When it’s time to move, there are many, many things that are going to be on your mind.
From searching and finding the right moving company, to getting a moving estimate to packing & unpacking.
One of the things that might get overlooked is how best to transport your household goods during your move.
Having the mover’s own truck/vehicle or even getting your own moving truck usually come to mind, but there’s also the option of using a portable storage unit.
While using a traditional moving vehicle has its advantages, a portable storage unit has many benefits you’ll find during your local moving experience.
1. Take Your Time Packing
Often during a move you’ll be given a window of time to load, transport your items and then unload.
That time can sometimes add stress to your move as you’re trying to get everything loaded up in a short amount of time.
With a portable storage container, you’ll be able to move through the loading process at your own pace.
When you’re ready to move, just call up the moving company and have them transport it to your next destination or to a storage facility (see below).
2. Mind The (Moving) Gap
For many movers there is a “time gap” between moving from one location to another — something that can wreak havoc with the logistics of a traditional moving truck, as arrangements are usually made for them to be used over the course of a few hours, at most.
With a portable storage container, you can ask your movers to store them at their facility in the short-term while you transition to your new home.
3. Long Term, Secure & Climate Controlled Storage
Especially if you’re downsizing or moving into a smaller home or condo ( as many senior citizens do in their retirement years ), there simply might not be enough space for all of your possessions.
In that case, with a portable storage solution you can have your movers store items for you in the long-term, a bit like a more traditional self-storage facility.
The advantage, then, is if you decide to move into a larger space, you’ll easily be able to have your movers bring that storage container to your new location.
Moving can be a chore. With a portable storage solution and the right local movers, you’ll be well on your way to having a Smooth Move experience.