Moving Fragile or Valuable Items
Delicate items such as artwork, antiques, glass, or electronics that need extra care during a move.
What Is Causing This?
- 1Standard packing not sufficient for very fragile items
- 2High-value items needing specialist insurance coverage
- 3Unusual shapes or sizes not suited to standard boxes
How Urgent Is This?
This is a cosmetic issue. It is not causing damage and can be addressed in your own time.
What Needs to Be Done
Specialist removals or fine art movers will custom-crate, wrap, and transport fragile items with appropriate materials and handling. They carry enhanced insurance for high-value goods.
How Much Will It Cost?
National average estimate
Labour: £180 – £623 | Materials: £27 – £103
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Use specialist movers for high-value or irreplaceable items. Photograph items before moving for insurance purposes. Clearly label fragile boxes.
Related Problems
Other Removals Problems
Furniture scratched, dented, or broken during a house move despite care being taken.
Large furniture or appliances that will not fit through the doorways, hallways, or staircase of your home.
A piano that needs moving to a different room or a new property, requiring specialist handling.
Furniture and belongings need secure storage for a period between moving out and moving into a new property.