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Helping teachers & staff move easier
But for a child and a teacher, I would not have a job.
School moves are stressful. Is there enough equipment for the move? Are teachers prepared to pack up their classrooms? Do we have enough labor to do the physical move? Stop worrying. School Moving Services, a division of Rentacrate, has been an expert in the school moving industry in Washington for over 30+ years. We understand that your team has limited access to resources and budgets, which makes your job even more challenging. Our team of experienced school moving experts, paired with our equipment & vetted services, allows us to detect and address these challenges before they get in the way.
Our School Moving Services
Moving beyond crates
While Rentacrate may be known for moving crates and equipment, our School Moving Services division specializes in planning, implementation, and execution for all school relocation and renovation projects from start to finish.
Technology Services: Our Certified Technicians can plan, survey inventory, and perform disconnect/reconnect with extensive network testing.
Space Utilization & Reconfiguration: We have technology and personnel that assess your school's current space, plan, set up, and optimize it for the next school year.
Pre & Post Move Clear Out & Liquidation: With the changing school environment, we remove and dispose of unwanted classroom furniture, equipment, and supplies.
Asset & Document Management: Rentacrate has the advanced technology and resources to properly track and monitor assets during your relocation.
"Employees were very helpful and thoughtful. Service was timely." AMANDA FROM ATLANTA, GA
School Moving Made Easier
Benefitting your faculty & staff
Swap out flimsy cardboard boxes for an easier and more sustainable move for your staff by supplying them with our plastic moving crates and equipment.
Saving Time: Provide time savings solutions for your teachers during the move process with no more box assembly, take down, or taping needed.
No Trash: By using our reusable, plastic moving crates your school will eliminate massive cleanup efforts after unpacking at your new location.
Reduce Injury: We eliminate your staff from lifting heavy boxes thanks to our trusted dollies. As a result, your school will drastically reduce its exposure to workman's comp claims.
Sustainable Approach: Your school will reduce its waste contribution by using a sustainable, eco-friendly packing and equipment solution.
Specialized Equipment: In addition to crates, we have an extensive offering of equipment that cater to each department's unique needs.
"Not a single thing was broken in our move, which was a first. I can only assume the crates did a good job of protecting things from being crushed. " LAURA FROM WASHINGTON, DC
School Departments
Specialized capabilities
In an environment as diverse as schools, it can be challenging to find a labor team that executes across all departments seamlessly. At Rentacrate, we have an extensive project history that allows us to provide expert knowledge and resources to address all your needs:
IT Support: Our specialized resources, equipment, and personnel can seamlessly relocate and set-up computer labs, classroom technology, disconnect/reconnect, and new technology installation.
Library & Book Room Moves: Professional library, textbook, and other resources in-order packing, re-shelving & re-shelving.
Lab Moves: Moving carts to safely and efficiently manage unique contents and complex equipment.
Art & Music Department Moves: Moving equipment for art & music departments to transport supplies, fixtures, and instruments safely and securely.
PE, Wood & Metal Shop Moves: Sport equipment, large tools, and hardware can all be stored and transported with ease by utilizing our carts and multipurpose bins.
"Using Rentacrate was the best decision we made while moving. Not only was the service quick and reliable, the crates were perfect for stacking and moving. Using Rentacrate saved us a lot of time and headaches!" ERIN FROM CHICAGO, IL
Our School Moving Crates
Better than boxes
Our crates are designed for an effortless move with your school in mind.
Solid Construction: Your teachers can stack these 4 high without worrying about anything collapsing. This also makes organizing a breeze.
Latching Lids: Say goodbye to taping, box cutters and paper cuts. Your teachers will enjoy ease of access with a side of security.
Handles: No more struggling for teachers to get their hands under heavy boxes. They can move these with ease by steering their dolly from their trusted handles.
Fit For Your Move: Our Standard Crate (24.25” x 15.25” x 12.75”) is designed to get the job done, but additional sizes can be added to support the bigger business.
