Moving into Storage Between Homes: Questions to Ask

Temporary storage can bridge a gap between leaving one property and gaining access to the next. It also creates another stage in the move: belongings must be collected, received into storage and eventually delivered. Establish who handles each stage before accepting a proposal. Start with the length of the expected gap and how certain the destination date is. Explain whether you will need access to stored belongings, because that requirement may affect which arrangement suits you. Define the goods going into storage Create an inventory that separates stored belongings from items travelling with you or going directly elsewhere. Identify furniture dimensions, packed boxes and anything requiring additional assessment. Tell providers about contents they may not accept, rather than assuming every household item is suitable. Decide which essentials you need throughout the gap. Keep personal documents, work equipment and immediate household supplies outside the storage consignment where appropriate. Retrieving one box […]