We ship our modern and contemporary staircases by common carrier. It is an insured freight liner. Each stair is banded to a custom-made skid. Railings are wrapped in foam, shrink wrapped and banded to custom-made skids as well. Shipping to most of the Eastern seaboard typically takes 3-5 days. Mid-Western states may see 5-8 days in transit. Pacific states may see a week or more in transit. Stairs are also available for pickup at our shop. In this instance, we will provide minimal packaging material. Client must secure the load for travel.