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Shipping Household Goods: Safe and Affordable with Ship Smart

As a trusted household goods shipper, Ship Smart makes shipping household goods seamless, secure, and cost-effective for small moves under 2,000 lbs. With over 25 years of expertise, we handle everything from furniture to electronics, delivering to all 50 states, Canada, and international destinations. Our professional packing, discounted freight rates, and flexible delivery options ensure your belongings arrive safely without the hassle. To explore our full shipping process, visit our detailed overview.

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What Does Shipping Household Goods Involve?

Household goods include personal belongings like furniture, appliances, electronics, boxes of clothing, books, and decor, typically moved during relocations or small moves. Whether you’re sending a dining set cross-country, moving to a college, or relocating a small office, Ship Smart’s freight shipping household goods service is tailored for items too large for parcel services like UPS but not requiring a full truck. Our less-than-truckload (LTL) approach consolidates your shipment with others, saving you money while ensuring safe transit.

Benefits of Freight Shipping Household Goods with Ship Smart

Our specialized approach to shipping household goods offers unmatched advantages:

Cost-Saving Discounts: Our multimillion-dollar partnerships with North America’s top carriers secure large discounts, which we pass on to you, making our rates more affordable than competitors or DIY shipping.
Custom Packing Excellence: We custom pack your household goods with bubble wrap, foam, and heavy-duty cartons, using an efficient pallet shipping process to minimize damage during transit, boasting a damage rate below 2%.
Flexible Delivery Options: Choose curbside delivery to nearly any U.S. location for affordability or full-service white-glove delivery for added convenience, tailored to your needs.
Comprehensive Insurance: Protect your shipment with our full replacement insurance, covering items from pickup to delivery for complete peace of mind.

Specialized Household Goods Shipping Services

Ship Smart offers tailored services for various household goods, ensuring each item is handled with care:

Shipping Furniture: From couches to dining sets, we expertly pack and ship furniture to ensure damage-free delivery.
Shipping High Value and Fragile Items: Antiques, artwork, and delicate goods receive custom wood crating for maximum protection.
Shipping Boxes: Boxes of clothing, books, or decor are securely packed and palletized for safe transit.
Shipping Electronics and Appliances: TVs, computers, and small appliances are cushioned with foam and boxed to prevent damage.

Questions About Shipping Household Goods

Based on customer inquiries from our help center, here are answers to common questions about freight shipping household goods:

What household goods can I ship? We ship furniture, electronics, appliances, boxes, and antiques—anything under 2,000 lbs. that’s too large for parcel services.
How are my goods protected? Our custom packing, palletizing, and optional full replacement insurance ensure a damage rate below 2%.
How long does shipping take? Regular service takes 4–6 weeks, depending on volume and destination, with expedited options available—discuss with your sales agent.
How can I save on shipping costs? Our carrier discounts and LTL consolidation make shipping household goods more affordable than full-truckload or parcel options.

For more details, explore our household goods shipping FAQs.

Get Started with Shipping Household Goods Today

Let Ship Smart make your household goods shipping effortless with our expert packing, discounted rates, and flexible delivery options. Have questions or need an estimate? Call us at 866-533-1270, start a LiveChat, or use our online moving calculator to get a custom price in minutes. Our team is here to ensure your small move is seamless!

So Why Pay For Something You Are Not Moving/Shipping?

Ship Smart specializes in small moves shipping out of state. Most moving companies are designed to handle large loads, typically 2000 lbs. and above, but not everyone needs to move a full truckload or a whole household of items.

So why pay for something you are not shipping? Here at Ship Smart you only pay for what you’re moving!

At Ship Smart, we’re committed to making your move simple, stress-free, and affordable. That’s why we partnered with Enhancify to provide flexible financing options. Now is the perfect time to take the next step.

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Our Customer Testimonials

D Rothschild

2 weeks ago

Prompt quotation. Reasonable price. Accurate answers. Prompt collection. The agent at the destination end made a good connection and delivery into the required rooms.

Diane Rutler

2 weeks ago

I have never been so pleased with anything in my life the move went so smoothly ship smart is awesome. Everyone that works for them deserves so much credit for such excellent customer service. Highly highly recommend

Brenda Figueroa

3 months ago

Reliable, quick and upfront with costs and timeframes . Made my move a lot simpler . In home pick up and drop off worked out great . Would use again on my next move .

Cherry Smoke

4 months ago

EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE EVERY TIME!!!!

Haig Nazarian

4 months ago

Highly recommend. I shipped some furniture and a lot of fragile glassware, ceramics, etc., across the country. Exceptional service. The shipment was packed very well. Professional and courteous service. Not one item was damaged.

