Art & Antique Moving Services in Chicago, IL

We custom-wrap each piece by hand. Glassine goes on first against finished surfaces and artwork so nothing sticks or smudges, then bubble for cushioning, then moving blankets over the top, with corner and edge protection for frames, mirrors, and sharp-cornered antiques. Nothing fragile gets loaded until it's wrapped right.

Yes. We handle single-item and small moves, a painting across town, an antique dresser from an estate sale, a sculpture to a gallery, as well as full-home moves with fragile pieces mixed in. Tell us what's moving when you reach out and we'll quote it accordingly.

We can. Many Chicago high-rises and condo associations require a COI on file and a reserved freight-elevator window before move day. We help coordinate the COI, the elevator reservation, and the loading-dock slot so your fragile pieces aren't stuck waiting in a hallway. Reach out two to four weeks ahead so there's time to get it on file.

All the time. Vintage Chicago stairwells, narrow walk-up corridors, and tight doorways are exactly where fragile pieces get damaged, so we measure clearances first, protect the floors and walls, add extra hands, and carry at a careful pace. If a piece won't clear a turn, we plan that out before move day, not during it.

Yes, with the right planning. Cold, salt, and slush are hard on canvas and finished wood, so we protect floors with runners, keep wrapped pieces off wet surfaces, and plan the carry and timing around the weather. If conditions turn unsafe, we'll talk through rescheduling rather than risk a piece.

It depends on what's moving, how many pieces need custom wrapping, the access on both ends, and the distance. We give you a clear quote up front, and for long-distance moves a binding estimate, so there are no surprises. Request a free quote and we'll walk through the details with you.

Three things: custom crating, access, and time. A piece that needs a built-to-size wooden crate or a mirror/picture carton costs more than something we can pad-wrap and blanket on the truck. Tight access also adds time and crew, a heavy curio cabinet coming down a Logan Square greystone stairwell or out through a narrow gangway and alley takes longer and sometimes a fourth mover. We price the crating, the labor, and the access path separately, then put it in your estimate so you see exactly what you're paying for.

Leave the heavy lifting and wrapping to us, that's what the crew is trained and equipped for, but a few things help. Don't pre-wrap glass or framed art yourself, improper wrapping can trap moisture or scratch a finish, and let us know in advance about anything marble, glass, gilt-framed, or with loose joints so we crate it correctly. Clear the path and remove smaller breakables from on top of furniture. If a piece is appraised or insured, have those documents handy and tell us the value up front so we handle and document it accordingly. In a building with a freight elevator or a COI requirement, give us the management contact early so we can lock in the right window.