Overview
Art handling is sold for the painting nobody wants to scratch, and the white-glove team is the line that decides whether the artwork survives the move
Art handlers move, install, store, and display fine art, antiques, sculpture, and high-value collectibles for galleries, auction houses, private collectors, museums, corporate art collections, and (increasingly) wealth-management firms managing collections as financial assets. The customer is paying for specialist handling: white-glove teams trained on art conservation, custom crates built to museum standards, climate-controlled transport, and the documentation chain that supports insurance valuation and provenance. A flat 'art transport, $480' quote without naming the team, the crating, and the insurance level misses what the gallery owner or collector with a $400,000 painting is actually buying.
QuoteGenio gives art handlers a quoting shape built for high-value handling. Pre-move survey and condition report as the first line, custom crating with the museum-grade spec named, climate-controlled transport with the temperature and humidity logged, white-glove install team with the conservation training referenced, mounting and hanging hardware, climate-controlled storage as a separately priced recurring record, and insurance cover with the named insured value. Send via email or WhatsApp to the gallery, auction house, or private client, take a deposit at booking, and the final invoice closes with the artwork delivered, the condition report updated, and the documentation filed for the insurance and provenance record.
Who it is for
Who uses QuoteGenio
Built for every kind of art Handler business, from solo operators to multi-crew teams.
The problem
The quoting problems most art Handlers run into
Quoting is one of the most time-consuming parts of running a art Handler business. The wrong tool makes it worse.
Quotes take too long to write
You end up writing quotes after hours instead of being on the tools or at home. Admin is eating into your day as a art Handler.
Quotes look inconsistent
Without a template, every quote reads differently. Clients comparing multiple art Handlers pick whoever looks the most professional, not always the best price.
Slow responses lose jobs
Clients rarely wait. If your quote takes a day, they've already accepted one from a Art Handler who responded within the hour.
The fix
QuoteGenio fixes that
A faster, cleaner quoting workflow designed for how art Handlers actually work. On-site, on the move, and under pressure.
The payoff
What you get with QuoteGenio
The everyday wins that add up across a year of quoting and invoicing.
Built for art Handlers
Line items for labour, materials, call-out fees, and tax. Everything a art Handler quote needs, nothing it doesn't.
Works from your phone
Create and send a quote while you're still on the job. No laptop needed. Just your phone.
Quote in under 2 minutes
A structured workflow that gets you from blank page to sent quote before your next call.
Track payments easily
Know which invoices are outstanding and follow up with one tap. No spreadsheets required.
Built for your trade
Quoting calibrated to how art handlers actually work
Pick your trade in Settings and the entire quote flow switches to fit. Line item presets, compliance fields, on-the-quote calculators, and per-m² / after-hours pricing all change to match your industry.
Trade-specific line items
Quick add picker pre-fills the common items your trade quotes. Skip the blank rows.
Brand-specific catalogues
Pylontech, Hikvision, Canadian Solar, Sunsynk and others pre-named. Pick the brand, the description writes itself.
Compliance fields built in
IOPSA, ECASA, PIRB, PSIRA, NHBRC, SAQCC. Set once. Every quote prints them under FROM.
Registration expiry alerts
Dashboard notification 60 days before your PSIRA, CoC or any dated registration lapses.
Per-m² / hour / day billing
Unit selector on every line item: m², hr, linear m, days. Stop doing the maths externally.
After-hours and emergency
1.5× and 2× multipliers as a one-tap toggle. Customer sees the breakdown on the quote.
Quote-flow calculators
Solar size, battery backup, cable run cost. Compute on the spot, drop straight onto the quote.
Staged payments
Deposit on acceptance + balance on completion as two separate amounts on the quote PDF.
Scope-of-work checklist
Structured Included / Not included lists. Client acceptance = signing the scope.
Site-survey mode
Log a location per line item: camera positions, fixtures by room, sensors by zone.
Regional rate hints
Pricing ranges per item per currency shown as you quote.
Free on every plan
All of the above included on the free plan. Premium is for capacity, not the trade tooling.
Why QuoteGenio
Why Art Handlers choose QuoteGenio
The tools that matter most when you are quoting on-site, under pressure, and between jobs.
Quote from your phone
Most Art Handlers build and send quotes directly from the job site. No laptop, no office, no delays.
Win more jobs, faster
The first professional quote a client receives usually wins. Respond in minutes, not hours.
