Some belongings cannot be packed into standard boxes and tossed onto a truck. Fine art, grand pianos, antique heirlooms, marble sculptures, exotic vehicles, large safes, wine collections, and other specialty items demand a level of care, expertise, and equipment that ordinary moving companies simply cannot provide. The same is true for international relocations, where global logistics, customs documentation, and cross border regulations turn what looks like a simple move into a complex, multi country operation.

At Frank & Sons Moving and Storage, we have been the trusted specialty and international moving company for Southwest Florida residents and collectors since 1982. Over four decades, we have safely transported gallery quality fine art, concert grand pianos, museum quality antiques, and entire household relocations to dozens of countries around the world. Our family owned operation combines the personal accountability of a local Florida mover with the global logistics network and white glove craftsmanship needed to handle your most valuable possessions. From Cape Coral to London, from Naples to Tokyo, from Fort Myers to Paris, your treasured items are in expert hands.

Why Specialty Items Need Specialized Movers

Specialty items are not just expensive. They are often irreplaceable. A signed piece of fine art, a Steinway grand piano, an antique armoire passed down four generations, or a one of a kind sculpture cannot simply be replaced if damaged. The financial cost is one thing. The emotional and historical loss is something else entirely. This is why specialty moving is a fundamentally different discipline from standard residential moving.

The reality is that most general moving companies are not equipped, trained, or insured to handle specialty items. Standard movers use generic blankets, generic boxes, and generic methods designed for sofas and dining tables. They lack the climate controlled trucks needed to protect oil paintings from humidity. They do not have the custom crating capability for irregular shaped sculptures. They cannot disassemble and reassemble grand pianos without damaging the action. And critically, their insurance coverage is typically capped at $0.60 per pound, which is meaningless for a $100,000 painting that weighs 15 pounds.

Frank & Sons brings a completely different approach. Our specialty division is built around the standards of museums, galleries, auction houses, and private collectors, with custom crating built on site, climate controlled transport vehicles, GPS tracking on every shipment, and full value protection coverage that actually reflects the real worth of your items. When you trust us with a Picasso lithograph, an antique Tiffany lamp, a Steinway concert grand, or a wine collection worth six figures, you are getting the same level of care your local fine art gallery or auction house would expect.

Our Specialty Moving Services

Whether you are a private collector, an art gallery, an estate executor, or simply a homeowner with one truly valuable piece, we offer comprehensive specialty moving services tailored to the unique requirements of each item type:

What Makes White Glove Service Different

The phrase "white glove" gets used loosely in the moving industry, but it has a real and specific meaning. White glove service is not just being polite or showing up in clean uniforms. It is a complete philosophy of care that treats every item like it belongs in a museum, with specific protocols, materials, and standards that go far beyond standard residential moving:

How International Moves Work

International relocations are among the most complex moves any family or business will ever undertake. Whether you are relocating from Naples to London for retirement, moving from Cape Coral to a Caribbean island home, transferring an estate from Fort Myers to Italy, or making any other cross border move, international moves involve customs documentation, country specific regulations, ocean or air freight logistics, and timing coordination across multiple parties. The right international moving company makes this entire process feel manageable. The wrong one creates a nightmare of customs delays, lost shipments, and unexpected fees.

Frank & Sons works with a vetted global network of international moving partners to deliver your belongings safely to virtually any country in the world. Our international relocation services include:

How to Plan Your Specialty or International Move

Specialty and international moves require significantly more advance planning than typical residential moves. Here is what every Florida family or business should do when preparing for one of these complex relocations:

Frank & Sons Moving and Storage proudly meets the highest standards in specialty and international moving. From single piece fine art shipments to full international household relocations, our family owned operation combines four decades of expertise with the global logistics network and white glove craftsmanship your most valuable items deserve.

We proudly serve collectors, families, and businesses throughout Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Sanibel, Marco Island, Punta Gorda, Port Royal, and across all of Lee County, Collier County, and Charlotte County, with specialty and international destinations in nearly every country in the world. Schedule your free specialty moving consultation today by calling (239) 574-4151 or filling out our contact form. Let us show you why Florida collectors and families have trusted Frank & Sons with their most valuable belongings for over four decades.