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.
How do I prepare my home and myself for move day?
Your mover may ask you to choose several consecutive days during which your goods may be loaded. The number of days in what is referred to as a "load spread" depends upon the size of your shipment and the time of the year when your shipment is loaded. Remember to try and remain flexible during the busy moving season by allowing for three to five extra days on your load spread to have a better chance of securing a truck and driver to load your shipment.
The customer service representative and/or driver will contact you at least 24 hours prior to load day to let you know the time of arrival. Be sure to let them know of any changes that have taken place that may affect loading day. A good example of changes that may take place is that the street in front of your home is under construction, preventing the large over-the-road truck to get near your home. Or possibly, you haven't completed packing due to an unanticipated event. Contact your mover as soon as possible so that they can send out professional packers to complete the job for you.
Make sure your home is ready for the crew. Move anything off the porch and walkways that may obstruct movement of your goods out of the home. Take doors off the hinges if you know certain items will not fit through. Remove all small throw rugs from traffic areas that could cause the driver or crew to trip or slip.
Offering water, Gatorade, or other soft drinks on hand to the driver and crew, especially on a hot summer day, is an incredible gesture and, although our drivers come prepared, they will be grateful for your thoughtfulness.
Our drivers will prepare the home with runners, door jamb protectors, and railing protectors if applicable. This will help save on the little knocks that may occur during the loading process.
