Experienced Art Transportation, Installation, Storage

FAQ

Questions?

General Services

Q: What does Norton Fine Art do?
A: Norton Fine Art provides white-glove art handling, including installation, storage, custom crating, and local or international transport.

Q: Where is Norton Fine Art located?
A: We serve the San Francisco Bay Area and Reno, with secure storage facilities in San Rafael, CA.

Q: How do I get an art shipping quote?
A: Use our online estimate form, email info@nortonartsf.com, or call 415-295-7269 with the artwork type, size, and destination.

Q: Can you coordinate national or international shipping?
A: Yes. We arrange door-to-door transport, including customs for international shipments. We are experts!


For Designers

Q: How does Norton support interior designers?
A: We install and deinstall artwork during remodels and design projects, coordinating with contractors to ensure placement, safety, and aesthetics.

Q: Can Norton provide images for a designer’s portfolio?
A: Yes, we can document installations with professional photos for design portfolios or insurance.

Q: Does Norton offer storage?
A: Yes, our facilities offer secure, climate controlled storage for short or long-term needs.


For Collectors & Galleries

Q: Does Norton offer climate-controlled storage?
A: Yes. Our facilities provide museum-grade, climate-controlled storage for short- or long-term needs.

Q: Can Norton install artwork in homes and galleries?
A: Yes. We work in private residences, galleries, corporate offices, hotels, hospitals, museums, and more tailoring each installation to the space.

Q: Does Norton offer art shuttle service?
A: Yes. We offer monthly shuttle service to LA, Reno, and Seattle. Other shuttle service locations are available based on client needs.


For Estate
Managers

Q: How does Norton Fine Art help estate managers?
A: We handle art packing, storage, shipping, and installation across multiple homes, ensuring discretion and care for valuable collections.

Q: Can Norton manage artwork during renovations?
A: Absolutely. We safely remove, store, and reinstall artworks so they’re protected during construction or remodels.


Q: Can Norton help me prepare artwork for an exhibition?
A: Yes. We provide packing, transport, and installation services to ensure your artwork arrives safely and is presented as intended.

Q: Do you offer custom crating for fragile or unusual pieces?
A: Absolutely. We build custom crates for paintings, sculptures, and non-standard works so they’re fully protected in transit.

Q: Can Norton store my artwork before or after a show?
A: Yes. We offer short- and long-term, climate-controlled storage for individual works or entire collections.

Q: How do you handle large or heavy artworks?
A: Our team is trained to move oversized or heavy pieces using specialized equipment and techniques to keep both the art and property safe.

Q: Do you provide condition reporting?
A: We can create condition reports with photos on request, giving you documentation for insurance, loans, or gallery submissions.

Q: Can Norton deliver directly to galleries or collectors?
A: Yes. We coordinate door-to-door delivery to galleries, museums, and private collectors locally, nationally, or internationally.

For Artists


Q: Who are your clients?
A: We serve artists, designers, galleries, museums, estate managers, corporations, and private collectors.

Q: How do I request a quote?
A: Use our online estimate form, email info@nortonartsf.com, or call 415.295.7269 with artwork details and destination.

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