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Recent Art Removals reviews
Very helpful and friendly.
Help move an artwork 2.4m long, 10-15kg.
£50
Fantastic service, would recommend
Transport 4 paintings from Kingston upon Thames to Bounds Green
£50
Lee done a great job at picking up and delivering a very large painting for me. Communication kept open during the whole process
Pick up a very large painting
£30
Munir really helped us out of a jam at short notice. His eye for detail and eagerness to help with the tasks was really appreciated. Would book again. A+++
Disassemble and reassemble some furniture. Help with painting.
£120
Ryan was phenomenal. I had a really tricky room to paint that wasn’t in great shape - peeling lining paper, cracks and generally quite tired. Ryan performed a miracle on this space and gave it an amazing refresh. He did a beautiful and detailed job of the ceiling, walls and woodwork. He’s a real perfectionist. I heartily recommend Ryan. He’s brilliant!
Room painting
£100
Luiz was amazing, punctual, polite and knew what he was doing. He cleaned up after himself and did a great job. Would highly recommend Luiz.
Put up two paintings
£50
What's the average cost of an art removals expert
£70 - £157
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Why book art removals through Airtasker?
When you’re moving a prized painting, a delicate print, or a precious sculpture, you want a service that feels as careful as it is convenient. That’s where Airtasker comes in.
You can post a task in moments, compare quotes from experienced art movers, and check every Tasker’s reviews before you commit. No endless phone calls, no guesswork—just straightforward booking with full visibility.
Whether you’re a gallery owner preparing for auction houses or a private art collector relocating treasured pieces, Airtasker helps you find the right art removals expert for the job. You’ll have access to flexible scheduling, transparent pricing, and movers who know how to pack, transport, and efficiently arrange your artwork safely across town or across the country. With Airtasker, art removals suddenly feel far less stressful, and far more manageable.
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Top Art Removals related questions
Shipping artwork in the UK typically costs £50 to £300, depending on the size, fragility, and distance. Smaller framed pieces sent locally sit at the lower end, while larger or delicate works needing a Tasker for packing or long-distance transport can exceed £300.
Most artworks imported into the UK are subject to 5% VAT, which is lower than the standard rate. Whether additional duties apply depends on the type of art and where it’s coming from.
For example, original works such as paintings, drawings, and sculptures often fall under reduced VAT categories. It’s best to check HMRC guidance if you’re unsure, especially when dealing with valuable or antique pieces.
In the UK, a reasonable budget for art removals typically ranges from £80 to £300 for local moves involving a few pieces. Costs can rise if you need specialist packing, custom crating, long-distance transport, or help moving oversized or fragile items at short notice. Galleries and private collectors often budget higher to account for premium materials or multiple Taskers.
A professional art courier service is a specialist mover trained in handling, packing, and transporting artwork. Their crew uses protective materials, secure transport methods, and careful handling techniques to ensure paintings, prints, and sculptures arrive safely. For galleries, collectors, and artists, an art courier business offers peace of mind when relocating high-value or delicate pieces.
Be cautious of removal firms who can’t explain their packing methods, avoid giving clear quotes, turn up without proper vehicles and equipment, or lack genuine reviews. The process of art removals requires patience and hard work, so anyone rushing the job or mishandling your pieces is a sign to look elsewhere. Reliable removal companies should communicate clearly, bring suitable packing materials, and demonstrate expertise in handling fragile items.
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What do art removals services include?
Fine art removals booked through Airtasker typically cover everything you need to move valuable or fragile pieces with confidence. From expert packing to careful transport and safe placement at the exhibition, Taskers can ensure that your artwork is handled with the attention it deserves.
If you’re organising a home move, moving items to storage facilities, or managing gallery logistics, you’ll find art removals experts who understand the nuances of transporting fine art.
Here’s what’s typically included in an art removals service:
Packing and protective wrapping for artwork
Professional art removals experts know that proper packing is half the job of art logistics solutions. If needed, you can ask your Taskers to provide packing and protective wrapping on top of your art moving service.
