Can Movers Deliver Directly To A Storage Unit?
Yes, certain removal companies can deliver your items straight to a storage unit if you’re moving house. When choosing a storage company, it's best to look for one that includes transport.
When moving, you may not need your items straight away. For example, if you’re undergoing renovations, you may need to store your items for a period of time in a storage unit.
Choosing to send your items directly to a storage unit is convenient for individuals and businesses alike, offering a secure, convenient and flexible solution. However, you have to make sure to choose the right movers and storage facility for your needs. Not all movers can deliver straight to a storage unit so if this is a service you need, make sure to check with the movers first.
The Box Co. offers a professional moving service which can deliver your items directly to storage. With flexible and affordable storage solutions to suit any needs, you can store your items for as long as you need and get the items delivered to your new home when you need them.
How Can You Arrange Delivery To A Storage Unit?
If you need to move items to a storage unit, each company will have its own arrangement.
For example, for some storage units, you may need to organise transport yourself such as hiring a man with a van or taking items in your car.
Other companies have transport included - collecting items right from your door and taking it directly to the storage unit. Some storage facilities do not allow direct deliveries or have access restrictions that you’ll need to follow.
Before organising your move, make sure that you are choosing a moving company that can deliver to a storage unit and that the storage facility allows direct deliveries. Certain companies have their own warehouse storage so that they can pick your items up, store it in their facilities and bring it back to you whenever you need.
Once you’ve chosen, you can organise your moving day, confirming the time and date and providing essential information, including the pick-up address and the location where the items will be stored.
Does Delivering Direct To a Storage Unit Cost More?
When looking for a moving company, watch out for extra costs. While some companies offer full transparency with their prices - including transport from A to B - some may have additional costs such as handling fees, specialised storage services or additional vehicles to access the storage unit.
Before confirming anything, try to have all the information up front so that you can make a fully informed decision and know exactly how much the move and storage will cost.
What To Consider Before Delivering Your Items To A Storage Unit
Before getting your items delivered directly to a storage unit, consider the following:
Services offered
If you are looking to move items directly to a storage unit, you’ll ideally want a company who offers comprehensive services. Look for a company who can collect your items, move them and store them for you.
Price
Make sure you know all price inclusions up front so that you don’t get caught out with hidden fees or added costs at a later date.
Convenience
You can make your life easier by choosing a company who does everything for you - from packing and moving your items to storing and delivering them back to you as soon as you need.
Secure facilities
When choosing a company, the storage facility is as important as the moving services. Check the security of the storage facilities looking for things such as 24/7 surveillance and access controls.
Insurance
Often overlooked is the insurance of your items. You might want to consider your items during moving or storage or check with the provider whether insurance is included.
At The Box Co. we include up to £100 of insurance per box, so you can rest easy knowing your items are in good hands!
What Items Should You Not Put In A Storage Unit?
While restricted items vary between storage companies, there are certain items that should never be put into long-term storage including:
Any materials that are corrosive or flammable.
Food items.
Plants.
Important documents.
Anything that needs regular maintenance.
Toxic substances.
When Might You Need to Move Items to a Storage Unit?
There are certain scenarios where it would make sense to move items directly to a storage unit including:
Moving house
If you’re moving house, you may be undergoing renovations first. Delivering items directly to storage offers a way to manage space and avoid clutter so that you can move them in once the house is finished without having items getting in the way.
Relocation
Moving abroad or going away for an extended period of time? Shipping items directly to long-term storage - whether at your new destination or where you’re moving back to afterwards - can make your life much easier.
Business inventory
For online retailers or small business owners with inventory, delivering directly to a storage unit can save valuable time and make the process easier.
Travelling lifestyle
If you’re a digital nomad or always on the move hopping from country to country, you may have items to store without a reliable address. A storage unit means that you can have items delivered directly and pick them up whenever it’s convenient.
Why Use Professional Movers to Take Items to Storage
Using professional movers to take your items to storage, rather than packing items and taking them yourself, can lead to various benefits including:
Keep your items in good condition
The main benefit of using professional movers is that they know what they’re doing. They have the equipment and training to pack items - including bulky or fragile ones - and keep them protected during moving and storage.
Efficiency
Professional movers pack and move items for a living meaning that they know how to do things quickly, efficiently and safely.
Stay safe
Heavy lifting can take its toll, especially if you don’t know what you’re doing. Hiring professional movers can make sure you don’t have to do any heavy lifting, reducing the risk of injury or personal damage.
Save money
Paying for movers can seem like an extra cost but it could save money in the long run by reducing damage during the move and ensuring that your items make it to their next destination in one piece!
Easy Moves Directly to Storage Units
At The Box Co., we know that moving house can be complicated, expensive and stressful - that’s why we make it as simple as possible.
We can handle your move from start to finish - from packing your items in specialised packing materials to transport and affordable, safe storage for as long as you need.
With prices starting from just £199 per move, our professional movers can get your items safely to storage. Get a quote today!
