How Do I Move Out Of A Storage Unit?
If you’re ready to move out of a storage unit, you could hire a man with a van or opt for a company that handles the moving for you.
Before moving out of a storage unit, you may need to give notice to the storage company so always review your contract before making moving plans.
For a smooth move-out day, you should properly pack your belongings for a safe transition and ensure that nothing is left behind.
If you’re looking for a seamless move out of your storage unit, The Box Co.’s affordable storage solutions all have transport included.
We’ll collect your items straight from your door, store them safely and deliver them back to you as soon as you need - ensuring an easy move out of storage. Contact us today!
What Do I Need To Do Before Moving Out of Storage?
Before moving out of storage, you’ll need to make sure that you’re leaving the storage unit in good condition (clean with nothing left behind) as well as meeting any requirements laid out in your contract.
Check your contract
The first step is to review your contract to check if you need to provide notice to the storage facility. Your contract will lay out all the details of what you need to do to move out of the storage so always check this first and ensure you’re doing everything correctly.
Checking the contract will also outline how long you committed to rent the storage unit, the cancellation policy and any additional fees you may need to pay if you want to leave the unit before the rental period is up.
Clear your storage unit
On move-out day, you’ll need to remove all your belongings and leave the unit empty.
Having an inventory of items can make packing and clearing much easier. It also lets you know that all your items are accounted for and that you’re leaving with all the items you arrived with.
Whether you’re moving items to a new place or disposing of them, you’ll be in charge of what happens to the items next. If you’re moving to a new storage unit or a new home, make sure you pack the items with proper materials to keep them safe during transition - especially for delicate or high-value items like antiques or artwork.
Some storage companies will do this for you - leaving the unit empty and delivering your items back to you.
Leave the storage unit
When moving out of the storage unit, it should be left clean and empty and in as good a condition as when you first moved your items in.
If you’ve used a self-storage unit, you’ll need to remove your lock and take it with you.
In some storage units, you may need to let someone know that you have vacated the premises so that they can check the unit and officially end your contract. This is important so that you’re not hit with any further charges after this date.
Move your items
To move your items out of the storage unit, you can hire a van that fits in all your items ready for a safe transition. Careful packing and insurance can give you an extra level of security during the move.
If you’re using a storage company who handles the move-out for you, there’s nothing left to do! Your items will be delivered right back to you ready for your next steps.
When Can I Move Out Of A Storage Unit?
Moving out of your storage unit will depend on the storage company and the contract you have with them.
Storage facilities with flexible contracts allow you to store your items only for as long as you need. Whenever you decide that you no longer need storage, you can organise the move out.
If you’re locked into a contract with a storage unit, you will be paying for storage until the end date - regardless of whether or not you wish to remove your items earlier.
Going beyond your contracted date or failing to pay for the storage could lead to negative legal and financial repercussions.
If you’re looking for short-term storage or are unsure of exactly how long you’ll need to store your items, make sure to look for a flexible storage solution from the offset.
Does Abandoning A Storage Unit Hurt Your Credit?
If you abandon a storage unit, it could negatively impact your credit score.
Failing to meet payments and leaving your items in a storage unit indefinitely can lead to a negative credit store (which could impact future job and housing prospects).
It also means that you leave your items in the hands of the storage facility. This means that they have the right to sell or auction off your items and keep the funds in order to pay off any outstanding debts.
Depending on what is laid out in the contract, payment default could happen anywhere between 5-30 days from the missed due date.
If you want to avoid hurting your credit score, make sure you look for flexible storage contracts and only pay for the amount of time you need.
What Not To Do When Moving Out of a Storage Unit
Leave items behind
You need to leave the storage unit totally empty and take all items with you. If you want to dispose of certain items, you will need to do this away from the storage facility or risk fines of contamination.
Fail to provide notice
If you have a notice period outlined in your contract, you need to adhere to this. If you don’t, you could be charged with additional fees or lose your deposit.
Don’t hire help
Packing items and heavy lifting takes its toll. Not only do items need to be packed with specialist materials to keep them fully protected, but professional movers have equipment and experience to make the process easier and safer. Save yourself the back pain and broken items by leaving it to the professionals!
Move Out of Your Storage Unit With The Box Co.
Need help moving out of your storage unit? At The Box Co. we are experts at seamless moving experiences. Whether you want to hire a man with a van or get our team of professional movers to handle everything, we’ve got you covered.
Our flexible storage solutions allow you to store your items only as long as you need - without locking you into a long-term contract. Whenever you need your items, our professional movers will pack up your items and bring them right back to you!
Looking for simple storage and moving solutions? Contact us today to get started!
