of our antique jobs come from people who are downsizing. Others come from families sorting through an estate. Sometimes it’s one piece. Sometimes it’s a whole house full of old timber.
What Our Antique Movers in Perth Move
Our antique movers in Perth look after things like:
- Sideboards, buffets and dressers
- Glass-fronted display and china cabinets
- Grandfather and wall clocks
- Gilt and framed mirrors
- Marble-topped tables and washstands
- Writing desks and bureaus
- Old wardrobes and linen presses
- Chairs, chaise lounges and small side tables
Got a piano, pool table or safe? Those need different gear, so head to our piano and specialty item moves page.
Moving Antiques Out of Older Perth Homes
A lot of Perth’s antiques sit inside its oldest homes. Those homes can make a move harder.
Narrow Halls and Tight Doorways
Character homes in Mount Lawley and Fremantle often have slim halls with sharp turns. A tall piece might need its top or mirror taken off before it fits through. We sort that out before we start. Not halfway down the hallway.
Original Floors and Leadlight Doors
Your jarrah floors and old leadlight glass deserve care too. We put down floor covers and pad the door frames before anything moves.
Heritage Cottages in Guildford and the Hills
Older cottages around Guildford and up in the hills often have front steps and a long walk to the street. Mention these when you ask for a quote. We’ll bring the right trolleys and enough hands.
Perth Heat and Old Timber
Old timber doesn’t cope well with heat. On a hot day, start early if you can. Where possible, your antiques go on the truck last and come off first, so they spend less time in the heat.
How We Protect Every Antique
Your antiques get more care than a modern flat-pack piece. Here’s how:
- Thick furniture blankets on every piece
- Extra padding on carved edges, corners and feet
- A soft wrap first, so nothing rough touches polished timber
- Glass and mirrors padded and carried upright
- Marble tops lifted off and moved separately where needed
- Loose doors and drawers secured so they can’t swing open
- Every piece strapped in place so it won’t shift on the road
What Affects the Cost of Antique Removals in Perth
The price of antique removals in Perth comes down to your actual job. Here’s what changes it:
- How many pieces: One clock is quick. A house full of antiques takes longer.
- Size and weight: A solid jarrah wardrobe needs more people than a side table.
- Access: Stairs, narrow halls and long paths add time.
- Distance: A move within your suburb costs less than one across Perth.
- Taking apart: Pieces that need tops, mirrors or doors removed take longer.
Send us photos and a short list. We’ll reply with a free written quote.
How to Get Your Antiques Ready
A bit of prep helps your pieces arrive the way they left.
- Empty every drawer, shelf and cabinet.
- Take out loose glass shelves and wrap them on their own.
- Lock doors and drawers if you have the keys. Keep the keys with you.
- Photograph each piece before moving day.
- Show us any loose joints, lifting veneer or old repairs when we arrive.
- Measure tall pieces against the doorways at your new home.
- Stop winding clocks a few days before, and ask us about securing the pendulum.