Moving furniture can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to small amounts. Whether you're sending a recent high school graduate to college, sending family heirlooms over a long distance, or just relocating a few pieces of furniture, there are several options available to make the process easier.
Renting a removal container
from U-Pack, Zippy Shell or other companies is one option. You can also rent a rental truck, cargo van, or trailer.Alternatively, you can ship items individually with uShip or a courier service.
MiniMoves
specializes in moving small shipments from a few pieces of furniture to the contents of a small one-bedroom apartment.MiniMoves
offers reasonable prices and a large service area, making it an ideal choice for minimizing the stress of a move. Their moving teams will pick up, transport and deliver your items door-to-door. You also have the option of adding full-service professional packing (and unpacking) services.Plus, there's no minimum shipping size - you only pay for what you move.
U-Pack
is another great option for small moves. They deliver the shipping containers to your home, after which you have three days to load them. They'll then pick up the container and transport it to your new home, where you'll have three days to unpack it, or to a temporary storage facility.U-Pack
stands out for its small moves because you only pay for the space you use in a container.Another advantage is that if you order more storage containers than you actually need, you won't have to pay for empty containers. If you just need help moving a piano, artwork or antiques, Ship Smart is an excellent choice.
Ship Smart
specializes in small moves and pays attention to detail when it comes to moving high-value furniture and heirlooms. With Ship Smart's free online calculator, you can compare the cost of shipping your fragile parts with the cost of doing it yourself through a DIY company.Ship Smart
has helped with the relocation of museums and is experienced in using a careful touch when packing and moving precious objects across the U.S.
ShipSmart
can also handle small cargo movements involving electronic devices, providing on-site insurance options for all-wood packaging and with a full replacement price. If you have particularly bulky furniture or fitness equipment that doesn't fit in your container or moving truck, Ship Smart will come to your home to pack and move those large items for you. The distance you move will also determine the type of method you choose. If you're carrying fewer items but have to travel a long distance, such as moving out of state or across the country, renting a shipping container and having the company ship it will be much easier than driving a truck yourself. For a closer move, for example, within the state or within the same city, renting a truck or van may be sufficient. You can also rent storage containers and have them shipped to your new home as well.This option usually works well if you have a more open deadline since you can move things to the container little by little before the company comes to pick them up. While you're responsible for loading the items yourself, with this option you'll avoid the stress of having to move the container from one place to another. Shipping is another good option if you only have a few boxes to ship to your new location and don't need an entire shipping container. This option can be expensive if you have a lot of heavy boxes, so it's best to reserve it for very small moves with lighter objects.
