What to consider high-value?
Most items fall under artwork, glass, musical instruments, and screens. High-value also includes sentimental value: antiques and family heirlooms. These should be some of the first items you pack and labelled correctly. Fine art movers cover pieces that need extra care.
Get the right sized boxes
Get boxes of varying sizes so items fit tightly and safely, with room for wrapping paper and bubble wrap. Material should trump size. It is better to get a bigger durable box than a smaller one with poor covering. Fill extra space with packing peanuts. See moving boxes.
Don’t be afraid of going overboard with the wrapping
The bubble wrap should cover the entire surface. Use paper wrapping for ceramics and glass, then bubble wrap. A lot of packing supplies can be reused, especially if you store high-value items.
Make sure the wrapping is attached securely
Masking tape and sellotape keep wrap in place. Seal boxes from halfway up. Tape in a criss-cross manner for durability.
Weather: the great destroyer
This mostly applies to long-distance moving. Plastic bags and shrink wraps help keep moisture out. Get a quote.