Moving in Delaware can be stressful. Not only are you worried about closing on your old home and decorating and making your new home your own, if you are making a long distance move, you are concerned about a new job, new schools for the kids, and making friends in a new place. With all that on your mind, you certainly don’t want to be worrying about your furniture and valuables. You know that most moving companies wrap furniture in pads and packing material, but is that really going to protect your great-grandmother’s armoire? And what about your brand new HD flat screen? Is that really going to be alright, packed up in a cardboard box? Luckily, many movers in Wilmington are now offering crating services to give further protection to your valuables, furniture, and keepsakes.
Crates are large, sturdy boxes that are slightly bigger than the items inside them. They are weather-proof and much stronger than cardboard boxes, giving a lot more protection to your belongings. They are most often used for electronics, art, collectibles and antiques, furniture, and heirlooms. Movers in Wilmington offer both wooden and plastic crates. Wooden ones are more common, and you can order these directly from the company. Plastic crates are less common, but they are growing in popularity because they are very eco-friendly. These are rented and then returned to the company to be reused, meaning that no extra wood or cardboard is being thrown away.
No matter which type of crates you choose, movers in Wilmington have two different options regarding packing the crates. You may choose to pack them yourself, and the company can then pick them up and move them with the rest of your household items. Though this may cost less up front, the drawback to this approach is that you cannot file an insurance claim for damaged items in the crates, as you could if the company had packed the crates themselves. Movers in Wilmington have experience packing and protecting things like artwork and antique furniture. Often they can come to your home and build a custom crate for your items, guaranteeing the perfect size. (This, of course, applies only to wooden crates, not plastic.)
When choosing movers in Wilmington that offer crating services, check the reviews of several companies online, and ask for in-home quotes. Show them the pieces that will need to be crated, especially if you want custom built crates. Then compare prices. If you really like a company, but their price seems steep, see if you can negotiate. Some companies offer discounts for crating. Even if it does cost a little extra, however, paying movers in Wilmington for crating services can be worth the extra money. You will have a lot more peace of mind during the move and be able to breathe a sigh of relief with Great Grandma’s armoire comes out of the crate without a scratch.
Movers Wilmington – Superior Moving and Storage, Inc. are insured, licensed movers in Wilmington. With experience and professionalism, we handle all aspects of your residential or commercial move, whether local or cross-country, to make it as stress-free as possible. Our services include packing, loading and unloading, house cleanouts, and a storage facility. For more information or to get a moving quote, call us at 215-335-5500 or visit our website at Website.
