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What is export wrapping, and when is it worth it?

Export wrapping is a specialist furniture protection service designed to reduce the risk of scratches, scuffs, dust and moisture during house removals, long-distance moves and furniture storage. Using protective padding and specialist wrapping materials, we give extra protection to delicate, valuable or high-risk furniture. At Duffield Removals, export wrapping is particularly popular for antiques, sofas, beds, valuable furniture and items going into long-term storage, offering extra peace of mind beyond standard removal blankets.

By Duffield Removals. Published 23 September 2026, updated 12 October 2026.

Tall item wrapped head to toe in black stretch film beside wardrobe cartons in a van
Stretch film over blankets keeps dust and knocks off tall pieces.

Standard furniture protection vs export wrapping

All our house removals include specialist removal blankets as standard, protecting furniture during loading, transport and unloading.

For additional protection, you can choose optional shrink wrapping or high-protection export wrapping, ideal for delicate furniture, long-distance removals and storage.

Export wrapping involves extra protective materials and labour, so it is priced separately in your removal quote.

When export wrapping is worth it

Our professional export wrapping service gives additional furniture protection for:

  • Furniture storage: particularly for extended periods
  • Long-distance house removals: including multi-day moves
  • Fragile or valuable items: antiques, polished wood, marble, glass, artwork, mirrors and pianos
  • Delicate or sentimental furniture: items needing extra care during handling and transport

When it is not

A local move of everyday furniture, loaded and unloaded in one day, does not need it. Blankets and wrap are enough, and we will tell you so.

How to arrange export wrapping

Simply let us know which items need export wrapping or additional furniture protection when you ask for your free removal or storage quote.

Unsure what protection you need? Send us photos, and our experienced team will recommend suitable options and give you a clear price.

Questions on this

Why is it called export wrapping?

The method started with goods being shipped, which are handled many times on the way. Ours is for storage and for long moves by road within the UK.

How is it priced?

In the quote, depending on how many pieces there are and what they are. Send a list and photographs.

Do I unwrap it myself?

You can, or our crew unwraps it when we deliver.

Can you wrap a piano?

Yes: we stretch-wrap upright pianos and move them strapped upright in the van. Baby grands by arrangement.

Next step

Tell us about the move. A real person comes back with a price.

A minute online, or ring 01244 794 244 (Chester), 01691 728 729 (Oswestry) or 01686 249 248 (Mid Wales). Phones answered Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, and Saturday, 9 am to 12 noon. Other times by arrangement.