Can You Handle a Large Historic Evanston Home?

Can You Handle a Large Historic Evanston Home?

Last updated: October 2026

Yes. Big homes near the lake with original woodwork and antiques get our most experienced crews and optional white glove handling.

Evanston's lakefront neighborhoods have some of the most beautiful older homes on the North Shore. Big houses with deep porches and original woodwork. Wide staircases. Rooms full of antiques and art. A move in one of those homes is about protecting the house as much as moving what's in it, since the staircase, the floors, and the trim are often a century old and every bit as valuable to the family as the furniture that's going on the truck.

Protecting the house

Floors, door frames, and stairs get protected on every move, at no charge. In a historic home, the crew also pads banisters and original trim before anything moves. Read how we protect floors and homes.

Original woodwork

Carved banisters and original door frames can't be easily replaced. Neither can built-ins. The crew plans each big piece's path through the house so nothing swings into the woodwork on a turn.

Antiques and art

Historic homes often hold antiques and art. Each piece is wrapped on its own. For oversized, glass-faced, or high-value pieces, we build custom crates ourselves. Read our antique furniture moving guide and do you build custom crates for art, mirrors, and fragile items.

Pianos and clocks

Grand pianos and grandfather clocks are common in big older homes. Read can you move a grand piano and how do you prepare a grandfather clock for the move.

When a piece won't fit

Historic staircases were built for the furniture of their time. If a modern piece won't make the turn, we take it apart if it comes apart. If not, our hoisting and crane service can bring it in another way.

White glove

If you'd rather not pack or unpack, white glove handles everything, from the first box packed to the last piece set in place. Read white glove vs. standard moving.

Big homes, more days

The largest homes can take more than one day. That keeps each day controlled. Read can a large Winnetka home move take more than one day, since the same approach applies in Evanston.

Parking

Evanston's moving vehicle permit reserves curb space if you need it. Read do I need a moving truck permit in Evanston.

Coverage

Every move includes our standard coverage, which is based on weight. For valuable pieces, you can buy full coverage insurance through us or through your own insurer.

Similar homes nearby

Historic homes are common up and down the North Shore. Read can you move a large historic Wilmette home safely.

Pricing

Evanston moves are hourly, with a 2-hour minimum. Our pricing doesn't change with the season.

For more on Evanston, read Evanston movers, moving to or from the North Shore's front door.

Historic Evanston homes are covered on our Evanston movers page, alongside our moving services.

Call (773) 275-4100 or email info@wcmoving.com, and tell us about the house.