White-Glove Packing for Coral Gables Homes
Coral Gables homes contain more than furniture. They contain history. Mediterranean Revival residences along Coral Way, mid-century gems near Granada Boulevard, contemporary estates in Cocoplum, and elegant condos on Ponce de Leon all share something in common: their contents deserve real packing, not box-store rush jobs. Wadjet Logistics has been the choice for Coral Gables families needing white-glove packing for 30 years.
Our packing crews include senior team members trained in antique handling, fine art, china, crystal, and electronics. We carry materials most movers don't bother with: acid-free tissue, glassine paper, museum-grade bubble wrap, micro-bead foam pouches, and custom-fit cardboard inserts.
What "White-Glove" Actually Means
It means a senior packer leads the kitchen, not an apprentice. It means each piece of china gets individual cell-pack placement, not just stacked with paper. It means art is wrapped in glassine, then bubble, then placed in a custom cardboard sleeve cut to size. It means we photograph every fragile item before packing for documentation.
Pricing reflects the extra care. A 2-bedroom Coral Gables condo white-glove pack runs $980 to $1,400. A 3-bedroom home (typical for Coral Gables single-family): $1,500 to $2,300. A 4-bedroom estate in Old Cutler or Cocoplum: $2,400 to $4,000+. Custom crating for fine art or antiques is quoted per piece, starting at $220.
Specialty Items Coral Gables Homes Have
Original art (oil, watercolor, mixed media), antique furniture (rolltop desks, secretary cabinets, Persian rugs), fine china (Limoges, Wedgwood, Royal Doulton sets of 40+), crystal stemware (Baccarat, Waterford), Persian and Oriental rugs, grand pianos and uprights, sculpture and statuary, climate-sensitive wine collections, and vintage stereo equipment.
For each of these we have an established protocol. Persian rugs are dry-cleaned in advance (referral to Coral Gables specialist), rolled with acid-free tissue between layers, and crated in rigid tubes. Wine collections are inventoried bottle by bottle and packed in cell-pack cartons with reefer transport for long moves.
How a Coral Gables Pack Day Looks
The packing supervisor arrives 30 minutes before the crew for a final walkthrough. The crew (4 to 6 people for a typical estate) deploys with marked rooms and pre-staged materials. Pace is deliberately slow: we'd rather take 8 hours and pack every piece correctly than 6 hours and miss something.
For homes with original art, an art handler specifically packs the gallery walls last, often after sunset when low light reduces glare on glazing during inspection. Each piece is photographed, condition-noted, glassine-wrapped, bubbled, and placed in a custom cardboard or wood crate.
Coral Gables Building and HOA Logistics
Coral Gables enforces some of the strictest contractor rules in Miami-Dade. Many neighborhoods (Cocoplum, Snapper Creek, Gables Estates) require advance HOA notification, security clearance, and detailed work orders. Wadjet handles every form 72 hours in advance. Our crews are trained on Coral Gables historic district preservation requirements, including no exterior modifications, no driveway blockages, and respect for designated landscaping.
For condos on Ponce de Leon, Aragon Avenue, or near Miracle Mile, we coordinate freight elevators and protect lobby finishes with adhesive runners and corner guards.
Inventory and Documentation
Every Coral Gables white-glove pack includes a detailed inventory: every box numbered, contents listed, condition noted, and photos archived. You receive a digital copy at the end of pack day. This is critical for insurance claims and for tracking high-value items during long-distance moves.
For items over $5,000 in value, we recommend adding declared-value coverage at $7 to $12 per $1,000 of declared value. We coordinate appraisals if needed (referrals to certified Coral Gables appraisers).
Materials We Use That Others Skip
Acid-free tissue ($14/ream) for textiles and silver. Glassine paper for art ($28/roll). Museum-grade bubble wrap (small cell, 3/16-inch) for fragile glazing. Foam pouches for individual stemware. Cardboard corner guards for framed mirrors. Custom-cut foam inserts for marble tabletops. Climate stabilizers for instruments. These materials are included in our white-glove rates, not upcharged.
Why Coral Gables Trusts Wadjet
30 years packing Coral Gables homes. Senior packers with antique and fine-art training. Bilingual supervisors. Full $2M liability, $100K cargo, and optional declared-value coverage. Detailed photo inventories. Compliance with every HOA and historic district rule. And a damage claim rate under 0.4% on white-glove jobs across three decades.
Schedule a free in-home survey at (305) 970-6538 or online. Surveys typically completed within 48 hours.