Custom crating and uncrating
We build wood crates for art, mirrors, glass and stone tops, then unpack them.
For families and moving companies
Specialty Moving Services for Crating, TV Packing, Appliance Hookups, Furniture Disassembly and Unpacking
Alliance's specialty moving services send insured, background-checked techs for jobs that need special tools or skills. Tell us what you're moving and get an estimate in minutes.
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- Insured and vetted
Techs and vendors pass checks before day one.
- Estimate in minutes
Odd or big jobs get a quote next business day.
- Text updates
A text gives arrival time and leader's name.
- One coordinator
Each order gets a named contact.
Jobs a moving truck can't handle.
Book one service or several: crating, TV packing, appliance disconnect and reconnect, or furniture disassembly and unpacking. The moving company loads and drives the truck. Alliance techs handle the work at origin and destination.
Packing TVs and electronics
We wrap flat screens in foam, box them, then set them up again.
Appliance hookup and disconnect
We disconnect and reconnect washers, dryers and ice makers, with a leak check.
Furniture taken apart and rebuilt
We take apart beds, cribs, desks and gym gear, tag and bag parts, then rebuild.
Unpacking services
We unpack boxes, put the kitchen away, make beds and haul off paper.
Pianos, pool tables, clocks
Each piece gets a condition report before the move and a check after.
Home inspection services
We pair you with vetted inspectors for a structure, roof and systems report with photos.
Alliance Signature Services
We offer white-glove relocation for art, cars, antiques, wine and furnishings.
Why choose a crate over a box?
Cardboard bends under weight, but a wood crate holds its shape around the piece so it can't shift.
- Nothing can replace it
Art, heirlooms and collectibles get a solid wood shell with padding.
- It carries high value
A crate costs little next to the value of what it protects.
- It's fragile or oddly shaped
A snug fit stops movement. A chandelier hangs from the crate's top.
- It's headed far away
Wood and dense foam survive days of vibration on the road.
- It's headed into storage
A crate holds its shape through stacking, loading and storage moves.
How is each crate built?
Measure
We measure the piece's size, weight and weak points.
Build
We build a plywood and lumber case cut to fit the piece.
Pad and brace
We add foam and blocking inside so the piece can't shift.
Open and unpack
We open the crate and unpack the piece at destination.
How does booking work?
Tell us about your move
Fill out the quote form or call. List your pieces and services, plus both addresses and move date.
Confirm your moving quote
Most quotes come back within minutes. Your coordinator then confirms your date and arrival window.
Sign off once work ends
Review the finished job with your tech, then sign off on their phone. Photos and notes join your order.
Do you get texts on service day?
On service day, you get a text once the crew leaves. That text lists the arrival time and the crew leader's name. You get another text if the time changes, if a return visit comes up, and when the job finishes.
After booking
Confirmation call
After we accept your job, we confirm your contact info and services booked.
Before service day
Arrival time call
Before your service day, the technician calls to give you an arrival time window.
On the way
On-the-way text
When the crew leaves, you get a text with arrival time and crew leader name.
If plans change
Update texts
You get a text if the arrival time changes, and another text to set up a return visit if needed.
Job done
Completion text
When the job ends, you get a thank-you text with a review link. If you didn't sign, we email to confirm work.
Text Message
Today 8:52 AM
Your crew is on the way. Brady is your crew leader and will arrive around 9:15 AM.
9:20 AM
Update. Brady's arrival time is now 9:40 AM.
11:30 AM
We need to schedule a return visit for Thursday. Reply with a time that works for you.
2:45 PM
Your job is complete. Thanks for choosing us. Leave a review at alliancerelocation.com/review.
Your moving company gets updates too
- Crew heading out
- Tech on site
- Add-on approval
- Job complete
Families and movers trust our vetted technicians
- 20,000+Families get crating, disassembly and specialty moving help every year.
- US and CanadaMovers hand off jobs to techs near the customer.
- MinutesEstimates come back in minutes, complex orders within a day.
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“I couldn't have done this move without the move consultant. He was absolutely terrific.”
★★★★★
“They were dependable and provided a helping hand with expertise when I needed it most during my relocation.”
Request a quote.
Price depends on the pieces, services and distance. Every quote fits your move. Estimates are free.
- Insured and background-checked
- Estimates in minutes
- One coordinator
Need help on service day? Call (877) 242-0409.
Answers about our moving services.
For anything else, call dispatch at (877) 242-0409.
Booking and estimates
Do you move everything?
Alliance handles crating, TV packing, appliance disconnect and reconnect, furniture disassembly and reassembly, and unpacking around your move. Your moving company loads and drives the truck. Many orders come straight from movers.
How fast is an estimate?
Most estimates come back in minutes. Larger or unusual jobs can take up to one business day.
Is an estimate free?
Yes, estimates are free. Price depends on the pieces, services and distance.
Can my mover book this?
Yes, movers book crating and other specialty services for their customers with Alliance. We set the scope, price each service, and send a vendor near the home. Every order gets one named coordinator.
How do I track my order?
Track your order status in the online customer portal at secure.alliancerelocation.com. You also get one dedicated moving coordinator.
Do you serve my area?
Yes, Alliance serves homes across the United States and Canada. Enter your origin and destination ZIP codes in the quote form, and your coordinator will confirm.
Crating and fragile items
What is crating?
A crate is a wood case built to fit one piece. Foam, boards or braces inside keep it from shifting in transit.
What needs a crate?
Crate anything fragile, valuable or oddly shaped, such as art, antiques, mirrors, chandeliers, pianos, large TVs, wine and collectibles. If no box fits the piece, it needs a crate.
Do you unpack crates?
Yes, we open the crate and unpack the piece at delivery.
Can you move pool tables?
Yes, pool table moving is one of our specialty crating services. The technician takes the slate table apart, removes and packs the felt, and crates each slate on its own, since slate can weigh 400 to 600 pounds. The origin tech records a condition report. At the new home, the tech reassembles the table and levels it with an electronic level. Re-felting happens only if the customer asks, at their expense.
Do you rehang chandeliers?
Yes, the tech caps the electrical lines per code before taking the fixture down, then installs it at the new home wherever the customer specifies. Chandeliers hung over nine or ten feet need an extra tech and cost more. Call for a quote over 20 feet.
Your technician
Who comes to my door?
An insured, background-checked technician comes to your home. We work only with vendors who pass regular reviews.
What more can Alliance do?
Alliance also books auto transport, boat transport, and domestic and international pet relocation, plus hoisting or rigging for large items that won't fit in an elevator.
How do I prep my computer?
Back up your files first, ideally to an external hard drive. The original box and foam packing give the safest way to move your computer.
Get your estimate
Book your crating and packing help
Tell us the pieces and services, and get your estimate in minutes.