Executive relocation: vendor vetting checklist

Managing white-glove household transitions

Relocating an executive involves high-value fragile items, extreme privacy requirements, and zero tolerance for delays.

Vetting Moving Firms Do not use standard commercial movers. You need "white-glove" fine art and antique specialists. - **Verification:** Are their crews full-time employees with background checks, or day-labor contractors? - **Insurance:** Request their certificate of insurance (COI) and verify coverage limits for single high-value items. - **Custom Crating:** Do they build custom wooden crates on-site for art, chandeliers, and pianos?

Secure Storage Logistics If there is a gap between homes, storage must be: - Climate-controlled (temperature and humidity logged) - Art-facility grade security (biometric access, 24/7 guard) - Bonded and insured

Vehicle Transport Exotic and vintage vehicles require specialized enclosed transport. Verify the transport company uses hard-sided enclosed trailers with hydraulic lift gates (not standard ramps, which can damage low-clearance cars).