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Pool Table Slate Crating Service
From $399 — Van Line Prep — Long-Distance Move Ready — Call 770-601-8795
Moving locally? We can transport your pool table ourselves. Moving out of state? That's where slate crating becomes essential. Slate is heavy, brittle, and completely unforgiving of improper handling. A slate panel that gets loaded loose onto a moving truck is almost certain to arrive chipped, cracked, or broken. Proper crating prevents that.
Our slate crating service is designed specifically for customers who are using a van line or long-distance moving company and need their pool table slate professionally packaged for safe interstate transport. We disassemble the table, separate and protect the slate panels in purpose-built crates, and prepare the remaining components for standard moving truck transport.
Why Van Lines Can't Do This
General moving companies are experts at moving furniture and household goods — not at disassembling precision billiard equipment. Most van lines simply don't have the knowledge to properly handle pool table slate, and some will refuse to take responsibility for damage to improperly prepared items. Having a professional billiard mechanic prepare your table gives you proper documentation and significantly reduces the risk of damage.
What Slate Crating Includes
Our service includes complete pool table disassembly, professional crating of all slate panels with appropriate padding and bracing, safe packaging of the cabinet, legs, rails, and accessories, and documentation of the table's pre-transport condition. We work directly with your moving company's timeline and crew.
After Your Move
Once you arrive at your destination, you'll need a local billiard mechanic to reassemble and level the table. We're happy to provide guidance on what to look for when hiring someone in your new area, and what to expect from a professional reassembly service.
Planning a long-distance move? Don't trust your pool table to a general moving crew. Call 770-601-8795 to schedule professional slate crating.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is slate crating and when do I need it?
Slate crating is the process of building a protective wooden crate around each piece of your pool table's slate for long-distance moves. When a van line or moving company is transporting your belongings across state lines, loose slate panels are at serious risk of cracking. Proper crating prevents that.
How much does slate crating cost?
Slate crating starts at $399 at Metro Billiards Service. This includes professional disassembly, custom crating of the slate panels, and labeling for easy identification during the move.
Do moving companies handle pool table slate?
Standard moving companies are not equipped to handle pool table slate properly. Slate is heavy and brittle and must be crated by a specialist before being loaded onto a moving truck. We work with van lines across the Atlanta metro area regularly.