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Recent Art Removals reviews

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

Excellent job! Was the first time using my app and I couldn't ask for any better experience. Thank you so much for helping

Move painting from storage to my house

£35

Bob is the most trustworthy and efficient AirTasker that I've ever worked with. I hope that everyone gets to experience this level of service.

Pick up painting and mail to US

£50

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

Thank you Thomas for a prompt service. Happy with the process and dealings with you. I am very Happy with your service and will definitely recommend you and use your services again.

Pick up and dropoff off of a Large Painting

£50

Imran went above and beyond to ensure my art piece was collected and delivered to right location which was 2 hours away. Despite several hiccups from my end, he was patient, understanding and regularly communicated with me to ensure full transparency. He also showed tremendous flexibility and willingness to help when I was faced with several logistical issues around the pickup and drop off. I can honestly say that he may be the one of the best overall services on Airtasker.

Pickup and drop off of framed art.

£50

What's the average cost of an art removals expert

£70 - £163

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£100

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£163

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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.

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

Move a painting from RM19 to E7, must be a high roof van

£110

Purfleet, Essex

17th Apr 2026

1 painting 185cm x 185cm. There is help on both sides so only 1 man requires Pickup location: Thurrock, Essex, RM19 , England Drop-off location: Forest Gate South, London, E7 0N, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Fantastic team, punctual and hard working. Would work with them again in a heartbeat. 10 stars

Move two paintings size 2.5 m x 1.5 m from Didsbury to St Helens

£100

West Didsbury, Greater Manchester

15th Apr 2026

2 large paintings in cardboard boxes 2.5m x 1.5m Van is needed Pickup location: Manchester, Lancashire, M20 2, England Drop-off location: Eccleston, Merseyside, WA10 , England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Very efficient and speedy service! I would recommend using Justin 👍🏼

Help pickup a painting

£80

Henley Common, West Sussex

8th Apr 2026

Pick up 2 paintings in Haslemere (largest one is 145cm x 115cm) and bring it back to a flat in Hampstead in London. Van must be large enough to fit the two paintings without getting crushed.

Boxes and a surfboard, plus paintings

£150

The Borough, Greater London

1st Apr 2026

There are 10 large boxes, a surfboard, 2 speakers, some pairs of shoes, and some other bits and pieces

The guys were absolutely outstanding, they did the job cheaper than my budget and helped throughout the process so much! I shipped around 20 artworks with my stuff and they all arrived safely! Thanks a lot!

Pick up/drop off painting (1.8m x 1.2m canvas)

£20

Tulse Hill, Greater London

26th Mar 2026

1 x painting (canvas) 1.8m x 1.2m in size. 1 person to travel with the canvas from collection point to drop off. Pickup location: West Norwood, London, SE27 , England Drop-off location: Forest Hill, London, SE23 , England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Move 2 large paintings

£150

Chelsea, Greater London

21st Mar 2026

2 Large paintings - one is 160 x 160 and the other is 160cm x 135cm and bring a painting from that address back to pickup address. Pickup location: Battersea, London, SW11 , England Drop-off location: South Kensington, London, W8 5, England It needs to be picked up 2:50pm Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Easy to communicate, on time, friendly and did the job superbly well.

Help move some artwork for an exhibition

£60

St Johns, Greater London, SE8

20th Mar 2026

Hello! I need to move 3 paintings and a toilet from Baker Street to Art Hub Studios, Stanley St, London SE8 4BL. It would be collection and drop off.

Brilliant help! Thank you

Furniture removal + room painting

£300

Westbourne Green, Greater London

11th Mar 2026

I need the drawers, cupboard, bed, mattress removed from my room please. And also need the room painted a new colour please.

Move artwork from WC2N to E1

£100

Covent Garden, Greater London

26th Feb 2026

One piece of artwork Pickup location: Strand, London, WC2N , England Drop-off location: Whitechapel, London, E1 6Q, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup Will require two people, the art is based in the basement with narrow stairs so will require bubble wrapping to avoid damages.

Large painting picked up from altringham taking to wythingshawe today

£80

Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14

21st Feb 2026

Laege Painting Pickup location: Trafford, Cheshire, WA14 , England Drop-off location: Manchester, Lancashire, M22 9, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Pick up a painting from mitcham

£50

Mitcham, Greater London

21st Feb 2026

I need a 1.5M x 1.5M painting picked up from Mitcham and delivered to Kingswood Surrey

Move large artwork

£100

Hackney Wick, Greater London

18th Feb 2026

3 wooden screens (200cm L x 60cm W x 10cm D)

Pick up painting (Woking to central London)

£60

Burntcommon, Surrey

12th Feb 2026

Pick up 4x4 foot painting from Woking to Central London (SW1)

Ali was great - I would highly recommend using him

I need a painting brought home

£50

Lisson Grove, Greater London

11th Feb 2026

3 paintings Pickup location: Saint Johns Wood, London, NW8 8, England Drop-off location: Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 , England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Bilal was very professional and the whole process was very smooth. Hope to work with Bilal again

Moving 1 large piece of artwork

£44

Pixham, Surrey

26th Jan 2026

One large piece of artwork, folded into a triangle for ease, just very long. Stored in garage, going to flat but can be dropped off at ground floor. Someone to assist at both pick up and delivery address Pickup location: Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1, England Drop-off location: Notting Hill, London, W11 4, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Help me move some artwork

£70

Benenden, Kent

25th Jan 2026

1large painting a few smaller ones and some sculptures Pickup location: Benenden, Kent, TN17 , England Drop-off location: Margate and Ramsgate, Kent, CT9 1, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Painting picked up in Hertfordshire and taken to a house in Newcastle

£100

Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4

21st Jan 2026

I have a painting (120cm by 80 cm). It will be wrapped. I want it picked up from Berkhamsted and taken to an address in newcastle upon tyne

Need a van to take 6 canvases to an art studio

£60

Chalk Farm, Greater London, NW1

20th Jan 2026

6 Canvases Pickup location: Camden Town, London, NW1 8, England Drop-off location: Bromley-By-Bow, London, E3 3U, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

If you have the option to go with Ali, TAKE IT!!!! best experience ever, had so much stress with another company but i genuinely have Ali to thank for so much. Felt so at ease with this move and he’s just so kind genuinely trusted so much and will be contacting again for future moves.

Two bedroom house + content of paint studio, lots of fragile paintings

£150

Southend, Greater London, BR1

19th Jan 2026

Reposting ad as wrong address in previous post. 2 beds, sofa, tv, 2 chest of draws, clothing boxes, general house hold boxes for kitchen / bathroom items, 2 bikes, electric drum kit, lamps, chairs, 2 garden chairs and tables and deckchair, content of painting studio which includes lots of fragile painting which would need to be handled with care. Pickup location: Catford, London, SE6 2, England Drop-off location: Hither Green, London, SE13 , England Removals size: House Stairs: At both places

Would highly recommend, the team look so much care with our items, particularly our fragile painting.

Studio equipments abd artworks

£100

Cyprus, Greater London

18th Jan 2026

Boxes and sculptures Pickup location: North Woolwich, London, E16 2, England Drop-off location: Nine Elms, London, SW11 , England Removals size: Apartment Stairs: No