When it comes to storing your belongings, there are a few options to consider: public storage facilities, moving company storage, and portable on-demand storage. Each has its own advantages depending on your needs.
Public Storage Facilities
Public storage is best for short-term right storage option, as you can access your belongings whenever you need them.
Pros:
- You’ll have 24/7 access to your items and a variety of sizes to choose a storage unit from.
Cons:
- Self-transport required: You will need to handle the transportation of items yourself.
- Additional costs: You’ll need to budget for materials to wrap furniture.
- You don’t have control over what is stored in the units near you which could lead to rodents entering your unit, eating through your boxes or furniture.
Portable On-Demand Storage
Portable on-demand storage delivers a container to your location, which you load at your convenience. Once loaded, the company picks up the container and stores it at their facility or delivers it to your new location.
Pros:
- There’s no need for transportation—everything comes to you.
Cons:
- Higher costs: This service can double if not triple the price of other storage options. You will also need to purchase pads and materials to wrap and protect furniture.
- Weather exposure: They typically store the units outdoors, which may expose your belongings to the elements.
- Liability: This is a DIY option where you are assuming liability for any damage during loading or transport.
Moving Company Storage
Some moving companies offer right storage option services where they store your belongings in their warehouse until you’re ready to move into your new place. This option is great if you don’t need regular access, like if you’re remodeling or sold a home and don’t have a new one yet.
Pros:
- The moving company manages packing, moving, and storage of your items.
- Secure environment: Items are wrapped in moving blankets for protection, loaded into pressure-treated vaults, and kept inside a warehouse.
- Liability: The Moving Company assumes liability for your items from start to finish.
Cons:
- Limited access: Accessing your items isn’t the same as Public Storage. A moving company storage is more secure so you cannot access it anytime you want, which may be inconvenient.
Public storage is a good option if you need frequent access. Moving company storage works well when you don’t need access to your items. Portable on-demand storage (PODS) is only cost-effective if you’re doing it yourself. If you are hiring a moving company to load, you might as well hire them to take it to their warehouse. Your choice should depend on budget, timeline, and how often you need access to your belongings.
Whether you’re moving to a Public Storage, loading a Portable On-Demand unit or wanting to store at a Moving Company. Contact All Reasons Moving to help guide you through the process and provide labor no matter which option you choose. Â