Extraordinary Homes
Deserve High-End Moving
Motivated Movers treats every room, wall, and belonging with the respect it deserves.
Proudly serving 10 locations for over 17 years!
WHY HIGH-END Moving?
When your home represents a significant investment, both financially and emotionally, the moving process demands a higher standard of care. High-end moving goes beyond simply transporting belongings from one location to another. It's about preserving the integrity of your valuable possessions while protecting the spaces that house them.
Proven Experience
With decades of experience moving homes valued over $1 million, our crews have handled everything from museum-quality art collections to custom millwork. We regularly partner with the Southeast's top interior designers, giving us unique insight into the care required for luxury furnishings and irreplaceable pieces.
Training & Equipment
Our team receives extensive training in advanced moving techniques and uses professional-grade equipment designed for high-end relocations. From custom crating capabilities to climate-controlled transportation, we have the tools and expertise to handle your most precious possessions with care.
Comprehensive Protection
Protecting your belongings is only half the equation. We're equally committed to safeguarding your home. Using professional-grade floor protection systems like Ram Board and neoprene runners, combined with wall and corner guards, we ensure your property remains pristine throughout the moving process.
Your Forever Home, and Everything Inside, Deserves
Nothing But the Best
When it comes to high-end moves, protecting what's inside your home is only half the job. Protecting the home itself is just as important. Motivated Movers specializes in luxury relocations, regularly working with designers and homeowners whose contents exceed $1 million in value.
- Extensive experience handling homes valued over $1 million
- Professional-grade floor and wall protection systems throughout
- Custom crating and climate-controlled transport for irreplacable items
- Dedicated coordination with interior designers and architects
- Quality care for fine art, antiques, and designer furnishings
- Comprehensive insurance options that reflect your items' true value
Ensuring Your Dream Home
Stays that Way
The best way to ensure your high-end move goes smoothly is to trust the most experienced movers in Birmingham. At Motivated Movers, we invest in our team - hiring, training, and retaining the best - so our clients receive unmatched precision, care, and professionalism. It's not just about the custom crating and white-glove handling of your items, it's also about the protection of your dream home. Our team will take the time to protect floors, walls, and perhaps most importantly, think twice before moving an item that could potentially cause damage to your home. We're passionate about treating your belongings, and your home, with the respect and attention they deserve.
Specialized Moving
Methods For Heavy Items
Some valuable items demand extra strength and precision. At Motivated Movers, we use specialized equipment such as stair-climbing dollies, extra-large appliance dollies, specialized piano boards, and Roll-A-Lift dollies to move bulky and oversized items through tight spaces and up staircases. To protect your home as carefully as your belongings, we use several floor protection methods, including neoprene runners, Ram Board, and Masonite.
Motivated Movers frequently works hand-in-hand with interior designers to assist in creating the perfect spaces in your home, learn more about our Designer Services.
Ready for a
White-Glove Moving Experience?
Request a detailed consultation for your high-end move online or call us directly to discuss your luxury home's unique requirements with one of our experienced moving specialists.
Online Quote
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Give us a call
Pick up the phone and speak directly with one of our experienced moving estimators.
Expertise you can trust
for high-end moves
Our team has extensive experience moving the most valuable and delicate items found in luxury homes:
Designer & Custom Pieces
From bespoke dining tables to commissioned pieces, we understand furniture that can't be replaced. We assess each item's construction and vulnerabilities, then create a customized plan that preserves its integrity and finish.
Fine Art & Sculpture
We work with specialized crating partners to provide museum-quality protection for paintings, prints, and sculptures. Each piece is carefully wrapped, crated, and climate-controlled during transport to prevent damage from shifting or environmental changes.
Grand Pianos & Musical Instruments
Our team uses piano boards, specialized dollies, and climate-controlled transport to ensure your instrument arrives in perfect condition. We have the rare expertise required to move grand pianos safely and efficiently.
Antiques & Heirlooms
We document condition before moving and understand the delicate nature of antique wood, joints, and finishes. Using appropriate padding and handling techniques, we preserve these irreplaceable pieces for future generations.
Crystal, China & Fine Glassware
Baccarat crystal, heirloom china, and hand-blown glassware require meticulous packing. We use specialized cell kits, custom-sized boxes, and professional-grade materials to ensure each piece arrives without a chip or crack.
Marble & Stone Surfaces
Heavy marble tabletops and stone sculptures need both strength and precision. We properly support these pieces during transport using specialized equipment and custom crating when necessary to prevent stress cracks.
