Commercial Crating in San Antonio

Measurements come before lumber. We ask for the item dimensions, photographs of vulnerable faces, manufacturer guidance where available, and the date each piece will be released for packing. If a display is still installed or equipment is still in use, its owner or vendor determines when it can be made ready.

We also trace the finished crate, not just the bare object, from its room to the truck and into the receiving space. Tell us about door widths, turns, lift capacity, dock reservations, and any building rule for saws or packing materials. An exhibit hall or office tower may require a Certificate of Insurance and a booked loading window. Ask about access outside public hours. At delivery, your receiving lead identifies where each closed crate should be placed so installers can open it in the intended order.

We measure the released item, identify the surfaces that cannot carry weight, and plan a wood enclosure with cushioning and bracing suited to that shape. The crew then moves the closed crate along the checked route and places it in the receiving area.

The specification comes from the person responsible for the object. An equipment vendor may require a particular transport position or removal of an attachment, and your staff arranges that preparation. A curator, artist, or conservator may direct the wrap for a work and decide who may pack it. We can build around those directions and handle a released piece; we do not substitute our judgment for calibration instructions or collection care. Your receiving team opens, checks, and installs the contents unless a separate arrangement is made with the responsible vendor.