What Is White Glove Moving?
White glove moving is a premium, full-service level of moving where the crew handles your belongings with extra care and takes on more of the work than a standard move. There is no single industry-wide definition, so the exact inclusions vary by company. That’s why it’s worth getting the details in writing.
What a White Glove Move Typically Includes
- Professional packing: Fragile and high-value items packed with quality materials, often including custom crating for artwork or mirrors.
- Furniture protection: Pads, wraps, and floor and doorway protection at both homes.
- Disassembly and reassembly: Beds, tables, and large furniture taken apart and put back together.
- Careful placement: Furniture and boxes set in the rooms you choose, not left in a pile by the door.
- Unpacking: Boxes opened, items put away, and packing debris removed.
- Specialty handling: Pianos, antiques, and other items that need extra care.
Get the Inclusions in Writing
There is no industry standard for white glove. Ask for a written list of what is included, such as packing, unpacking and furniture assembly, before you sign.
White Glove vs. a Standard Full-Service Move
A standard full-service move usually covers packing, loading, transport, and unloading. White glove typically adds more detail on the front and back ends: more careful packing, more protection, setup in your new home, and often unpacking. The crew is also expected to treat your home as carefully as they treat your belongings.
Who Should Consider a White Glove Move?
Homeowners with valuable or fragile belongings. Antiques, art, and heirloom furniture are common in older New England homes, and many are hard or impossible to replace.
Busy professionals and families. If you have a job, kids, or a tight closing date, having the crew handle everything down to unpacking can save days of effort.
Seniors downsizing. A move to a smaller home or community is easier when someone else handles the physical work and sets up the new space.
Businesses and executives. Offices, home offices, and relocations with strict timelines often benefit from the organization and care that white glove service brings.
Get a White Glove Moving Quote
Tell us about your home, your fragile items and your dates. We serve Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Questions to Ask Before You Book
- What exactly is included? Ask for the list in writing, including packing, unpacking, and furniture assembly.
- Is the estimate binding or non-binding? A binding estimate protects you from surprise charges.
- Will you do an in-home or virtual walkthrough? Accurate quotes need someone to see what’s moving.
- How are fragile and high-value items protected? Ask about materials, crating, and insurance coverage options.
- Who handles my belongings? Ask whether the crew is the company’s own trained staff.
- Is storage available if my dates change? Gaps between closings are common.
How Much Does White Glove Moving Cost?
It costs more than a basic labor-only or load-and-go move, because more crew time and materials go into it. The final price depends on the size of the home, the amount of packing, specialty items, distance, and how much of the setup you want handled. A written estimate based on a walkthrough is the best way to see the real number for your move.
Correira Brothers Moving & Storage is a family-owned company offering white glove service to households across Providence and the surrounding Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut communities, along with short- and long-term storage. Call us at (401) 648-6683 or request a free quote to get started.
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