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How To Ship A Table

It’s not often we have to think about moving a table, but when we do need to, it can be quite a tricky thing to arrange. They come in all shapes and sizes, from dining tables and coffee tables to bar tables and nightstands, but in almost all these instances they are too large for the conventional postal system, meaning you will need to find a table shipping service to move your table.

Whether you are buying a table, selling yours, or moving house, Shiply has hundreds of shipping companies on our platform who are ready to bid to move your table, often at rates of up to 75% less than standard. Best of all, it only takes a few seconds to get started.

How Much Does It Cost To Ship A Table?

Table shipping can cost anywhere from $75 to $250 for more localized journeys, with this going up to around $300 to $600 for longer trips.

However, there are a number of different factors that can change the cost to ship a table, aside from distance, which we have covered below

Table Size - Whether you need to move an 8-person dining table or a coffee table for a small living room will determine which size of vehicle your table requires, and so the size can be a big factor in the costs of your table shipping.

Timings - Should you need your table moved by a certain time, this may incur some extra fees. This is because most drivers on Shiply are looking to fill their vehicles on journeys they are already making, so the biggest discounts will be available if you can be flexible with your schedule.

Locations Of Pickup And Delivery - Similarly, if your pick-up or drop-off location is very rural then the driver may need to charge extra as they would be going considerably out of the way of their normal routes to get to you.

Time Of Year - It is rare, but adverse weather has been known to shut off certain areas and routes, meaning drivers will need to find an alternative route which will likely be longer. In these rare cases, you may find the cost of your table shipping going up.

How Can Shiply Help Find Table Shipping Companies?

Now that you have somewhat of an idea of what shipping your table could cost, it is time to go ahead and find someone to actually carry out your job. Searching for table movers yourself can be a draining and time-consuming task, so why not let Shiply do it for you?

On our website, there are hundreds of shipping companies ready to bid on jobs like yours. All we need from you are a few simple details like the pick-up and drop-off locations of your table, the dimensions, and the rough timings for delivery. Once this information is posted you will start to receive quotes to ship your table within 30 minutes. You are then able to compare all of your options in one space, read reviews, and feedback, and ask any questions you have to ensure you can make the right choice for your job.

The advantages of Shiply go further than just a place to compare and book your table shipping job, however. Because many drivers on our platform are already making similar journeys, they are able to offer big discounts, often up to 75% off, as their costs are already sunk. Further, using Shiply is great for the environment as by ensuring there are no unnecessary delivery vehicles on the roads, you are helping to reduce CO2 emissions into the atmosphere.

Preparing Your Table For Pickup

Once you have received a few quotes, picked one, and booked, you will need to prepare your table to be picked up. Here’s what to do:

Cleaning And Photographing - We generally always recommend giving your table a clean before it is shipped. This just helps ascertain the condition it is in before it is picked up. We also recommend taking pictures with time stamps in case something does go wrong, as these will provide proof of condition prior to pick-up.

Packing - Tables can be awkward shapes to move, but fortunately, they are often able to be disassembled by removing the legs. We HIGHLY recommend doing this as it makes the overall load that needs to be moved much smaller and removes the most frequently damaged parts of the table from risk during transit. You should also bubble-wrap your table where possible to stop scrapes and scratches.

What To Do After Delivery

Upon the arrival of your table, the number one priority is to check over its condition. Ensure you look for scratches, chips, and dents, and raise any issues with your chosen table shipping company as soon as possible. The photos you took prior to pick-up can be especially useful here. 

Finally, we ask that you leave a review for your table shipping company so that future Shiply users can know what sort of level of service to expect from them.

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