This may include wrapping canvases, framed pieces, sculptures, and mixed-media artworks using acid-free materials, glassine, foam corner protectors, bubble wrap, and other museum-grade supplies with careful detail and quality.
For fragile or high-value items, expert art handlers may reinforce artwork with cardboard sleeves or crate-ready padding. These prevent scratches, vibration damage, and moisture exposure during fine art transportation.
Custom art crating and specialised art packaging
For oversized or unusually shaped pieces, you can book Taskers who offer custom crating and white glove delivery for your unique needs. They can build on-the-spot wooden crates, reinforced boxes, or fitted foam housing to keep artwork stable during transit.
This expertise is particularly helpful for sculptures, antiques, installation art, or pieces that require extra structural support or storage for secure transportation. Many private art collectors request custom crating from art handlers when transporting pieces across long distances or shipping items interstate.
Safe artwork loading, transportation, and unloading
Airtasker connects you with artwork removals experts who know how to safely load and secure pieces using straps, blankets, anchors, and no-shift positioning. For both local art transport in major cities and interstate removals through regional areas, Taskers can help ensure your items stay protected from bumps, drops, and sudden shifts. They’ll also handle careful unloading, placement, or temporary staging at your destination, which is useful for gallery setups or studio rearrangements.
Artwork installation and setup assistance
If you need help setting up your artwork after the move, you can request installation support when posting your task. Some Taskers may assist with hanging framed pieces, mounting sculptures, or positioning large artworks for display. They may bring levelers, anchors, hooks, and other hardware.
If you need help preparing a space before an exhibit or want assistance placing artwork in your home, you can also find Taskers who can help with the finishing touches.
Handling oversized or delicate art pieces
Fine art removals experts on Airtasker can help relocate extra-large canvases, glass artworks, mixed-media pieces, stone sculptures, or fragile vintage items. They can also collaborate with additional Taskers for heavy lifting, coordinate tight hallway navigation, or provide padding and protective barriers for challenging spaces.
If you’re moving other special items like professional pianos, pool tables, or antiques, you can also get help through Airtasker.
Recent Art Removals tasks
2 people to lift artwork into a ceiling storage
£50
Kensal Town, Greater London
20th Oct 2026
Artwork needs to be lifted into a hanging ceiling storage -not heavy just awkward
Fast, efficient and polite.
Double wardrobe, 2x headboards, 2x suitcases, 4x paintings, mannequin
£140
Wanstead Flats, Greater London
20th Oct 2026
Double wardrobe, 2x headboards, 2x suitcases, mannequin, 4x paintings Pickup location: London, London, E7 0, England Drop-off location: Tottenham, London, N17 8, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery
Help moving large painting
£60
St Pancras, Greater London
15th Oct 2026
Hi, I need help moving a large painting 2.4x1.2m from SE11 to E20. The painting will be wrapped and ready for transport. Will fit in a medium van diagonally or a long wheel base one. Weight is aprox 15kg. There will be one person to help at both ends. There is one floor to go down when picking up. Delivery has lift. Post codes SE11 6BD to E20 1NJ
Pick up large canvas paintings
£50
Cranham, Greater London
9th Oct 2026
To pick up to large but very light canvas paintings. Needs a van as cannot fit into my car.
