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3rd December 2025
When it comes to fine art, a move isn’t just logistics, it’s conservation.
Whether you’re relocating a private collection, a single masterpiece, or treasured family pieces, here are five essential tips from the Johnsons Domestic Moves white-glove team to ensure your artworks arrive in perfect condition.
No two artworks are the same, and neither should their packaging be.
Oil paintings, sculptures, and works on paper all react differently to vibration, temperature, and light.
Our art handlers create bespoke protection plans for each item, considering its medium, age, and frame integrity.
Standard packaging won’t do.
We only use acid-free tissue, conservation-grade wrapping, and pH-neutral barriers to prevent chemical damage and humidity transfer.
For high-value or sensitive pieces, we design custom wooden crates with internal suspension systems to absorb shock during transit.
Art is highly sensitive to temperature and humidity.
Our climate-controlled vehicles maintain stable conditions throughout the journey, while vibration-dampening systems ensure safe passage, whether across town or across the country.
Discretion is everything.
Our white-glove teams operate unmarked vehicles, with full tracking and secure, monitored storage options when required.
We manage every move quietly and professionally, protecting your privacy as carefully as your collection.
Fine art moves demand skill, patience, and deep respect for craftsmanship.
With over 150 years of experience, Johnsons combines traditional care with modern innovation, giving clients complete confidence that their art is in expert hands.
Moving as a Luxury Experience
Every Johnsons move begins with a personal consultation. Our specialist team takes time to understand the unique requirements of your home, from fine art and antiques to bespoke furniture, grand pianos, and wine collections. Every item is packed, handled, and delivered with precision, ensuring your possessions arrive in exactly the same condition as they left.
But beyond logistics, a premium move should feel effortless. That’s why we provide concierge-level support throughout the process, from pre-move planning and secure transport to setting up your new home exactly as you envision it.
Expertise You Can Trust
With decades of experience managing high-end relocations across the UK, Johnsons combines technical excellence with complete discretion. Our teams are trained in specialist handling techniques for valuable and delicate items, supported by advanced tracking systems and fully insured, climate-controlled transport.
We understand that no two homes are alike, and neither are our clients. Whether you’re moving a Georgian townhouse in Cambridge, a countryside estate in Kent, or a coastal retreat in Sussex, our tailored approach ensures seamless coordination and peace of mind.
A Trusted Partner in the Property World
Johnsons works closely with leading estate agents and property consultants across southern England, offering a seamless continuation of service for clients buying or selling high-value homes. These partnerships mean your move is managed by professionals who understand the expectations and discretion required in the luxury property market.
Beyond the Move
Relocation doesn’t end when the last box is unpacked. Our post-move concierge services can help with everything from home organisation and furniture placement to temporary storage and ongoing support. It’s a truly end-to-end experience designed for those who expect more than just a moving van.
The Difference Is in the Detail
Lee Pierpoint, Head of Domestic Moves At Johnsons said: “We believe luxury lies in the details: the reassuring courtesy of our move managers, the quiet confidence of an expertly packed artwork, and the satisfaction of walking into your new home, perfectly arranged, down to the last picture frame.”
If you’re planning a move across the UK, discover why homeowners trust Johnsons for their most important moves.
Johnsons – The Art of Moving Well.
You did everything that we asked. We have used Johnsons 3 times in the past 2 years and have always found them professional and the removal guys really friendly and courteous.
Mr & Mrs Green, Cheshire
An excellent service carried out by people who cared. Right through from quotation to move into storage and back out again.
Mr Wyatt, Coventry
Very impressed with the service offered from beginning to end. Overall, very good value for money.
Mr & Mrs Langman, Wilmslow
Everything was done very well and to our satisfaction.
Dr & Mrs Cowell, Northwich
I send my deepest appreciation for the hard work and polite good spirits not to mention speed with which the men did their job. Many thanks to them and your firm for another successful and minimal street move. I wouldn’t hesitate to use you again.
Mrs Haselhurst, Warrington
Everything went very well, the move was brilliant. Any comment would be I lost my snake and the guys wouldn’t help look for him as they were scared (he has been found now).
Mr & Mrs Obbard, Llanerchymedd
Very helpful with what turned out to be a very difficult move. The movers were great, helpful, friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them.
Dr Millard, Buxton
Thank you for packing us up and moving us into our new home.
Everyone was brilliant, friendly, professional and funny. Most stress free move I’ve ever had and I’ve done quite a few house moves.
With all best wishes and again my appreciation for your most courteous and helpful attention throughout my association with Johnsons.
A pleasurable experience from start to finish.
Aurea Elizabeth Saunders
Johnsons is a member of the British Association of Removers (BAR), which means that you can be sure that we deliver the highest standards demanded by the UK’s leading trade association.
We are accredited by a number of industry bodies for quality management, health and safety, and risk management.
The certifications and accreditations are evidence of our commitment to doing things right.
