Always the inevitable question. The answer is simple; we’re the best in the industry! We are considered for many reasons: Our A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau (BBB), our great reviews on TrustPilot and many other online forums, and our friendly, professional, and highly experienced customer service staff, to name a few.  Find your price fast online in minutes with our online shipping estimate tool.

Yes, all estimates include white glove pickup to the first floor of your business or residence. We can pickup your goods from any floor of the house but it is an additional cost. Every flight of stairs (between 7-10 steps) costs an additional $100. Elevators cost an additional flat fee of $100. 

We have a 100 lb minimum.

Yes, we specialize in small domestic and international shipments over 300 miles to residences or businesses. We, however, can only import from Canada and can not ship to Mexico.

Yes, we are licensed, bonded, and insured.  MC License # MC-381032 DOT License # 2226241

Conventional movers blanket-wrap furniture and loose load your goods into a moving truck. Since ShipSmart specializes in small shipments traveling over 300 miles, we individually package goods to keep all the shipments separated and protected against damage while in transit. With our service, your belongings are packaged in cardboard containers or wood crates if the item value requires. Our packing standards meet or exceed the standards set by manufacturers for packaging new products, such as electronics and furniture, then palletize, shrink wrap, and banding, providing a safe and cost-effective way to transport your valued belongings.

For the safety of our team members and all of our customers’ belongings, below is a list of goods we cannot move: Allowed  🛋️ Furniture 🗝️ Antiques 🖼️ Art 🖥️ Electronics 🛏️ Large goods like Bulky Furniture 📦 Boxes  Allowed but require approval before pickup by a ShipSmart team member. 🎹 Upright Pianos 🕰 Grandfather Clocks 

For the safety of our team members and all of our customers’ belongings, below is a list of goods we cannot move: Prohibited  💧Open Liquids (including cleaning supplies) 🥡 Perishable Food 🪴 Live plants 🍷 Alcohol (including beer, wine, liquor) 👃 Goods that emit smells or fumes 💊 Illegal or controlled substances 🐕 Live animals 🔫 Firearms, guns, or ammunition 🔥 Flammable or combustible materials (no gasses, explosives, or asbestos) ☢️ Hazardous materials (radioactive, chemical, or biological wastes) 🏎️Vehicles (boats, cars, riding lawn mowers,) ☠️ Human remains 🐜 Goods that show signs of infestation, or are at a location with signs of infestation (insects, rodents, mold) 🏋️‍♀️Goods our team cannot safely transport (unusually heavy or bulky goods)  ⛵ Model ships 🎹 Grand and baby grand pianos We’ve covered nearly everything above, but if you have a question about your goods, contact us at 💬 LiveChat, �� CustomerService@ShipSmart.

Our starting costs vary depending on the items being shipped and, typically, will begin at $800.

Ship Smart specializes in custom packaging and shipping electronics and other sensitive equipment. We have successfully shipped high-end electronics for Stanford University and NASA and safely transported medical equipment to various hospitals. Whether you are shipping large appliances or your company's valuable electronic components, we have the industry knowledge and expertise to make shipping electronics safe and easy.

Art is made of various light and fragile mediums and heavy and oversized. Packing these items for shipping takes finesse and skill. Our custom-built crates ensure the safe transportation of your paintings, statues, sculptures, and other art pieces. We have shipped fine art for some of the most prestigious galleries and museums, so rest assured that Ship Smart can handle the packaging and shipping of your collections. In addition to our expertise in shipping art, we also provide economical full replacement insurance, full-service pickup, and online pricing, making us the smart choice for transporting your precious artwork.

All of our services are based on self clearance. We will provide you with the documentation required and request a passport from the shipper and the consignee. Once it arrives at the port, depending on the service delivery you have opted for (pick up at the port, curbside delivery, and inside delivery), the delivery party will be contented to coordinate receiving the shipment. Once customs have been clear, you will be able to coordinate pick up or delivery.

Our deferred domestic services range about 3-5 weeks, from pick-up to delivery, with pick-up typically happening within ten days of booking the move.   Our deferred Canadian services range about 4-6 weeks, from pick-up to delivery, with pick-up typically happening within ten days of booking the move.  

Ship Smart is the perfect solution to divide an estate and ship items to various locations domestically or internationally. Our company specializes in the custom packaging and shipping of antiques and heirlooms, making us the intelligent choice for sending one piece of furniture or an entire room of household goods to relatives or friends of the family. So, if you are making an estate move or need grandma's set of heirloom china packed and shipped, Ship Smart is your number one choice when dividing your family's estate.

Step One: Getting A Estimate  Get started by getting an estimate online or over the phone, our experienced sales team is available Monday-Friday 6:00 am PST - 6:00 pm PST and Saturday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm PST.  Our online moving calculator* provides estimates 24/7 with a price based on our most economical shipping option, a curbside delivery. Estimates done using the online moving calculator are reviewed by our experienced sales team, ensuring you get the best pricing and latest promotions available.

If you received a discount code from a referral agent, we would apply the discount at the time of the quote. If you do not have a discount code, we will see what promotions we can use; more often than not, we will be able up to 10% on your move due to the consolidation that happens or promotions we are running at the time.

Multiple location moves can be supported, and the cost would vary by how many additional locations and the items being shipped. 

Moving to college is exciting and stressful for any student. Many students wonder what they will take to school and how they will move it all into a dorm. To help students focus on their new lives outside of the home, we have made the moving process very simple and hassle-free. Our approach is simple. A team of movers is sent to your pickup location, where they collect your items.

Ship Smart was founded in early 1999. Our founder has spent over 30 years in the moving industry and over 20 years specializing in small moves. We are listed in good standing with the Better Business Bureau and are licensed and bonded with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Here at Ship Smart, we pride ourselves on our ability to offer various service options to ensure that we can meet your specific needs. We have full-service pickup options, including onsite furniture prep and loading. We offer onsite packing services for smaller, delicate, or fragile items. We offer full wood crating options for high-value, sentimental or delicate pieces. We can provide the appropriate packing/materials for international shipping. Full white glove delivery services (even to locations with limited access).

We can service all 50 states and U.S. Territories; the type of delivery available may vary.

Professionally serviced means a clock professional removes the weights and pendulums before pickup.

Yes, we can provide a COI; to do so, Ship Smart will need to be supplied with a Sample COI or a list of requirements from the building. The cost of a COI is $100 minimum, depending on what your building requires.

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