“It’s a whole lot cheaper than a plane ticket, hotel, and eating out for three days!”

— California Mom

Please read this page before calling.

You can use the information listed here for an estimate. Unfortunately, we cannot come to your room beforehand and our pick-up teams are not reliably informed on all our packing, storage and shipping cost. If you have any questions, please call us or send an email and our office staff will help you.

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Professional Packaging

John’s Moms packing and un-packing service

Intra-campus moves

Laundry

Porter Service (Receiving and Delivery)

All storage and shipping services are billed shortly after the pick up. It is your responsibility to know the prices. We always follow the prices listed on this page.

Tape roll 2" X 110 YDS.- $5.00

Bubble wrap 2 X 10" - $5.00

Black wide-tip marker - $2.00

Supply Prices

Large box 18 X 18 X 24" - $6.00

Medium box 24 X 18 X 12" - $5.00

Small box 18 X 12 X 12" - $4.00

Tape gun with tape - $25.00

NOTE: Unused boxes in new condition can be returned for a full refund. Tape gun, tape, bubble and marker sales are final.

pickup fees

When the customer is present with 2-day advance booking, $30
If the customer is absent, $50 ($20 surcharge added after booking)
Rush fees:
- Need a pickup today, add $50 (if available)
- Next business day pickup, add $30 (if available)

Pickup fees are not refunded if an order is canceled. The cutoff to change an order within the same pickup season is 48 hours. You can change your pickup date once within the same move season, gratis. Subsequent changes +$15/change if available. Book your pickup here.

storage prices

The prices listed below are flat rates for any length of time up to 4 months. For extended storage, add 25% of the listed fee for each additional month or partial month.

Storage includes one free delivery for the entire order. Additional delivery fees are assessed for multiple delivery location for the same order or early move-ins.

End of summer delivery to most major campus buildings* is determined by the building’s management office. JPS is typically notified of that date in late July. The date they determine is always prior to their bulk move-in day. If you are granted “early move-in,” and it’s before the date established for JPS by your building’s manager, an additional fee will be assessed to make a special delivery for you.

For example ArborBlu tells JPS to deliver all their residents stored belongings on August 20th because their official move in date is August 22nd, but you receive permission to move in on August 15th, you will be charged an early move-in fee. The deadline to schedule an early move-in is Aug 8th.

Early move-in fee: $250

Rush fee (notify us less than 21 days from the desired date): add $100 ($350 total)

Rush fee (notify us less than 14 days from the desired date): add $150 ($400 total)

Rush fee (notify us less than 7 days from the desired date, subject to availability): add $250 ($500 total)

*This includes RA’s moving into dorm, ArborBlu, Campus Edge, Courtyards, Foundry, Landmark, Legacy, Saga, Six11, Standard, Verve, Vic Village, Yard, Z Place and Z West.

standard box or plastic container (up to 18x18x24”)

Up to 50 lbs = $50
51 - 70 lbs = $75
71 - 125 lbs = $1.25/lb
Over 125 lbs (call for pricing)

Oversized box or plastic container

(Larger than 18x18x24" up to 24x24x24")

Up to 50 lbs = $75
51-70 lbs = $125
71 - 125 lbs = $1.75/lb
Over 125 lbs (call for pricing)
Boxes larger than 24x24x24” : $100 and up

NOtes on plastic containers

Our pickup team will use tape or shrink wrap to consolidate plastic containers together in order to economize your order. Storing one oversize or overweight container is usually more economical than storing two standard items.

Bed

MATTRESS TOPPER

In Large box = $50 leave these for the pickup team to stuff in a box for you
Custom box = $75 when it’s not a twin or doesn’t fit in a standard box

MATTRESS or BOX SPRING

Twin = $95
Full/futon = $150
Queen = $180
King = $230

HEADBOARD OR FOOTBOARD

Twin with no legs = $50

Twin with legs = $90
Full = $110
Queen = $140

BED FRAME*

Standard metal type = $60
*We do not insure IKEA-type wooden bed frames, even if you take them apart. They are very flimsy and parts are lost.

appliances

Small fridge (1.7cf) = $60
Medium fridge (2.4cf) = $85
Large fridge (3.0cf) = $115
X-large fridge (4.4cf) = $150
NOTE: There is a $25 fee if it’s not defrosted and wiped out. This is not a cleaning fee, it’s just to drain it.

Seating

Couch = $165-$300
Desk chair =$70-$100
Bungee/folding chair =$50
Beanbag =$75-150
Lounge chair = $130-$190
Futon chair (single cushion & frame) =$110
Futon (twin or double wide) = $160+
*We do not disassemble sectional couches.

Tables/dressers*

We do not INSURE ANy IKEA type furniture or particle board pieces against damage.

