Grandfather Clock Movers
A grandfather clock looks sturdy and is not. The movement, the pendulum and the weights all have to come out and be secured before the case is touched, and clocks moved without that step are the ones that arrive silent. Condor has moved them across Texas since 2003.
Local & Long-Distance Moving · Packing · Storage · Office Moving
USDOT 1126171 · MC 458180 · TxDMV 006041428C
Included on every move
- Dedicated moving consultant
- Written moving estimates
- Detailed inventory with numbered inventory tags
- Professional loading and unloading
- Blanket wrapping of furniture
- Basic furniture disassembly and reassembly
- Furniture placement in the rooms you choose
- Standard moving equipment and protective materials
- Professional Condor moving crews
- Door-to-door moving service
- Communication throughout your move
- Standard Released Value Protection of $0.60 per pound per article
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The Damage Happens Inside the Case
A grandfather clock is a precision movement inside a tall wooden box, and the box is the part people worry about.
In practice the case usually survives. What does not is the movement — weights swinging on their cables, chains tangling in the works, a pendulum left hanging and knocking against the inside of the case for two hundred miles. Everything loose comes out and is wrapped and labelled before the clock is tilted even slightly, and the inside of the case is padded so nothing moves in transit.
Condor operates from locations in Fort Worth and Texas and serves the entire state of Texas, running its own trucks and crews rather than subcontracted labor.
Our Texas moving services include:
- Local residential moving
- Long-distance and interstate moving
- Apartment and condo moving
- Packing services
- Office and commercial moving
- Short- and long-term storage
- Specialty-item moving
- Loading and unloading
Texas Moving Services
Every move is different. Condor can handle everything from loading and transportation to full packing, storage and specialty-item handling. Choose the services you need and we'll build the move around your situation.
Preparing the Movement
Weights removed and wrapped individually, pendulum detached and wrapped, chains or cables secured so they cannot tangle in the movement, and the interior padded with blankets so nothing shifts.
Local moving →Long-Distance Movers
Moving from Texas to another Texas city or out of state? Condor provides long-distance moving services throughout Texas and the continental United States.
Long-distance moving →Packing Services
Choose full packing, partial packing or help with fragile items. Our crews can pack kitchens, closets, artwork, mirrors and other household belongings using professional moving materials.
Packing & crating →Office & Commercial Moving
Condor handles office and commercial relocations with building coordination, furniture moving, equipment handling and scheduling options designed to minimize disruption.
Commercial movers →Specialty-Item Moving
Have a piano, safe, artwork, antiques or other difficult-to-move items? Tell us during your estimate so we can determine the equipment, crew and preparation required.
Special care items →Storage
Short- and long-term storage options are available when your delivery date doesn't line up with your move-out date or when you need additional time before delivery.
Storage options →What to Expect From Condor
- Professional moving crew
- Furniture protection with moving pads
- Loading and unloading
- Basic furniture disassembly and reassembly
- Furniture placement at destination
- A moving consultant for your move
- Written moving estimate
- Building COI available when required
- Packing services available
- Storage options available
Why Customers Call Us for Clocks
Choosing a mover isn't just about finding someone with a truck. You're trusting a company with nearly everything inside your home.
Prepared Before It Is Tilted
The clock is not moved at all until the weights, pendulum and chains are out and secured. That order is what keeps the movement intact.
Licensed for Texas & Interstate Moves
Condor operates under Texas and federal moving authority for local, intrastate and interstate relocations.
Local & Long-Distance Service
One company for moves across Texas, across Texas or across the country.
Packing & Storage Available
Add packing, specialty-item handling or storage when your move requires more than transportation.
A Texas Location
Condor has a Texas location with crews working the metro, rather than simply advertising moving services from another city.
Trucks & Crews Across Texas
Condor runs its own equipment and staffs crews throughout the state, so coverage isn't limited to a single metro or a single yard.
How a Grandfather Clock Is Prepared
A clock is prepared in a fixed order, and skipping a step is what causes the damage. All of this happens before the case leaves the wall.
| Step | What happens | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Remove the weights | Each weight taken off and wrapped individually, labelled left, centre and right | Weights swinging on cables destroy a movement |
| Secure the pendulum | Pendulum detached and wrapped separately | A hanging pendulum knocks against the case for the whole trip |
| Secure chains or cables | Chains tied off or cables secured so they cannot unwind | Tangled chains in the works mean a clocksmith, not a repair |
| Pad the interior | Blankets placed inside the case around the movement | Stops the movement flexing against the case |
| Protect the glass | Door and glass panels secured, bubble wrap over the face | Glass and bezels are the most commonly cracked parts |
| Wrap the case | Full case wrapped in moving pads over the bubble wrap | Protects a finish that marks easily |
| Transport upright | The clock travels standing and strapped, not laid down | Laying a clock down shifts the movement |
| Set in place | Placed in the room you designate and unwrapped | Setup and regulation are a clocksmith’s job |
| Original packaging | Used where you still have it, particularly for the weights | Nothing fits a clock better than what it came in |
Setting the clock running again — hanging the weights and pendulum, levelling the case and regulating the beat — is clocksmith work rather than moving work. Many owners do it themselves from the manual; if yours is valuable or temperamental, book someone for after the delivery.
