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Ship Smart Inc

Moving Companies, Delivery Service, Solar Panels

About us

If you have been looking for affordable moving companies for a small move, you just found one. Ship Smart has 300 companies nationwide and specializes in small international and domestic moves traveling over 300 miles. "Small moves" are moves that are under the minimums of most moving companies (Under 2000 pounds), but too big to ship with parcel or postal services (Over 150 pounds). Our company started out moving high value items like fine art and antiques. As the volume of shipments grew, we were able to get better and better shipping rates. Combining discounted shipping rates with premium services from packing and crating companies, allowed us to transport household goods for less.

Business highlights

25 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Moving - long distance, packing, crating, shipping, international

Services we don't offer

Local moves

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.757 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
82%
4
11%
3
5%
2
0%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.5
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.7
Showing 26-50 of 57 reviews

dotti C.
02/2018
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
It went very welll..furni
Description of Work: have used them twice for furniture moves to west coast and one to east coast

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jim H.
11/2016
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
There is an additional charge for delivering into the house, otherwise they will delivery it in the drive way.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Jim H.
11/2016
4.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They did a reasonable job with that. The one thing about it is they wait until they can put enough things together to make a whole load so it you are in a hurry it’s not the right service. If you have a few pieces of furniture to move across the country then they are pretty good to go all the way. It took them about two weeks. Price depends on if they do the packing. There are all sorts of options, if they do the packing, if they move stuff into the house there’s an extra charge for that and to go up a flight of stairs. They moved small loads within two weeks and they delivered when they said they would. The workers spoke English, at least one of them did.
Description of Work: This went ok. They are really oriented towards small jobs which ours was. It was few pieces of furniture and boxes.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Joan B.
11/2016
4.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They did a great job in packing. The picking up people were on time and they called me. They were nice so they were great. They were a little bit more than I was estimated they didn’t know until later because it bills on weight so I understand. The company is Ship Smart but what I think they do is they get local delivery people. So it took longer than it was supposed to be. I wasn’t in a rush so it worked out. It was picked up from a storage unit and it was being delivered to a storage unit. The company in Tucson did call me. When it was delivered, the guy was great, he was very nice. They said it is going to be packaged with palate. When it was delivered the palate was all the way up the side. Was it package safely, absolutely. There was no way I could do that myself. The delivery man, he was so nice, he put it back on his truck and took it back and then had to contact Ship Smart on what was going to happen. It was going to be delivered another day which they did. I had to hire and bring in family members and young guys to do this. I believe the president or the manager from Ship Smart called me and I didn’t ask for this, he gave me a $200 discount because of my trouble. He was very upset that his people didn’t explain how it was going to be delivered. I paid my relative and he is a young guy and trust me they had to work really hard to get his thing taken apart. Was it protected, yes. We had to use hammers and really big screw drivers.
Description of Work: They picked up my packages in Seattle Washington, it was a Friday in August and it was delivered in September.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Nancy M.
11/2016
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They were great. They were fantastic. I was so impressed. They were big strong guys. They were very protective. Everything came out perfect. They came within the time window. I was so pleased with them. I would recommend them to anyone. They were good heart, big strong men. It was such a pleasant experience.
Description of Work: Had to ship things. They packed some antiques.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

Diane Q.
11/2016
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Smoothly in every respect. Both pick-up and drop-off were punctual and professionally handled.
Description of Work: Moving a bedroom's worth of furniture (queen bed with headboard, footboard, and drawers; queen mattress; long bureau; two night tables; two lamps) from Chicago to Boston.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Carol Y.
11/2016
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Very well.
Description of Work: My sister passed unexpectedly & I had to bring my father from Washington to California in a short time. It was very stressful & Ship Smart was very helpful. I would hire them again. Thank you Ship Smart.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Donna H.
10/2016
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Very easy to work with, the estimate was spot on to the final cost and the delivery was right to my door
Description of Work: Shipment of furniture from WI to Fl

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Lauren W.
09/2016
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
excellent. brilliant. and incredible job well done. packing was amazing complete with blankets and wooden casing. even small pices were protected with incredible detail and tender loving care. I would use Shipsmart again in a heartbeat!
Description of Work: transferred two pieces of furniture from Ft. Lauderdale to Raleigh, NC.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Elaine H.
09/2016
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Dr. Deborah A.
09/2016
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Everything arrived safe and secure! And worry-free :-) Throughout the entire process, customer service was top notch! Claire or Samantha or Robert was in touch with me, or immediately responded to my questions via email or phone, so I was always informed and my concerns were always addressed promptly. Thank you again for fine service. Deborah
Description of Work: The local movers that picked up my belongings in North Carolina and brought them to the Ship Smart facility were incredibly hard-working and careful in wrapping each item as if it were their own. Then, Ship Smart packaged my things in boxes and put everything on palets, with enormous care and shipped everything to Denver. The local transport company here in Colorado brought my shipment the last leg, and I was highly impressed with how professional, courteous, capable, and hard-working the mover was!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,600

