Mazheika Moving moves antiques, inherited furniture and fragile pieces on Cape Cod and beyond. Each piece is wrapped, padded and strapped for the trip, and carried with extra time at stairs and doorways. Google reviewers single this out more than almost anything else the crew does.
What counts as an antique or irreplaceable piece?
Anything that cannot be replaced or repaired without losing its value: a large antique desk, a cabinet from a consignment shop, furniture inherited from a relative, a set of china. Value is not the only measure. A piece with family history counts too.
How are antiques wrapped and moved?
Pieces are padded and strapped onto the truck so they cannot shift, and carried with extra minutes at stairwells and tight doorways. Google reviewers describe the crew as careful not to damage furniture or the home, and a few mention that they were gentle with belongings that mattered to the family.
Will a mover take a single piece?
Many will not. One Google reviewer needed a large antique desk moved quickly and heard from most local movers that the job was too small, or that they were too busy, when they called back at all. Andrei answered right away and had the move on the calendar within days.
Another reviewer bought a large cabinet at a Chatham consignment shop, and the shop owner recommended Andrei to move it. Another had antiques she inherited brought down to the Cape from Peabody.
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Get an instant quoteWhy do antiques need more than a padded blanket?
Old finishes, veneer and joinery fail in ways new furniture does not. A piece that has been in the family for decades can be sturdy in one spot and fragile in another, and it usually travels better standing the way it normally stands, strapped so it cannot shift. That is why a careful crew asks what you know about the piece before lifting it.
If you have a history on a piece, such as a repair or a wobbly leg, tell Andrei. Nothing in that conversation is wasted, because it shapes how the piece is wrapped and where it rides in the truck.
What should I do before an antique move?
Photograph each piece before the crew arrives, empty drawers and cabinets, and tell Andrei about anything with a loose leg, veneer or hardware. Measure doorways and stairs at both ends for big pieces. If the whole home is moving, packing and unpacking covers the china and glass.
Moving a parent's belongings? Read about senior and assisted-living moves and estate cleanouts, where family pieces often need sorting first.
How booking works
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Andrei confirms
He calls to confirm the details, the price and your date before any work is booked.
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The crew shows up
The same small crew does the job, and you can call Andrei directly.
Common questions
Do you move just one antique?
Yes. A single desk, cabinet or clock is a job we take. You do not need a full household move.
Can you move antiques long distance?
Yes. Antiques have been brought down to the Cape from Peabody, and off-Cape runs to Boston and the South Shore are routine. See long-distance moves.
Are my antiques insured during the move?
Mazheika Moving is licensed and insured, USDOT 2267484. How a specific piece is covered depends on its value and the coverage chosen, so raise it during your estimate.
How do I get a price for an antique move?
Send a quote request with a photo and dimensions.
Serving Hyannis, Centerville, Barnstable, Osterville, Marstons Mills, Cotuit, Mashpee, Falmouth and every village in between, plus Plymouth, the South Shore, Boston, and long-distance across New England. Mon–Sat, 7am–5pm.
