Do I need a mattress cover, and how much is it?
Mattress covers are $15 each on the standard rate and included with the Silver Package. They keep the mattress clean and dry in the truck.
By Spartan Moving Systems · Updated October 2026 · Cal-T #0190543a mattress, and why it is worth it
Each mattress cover is $15, billed only if the crew puts one on. The covers are not part of the standard hourly rate, but they are included if you go with the Silver Package. A cover is what keeps the sleeping surface clean from the moment it leaves your bedroom to the moment it lands on the new frame.
Why covers, not blankets
Moving blankets are made for hard furniture. They pad corners and edges and get reused move after move. A mattress is different: it is the one item you lie on every night, it soaks up dust and moisture, and it flexes as it is carried. A sealed plastic cover keeps out dirt from stairwells, sidewalks and the truck floor, and gives the crew a cleaner grip, so every mattress gets one. Covers matter even more on rainy days, during long carries from a building entrance to the curb, and on moves where furniture shares the truck with boxes from a garage.
Cost by household
| Mattresses | Covers at $15 each |
|---|---|
| 1 | $15 |
| 2 | $30 |
| 3 | $45 |
| 4 | $60 |
If you also have TVs, mirrors or large frames, compare those itemized costs against Silver at the end of the move. Our moving cost guide shows how supplies sit next to hourly labor.
Getting beds ready
- Strip the sheets and bedding and pack them in a box.
- Leave the frame standing; the crew takes it apart and reassembles it at no extra cost.
- Tell us the number of beds when you request a quote, so the truck carries enough covers.
- Keep a set of fresh sheets in an open box so the first night in the new home is easy.
More prep ideas are on the moving checklist, and the packing services page covers the rest of the supplies.
Other questions people ask
Questions and answers
- Is a mattress cover required?
We put a cover on every mattress we move to protect it. Each cover is , unless you choose the Silver Package, which includes them.
- Does Silver include covers for every bed?
Yes. Mattress covers are part of the Silver Package, whatever the number of beds.
- Do you take beds apart?
Yes. Bed frames are disassembled and reassembled as part of the standard service.