Custom Crating: The VIP Treatment for Your Valuables

Not everything fits neatly in a cardboard box—and not everything should. When you’re relocating high-value, fragile, or oversized items, the safest and smartest solution is custom crating. Whether it’s a grand piano, an antique mirror, or a one-of-a-kind sculpture, custom crating gives your belongings the VIP treatment they deserve.

At Alliance Relocation Services, we work behind the scenes with van lines, relocation consultants, and families across the country to deliver expertly crafted crates built specifically for your most treasured items. Because when something is irreplaceable, “good enough” just won’t cut it.

🎨 Why Custom Crating Matters

When you move, some things are easy: clothes, books, kitchenware. But what about the oil painting that’s been in your family for three generations? The hand-carved dining table from Italy? The six-foot bronze statue in your garden?

Standard moving boxes weren’t made for those.

Custom crating is about protection, precision, and peace of mind. We take exact measurements of your items, assess their fragility, and create a tailored crate using high-quality wood, padding, and stabilizers to ensure maximum security in transit.

In short: we treat your valuables like museum artifacts—because many of them are.

🔧 Built by Experts, Not Guesswork

At Alliance Relocation Services, we don’t use a one-size-fits-all approach. Each crate is built by skilled technicians who understand not only construction, but the delicate nature of what’s going inside.

Our process typically includes:

• On-site assessment of the item’s dimensions, weight, and fragility

• Design and fabrication of a crate using high-grade wood and custom foam inserts

• Secure packing using shock-absorbing materials to prevent shifting or vibration damage

• Reinforcement for heavy or oversized items, ensuring durability during transport

We can also provide climate-controlled solutions for temperature-sensitive items like musical instruments, fine art, or wine collections.

🖼️ What Kinds of Items Need Custom Crating?

Here are just a few examples of the types of items we crate:

• Artwork and framed pieces

• Antiques and collectibles

• Chandeliers and light fixtures

• Sculptures and statues

• Large electronics and equipment

• Pianos and musical instruments

• Glass or marble tabletops

• Industrial or lab equipment

• Oversized mirrors or framed displays

If you’re not sure whether something needs a crate, ask yourself this: Would it survive a pothole at 60 mph in the back of a truck? If the answer’s “probably not,” it’s time to call in the crating pros.

🛡️ The Difference Between Good Packing and Great Crating

While professional packing can do wonders, some items need more than just boxes and bubble wrap. High-end pieces often require:

• Suspended packing to prevent contact with crate walls

• Moisture-barrier materials for added climate protection

• Reinforced interiors to handle extreme weight or movement

• Custom shock-absorption systems for road or air transport

These aren’t DIY tasks. They require engineering-level attention to detail—and that’s exactly what we bring to every custom crating project.

🧰 Working Seamlessly with Your Movers

Alliance Relocation Services works in tandem with your moving company. We coordinate the crating process ahead of your move and can schedule crate pickup and delivery based on your timeline.

Whether it’s a local move, a cross-country relocation, or an international shipment, our team ensures your valuables are crated, labeled, documented, and ready for secure transit—without slowing down the moving process.

Many van lines and relocation providers rely on us to handle the crating services they can’t offer in-house, and we do it with professionalism, precision, and a customer-first attitude.

✅ Crating Isn’t Just a Luxury—It’s a Necessity

For many people, custom crating seems like an optional add-on. But the reality is this: if an item is valuable, breakable, or simply too large to fit safely in a standard box, custom crating is the only responsible choice.

It’s an investment in preservation, protection, and peace of mind. And when compared to the cost (financial and emotional) of replacing a damaged family heirloom, it’s an easy decision.

Ready to Give Your Valuables the VIP Treatment?

Contact Alliance Relocation Services today to learn more about our custom crating solutions. Whether you’re working with a van line or planning your own relocation, we’ll partner with you to ensure your most prized possessions get the white glove treatment—from start to finish.