We build custom wooden crates to exact dimensions for fine art, antiques, marble, sculptures, and all valuable items. Our master craftsmen create museum-quality protective enclosures, and our art handlers provide professional installation services. Protect what matters most.
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From initial planning to final setup, we handle every detail so you can focus on settling into your new space. Here's exactly what you get with our service.
We design and build wooden crates to exact dimensions for any item. Each crate is custom-constructed on-site or in our workshop, ensuring a perfect fit that provides maximum protection during transport or storage.
Specialized crating for paintings, sculptures, installations, and valuable artwork. Our art crates feature museum-quality construction with acid-free materials, climate barriers, and shock-absorbing interiors.
Expert crating solutions for antique furniture, marble sculptures, stone pieces, and heavy valuables. We engineer crates to handle significant weight while protecting delicate surfaces and fragile components.
Beyond crating, our trained art handlers provide professional installation services. We uncrate, position, and install artwork with precision, including wall mounting, pedestal placement, and gallery installations.
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We carefully assess each item, taking precise measurements and noting special requirements. We evaluate fragility, weight, and any unique characteristics that will inform the crate design.
Our team designs a crate specifically for your item, selecting appropriate materials, padding, and construction methods. Complex pieces may require multi-layer protection systems.
Skilled craftsmen build your custom crate using high-quality lumber and hardware. Interior padding, foam inserts, and protective layers are precisely fitted to cradle your item.
Your item is carefully placed into the crate with final protective wrapping. The crate is sealed, labeled with handling instructions, and prepared for transport or storage.
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We go above and beyond to provide exceptional moving services with unmatched professionalism and care.
Our skilled craftsmen have years of experience building custom crates for museums, galleries, collectors, and auction houses. We understand how to protect the most valuable and delicate items.
Every crate is engineered to the exact specifications of your item. We account for weight distribution, fragile points, and handling requirements to create the perfect protective enclosure.
We use only the highest quality materials including kiln-dried lumber, acid-free paper, archival foam, and moisture barriers that meet museum and gallery standards.
Our crates provide comprehensive protection against impact, vibration, moisture, temperature changes, and mishandling. Your valuables are safe from pickup to final delivery.
Our team includes trained art handlers who understand proper techniques for lifting, carrying, and installing valuable pieces. We treat every item with museum-level care.
From initial assessment through crating, transport, and installation, we provide seamless service. One team handles everything, ensuring consistency and accountability.
Choose the estimation method that works best for you - we offer both on-site visits and convenient video estimates for accurate, transparent pricing.
Our experienced representative will visit your location to assess your requirements in person, ensuring an accurate quote. This is especially recommended for large moves and delicate items such as glass, marble, unique antique pieces, or an abundance of furniture.
Showcase your space via video call, making the process of getting a quote even more convenient. Perfect for busy schedules and quick assessments.
Here at Avant-Garde Moving we prioritize transparency and flexibility to ensure a stress-free moving experience for our valued customers. We will provide an honest, upfront flat rate that we will stick with.
Standard boxes and packing materials aren't designed for truly valuable or fragile items. Custom crating provides a rigid, engineered enclosure that protects against the specific risks your item faces: impact, vibration, compression, moisture, and mishandling. For fine art, antiques, and high-value pieces, custom crating isn't a luxury—it's essential insurance. A properly built crate can mean the difference between a pristine arrival and devastating damage. Our clients include museums, galleries, auction houses, and collectors who understand this critical investment in protection.
Our services extend beyond crate building. Our trained art handlers provide white-glove service for the complete journey of your valuable items. From careful wrapping and crating to transport, uncrating, and final installation, one expert team handles everything. We install artwork in private homes, galleries, museums, and corporate spaces. Whether you need a single painting hung or an entire exhibition installed, our team brings the expertise, equipment, and attention to detail that valuable art demands.
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