Quote to invoice in one click
When the job is accepted, convert to an invoice instantly. No retyping, no double entry.
Pricing guide
What art Handlers typically charge
Pricing varies by region, scope, and experience. These ranges give clients a sense of what to expect.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Site visit / quote | $0 - $80 |
| Small move (1 truck) | $350 - $900 |
| Standard household move | $900 - $2,400 |
| Office relocation | $1,500 - $6,000 |
| Storage (per month) | $60 - $400 |
Pricing shown in USD as a rough benchmark. Rates vary significantly by country, region, currency, and market.
Call-out fees
Call-out fees for art Handlers vary. Many charge $50-$150 for a site visit, often waived if the job is accepted.
Hourly vs fixed pricing
Some art Handlers charge hourly ($50-$120/hr), while others prefer fixed project quotes. Fixed pricing is usually better for the client and protects your margin.
See it in action
Example quote breakdown
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Job size
Region
Sample quote
Sample art Handler quote
Truck hire (1 day)
Movers (2 x 6 hrs)
Packing materials
| Description | Qty | Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck hire (1 day) | 1 | $ 320 | $ 320 |
| Movers (2 x 6 hrs) | 12 | $ 55.00 | $ 660 |
| Packing materials | 1 | $ 180 | $ 180 |
| Subtotal | $ 1,160 | ||
| Tax (10%) | $ 116 | ||
| Total incl. tax | $ 1,276 | ||
Totals recalculate as you change the controls above. Tax rate inferred from the sample quote.
Peer snapshot
How Art Handlers actually use QuoteGenio
Indicative activity for Art Handlers on the platform. Use it as a benchmark for how often to quote and how fast to respond.
35
Quotes sent per month
55%
Average quote acceptance
3 min
Median time to send quote
$ 1,276
Typical quote value
Figures are indicative platform averages for this trade segment.
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Avoid these
Common quoting mistakes
These are the quoting mistakes that cost art Handlers the most time and money.
Mistake: Quoting by truck instead of by volume
Better: Quote by volume (cubic metres) or by item count where you can. Truck-only quotes get gamed and overflow.
Mistake: Forgetting the access surcharge
Better: Stairs, lifts, parking distances all add time. Add an access surcharge or ask for photos before quoting.
Mistake: No insurance / damage waiver
Better: State your liability terms and offer optional insurance for high-value moves. Protects everyone.
Mistake: Missing the packing line
Better: Boxes, blankets, and packing labour are line items, not freebies. Make them visible.
Mistake: Skipping the storage-month proration
Better: Be explicit about monthly minimums and proration. Customers query small storage charges more than big ones.
Mistake: No deposit on long-distance moves
Better: Take 30% to confirm the date. Long-distance moves with no deposit cancel constantly.
Mistake: Forgetting to quote return / two-trip work
Better: Office moves often need two trips. Quote it explicitly so you don't run out of truck capacity at 4pm.
Step by step
How to quote art Handler jobs
Quoting as a art Handler starts with understanding the job scope. Visit the site where possible, take measurements, and note any access issues or complications that could affect time or materials. A quote based on real site conditions is always more accurate than one written from a phone call.
Structure your quote with clear line items. Separate labour from materials and include quantities and rates for each. Clients who can see exactly what they are paying for are more likely to accept, and less likely to negotiate or dispute the final amount.
Set a validity period on every quote. Material prices change, and a quote you sent three months ago may no longer be profitable. A 14 to 30 day validity is standard for most art Handler jobs.
Send the quote as soon as possible after the site visit. The art Handler who responds first with a professional document usually wins the job. Use WhatsApp or email to get it in front of the client while the conversation is still fresh.
FAQ
Common questions from art Handlers
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Yes. The free plan covers 5 quotes and 2 invoices a month. Premium unlocks unlimited quotes plus recurring invoices for storage and ongoing logistics accounts.
Yes. Use whichever framing the client wants. art Handlers typically quote a base + volume + access surcharge as separate lines.
Yes. Build the quote from your phone during the home or office visit and send it before you leave.
Yes. Premium includes recurring invoices, ideal for monthly storage rental.
Yes. Quote a deposit line and convert the accepted quote into a deposit invoice. Customer pays online and the date is locked.
Yes. Every quote has a public link. Customers accept on their phone.
Still have questions? We would rather answer them now than after you have signed up.
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