Susannah T.
08/2016
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
This was my first experience with a shipping and moving company and it was a really great experience. The people I talked to were easy kind, polite and always willing to help. Their materials were easy to read and they welcomed any questions. The movers arrived on time and took note of all of the areas on each piece that would require special attention since the pieces are over 150 years old. They wrapped each of the pieces and took great care in loading each piece into the truck. The pieces were taken to a warehouse where each pieces was packed for shipping and when they arrived at my house I was so impressed and relieved to see how much care was taken to make sure that the pieces were safe and undamaged when they arrived. Overall, I would recommend this company over and over again.
Description of Work: Ship Smart packed, moved, and delivered antique furniture across the country.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

lynn M.
08/2016
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
So smooth. From initial phone call to final delivery, they were professional, courteous and really knew what they were doing. They had all the right equipment for wrapping the furniture, transporting it to the truck, boxing at the warehouse, and delivering it to my son.
Description of Work: Ship Smart wrapped and boxed 3 large pieces of furniture, moved them from Chicago to Salt Lake City. They set up a delivery date. The furniture arrived on time, in perfect condition.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

Lisa M.
08/2016
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
"Redwood Moving & Storage uses Ship Smart as our small move specialist. They have no weight minimums, making it easy and convenient for our customers who would like to ship a few pieces or a small shipment. Ship Smart Rocks! Thank you Ship Smart for your dedication to customer service. Its why we keep coming back for more! "
Description of Work: Picked up our shipment and delivered.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$972

DJ M.
08/2016
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
When I needed a few items shipped cross-country, ShipSmart was recommended to me by the moving company my family has used for generations. It was so easy working with the folks at ShipSmart. Hannah kept me informed at each step and the items arrived as expected. Since these were family heirlooms, I was very concerned about getting them to me without damage. I highly recommend ShipSmart and would not hesitate to use them again! They provided professional service at a rate less than any other small-move company.
Description of Work: Shipped 3 pieces of antique furniture from MA to CA.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

Heather H.
10/2015
3.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
An item was lost. Didn't advocate for me.
Description of Work: Arranged to have furniture moved cross country.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Reyne S.
10/2014
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They provided an wonderful service at half the cost of other movers. They did exactly as they said they would, plus, they REWRAPPED and packaged my grandmother's china set (12 place settings) with not a singe piece broken or scratched. I had broken the handle off of one of the tea cups. They wrapped that cup and handle with just as much precision and care as all the other pieces. It may sound silly, but I got the feeling somebody on the wrapping end REALLY CARED!! I've moved across the country multiple times. This is by far the best china wrapping I've ever seen. Just as promised, the 4 boxes and one cedar chest arrived on the pallet, to be left at curbside. We were home to collect it, so we were able to place it right into the garage. (The cedar chest was also wrapped professionally with padding and shrink wrap.) After reading some comments about the orders taking up to 5 weeks to arrive, I didn't expect my things to arrive when promised. But they did! Amazing job. Way to go Smart Ship!
Description of Work: Send small shipment from Wisconsin to California

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Mary Ann S.
07/2014
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
I was extremely pleased. They picked up as scheduled and contacted me when delivery was ready. They delayed the delivery a week at my request, as I was out of town and not available on the scheduled date. The goods were extremely well packed and protected. Nothing was broken or even scratched. I could not have done as well if I had been moving with a U-Haul trailer. The price was competitive with other quotes I had recieved, but those were not from companies that specialized in this type of delivery. For shipment of small amounts of important or fragile items I don't think you can find a better company. The representative (Robert) I worked with was always responsive and considerate of my requirements. I highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Picked up, wrapped, crated, and shipped a small number of valuable items. These included an antique desk, framed pictures, glass display boxes, and some boxes. They picked up in Escondido, CA and shipped to Houston, TX.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

