Services
The Pack Animals provide professional art handling services in Chicago for private collectors, galleries, designers, and institutions. Our work focuses on safe packing, careful handling, and clean installation with attention to stability, wall structure, hardware selection, and placement accuracy. We work primarily across Illinois and travel nationwide for the right projects.
Art Packing & Protection
We pack artwork using appropriate materials for the object, condition, and risk level. Our packing methods reduce impact, vibration, surface abrasion, and handling errors—ideal for local moves, storage preparation, shipping handoff, or staging before installation.
See our dedicated Art Packing in Chicago page for details.
Art Installation & Mounting
We install artwork in homes, offices, galleries, and institutions with a focus on level placement, correct hardware, and secure attachment to the wall structure. We plan for weight, center-of-gravity, and surface type to reduce failure risk and keep the display stable.
See our dedicated Art Installation in Chicago page for details.
Fine Art Handling for Local Moves
For Chicago-area projects, we support careful local handling and movement of artwork with proper staging, protective wrapping, and controlled loading. This reduces common damage caused by rushed handling, unsecured interiors, and incorrect stacking.
Sculpture, Glass, and Fragile Objects
Fragile pieces require controlled movement, correct padding strategies, and protection at contact points. We assess stability and vulnerable features, then handle and pack to minimize stress on delicate surfaces and protrusions.
Museum-Minded Care
When projects involve sensitive surfaces and valuable work, we plan materials and touchpoints to avoid abrasion, residue, and unintended surface damage. We use careful handling practices designed for real-world environments: homes, offices, galleries, and storage.
Request a Quote
If you need art handling in Chicago or anywhere in Illinois, call or email for availability. For U.S. travel projects, include location, timeline, and artwork details so we can advise the best approach.