Pak-N-Stak™ Dolly: The moving partner of your dreams. Stack your crates on the dolly and move around your office effortlessly.
"It was so convenient to have them dropped off and picked up from my home. This was the only company I found that would deliver to me in Michigan, and pickup from New Jersey." JESSICA FROM DETROIT, MI
The most reliable way to protect what matters to schools
School Moving Services at Rentacrate provides the best support for schools during any move, relocation, or construction project.
Experienced leaders
School Moving Services has been a BuyBoard contractor holder for over
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Trusted school moving partner
We help to build accurate cost models for bond packages and budgeting processes
Personalized service
Our Move Experts are in touch with you every step of your school move
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School moving crates & equipment
Rentacrate has a diverse product offering of equipment and crates that cater to each project's and department's unique needs. We can ensure that your school's belongings will be secured with ease during any relocation or renovation.
Standard Crates
Basic classroom supplies can be packed, stored, and transported with ease.
Lateral Filing Crates
Filing cabinet contents or laboratory equipment can be optimally packed.
Computer Crate
Computers, desktop monitors, keyboards, and laptops can be secured with ease.
Single & Double Sided Library Carts
Library books, textbooks, and media can all be safely housed.
Equipment Carts
Large items from laboratories and art rooms can be stored and transported.
Picture Carts
Artwork and posters can be organized and stored without any harm.
Multipurpose Bin
These bins can be used for band instruments, gym equipment, or anything of substantial size.
Carpeted Panel Cart
Large items can be stacked on the cart to reduce heavy lifting efforts.
Shred Bin
Sensitive documentation can be safely and securely destroyed and disposed.
How it All Began
With over 30 years of experience moving schools
It will come as no surprise to you when I confess: we cannot predict the future. But we can prepare for it.
At Rentacrate, we aim to provide certainty and reliability in an uncertain world, which resonates with our customers now more than ever. Since the inception of our company, we have been forced to not only embrace change, but to pioneer it. Changing markets, disruptive technology, and an evolving customer base, we have greeted change with open arms.
While the health and safety of our team and our customers are our top priority, it is important that we continue to support the communities we operate within. Our resilience in the face of ambiguity is what sets us apart in our industry.
As we continue to move forward and serve our customers, know that we are here for you today, and we will be here for you in the future. - JOSEPH A AIELLO, PRESIDENT & CEO
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A Culture of Excellence
The LaPorte culture of excellence set the standard for this entire project and has been supported by a continual focus on how to best execute this wide ranging relocation project in ways that respect the districts assets, the faculty and staff and ultimately the students and citizens of LaPorte, Texas." - LAPORTE, LAPORTE ISD
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Thank you for your interest in moving with Rentacrate
Our team is working diligently to provide each and every customer a custom solution to their moving needs. A Move Expert will be reaching out to you directly to finalize your order.
Frequently asked questions
Our customer service team is here to help with every detail. Our business hours are Monday- Friday, 9am- 6 pm EST.
School Moving Services' BuyBoard contract number is 640-21.
Yes, School Moving Services works with customers across the country far in advance of move events to accurately build cost models for major move projects in support of bond packages and budgeting processes.
Yes, School Moving Services specializes in supporting teachers, staff and administrators with pre-move engagement and training. We recognize the important benefits that moving to a new facility can provide especially if engagement of key stakeholders is recognized and included.
Yes, we can partner with you and your school to write an RFP.
No, it should be included in the bond budget as a stand-alone budget number separate from the General Contracting budget.
Yes! At Rentacrate, we typically try to understand your budget ahead of time. Then we conduct the walkthrough and try to match the specific scope of work with your budget and present options as needed.
Yes, Rentacrate can assist you in every phase of your project and provide support after the project has been completed.
Typically it is helpful if a representative from Facilities, IT, Purchasing, Upper Management, and someone with access to keys for all rooms.