Concrete sculpture bench
£100
Chelsea, Greater London
8th Oct 2026
One concrete sculpture (rectangle bench shape) 122x49x46 cm. It weighs 450kg so needs 2 guys (i can help) and a heavy duty tail lift or shallow ramp. There are no stairs but a piano trolley would be needed to get through a door gate. It should be a quick pick up and ~25min drive (5 miles). Then quick drop off. Should take around 1 hour in total. Pickup location: Chelsea, London, SW3 4, England Removals size: One item Stairs: No
Move garden furniture from Roman Theatre to Museum
£200
St Stephens, Hertfordshire
7th Oct 2026
We need to move garden furniture/ decking/ equipment from the Roman theatre to a new Barn Theatre which is approximately 400 metres away
Thanks Muhammed for your excellent work
Move some small furniture items, paintings and boxes / bags
£100
Hitchin Square, Greater London
7th Oct 2026
Two small chest of drawers, 5 paintings, 9-10 bags / boxes Pickup location: Bow, London, E3 5B, England Drop-off location: Bethnal Green, London, E2 6F, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No
Very friendly and helpful. Would recommend
Please help move a 200cm x 300cm painting
£50
Streatham Vale, Greater London
4th Oct 2026
I need to move a 200cm x 300cm painting from my old studio on SW2 to my new studio on SW19. The van that turned up for the original move was the wrong size, so this is all that is left to move
Post a painting, a lamp and a small suitcase to Brighton
£15
Canonmills, City of Edinburgh
27th Sep 2026
I work 8-5 so I have no time to go to the post office during the week. I need someone to pick up a painting, a desk lamp and a small suitcase from my flat in New Town and post it to my brother's (Brighton). I will pay for postage of course so price doesn't include that.
Did a great job, speedy
Move an artwork
£40
Swiss Cottage, Greater London
23rd Sep 2026
Move a 165x150x20cm artwork from St Johns Wood to Euston.
Move easels and artworks to a memorial
£100
Belgravia, Greater London
16th Sep 2026
I have to move 5 easels and 5 artworks from a residence just around the corner to a reception hall for a memorial service today
MAN & VAN REQUEST (no stairs on either end) for painting collection
£80
Nag's Head, Greater London
14th Sep 2026
TASK NEEDS DOING ASAP; ONLY RESPOND IF YOU CAN MEET WITHIN NEXT HOUR A collection of 30x paintings; largest 3x are 1.5x1.5metres, the rest significantly smaller Pickup location: Holloway, London, N7 9P, England Drop-off location: Kensington, London, W8 4A, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No
Amazing work! Able to work efficiently on short notice, careful with fragile items, trustworthy and friendly
Moving art studio (canvas, chair)
£50
Summerstown, Greater London
14th Sep 2026
I am moving a selection of canvas' including several large pieces (1.5m x 1.5m) and a chair as well as several bags of art materials Pickup location: Tooting, London, SW17 , England Drop-off location: Wandsworth, London, SW15 , England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No
Move 135cm by 173cm painting in central London
£100
St James, Greater London
10th Sep 2026
Picking up a 135cm by 173cm painting from the Royal Academy, bringing it to Princedale Road W11 4NL Pickup location: Mayfair, London, W1J 0, England Drop-off location: Notting Hill, London, W11 4, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No
Zain was punctual and lovely to work with. Thank you!
I need to move large paintings (2m x 2m) on 14/09/26 at 11am
£70
The Borough, Greater London
8th Sep 2026
Two large paintings, both 2m x 2m, so a larger van is required Pickup location: 42 Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1 9EU, England Drop-off location: East Dulwich, London, SE22 0AT , England Removals size: Two paintings, 2m x 2m Stairs: No
Arrived early, was really friendly and helpful! Would recommend :)
Help me drive a painting and then fit it
£120
West Horsley, Surrey
5th Sep 2026
Drive a painting and fit it on wall from Horsley to st James in London - need a van
Move canvas and bags south london
£30
Brixton, Greater London, SW9
3rd Sep 2026
I need a van to help me take a large canvas from loughborough junction to peckham. i have a about 3 bags too but the main thing is finding something big enough for the canvas as it won’t fit in a car
Move a painting
£75
College Park, Greater London
3rd Sep 2026
Paintings need to be taken
Moving a few boxes, a shelving unit, a fan, a rug, and some paintings
£65
Wapping, Greater London, E1W
30th Aug 2026
Some boxes, rug, fan, paintings, bedding, shelving unit Pickup location: Tower Hamlets, London, E1W 1, England Drop-off location: Chadwell Heath, Essex, RM6 6, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup
Thank you Ali - really helpful driver, great communication etc.
Fit canvas frame
£40
South Woodford, Greater London, E18
25th Aug 2026
Need to hand a large canvas frame it’s not heavy but the installation needs to be at a height of around 8 meters so a large 10 meter ladder is required which the handy person must have to reach the desired height of installation