Guides
Guides
Practical guides for discerning moves — from fine-art transport to discretion.
How to move fine art and antiques
A painting, an antique cabinet, a grand piano — what can't be replaced shouldn't be left to chance. Here's what a premium mover does differently.
Read the guideBefore a move: valuation and insurance
Basic mover's liability rarely covers what a painting or antique is really worth. Here's what to appraise, what to document, and what to check in the policy.
Read the guideHow to Choose a Premium Moving Company
What separates a mover you can trust with fine art and antiques from one that merely owns a van, and the questions worth asking before you sign anything.
Read the guideHow Moving Pricing Works: Fixed Price vs Hourly Rate
A clear look at why hourly moving rates invite unpleasant surprises, what a proper survey actually prices, and how to compare quotes on equal terms.
Read the guideA Moving Timeline: What to Do and When
A smooth move is decided in the weeks before it, not on packing day. Here is what deserves your attention, phase by phase.
Read the guidePreparing for Moving Day
A practical guide to moving day - from the essentials box to the final walk-through at your new home - so the day runs smoothly.
Read the guideHow Professionals Pack Fragile Items
The safety of fragile items comes down to the right materials and technique, not the amount of bubble wrap used.
Read the guideMoving a Piano or Grand Piano Safely
Why pianos demand specialist handling, what separates moving an upright from a grand, and how to protect the instrument through stairs, doorways and the weeks after.
Read the guideMoving Oversized and Special Items
Safes, jacuzzis, large mirrors and sculptures each demand their own planning - here is what matters when moving items that fall outside the ordinary.
Read the guideMoving a Wine Collection
A guide to moving a wine collection safely, covering pre-move inventory, climate-controlled transport, bottle positioning, and the rest period wine needs afterwards.
Read the guideMoving a Home Library, Books and Documents
Practical guidance on packing weight, protecting rare and leather-bound volumes, and restoring your shelves quickly and in order after the move.
Read the guideInternational Moving from Hungary to Austria, Germany or Switzerland
What realistic planning, customs paperwork and a well-run delivery day look like when relocating a household across the border, with Switzerland's distinct requirements in mind.
Read the guideOffice and Business Relocation
A practical guide to relocating an office or business with minimal downtime, covering IT handling, floor plan sequencing, confidential documents, and specialised premises.
Read the guideClimate-Controlled Storage Between Homes
A guide to climate-controlled storage between homes, covering when it makes sense, why temperature and humidity control matters, and how to protect furniture, art, and wine.
Read the guideDiscreet Moving: What It Means in Practice
Discretion in a move is not a slogan but a series of concrete organisational choices, from the crew to the vehicles used.
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