What we need to quote your clock move
- Make and approximate age
- Height of the case
- Whether you still have the original packaging for the weights
- Whether the movement is chain-driven or cable-driven
- Stairs at pickup and delivery
- Whether the clock is currently running
- Narrowest doorway on the route
- Photographs of the clock and the route out
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Specialty items and related services
Clocks and Timepieces We Move
Moving in Texas presents logistical challenges that aren't always obvious when requesting a quote. Building restrictions, truck access, traffic, weather and distance from the truck to your door can all affect moving time. Here's what we consider when planning a Texas move.
Grandfather & Longcase Clocks
Full-height cases, usually chain or cable driven with three weights. Everything loose comes out before the case is touched, and the clock travels upright and strapped rather than laid down.
Grandmother & Granddaughter Clocks
Shorter cases but the same movement and the same preparation. Being lighter makes them easier to carry and no easier to move safely.
Wall & Vienna Regulators
Wall-mounted movements with weights and a pendulum, usually older and more fragile than a floor clock. The mounting hardware is bagged and labelled with the clock.
Antique & Inherited Clocks
Older movements are more brittle and the cases are often veneered or inlaid. Tell us the age and anything you already know is delicate, and consider crating for a long-distance move.
Mantel & Carriage Clocks
Small enough to pack rather than move as furniture, but they still need the pendulum secured. These are packed into cartons with the movement blocked.
After the Delivery
Rehanging the weights and pendulum, levelling the case and regulating the beat is clocksmith work. Many owners do it from the manual; if the clock is valuable, book someone for afterwards.
Clock Moving at a Glance
Whether you're moving across Texas or across the country, Condor can coordinate your move from Texas to your new destination.
Interstate moves are regulated by the FMCSA. Condor operates under USDOT 1126171 and MC 458180 and provides the federal Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move booklet with interstate estimates.
What Happens After You Request a Quote?
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Step 1
Tell Us About Your Move
Give us your origin, destination, move date and basic home information.
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Step 2
Complete Your Inventory
We'll document the furniture, boxes and specialty items being moved through an in-home survey, virtual survey or detailed inventory.
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Step 3
Receive Your Written Estimate
We'll review the move details, access conditions and requested services and provide your moving estimate.
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Step 4
Reserve Your Move
Once you're ready to proceed, we'll confirm your moving date and coordinate any building or access requirements.
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Step 5
Moving Day
Your crew prepares the home, protects the furniture, loads your belongings and transports them to the destination.
Condor Crews at Work
Grandfather Clock Moving FAQ
How do you move a grandfather clock?
In a fixed order, and all of it before the case is tilted. Weights come off and are wrapped and labelled left, centre and right. The pendulum is detached and wrapped separately. Chains or cables are secured so they cannot tangle in the movement. The interior is padded with blankets, the glass protected, and the case wrapped in moving pads. The clock then travels upright and strapped rather than laid down.
Will the clock still work after the move?
It should, provided it was prepared properly. What stops a clock working is a movement damaged in transit by swinging weights or a tangled chain, and that is what the preparation prevents. Setting it running again — hanging the weights and pendulum, levelling the case and regulating the beat — is clocksmith work rather than moving work.
Do I need a clocksmith?
Not always. Many owners rehang the weights and pendulum themselves from the manual and set the beat by ear. If the clock is valuable, antique or has given trouble before, book a clocksmith for after the delivery rather than before.
Should I keep the original packaging?
Yes, particularly for the weights. Nothing protects them better than what they came in, and it saves wrapping three heavy brass cylinders in blankets. If you still have the original boxes or foam, have them out and ready on the day.
Can a grandfather clock be laid down for transport?
It should not be. Laying a clock down shifts the movement inside the case and puts weight on parts that are not designed to carry it. The clock travels upright and strapped. That is also why the route out matters — a low doorway or a turn in a stairwell is a genuine problem rather than an inconvenience.
Do you crate clocks for long-distance moves?
Custom wooden crating is available and is worth considering for an antique clock or a long haul. The crate is built to the case dimensions, so we need measurements or photographs to quote it.
Is Condor Moving Systems licensed and insured?
Yes. Condor Moving Systems operates under USDOT 1126171, MC 458180 and TxDMV 006041428C, and is a direct mover rather than a broker.
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