Renting moving crates from Cratezy takes about three clicks on our website — pick a package, choose your dates, confirm your address, and you're done. Everything else, the delivery, the pickup, even a last-minute extension, is handled without you lifting a finger (until it's time to actually move your stuff).
Why Plastic Crates Beat Cardboard Before You Even Start
If you've moved in the DFW Metroplex during July or August, you already know what happens to cardboard boxes left on a front porch for twenty minutes. They go limp. A stack of books turns a double-walled box into an accordion. Cratezy's heavy-duty plastic crates are weatherproof, stackable, and built to survive a Texas summer — or a surprise spring hailstorm on I-30.
Beyond the weather, plastic crates have lids that actually lock, uniform dimensions that stack cleanly in a moving truck, and no tape required. You don't source them, you don't break them down at the end, and you don't feel guilty about sending fifty boxes to a landfill. When the move is over, we come back and take them away.
The 3-Click Booking Flow, Step by Step
Here's exactly what happens when you visit cratezy.ai and start a crate rental order.
Click 1 — Pick Your Package
We offer packages sized for different homes. A studio or one-bedroom typically needs a small package; a three-bedroom house in Plano or a townhome in Uptown Dallas usually calls for a large package. Each package listing shows you exactly how many crates are included so you can match it to your square footage. If you're on the fence between two sizes, go up — an extra dozen crates costs less than a second trip.
Pricing typically runs $80–$120 per week for smaller packages and $130–$180 per week for larger home packages. Those are ranges, not locked quotes, and your checkout screen will show the exact figure before you pay anything.
Click 2 — Pick Your Dates
You choose a delivery date and a pickup date. The calendar only shows dates we can actually service your ZIP code, so you won't book a slot that doesn't exist. A few things worth knowing:
- Delivery window: We deliver the crates to your current address before your move — give yourself at least a day or two to pack at a reasonable pace.
- Pickup window: We retrieve the crates from your new address after you've unpacked. You tell us both addresses in the next step.
- Minimum rental period: One week, which covers most residential moves in the Metroplex with time to spare.
- Weekends count: Saturday delivery is available in most DFW areas, including Arlington, Irving, and Garland.
Click 3 — Confirm Your Address
Enter your current address (where we drop the crates off) and your destination address (where we pick them up). Both need to be within our service area — Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Frisco, Irving, Garland, Richardson, and surrounding cities. If you're moving from a high-rise near Klyde Warren Park to a house in Frisco, just enter both and we'll route accordingly. No guesswork on your end.
After that, you review the order summary, enter payment, and confirm. Total time from landing on the site to a confirmed booking: under five minutes for most people.
What Happens After You Book
Delivery Day
On your chosen delivery date, a Cratezy driver drops the crates at your door — or, if you're in an apartment complex, at the location you specified during checkout (lobby, unit door, covered parking, whatever works). The crates arrive stacked and nested to take up minimal space. You don't need to be home if you have a safe drop spot, but we recommend being available the first time so you can confirm the count.
Each crate has a hinged lid that snaps shut. Pack as you would any box — heavier items on the bottom of the crate, lighter ones on top. Because the crates are rigid and uniform, you can stack them four or five high in a moving truck without worrying about a tower of boxes collapsing on I-35E.
Moving Day
Load the crates onto your truck or hire a moving crew — that part is up to you. Cratezy handles the crates themselves, not the moving labor. The crates are designed to work with standard moving dollies, and most professional crews in the DFW area are familiar with plastic crate systems. If you're doing a DIY move, the uniform size makes Tetris-ing a truck bed noticeably easier than oddly shaped cardboard boxes.
Pickup Day
Once you've unpacked at your new place, we swing by to collect the crates. Empty them, stack them, and leave them near the door or wherever you noted in the app. You don't need to clean or tape anything. Pickup is included in your rental price — there's no separate retrieval fee.
What to Do If You Need More Time
Life happens. The closing gets delayed, the painters aren't done, or you just have a lot of stuff in a house in Richardson that's taking longer than expected. Extending your rental is straightforward:
- Log into your Cratezy account before your scheduled pickup date.
- Select your active order and choose a new pickup date.
- The prorated cost for the extra days is charged to your card on file.
Extensions are typically available as long as we have availability in your area for that date range. The earlier you request one, the better — same-day extension requests can't always be guaranteed, especially during busy moving seasons (late May through August tends to be the crunch in DFW).
Quick Comparison: Cratezy Crates vs. Cardboard Boxes
| Factor | Cratezy Plastic Crates | Cardboard Boxes |
|---|---|---|
| Weather resistance | Fully weatherproof | Degrades in heat and humidity |
| Stacking stability | Uniform, interlocking | Variable; collapses under weight |
| Tape required | No | Yes |
| Disposal after move | We pick them up | Your problem |
| Cost to acquire | Weekly rental, $80–$180 | $60–$150+ to buy enough for a 3BR |
| Environmental impact | Reused hundreds of times | Single use, landfill or recycling |
A Few Things Cratezy Doesn't Do
We want to be straight with you. Cratezy is a crate rental and single-item delivery company — not a full-service moving company. We don't provide packing labor, long-distance moves outside DFW, storage beyond your rental window, or moving insurance. If you need those services, coordinate them separately. What we do, we do well: get sturdy crates to your door and come back for them when you're finished.
Ready to book? Head to cratezy.ai, choose your package, set your dates, confirm your addresses, and you'll have a confirmed crate rental in minutes. Your next DFW move doesn't have to involve a single piece of cardboard.
Frequently asked questions
- How far in advance do I need to book Cratezy crate rental?
- Booking a few days to a week ahead is ideal for most DFW moves, especially during the busy summer season from late May through August. Same-week bookings are often possible outside peak season, but availability varies by ZIP code. The earlier you book, the more delivery date options you'll have.
- Does Cratezy deliver and pick up the crates, or do I have to return them?
- Cratezy handles both delivery and pickup — you never drop anything off at a warehouse. We deliver to your current address before your move and retrieve the crates from your new address once you're unpacked. Pickup is included in your rental price.
- What DFW cities does Cratezy serve?
- Cratezy currently serves the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Frisco, Irving, Garland, Richardson, and surrounding cities. If you're unsure whether your ZIP code is covered, the booking calendar will only show available dates for serviceable addresses.
- How much does it cost to rent moving crates from Cratezy?
- Pricing typically ranges from $80 to $180 per week depending on package size. Smaller packages for studios and one-bedrooms generally start around $80–$120 per week, while larger packages for three-bedroom homes typically run $130–$180 per week. Your exact price is shown at checkout before you pay.
- Can I extend my crate rental if my move takes longer than expected?
- Yes. Log into your Cratezy account before your scheduled pickup date, select your active order, and choose a new pickup date. A prorated charge for the extra days will be applied to your card on file. Extensions are subject to availability, so request them as early as possible.
- Do I need to be home when Cratezy delivers or picks up the crates?
- You don't have to be home as long as you have a safe, accessible drop spot noted in your order — a covered porch, a lobby, or a designated parking area all work. For your first delivery, being available to confirm the crate count is a good idea. For pickup, just leave the empty, stacked crates at the agreed location.
Ready to book?
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