If you need helping moving antiques in Northern Virginia across the region, over state lines or even across the country, HulberWilmot Moving & Storage are the professional antique movers for you.
With a combined experience of over 35 years in the moving and storage industry, we use the proper techniques, equipment, and protection to ensure your antiques, collectibles, and other high-value items are safe and sound during your next relocation.
If you’re not sure whether you need antique movers, ask yourself, “Do I know how to move antiques?”
If the answer is yes, perhaps we can offer you a place to store or some extra hands to help wrap and pad them for protection.
If you answered no, it might be time to call the professionals at HuberWilmot. Our skilled team of packers and movers knows how to properly handle your fragile and expensive valuables from the moment they begin packing until the last item is unloaded.
We will take care of every possession on the truck while paying extra attention to those that are sentimental or monetary in value and those that are very fragile.
Whether you’re shipping antiques on your own or as part of a larger move, our logistics advocates will work with you to create a personalized plan that fits your needs.
To that end, we’ve prepared a few questions one may have about moving and shipping antiques:
For a complete list of questions asked by many movers, consult our Moving FAQs section.
With every move we manage, HuberWilmot is always professional, courteous, safe, and respectful. We’ll do whatever it takes to ensure your moving experience is a seamless and stress-free one.
Fill out our free quote form or contact us at info@hwmoving.com or call our office today at (703) 488-7117 to speak to a friendly and helpful moving advocate.
What is an Inventory?
The driver will generally inventory your shipment as he or she loads it (although it is not required by law). When completed, the inventory provides a detailed, descriptive listing of your household goods, along with the condition of each item when received by the mover.
Be sure that everything listed on the inventory is correct. This is not always the easiest task, as you will find things written on the inventory such as “PBO,” which means “packed by owner.” The contents of this carton cannot be listed, as the driver is simply not able to see inside each box. You will also sometimes find “CP” on a line item in the inventory, which means “carrier packed” container.
You may also notice, in the middle column on your inventory form, a line that has many seemingly random letters and numbers associated with a specific item. This is where a driver uses inventory code to make note of the condition of an item. To understand this code, you can refer to the top of the inventory sheet for a legend that will explain what each code means. For example, SC means scratched; C means chipped; the number 3 refers to the right side of piece; and 8 refers to the top of the piece. This is a simple (and consistent) way for the driver to make note of any irregularities or existing damage.
Remember, this inventory is for you to keep track of what is loaded, and the condition of each item. If damage occurs on a certain piece during the loading process, make a note of the inventory tag number on that item and indicate it in the far-right hand column on the line that corresponds with that piece. This is the document that will be scrutinized when the claims process is initiated, so it is important to have the damage clearly noted.
This inventory should also be used at-destination when your shipment is delivered. Use the inventory to verify the articles that are delivered and, again, note an exception to the condition of any items as they are brought into your home. Point out the damage to the driver.
What often occurs is that a piece of furniture has been in your home for many years and you grow accustomed to looking at it in a certain place and in a certain light. When you bring that same piece into your new home, you may notice damage that may have been there for a long time. The driver will have noted the scratch or chip at your origin residence. If you are not sure if it was existing damage or new damage, ask your driver to explain the condition of the piece as he noted it on the inventory during the loading process. This is the quickest way to distinguish new damage from what was there all along.
Our drivers are incredibly careful about the way they handle your items, and the inventory is their safeguard against potentially fraudulent damage claims. Use this inventory to your advantage in making sure that you are protected, just as the driver uses it to protect himself or herself.
