When it comes to transporting valuable heirlooms, paintings or antiques, most of us will, quite sensibly seek the advice of an experienced antiques removal company. After all, these items, as well as being intrinsically valuable often hold a lot of sentimental value and, of course most of the time they will simply be irreplaceable. So, what kind of precautions should you take when packing your valuable antiques for transportation? Let’s take a look.

Make sure you have high-quality packing materials. Thin cardboard boxes and bubble wrap aren’t suitable for transporting heavy or valuable items; you need to make sure that your antiques transportation company has access to anti scratch blankets and impact padding. If you are moving large antiques such as paintings or pianos, then these kinds of packing materials are essential to prevent damage.

Make sure that the removals company’s vehicles are well maintained, clean and are fitted with appropriate straps and harnesses. This is actually more important than you think. Apart from the obviously problems associated with unreliable and worn out removal vans, vehicles which are poorly maintained tend to rock more going round corners, and if they have poor or worn suspension then your valuable antiques run the risk of being broken or scratched simply as the result of driving along the road. I don’t recommend that you get down on your hands and knees to inspect under the vehicle but a quick glance at the overall roadworthiness should be enough to convince you that a …