Climate-Controlled Storage

When moving and storage work together

Storage is useful for:

• Closing-date gaps
• Temporary housing
• Home renovations
• Downsizing
• Estate transitions
• Corporate relocation
• Delayed construction
• Office renovation
• Staged commercial moves
• Long distance delivery timing
• Decluttering before a home sale
• Combining belongings from multiple locations

Short-term storage

Long-term storage

Long-term storage may be appropriate when downsizing, traveling, relocating for work, renovating, or keeping furniture that does not yet have a permanent destination. The storage plan should clearly explain:

• Expected duration
• Monthly terms
• Access rules
• Delivery or retrieval procedure
• Item restrictions
• Protection options
• Inventory process
• Payment terms

Storage for residential moves

Residential customers may use storage when:

• A home sells before the next home is ready
• A lease ends before a new lease begins
• The customer is moving into temporary housing
• A renovation requires rooms to be emptied
• A senior move involves gradual downsizing
• A family is deciding what to keep
• A new construction completion date changes

Storage for commercial moves

Businesses may use storage for:

• Furniture between office locations
• Phased office relocation
• Temporary workspace
• Renovation
• Lease transition
• Surplus furniture
• Event or seasonal inventory
• Destination delays

Inventory and labeling

Every stored item should be identified clearly. Recommended labeling includes:

• Customer name
• Item number
• Room
• Contents
• Fragile status
• Destination
• Priority for retrieval

Preparing items for storage

Before storage:

• Clean and dry items
• Empty appliances
• Remove food
• Use sturdy boxes
• Label all sides
• Protect furniture
• Avoid overpacking boxes
• Separate items needing quick access
• Photograph high-value items
• Confirm restricted items

Storage and humidity considerations