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Using Local Movers to Transport Your Belongings into Storage
It’s very easy to accumulate a lot of stuff -- some useful, others not so much -- throughout the course of our lives, which becomes abundantly clear when we move. Sometimes we are able to get rid of these old items – whether by donating or throwing them away – but other times these items hold sentimental value and we can't bear to part with them. One way to keep some of your belongings is to place them in a safe and secure self storage facility. Located in your local neighborhood, you can rent a unit (based on the amount of stuff you have) and still keep your possessions as well as clear up some much-needed living space.
1. Hire a Local Moving Company:
Since you are only moving your items to a local facility, a local moving company in your area would be the easiest way to go. Ask friends and family for referrals or conduct research from an online moving website for local movers in your neighborhood. Be sure to double check their license and DOT numbers as well as if they have had any complaints taken out against them. Don’t accept a price quote online or over the phone, but rather, have three to four prospective local moving companies come to your house for an in-house moving estimate where they can evaluate your items for storage in order to determine the price of your move. Also, while they are over your house you can get a better idea of their professionalism and experience as well as ask them questions about payment options (cash only movers may indicate a red flag). From your three to four estimates, pick the best local mover based on the aforementioned criteria (license, experience and price).
2. Get Packing:
Make sure all moving boxes are fully packed -- full from top to bottom and side to side. If there's empty space in a box, fill it with packing paper so the boxes don't get crushed if other items are stacked on top of them in the truck.
Sofas should be stretch-wrapped to protect from soiling, or punctures. The same process would apply for mattresses and other soft pieces.
Have enough padded materials on hand to wrap furniture for protection. Wrapping furniture makes it easier to load tightly in the truck without hurting it. You should always aim to load stuff tightly to prevent items jostling against one another during the move.
To save time and make your move more efficient, make sure everything is labeled and sealed.
3. Storage Day:
This won’t be as involved as if you were moving your entire household, but you still should be organized to make sure everything goes smoothly. Make sure that all of your boxes are labeled and ready to go when your local moving company arrives. When they arrive make sure everything is loaded properly (fragile boxes aren’t tossed around) and that every space is filled in so no items shift during transportation. Depending on the local mover you use, you may ride with them to the storage facility or meet them there. If you are meeting them there, make sure that you have the drivers direct phone number should a problem occur. In some instances, your local moving company will unload and pack all of the items in your unit without you being there. If that is the case make sure they have all of the information about your unit and how you want you items placed. Remember: be as specific and detailed as possible. You don’t want discover that you have damage to your belongings due to a poor unloading job.
