Planes Companies Military Relocation Guide

Fragile Items

Some items require special care due to their fragile nature. In addition to careful handling, they may require servicing before the move or special packaging.

Pianos

• All pianos are pad wrapped
• Grand and Baby Grand pianos need to have the legs removed and then put back on at your new residence.
• A piano may require tuning after the move; the carrier is not responsible for this service.

Organs

• If separate pedals and boards they must be removed, contact your nearest music dealer

Grandfather Clocks

• Let your Planes Relocation Counselor know if you have a grandfather/grandmother clock. A 3rd party company may be authorized by the military to service the removal of the weights and pendulums.
• Grandfather/grandmother Clocks may need to crated or place in a Grandfather/grandmother Clock box, but this is subject to approval of the military.
• Clock will need to be synchronized and leveled at destination. Contact your Planes Relocation Counselor to see if the military will authorize for a 3rd party company to service this or if this will be your responsibility at residence.

Fish Tank / Aquarium

• Drain water and allow sand and fixtures to dry.
• Crating may be required depending on the size
• Transporting fish is your responsibility.

Artwork – paintings and sculptures

• May require crating for safe shipment.
• Type of painting will determine type of packaging.

Antiques

• Items of extraordinary value should be appraised by a qualified individual.
• Photographs of items are recommended. Do not put the photos in with your shipment.
• Note any signatures, serial numbers, or manufacturers marks. Keep this information with you.

Pool Table

• Normally, disassembly at origin and set up at new residence are completed by a specialist. Planes can make arrangements for this service.
• Slate tables will require crating services.

Waterbed

• Must be drained and disassembled.
• Pack mattress separately
• Your Planes Counselor can schedule disassembly/reassembly by a professional.

Boats

The definition of boats includes, but is not limited to: canoes, skiffs, sailboats, light rowboats, kayaks and dinghies or sculls.

• Boats 14 feel or less without a trailer may be shipped in your household goods.