Jay Cashmore

5 months ago

Movers were in contact within 24 hours to pick up the art piece, was on its way from California to Wisconsin in the next week and arrived when scheduled. I was impressed with the way it was boxed. No chance it would be damaged. Delivery driver took care to remove it from the truck and placed it in my garage where I requested it. Very happy with the whole experience. Thank you to everyone involved.

Fiona Peneycad

5 months ago

I was hesitant to hire Ship Smart to move my household goods to Canada as there were some negative comments online. I spoke to the representative about these comments and he explained this happened when people didn't disclose the proper amount of goods originally. I tried to be very accurate with how much I was intending to ship. In the end, I was refunded the amount my estimate was in excess of the actual weight of my contents. I was so surprised to actually get money returned after the contents had been crated and wrapped at the warehouse. I was very impressed with the contact I had with all the individuals I had any interaction with. My move couldn't have been handled any better. Thank you Ship Smart. Great service.

James Harvey

5 months ago

The price was fair for coast to coast delivery. The process was a breeze, and the delivery drivers were on time and professional. I would recommend this company to my friends and family.

Michele Neubauer

5 months ago

Super efficient! Seamless experience from quote, to pick up and delivery!

Douglas Brown

7 months ago

I used Ship Smart for THE item I wanted after my Mom passed. It was handed extremely well, the customer service was excellent, the final leg was convenient for us on delivery. Zero damage, very well packed. Thanks Ship Smart!

Andrea Sereno

8 months ago

My moving experience with Ship Smart was exceptional with the highest standard of professionalism. I did a significant amount of research and Ship Smart is the company I had complete trust in. Their website is organized and a true reflection of their company and services. Communications were timely and consistent. Everyone in the process was wonderful to work with. My items were thoughtfully packed and in perfect condition when they arrived. My move was peaceful, simple, stress free and a happy memory. They were the perfect moving company for my small cross country move.

Patrick J. Slattery

8 months ago

This long distance transaction went flawlessly from the pick up, packaging, overland travel and delivery. High recommendations. PJS

Erin Long

9 months ago

Robert at Ship Smart has been incredibly helpful and kind in helping me navigate my move. He's quick and responsive. I feel supported and taken care of. Highly recommend and will use for my next move!

Ryan

9 months ago

Works well for moving smaller items. Be aware that the original quote is an estimate and that all of your items are weighed then your given your final price based on weight. You can get price per pound from them. Things were packed very well. Movers were great on both sides, no issues

Mike K

9 months ago

I can't express enough appreciation for the professional help Ariel provided me through out the process. Great work, very much appreciated.

Stephen Raff

12 months ago

Outstanding experience. Pickup team was on time, courteous and efficient. Carefully tagged each item. Lyndsi was very helpful and responsive especially as we didn't have a destination address to begin our move. The delivery came to us a few weeks later (NJ to CA) on the day scheduled and again move on team was very courteous and helpful putting each box in the designated room. Wow !

Joni Roy

12 months ago

Ship Smart did a fantastic job for us! They shipped a small amount of items when my mom made a 1400 mile move. The person who picked up the items was helpful and quick and careful with all the items. The shipment was delivered as stated. The delivery driver went to extra lengths for drop the shipment off at a convenient location at our house. He was kind and helpful. The whole experience was great. I would use Ship Smart again!

Tim Bevan

12 months ago

All of the subcontractors did a great job, good communication and on time. Our items got to our destination safely, nothing broken or missing.

Harry A

12 months ago

Excellent service from scheduling, packing, shipping, and receiving of our shipment. Our shipment came from Southern Florida to Norther Alberta Canada in 3 weeks, in perfect condition. Thank you for the professional efficient reasonablly priced service.

Debra Massa

12 months ago

Overall great experience from pick up to delivery. I was kept informed every step of the way. Highly recommend!

Roger Snelling

12 months ago

Ship Smart provided me with superior service every step of the way.

anoymous class

1 year ago

Best movers in town!!! Moved from Chicago all good.

Basu Porwal

1 year ago

Best movers in town!!! Moved from Chicago all good.

Dawn Back

1 year ago

Great experience from start to finish. Experienced and professional team. Shipped my heirlooms from East Coast to the West Coast. Everything arrived packed very well and nothing was damaged.

Joshua Friedes

1 year ago

I had to move some beautiful mid-century modern teak furniture from my parent’s home in Jersey to my home in Palm Springs CA. These were exceptional pieces in perfect condition. And they arrived cross country in exactly the same condition. I was so impressed at every level. From start to finish the service was flawless and the furniture arrived quicker than I expected. The cost was very reasonable. I was nervous because some of the pieces were unusually shaped. Absolutely no problems.

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