Shipping and Receiving in Ann Arbor
Shipping and receiving in Ann Arbor solves a simple problem: the new couch is arriving and you aren't there yet. We accept the delivery, check it for damage, write down what we find, and hold it until you're ready.
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Think of shipping and receiving in Ann Arbor as someone standing in for you until you have keys. It fits a buyer waiting on a closing, a renter whose lease starts after the furniture ships, or anyone coming to town for a new job who ordered ahead.
When something comes in for you, we inspect it, document its condition, and store it securely. You'll know what arrived and what shape it's in. If you're headed to U-M housing, check first. Michigan Housing says each community handles mail and packages differently, and that it can't store or ship items for you.
Weeks when a big truck has a hard time
Some Ann Arbor dates are rough for a carrier who doesn't know town. In 2026, the city ran Art Fair street closures from 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, through the end of Saturday, July 18. On home football Saturdays, South Main closes from Stadium to Pauline before the game. Check the city's notices for current dates and streets.
The city's truck route map notes that its truck routes aren't all-season roads and are subject to seasonal weight limits, imposed at the same time as the Washtenaw County Road Commission. Those limits are for the carrier to work out, but they can affect a freight schedule. Having the delivery come to us instead of chasing a window at your door keeps your own plans simple.
With your move or on its own day
We can bring held items as part of your move, or on a separate day after you've settled in. Need something received a week before you arrive? We can work that into the plan. You'll know what you're paying for receiving, holding, and delivery, with no hidden fees.
For a tight street, the city has a form to reserve the parking lane in front of your address. It's due five business days ahead and doesn't apply on state routes such as Washtenaw, Huron, or Jackson. Confirm the current rules with the city, and we'd tell you if your block seems to need it.
Ann Arbor Moving FAQs
Yes, that is what this service is for. Tell us what's coming, who is shipping it, and your expected closing date. We'd hold it and bring it with your move, or on a separate day if that works better.
We inspect what comes in and document its condition, then let you know what we found. You'd take that up with the seller or carrier, and our notes give you a clear record of what showed up.
Ask Michigan Housing about your community's delivery rules first, because they vary. We can hold shipped belongings and new purchases for you, but you'd want to confirm how and when your building will accept them.