Custom crating costs depend on the item's size, shape, fragility, and the materials required. Small items like framed art may cost significantly less than a full-size marble tabletop or chandelier. We provide free, itemized quotes for every crating job. Call (904) 209-9277 or request a quote online for accurate pricing with no hidden fees.

Custom crating is ideal for artwork (oil paintings, framed prints, sculptures), antique furniture with delicate details, marble and granite tabletops, oversized mirrors, crystal chandeliers, stained glass panels, and any item that is irreplaceable, unusually shaped, or too fragile for standard packing materials. If you're not sure whether an item needs crating, our team can advise during your free quote.

We build every crate on-site at your home. This ensures each crate is custom-fitted to the exact item—no guesswork, no generic sizing. Our crating specialist brings all lumber, foam, tools, and materials to your location and constructs the crate around your item for a perfect fit.

Even for local moves, custom crating is recommended for extremely fragile or irreplaceable items. Road vibration, sudden stops, and the loading/unloading process can damage items that aren't properly secured. Moves involving elevation changes—like Ponte Vedra Beach to Sudbury—add pressure fluctuation risks. For valuable items, the cost of crating is far less than the cost of replacing or restoring damage.

Yes. We offer custom crating as a standalone service. Whether you're shipping an item yourself, using a different carrier, or need crating for storage, we'll build the crate on-site at your location. Many art collectors and antique dealers in the St. Augustine area use our crating service independently of moving. Call (904) 209-9277 to schedule.

Artwork gets multiple layers of protection: acid-free glassine paper against the surface, foam corner protectors on all edges, a rigid inner frame to prevent bending, and a custom wooden outer shell. For glass-framed pieces, we apply blue painter's tape in an X pattern to contain shards in case of breakage, then wrap in bubble cushioning before crating.

Most individual items take 30-60 minutes to measure, build, cushion, and seal into a custom crate. Larger or more complex items like chandeliers or oversized sculptures may take 1-2 hours. We'll provide a time estimate during your quote so you can plan accordingly. Multiple items can be crated in a single visit.

Yes. Every item we crate is covered by our comprehensive liability insurance during transport. We document the condition of each item before crating with photographs and notes, and we photograph the completed crate as well. This documentation provides a clear record for insurance purposes and your peace of mind.