Freight to terminal is an option for a third party freight carrier to transport your coop on a pallet to a truck terminal in your area for you to pick up. This is the most cost effective and popular option for shipping our coops to our clients for self-assembly!
*When we entrust third party carriers with your highly valued order, we always ensure that it is insured for the full invoice price.
THINGS TO CONSIDER FOR THIS OPTION:
·You will need a full-sized pickup truck with a 6-foot bed and be able to haul 1000 lbs-1800 lbs depending on the style and size of the coop that you order.
·You can have a terminal employee load your pallet into your vehicle or trailer if you’d like, this is your preference. We suggest bringing a box cutter, knife or scissors, screw gun and an extra person or two to help you unpack your pallet and transfer coop components to your truck bed. Using the wider, heavy duty ratchet straps to secure your load for transit, the terminal will typically dispose of your pallet and wrap for you.
*This option is typically easier, you can usually maneuver a pickup truck to the location that you prefer to assemble your coop, thus not having to carry the panels and components any farther than necessary.
·Considering a trailer for pick up? Please note that a ‘deckover’ style trailer is best. You can use other style trailers at your discretion depending on your preferences and load size and weight.
FREIGHT TO TERMINAL PROCEDURE:
Invoice must be paid in full prior to releasing the package to the carrier for transit.
A forklift driver will bring your pallet to a loading area for you to inspect and sign for acceptance. At that time, they will either load it into your vehicle or you can transfer contents to your vehicle. Most terminals will be happy to dispose of your pallet for you.
Freight to residence is an option for a third party freight carrier to transport your coop on a pallet from our HQ shop to your residential address for self-assembly. This option is NOT available to all residences, nor is the most convenient option all of the time.
*When we entrust third party carriers with your highly valued order, we always ensure that it is insured for the full invoice price.
THINGS TO CONSIDER FOR THIS OPTION:
·Can you receive freight deliveries in your neighborhood?
You are urged to call your local highway department or zoning office to confirm.
·This is CURBSIDE SERVICE only!
The driver cannot back into your driveway and is only equipped with a manual pallet jack.
The driver is only obligated to deliver the pallet without blocking your driveway and or mailbox.
Carry-in service is not included.
The client is responsible for getting the pallet off of the street in reasonable time.
·Typically costs $100-$200 more than the freight to terminal option.
FREIGHT TO RESIDENCE PROCEDURE:
Invoice must be paid in full prior to releasing the package to the carrier for transit.
FREIGHT TO BUSINESS:
We also offer the option to have your coop delivered to your business.
Freight to Business is a shipping option for a 3rd party freight carrier to transport your palletized coop to your commercially zoned address and off loading your pallet, “curbside” or to a loading dock.
It is the responsibility of the customer to verify that a potential 53ft freight truck can deliver to your address. You can do so by calling your local zoning or highway department to verify.
ESTIMATED SHIPPING COSTS FOR DELIVERY IN THE 48 CONTIGUOUS U.S. STATES
The map shows shipping cost estimates for the standard American Coop and California Coop. Any additional add-ons will add weight and may incur more freight costs.
All the estimates on the map are for Ship to Terminal for Customer Pick Up.
They are the estimated base freight charged based on various regional major city terminals.
If your residence can accept deliveries from a tractor trailer, there will be an extra $100-$150 charge (by the carrier). If you are not sure if you are allowed freight to residence deliveries, please contact your local highway department to find out.
Customized estimates are available upon requests, just email sales@carolinacoops.com.
White Glove, Turn-Key Service is an option for any of our coops though typically reserved for larger Carolina Coops and all custom coops. This is when Team Carolina Coops meticulously packs your prefabricated coop into our ‘coop hauler’ and drives anywhere requested to install your beautiful new coop on your property.
We do it all, design, build, transport, site preparation, assemble, and complete the coop and install any accessories! You just let us know where you want it and we make it happen!
This service is individually quoted per coop installation. Cost for this option has to factor in transportation of the coop (mileage/drive time), which is $3 per mile from our destination. Plus we consider how many team members are needed on site, and do we need one of the “head honchos” on site for specialty customizations or for a custom install?, how long will the team be onsite, wages and local daily, per diem for meals & lodging for team members. Usually this amounts to $1,500+ per day onsite.
WHITE GLOVE, TURN-KEY SERVICE PROCEDURE:
Final invoice will be submitted upon near completion of the coop install. Additional charges may be incurred, but clients will be notified. We will always discuss any changes to the scope of work with the client prior to doing anything that may incur charges.
