Custom Crating Built at Your Location – Minimizing Risk, Maximizing Protection
On-Site Crating Services
We bring our expertise directly to you. Our on-site crating service protects fragile, oversized, or high-value items without moving them first, reducing handling risks and preventing transport damage. Each crate is built precisely around the item as it sits, saving you time, logistics costs, and the need for extra equipment.
Why Choose On-Site Crating?
On-site crating offers significant advantages over traditional shop-based crating, especially for delicate, valuable, or difficult-to-move items.
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Minimize Handling RisksYour item stays in place until it's fully protected. No risky loading, unloading, or transport to our facility - just professional crating where it sits. -
Custom Fit & EngineeringWe design and build the crate around your item in its current location, ensuring precise measurements and optimal protection for its exact shape and position. -
Cost & Time SavingsEliminate the need for specialized moving equipment, extra labor, or rental trucks just to transport items to our shop. We come to you with everything needed. -
Convenience & FlexibilityWhether you're at a residence, warehouse, gallery, museum, or job site, we adapt to your schedule and location requirements. -
Immediate ProtectionYour item is crated and ready for shipping without ever leaving your premises unprotected.
Why Choose
On-Site Crating?
On-Site Crating?
On-site crating offers significant advantages over traditional shop-based crating, especially for delicate, valuable, or difficult-to-move items.
- Minimize Handling RisksYour item stays in place until it's fully protected. No risky loading, unloading, or transport to our facility - just professional crating where it sits.
- Custom Fit & EngineeringWe design and build the crate around your item in its current location, ensuring precise measurements and optimal protection for its exact shape and position.
- Cost & Time SavingsEliminate the need for specialized moving equipment, extra labor, or rental trucks just to transport items to our shop. We come to you with everything needed.
- Convenience & FlexibilityWhether you're at a residence, warehouse, gallery, museum, or job site, we adapt to your schedule and location requirements.
- Immediate ProtectionYour item is crated and ready for shipping without ever leaving your premises unprotected.
Fine art, antiques, and fragile collectibles
Locations without proper loading docks or lifting equipment
Situations where minimal handling is crucial
Residential items that cannot be moved safely (pianos, marble tables, chandeliers)
Oversized or heavy items that are difficult to transport
Machinery, equipment, or sculptures installed in fixed locations
On-site crating is ideal for items and situations where moving the item first would be impractical, risky, or impossible
What We Crate On-Site
We provide on-site crating services across:
- Toronto
- Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
- Southern Ontario
Service Areas
For large commercial projects, we can arrange extended service coverage across Ontario and Quebec. We're flexible and willing to travel outside the GTA when your project requires it.
Our On-Site Crating Process
Assessment
Crate Construction
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We review item details, dimensions, access points, and any special requirements. This helps us plan the perfect crating solution.
A fully custom crate is built directly around the item, ensuring a perfect fit and maximum protection.
Protection & Packing
We wrap, cushion, brace, and secure the item on-site using specialized materials designed for its specific needs.
Arrival & Setup
Final Securing
Our team arrives with tools, materials, and pre-cut components when possible. We work efficiently while respecting your space.
We block, brace, foam-line, and seal the crate to prepare it for safe transport. The result is a professionally engineered crate, built safely at your location.
Tools & Equipment:
Materials:
- Power saws, drivers, drills, and pneumatic nailers
- Tie-downs and moving equipment (dollies, pallet jacks, etc.)
- Measuring and leveling tools
- ISPM 15-certified lumber and plywood
- Shock-absorbing foam, soft-wrap, edge protectors
- Blocking, bracing, and strapping materials
- Moisture barriers, vapor sealing, and desiccants (when required)
What We Bring to Your Site
Our team arrives fully equipped with everything needed to complete the job efficiently and safely
Your Questions, Answered
We provide on-site crating throughout Toronto, the GTA, and Southern Ontario. For large commercial projects, we can arrange service across Ontario and Quebec.
No. We arrive fully equipped with all necessary tools, materials, and equipment to complete the job.
It depends on the item's size and complexity. Simple items may take a few hours, while large or complex pieces may require a full day or multiple visits.
Yes, we're experienced working in challenging locations including upper floors, basements, tight hallways, and spaces with limited access.
Yes, our team can disassemble equipment, remove components, and prepare items for crating as part of the service.
We can work around fixed installations and coordinate with your team for any necessary disconnection or removal before crating.
Absolutely. We can crate multiple items in a single visit, which is often more efficient and cost-effective.
Depending on availability and location, we can often accommodate urgent requests. Contact us to discuss your timeline.
On-site crating includes travel, setup, and on-location work, so pricing reflects the additional service. However, you save on transport costs and equipment rental to bring items to our shop.
Yes, we coordinate air freight, ocean freight, and ground freight services, and can arrange pickup directly from your location.Learn more here!