If you have never needed to ship something before inside of shipping crates, you may be wondering where to start when the need presents itself. Maybe you inherited an heirloom like a chandelier or perhaps you created a sculpture that you need to ship to a buyer. There are plenty of reasons why you would need custom crating in Houston. This blog will highlight a few of those reasons and also talk about the process.
When to Get a Custom Crate
- Shipping valuable art. Both paintings and sculptures can require custom crating depending on the size and value. Unusual shaped items. Some examples from include parts to amusement park rides, hundreds of pieces of rare china, and a taxidermy polar bear. Breakable furniture. Lamps, chandeliers, and antiques may require custom crating to get to their destination safely.
- Medical equipment shipping. Medical equipment can be oddly sized and shaped so it often requires custom crating.
- Auction house shipping. Auction houses ship some of the most unusual and unique things as well as expensive and valuable items.
When a shipping company crates your belongings, they decide if traditional shipping methods will do or if the item needs a custom crate. For example, a shipping company can make a reusable crate for a work of art that is traveling from places to place for exhibition. Depending on the item, the shipping company will use packing peanuts, Styrofoam and/or bubble wrap.
If you need a custom crate for an item in Houston, contact us today at Pack n Send.
We pick up & deliver worldwide, as well as in our backyard.