Nightstand = $60-$100
End table = $75-$100
Desk = $95-$200
Empty dresser = $160-$350
Coffee table = $80-$150

Misc

Bicycle = $90
E-Bike = $130
Rug/Carpet = $60-$200
Shoe rack = $50-$120
Shelves = $60-$140
TV stand = $85-$150
Clothing/drying rack = $50
Hockey sticks/golf clubs = $50-$90

Pack & store items

JPS must pack TVs & Monitors to prevent damage

19" TV = $75
24" TV = $100
28" TV = $115
32" TV = $135
36" TV = $165
40" TV = $200
42" TV = $250
48" TV = $285
55" TV = $360
65-75” = $500
75-95” = $650
95”+ = call JPS
CPU = $60 - $80

Other Pack & Store items

Lamp -tall/floor (includes packing) = $75
Mirror (includes packing) = $125-$200
Picture/Artwork, 24" to 45" (longest side) = $65-$110
Game Console = $75
Microwave = $75
Printer = $75
Tall/tower fan = $75
Other small appliances such as coffee-maker or toaster = $50

SHIPPING costs

When our pick-up crews receive your boxes for shipping they do not calculate your charges, nor do they give advice (e.g. whether or not it is a good idea to ship your belongings). All items picked up are sent to our warehouse for labeling and shipping via UPS and we then apply the charges to your card on file. An invoice with tracking numbers will be emailed.

UPS charges are determined by dimensional weights and include a fuel surcharge. Go UPS.com to estimate your potential shipping charges. Be sure to enter the box dimensions as well as the weight. If you only enter the weight it will not calculate the price correctly. This is especially true for duffel bags - you must enter the length at its longest, the width at its widest, and the height at its tallest point. There is a $25 surcharge for items that are not in a box. Additionally, any box weighing more than 45 pounds is automatically given an overweight fee of $50.

Our zip code is 48108
Note that our box dimensions are the INTERIOR dimensions. When prompted to enter box size, you must add 1” to every side for UPS specs, based on EXTERIOR dimensions.
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Once you have obtained an estimate, remember that our prices will also include a service charge, as with any other retail location. The charge includes our handling fee as well as a commission paid to the University.

Below are some typical JPS prices, but these are NOT guarantees. Again, you must weigh and measure your box in order to determine an accurate estimate.

Please Note: UPS applies shipping surcharges during the holiday season due to high package volume. Estimates below reflect shipping rates during the regular season and do NOT reflect any additional surcharges.

Zone 6 (So FL, CO)

Small Box = $95
Medium Box = $109
Large Box = $138

Zone 8 (CA, S. TX)

Small Box = $126
Medium Box = $148
Large Box = $189

N. Zone 3 (IL)

Small Box = $45
Medium Box = $56
Large Box = $68

Zone 4 (NY, NJ, MD, MN, GA)

Small Box = $51
Medium Box = $69
Large Box = $88

Zone 5 (N FL, N. TX)

Small Box = $71
Medium Box = $86
Large Box = $111

PROFESSIONAL PACKAGING Prices

If we have to pack your belongings after you leave town, there is a fee based on the time it takes.

All fragile items stored or shipped by JPS must be professionally packed in order to insure them against both loss and damage, unless you have the original boxes And styrofoam inserts.

If you pack fragile belongings yourself, they are insured against loss only.

19-24" TV $30 - $50
27-32" TV $70 - $90
36-40" TV $100 - $130
42-48" TV $175 - $200
50-60" TV $225 - $300
Printer, Microwave, Tall fan, Gaming box $25

Talk to our office if you have questions about particular item.

John's Moms Packing Service

The service is billed at $400 for the first two hours (minimum), starting when the mom arrives on location. After the first two hours, we bill $200/hr thereafter in quarter-hour increments. A pick-up/reservation fee of $30 is added to your order at checkout. This is included even if you choose not to use it.

Our Mom coordinator will discuss your job with you in advance and add packing supplies. Supply prices are listed here.

Packing a room when a student is not present costs $500 plus packing supplies.

Cancellation Policy:

Once the order is placed, you must cancel by the close of that business day to receive a full refund.
You may cancel your John’s Mom appointment up to 2 weeks ahead of the scheduled date to receive a $200 refund.
We cannot issue a refund if you cancel your appointment less than 2 weeks before the scheduled date.
Changes to an existing reservation date cost $150, subject to availability, and cannot be carried over from one season to another.

Rush fees:

Need a Mom today, add $200 (if available)
Need a Mom tomorrow, add $150 (if available)
Need a Mom in 2 days, add $100 (if available)

Intra-campus Moves

This service involves moving 1 student from one campus residence to another on the same day. An intra-campus move includes two strong guys and a truck for two hours.

The cost for this service if the student is present is $350 for 2 hr. After the first two hours, the price is $175/hr.

If the student is not present the fee is $400 for 2 hr and $200/hr thereafter.

The service does not include packing help nor does it include packing materials. Supplies should be ordered for delivery in advance so all the packing is done before the movers arrive. You will be charged for any packing help if you’re not ready when they arrive. The rate for packing is $200/hr. All your loose belongings must be in moving boxes or hard containers with a minimum size 18x12x12”. If not, we will put them in boxes for you and charge for the boxes. You do not have to box furniture, plastic containers or cloth drawers with belongings in them. We will either shrink wrap or tape them closed so that things don’t fall out during the move. Garbage bags of clothing and blue IKEA bags will be inserted into boxes which will be billed as well.

Let us know ahead of time if you have a TV. There may be an additional charge depending on its size. We do not dismount TV’s from walls or disassemble furniture.

Call to confirm availability before placing your order. We have very limited availability for this service during our peak seasons: for Winter move-out 2025: 12/10-17. If available, moves during these dates are subject to a $150 peak surcharge.

Changes and cancellation Policy:

Once you place your order, you may cancel within 24 hours to receive a full refund.
Cancelations 24+ hours after placing an order receives a 50% refund.
Cancelations within 48 hours of the service time, no refund.
Adjusting the service date incurs a 50% fee, if we can accommodate.