How to Properly Transport Valuables and Antiques

Are you moving to a new home? Congratulations! Moving is always exciting, especially when you need to transport valuable items. Do you own valuable paintings or a collection of antiques? Then this article is for you. Our practical tips will help you move your unique interior without loss or problems.

First, antique paintings and decorative antiques require special attention at every stage of the move. These stages are as follows: packing, loading into the vehicle, transport, unloading and unpacking. Especially fragile items and figurines should be transported in wooden crates with cushioning material. Only in this way can you be sure that your valuable cargo will not break from jolts on a rough road. Paintings and other art objects that require specific temperature and humidity conditions for storage and transport should be moved either in special containers or in vehicles that can maintain such conditions. Therefore, when ordering a Gazelle in Moscow, be sure to first confirm whether the company can adequately transport your valuable cargo.

Now let's look at the specifics of each stage of transportation.

When packing, pay special attention to fragile and easily breakable items. You can use special containers, crates, and cardboard boxes, always padding sculptures, vases, and figurines with filling material to minimize possible damage.

Now about the transport itself. Agree on the route with the carrier in advance. It is necessary that the owner of the antiques accompany the cargo throughout the trip. If this is not possible, be sure to insure your cargo for the duration of the trip. Reputable companies that handle the transportation of such valuable goods always offer clients the option to insure their property.

When it comes to specific items such as antique floor and mantel clocks, a number of requirements must be followed during transport. Transport clocks only in an upright position; otherwise their delicate mechanisms will be damaged and their timekeeping accuracy will be affected. Clocks must be transported with extreme care, avoiding sharp shocks and vibrations.

Unpacking transported antiques and valuables is no less important a part of the move. Do not rush and unpack everything carefully, otherwise all the efforts of the moving company will be in vain. After unpacking, the client should sign an acceptance report confirming receipt of the cargo and the absence of damages, and only then can the transport be considered complete.