John P.
07/2013
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Our brother sold his condo in Arlington, VA in June of 2013. Due to his medical condition and being single, his three siblings had to handle the sale and logistics of the move, all from out of state. He was nice enough to offer family members any items they wanted and the remaining items were donated to the Am Vets. We had three shipments for family members going to three separate addresses. Two weeks before we had to vacate the condo, the moving company we had originally engaged backed out of the deal. We needed a moving company quickly and contacted Mayflower. They told us the total weight was below their minimum and would be cost prohibitive. They recommended Ship Smart in Altos, CA. a company that handles smaller moves. We sure are glad that they did. In less than ten days we were able to obtain contracts and estimates and pack up the shipments. There were constant communications during this short time and Ship Smart was always quick to respond and resolve any issue. They were even able to handle flawlessly an address change less than 2 days before the move. Ship Smart contracted with Blake Movers out of Rockville, MD to handle the actual packing and ABF Transports for the shipping. The three gents from Blake did an outstanding job of packing the items and put them on pallets right in the truck. They were extremely customer oriented and friendly and worked hard and efficiently. We also needed to have a multitude of items carried down three flights of stairs to put out for the Am Vets. It took them over two hours and they did it with no problems. They were also very diligent about all the paperwork to ensure the shipments were correct. All three shipments arrived within the planned time window. ABF called three days before the actual delivery date so all arrangements could be made. All shipments were in great shape and the ABF drivers were very professional. We made a few changes in two of the shipments, but the actual costs were very close to the estimates. There were no hidden costs. We were all very anxious about the move, especially since we were out of state and had only one weekend when we could all be there. Carly Covey and Libby Gamble at Ship Smart took care of all our worries with their professional, customer focused attitude. So, if you have small loads to move anywhere in the USA, we highly recommend Ship Smart. Not only is the company extremely customer oriented, but they partner with highly reputable local companies and national shippers to ensure total satisfaction. We recommended Ship Smart to the realtor who handled the sale of our brother's condo for any people he deals with requiring moving services in the future. He was there when Blake Movers was emptying the condo and was very impressed with them. He said it was one of the smoothest moves he had ever seen.of contents
Description of Work: Managed moving services of contents of condo in Arlington, VA to the following locations: Rochester, NY, Woodstown, NJ and Margate, NJ.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Mary C.
12/2012
4.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Everything was fine until the shipment arrived from West Coast to East Coast. (MD) The receiving warehouse in Baltimore went out of business after the shipment was sent so it was delivered to someplace like New Jersey! Took them an extra 10 days to get the shipment BACK from New Jersey to Bowie, MD. I don't believe this was Ship Smart's fault.
Description of Work: Prepared several pieces of large furniture for shipping including packing the glass shelves. Picked up 10 boxes of customer packed boxes.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Claire M.
10/2010
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
It took a little longer for the items to get shipped, but things were handled well. My son was contacted as promised, his items delivered when indicated, & all items were in good condition.
Description of Work: Ship Smart picked up 4 items I was shipping to Texas. There they had a load ready to transport, the delivery was sent, my son was contacted, & the delivery made. All items in good shape.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$868

MARY G.
01/2010
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
They were very responsive and quick to answer questions in a professional manner.
Description of Work: I took pictures of the furniture I needed shipped to Boston. I emailed them to ShipSmart. They emailed me back their quote and they will be shipping the furniture next week.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

THOMAS B.
04/2009
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Ship Smart packed it beautifuly. It arrived in perfect shape and I was happy with their service. They did what they said they would do. It took 3 to 4 weeks which surprised me.
Description of Work: I used Ship Smart to move our grandfather clock from Arizona to Ohio.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$770

Jessica D.
03/2009
4.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
Everything was fine. The work was more expensive than it was bid because my belongings weighed more than they had anticipated. Only one item was damaged upon delivery.
Description of Work: They took everything I had personally packed, consolidated it onto a pallet, and shipped it to my new home in Portland.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,200

LAVERNE E.
10/2006
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
I was at a loss as to how to get these items from my father's home in Florida to me in Indianapolis. The shipment was too big for USPS, UPS, or FedEX, but too small for a moving company. Ship Smart calls itself "Your small shipment solution." They were perfect! My contact was originally Timothy Keiser in Florida, but I believe the project was organized by a larger national office. Everyone was professional and very helpful. The company representatives that I spoke with on the phone were thorough in their explanations. The actual shippers that they contract with in different cities have to meet high standards. The items that I needed to get to Indy from Florida were all hand crafted by my deceased father, so they were very precious to me. They arrived in perfect condition. I really had no idea how to get these items to me, I am so grateful that someone put me on to Ship Smart. It was a perfect solution to the difficult problem of a long distance, but small shipment.
Description of Work: Ship Smart arranged the pick up 11 oil paintings, 4 leaded glass pieces, and a grandfather clock from my father's home in Florida. The pieces were wrapped, packed,crated, and shipped to Indianapolis and delivered to me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
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Service hours

Monday:
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Moving Companies,
Delivery Service,
Solar Panels

FAQ

Ship Smart Inc is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Monday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Ship Smart Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Ship Smart Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Ship Smart Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Ship Smart Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Ship Smart Inc does not offer emergency services.
No, Ship Smart Inc does not offer warranties.
Ship Smart Inc offers the following services: Moving - long distance, packing, crating, shipping, international
Local moves

Service hours

Monday:
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM