The ten things worth spending more on when you move.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• it’s a Standard, Not a Marketing Term: Genuine white glove moving is a systematizedapproach defined by strict protocols (like custom crating, floor runners, andsurface protection), rather than just "being careful."
• full-Time, Vetted Crews: Unlike standard moving     companies that often use temporary day labor, white glove services utilize     full-time, trained employees who prioritize discretion and consistency.
• full Value Insurance Protection: White glove moves include insurance that covers the actual replacement value of items, whereas standard moving insurance only payspennies on the pound
• End-to-EndExecution: The service goes beyond transport to handle complex buildinglogistics and full home setup—including organizing closets, hanging art, andmaking beds so the home is functional before the crew leaves.
• A 40–100%Cost Premium: White glove moving costs significantly more than a standard move,making it a practical investment specifically for homes with high-value art,custom furniture, specialty items (like wine or pianos), or complex logistics.
• Requires ExtensiveAdvance Booking: Due to the logistics and custom planning involved, these movesneed to be booked 8 to 10 weeks in advance during peak season (May–September).

WHAT WHITE GLOVE MOVE ACTUALLY MEAN

The term gets thrown around loosely. Here's what a legitimate white glove movelooks like in practice:

FLOOR PROTECTION

Professional floor runners go down before anything moves. Corner guards protect door frames.Stair railings get padded. The goal is a protected path from every room to thetruck — nothing improvised, nothing left to chance.

Standard movers willtell you they're careful. White glove movers show you the system before the jobstarts.

CUSTOM PACKING

Paintingsdon't go in bubble wrap. They get custom-built wooden crates lined withacid-free tissue and rigid foam, sized to the piece's exact dimensions.Sculptures, ceramics, and decorative objects get individually wrapped inarchival materials. Furniture with lacquered or high-gloss surfaces gets clothpadding — not the moving blankets that have been through a hundred jobs.

We use plastic binsinstead of cardboard for most household items. They're sturdier, they don'tabsorb moisture or odors, and when you're packing cashmere or heirloom linens,the container matters

SPECIALTY HANDLING

Pianos,wine collections, art, antiques — these require different equipment, differentcrew training, and different insurance. A white glove move accounts for allthree before the truck pulls up.

• PIANOS:Specific moving boards, piano skids, and crews certified in piano handling
• WINE COLLECTION: Climate-controlled transport to prevent temperature shock to the bottles‍
• ART: Custom crating, chain of     custody documentation, and climate-aware transport
• ANTIQUES: Assessment of fragility before packing, period-appropriate wrappingmaterials

CREW VETTING & CONSISTENCY

Thisis where a lot of companies fall short. White glove isn't just about what thecrew does — it's about who the crew is. Full-time trained employees, not dayworkers pulled from a staffing agency the morning of your move. The same peoplewho do the walkthrough are the people who show up. Discretion is also part ofthis. Your address, your belongings, your schedule — none of it gets discussed.No photos on social media. No unmarked trucks sitting outside your home forhours.

FULL-SERVICE UNPACKING

Loadingthe truck and unloading it is half the job. A true white glove move ends whenyou're living in your new home — not camping in it. Kitchens get organized.Closets get arranged. Art goes back on walls. Beds get made. The crew doesn'tleave until the space functions.

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