What white glove should mean
Ask for each of these as a line in your estimate:
- Full packing with quality materials and labeled boxes.
- Custom crating for art, glass and antiques, where needed.
- Dedicated or low-transfer transport, with a narrow delivery window.
- Furniture placement according to your floor plan.
- Reassembly of beds, tables and shelving.
- Unpacking to the level you choose, such as kitchen only or the whole house.
- Debris removal, so you aren't left with a mountain of boxes.
Where white glove adds value
It tends to make sense for large homes, tight schedules and households with many fine pieces. It's also useful when you can't be there for all of it, such as a move where you start work in a new city right away.
How it affects cost
Full packing alone adds about 18% to our planning ranges. A dedicated truck, unpacking, crating and extra labor all cost more. Get those priced separately so you can drop what you don't need.
Start with a range on the form above, then ask for white-glove options when we go through your inventory.
Don't pay for words
If a company offers "white glove" at a price close to a basic move, ask which of the items above are actually included. Compare any written estimate against the same list. How to choose a long-distance mover has more questions to ask.