Oriental Rugs & Fine Textiles
Antique rugs, handwoven tapestries, and designer fabrics require special handling. We roll rather than fold delicate textiles, use breathable wrapping materials, and ensure proper climate control during the move.
Home Theater & High-End Electronics
From wall-mounted 100" televisions to integrated home systems, we coordinate with technology specialists when needed. Our team carefully disconnects, packs, and reinstalls your electronics to ensure perfect functionality in your new space.
Frequently Asked Questions About
High-End Moving
Moving a luxury home involves unique considerations that go beyond standard relocations. Below are answers to the most common questions we receive from homeowners with high-value properties and irreplaceable belongings.
What qualifies as a high-end or luxury move?
High-end moving services are designed for homes with valuable contents, typically valued at $500,000 or more, or for homeowners who require specialized handling of irreplaceable items. This includes custom furniture, fine art, antiques, designer pieces, and homes where protecting the property itself is just as important as protecting the contents. If your home features custom millwork, original artwork, designer furnishings, or items that require climate-controlled transport, you'll benefit from high-end moving services.
How does insurance and coverage work for high-value items?
High-end moving services are designed for homes with valuable contents, typically valued at $500,000 or more, or for homeowners who require specialized handling of irreplaceable items. This includes custom furniture, fine art, antiques, designer pieces, and homes where protecting the property itself is just as important as protecting the contents. If your home features custom millwork, original artwork, designer furnishings, or items that require climate-controlled transport, you'll benefit from high-end moving services.
What is the process for custom crating, and when is it necessary?
Custom crating involves building wooden crates specifically designed for individual items that are too valuable, fragile, or uniquely shaped for standard packing methods. We typically recommend custom crating for original artwork over $5,000, large mirrors, marble or glass tabletops, sculptures, chandeliers, and other irreplaceable items. Our crating partners take precise measurements, design crates with appropriate cushioning and climate control considerations, and build them on-site or at our facility. Each crate is engineered to prevent any movement during transport.
How far in advance should I schedule a high-end move?
We recommend scheduling high-end moves at least 4-6 weeks in advance, particularly during peak moving season (May through September). This timeline allows for:
- Detailed in-home consultation with our estimator
- Coordination with your interior designer or architect if needed
- Time to arrange custom crating for specialty items
- Scheduling our most experienced crews
- Coordinating with building management for elevator reservations and access
- Arranging any necessary climate-controlled storage
For especially complex moves or those involving extensive custom crating, we suggest even more lead time.
Does Motivated Movers work with interior designers, and what does that process look like?
Yes, we regularly collaborate with interior designers throughout the Southeast and have established relationships with many of the region's top design firms. Our team understands designer specifications, furniture placement plans, and the importance of protecting newly renovated spaces. We can attend pre-move consultations with your designer, follow detailed placement plans, and coordinate timing with contractors or other trades. Many designers appreciate our experience handling high-end furnishings and our commitment to protecting both the items and the home itself. Visit our Designer Services page to learn more about how we partner with design professionals.
What specialized equipment do you use for high-end moves?
Beyond standard moving equipment, we utilize:
- Stair-climbing dollies for heavy items like safes and pianos
- Piano boards and specialized piano moving equipment
- Roll-A-Lift dollies for oversized furniture
- Professional-grade floor protection (Ram Board, Masonite, neoprene runners)
- Climate-controlled trucks for temperature-sensitive items
- Custom padding and blankets specifically for high-end furniture
- Wall and corner protection systems
- Specialized lifts and rigging equipment when needed
How do you protect my home during the move?
Home protection is a cornerstone of high-end moving. We implement multiple protection layers:
- Ram Board and Masonite on hardwood and tile floors
- Neoprene runners for carpeted areas and stairs
- Corner guards in high-traffic areas
- Wall protection near doorways and tight spaces
- Protective coverings for railings and banisters
- Door jamb protection
- Elevator padding when using building elevators
Our crews are trained to think proactively about potential contact points and address them before any item is moved. We'd rather spend extra time protecting your home than risk even minor damage to walls, floors, or trim
Can you handle moves involving multiple properties (downsizing, merging households, etc.)?
Absolutely. High-end moves often involve complex logistics like:
- Downsizing from a large estate to a smaller home
- Merging two households
- Moving items to multiple destinations (primary residence, vacation home, storage, family members)
- Coordinating moves across multiple days or weeks
- Delivering items on different schedules based on renovation completion
Our estimators excel at creating detailed plans for these complex scenarios, and we can provide secure storage during transitions between properties.
