Often a move may require storage services. If your relocation requires storage, strongly consider the convenience of storage services through your moving company. For an added cost, your moving company will deliver your items to a storage facility. Then, when your new home is ready, your moving company will pack up your household goods and deliver them to your new place. It's simple and easy – and reduces the pressure on you.
Before you make any storage decision, it is important to know what the storage facilities are like. If possible, take a tour of the facility. Storage facilities should be clean, well-organized, and secure. Be sure to ask your moving company a number of questions including:
- What type of security is in place?
Storage facilities should have 24/7 fire and intrusion monitoring, and employee access to your belongings should be limited. - How long can goods be stored?
Select a storage facility that will provide storage for your goods for as long as necessary. - How are goods stored in the storage facility?
Goods should be stored in fully containerized vaults and secure racks to reduce the risk of loss or damage. - Are facilities climate- and/or temperature-controlled?
Some household goods require special storage capabilities, specifically in regions with extreme hot or cold temperatures.
One moving company that is known for their state-of-the-art storage facilities is Graebel. With storage facilities in every major U.S. market, Graebel offers more than 4 million square feet of modern, built-to-suit storage that is available on a short- or long-term basis. Every facility is monitored for fire and intrusion, and employs only a thoroughly screened and background-checked workforce.