How Does This Work?
Step One: Research and Schedule
Containers s
Movable Storage provides portable storage units that are brought directly to you! First, determine how many movable storage containersyou will need. Storage rental factors to consider: - We have one size. Our storage containers come in one size.
- Each container is 5 ft wide, 8 ft long, and 8 ft tall and hold up to 288 cubic feet.
- Each container will fit about one and a half rooms, or 300 to 400 sq feet of house.
- Each container will fit about 5-6 large pieces of furniture, and 30-40 boxes.
- 4 containersare estimated for a moderately furnished 1500 sq ft home.
- If you are in between or undecided on the number of containersneeded, and if there is room on the truck, we can we bring you an additional container . If you do not use it, then you are not charged for it, but if you do need it, it is already there, thus eliminating an extra delivery charge.
4 portable containersfit on the truck at one time and delivery charges are based on trips to and from your location(s), not based on number of containers s.This is how we break down the delivery needs:
- 2 way delivery - to your home empty, and to the warehouse full
- Final 2 way – from the warehouse to your new home full, and back to the warehouse empty
- 2 way only – to your home empty, and back to the warehouse empty, (onsite storage)
- 3 way – to your home empty, to your new home full, and back to the warehouse empty
- Other options are available, these are the most common
- We provide locks and keys free of charge.
- For more complex moves, we can also come to your home and give you an individual quote based on your needs. All quotes are free of charge.
- Look over the website, we’ve included answers to the most commonly asked questions right here. Don’t forget to look at the Why Choose Us page.
- Give us a call to discuss any questions, we are happy to help, get current rates and specials, and to schedule a date for delivery.
Step Two: Initial Delivery and Loading
- We like to deliver your containersfor the first time when you will be home. We will give you an approximate time of day, and then we will call you about an hour ahead of delivery so you can plan to be home.
- We ask that you be home so that we can discuss where is the best placement of the container , show you how the doors open, go over the best way to load them, give you the lock and keys (which we provide free of charge), and to look over and sign the Rental Agreement, and of course answer any of your questions. You do not need to be home for any of the other deliveries.
- The door is on the 5 ft side, almost the whole side. The container can be placed facing the way that will be easiest or best for loading.
- Written loading instructions are available, just as the driver.
- We also rent moving blankets for extra protection for your belongings.
Step Three: Storage, if you need it
- When they are full and ready to be picked up, give us a call to schedule a pick up, we will ask you to confirm if you are putting the containersinto storage or moving it directly to your new home.
- Before we pick up your containersplease make sure that you have properly closed and locked the container , and that you keep the key. Make sure you keep the key in a very safe place, and one that you will remember.
- We have extra storage available for bulky items.
- All three of our warehouses are climate controlled storage facilities. Our warehouses are safe for electronics, antiques, photos, furniture, documment storage, and other specialty items.
- Your container is numbered and tracked by number for increased security.
- Safe and secure. No one is allowed into the warehouse without an appointment.
Step Four: Final Delivery and Pick up
- When you will be ready for your belongings to be delivered back to you, you just give us a call to set up a time that is convienent for you.
- When you are finished using the container , we will come by and pick them up.
- We also can provide labor services for loading and unloading of containers s, at a competitive price. We will customize as little or as much as you need. For more complex moves, we can also come to your home and give you an individual quote based on your needs, if requested. All quotes are free of charge.
Step Five: You are a happy customer!
- Then you tell all everyone about us. Thank you.
- That might sound funny, but referrals are a great resource for us.
- Since we started Movable Storage in 2002, we have had thousands of very satisfied customers, and we see lots of referrals from neighbors, families, and friends, and even have many repeat customers as well.
- We are confident in telling you that Movable Storage Company is the best option for moving and storage, and we have lots of satisfied customers that will tell you the same thing.