Some items can't be wrapped in a blanket and hoped for the best. Fine art, antiques, wine collections, irreplaceable heirlooms, and high-value electronics deserve custom-engineered protection. Our specialty crating team builds around your item, not the other way around.
What We Crate
No two items are alike. Our custom crating service is built around your specific piece, its dimensions, fragility, material, and value all determine the crate design and materials used.
Custom wooden crates built to the exact dimensions of each painting or sculpture. Acid-free padding, corner protection, and climate-safe materials used throughout.
Irreplaceable antiques, ceramics, porcelain, and collectibles custom-packed using archival materials. Every piece assessed individually before packing begins.
Temperature-stable wine crating for moving cellars, investment bottles, and rare vintages. Horizontal foam-cell dividers prevent contact and vibration damage.
Custom foam-fitted crates for large displays, servers, audio equipment, and sensitive electronics. Anti-static materials used where required.
Oversized mirrors, glass tabletops, and stained glass require corner cushioning, center support, and rigid wooden crate frames, we build all of it.
Three-dimensional art and sculptures foam-fitted in custom interior mounts that prevent any movement in any direction during transport.
Archival-grade flat boxes and crates for original artwork on paper, historic documents, photographs, and sensitive records.
High-security custom cases with chain of custody documentation for jewelry, coins, bullion, and high-value personal property.
Beyond pianos, harps, large string instruments, and other specialty instruments requiring custom-fitted travel cases or crates.
Our Process
Every custom crate starts with an in-person assessment. We never guess dimensions or materials, your item's safety depends on getting this exactly right.
We evaluate your item in person, dimensions, weight, material, fragility, and value. This determines the crate design, padding type, and materials required.
Our team designs a crate built specifically for your item. Interior foam mounts, corner supports, and padding are all custom-cut to fit precisely.
Crates are built from kiln-dried lumber with interior foam, acid-free padding, and archival materials. Every crate is assembled and tested before your item is placed inside.
Crated items are secured in the truck with tie-downs. Every item receives a condition report with timestamped photos before and after for insurance purposes.
Why Discount Movers
Family owned since 1997. Licensed, insured, and trusted by thousands of San Diego families.
Founded 1997. We have crated and moved hundreds of high-value items across San Diego, from Rancho Santa Fe estates to La Jolla galleries and Downtown condos.
Full photo documentation and condition reports provided for every high-value item. We coordinate with your insurance carrier if needed.
Every high-value item is tracked from pickup to delivery. Nothing leaves our care without documentation and your explicit sign-off.
FAQ
Call us for a free crating assessment. We will evaluate your item in person and provide a written quote with no obligation.