Long Distance Moving and Storage
My top tips for long distance and moving and storage – this is a complete list of what you need to consider during your long distance move that requires storage. If you don’t need storage – you are in the wrong place – try this
Long Distance Moving and Storage
Long distance moving when you need storage sucks. Sorry, but anyone who tells you different is most likely an extreme optimist ( do those still exist? ) or fibbing you so they don’t have to help you. Okay, so now that you understand that LDMandS is a pain, here are some tips to help you get through it:
- There is greater chance that your things will be missing/damaged when you need long distance moving and storage in the interim. Here is why – most movers buy/sell/transfer your move and there are so many hands that touch your shipment. Let me put it this way – it would be really hard to prove where your things ended up missing/damaged. What can you do to protect your items? Hire a long distance mover who doesn’t sell/trade/buy shipments. Also the best long distance movers will make sure the same crew that loaded your shipment delivers after storage.
- Do your research. I really hate this cliche – like you don’t already know – check reviews blah blah blah… Here is the insight I can provide about long distance moving and storage research. You have to feel comfortable with them. A nice voice on the phone isn’t the only reason to book with your mover. And a FYI – BBB, Yelp, HomeAdvisor, Angie’s List are all PAID services. I suggest finding long distance moving company reviews that are from third -party, verified sites like customer lobby.
- Make sure you store your items in the state you are moving to. A lot of customers store items in their pick-up state they are moving from. This gives the customer absolutely no leverage if the first move stinks. Also, the price could change drastically – especially when using containerized storage. Hire long distance movers with flat rate long distance moving fees.
- Don’t use containerized storage for long distance moving and storage . First of all, per month storage fees are very high and the units are/can: easy to break into, fall apart, a nice home for insects/rodents, notorious for uncharges, billing issues, and in general horrible customer service.
- If you are using long distance moving and storage to move to a new climate say – from NY to FL – you should consider opting for humidity controlled storage unit or FL to NY – heated storage. This isn’t for everyone… if the most expensive piece of furniture you own is a desk from IKEA – any type of storage should do fine.
- Pro-rated storage for your long distance move can save you hundreds. Most van lines and larger moving operations will charge you for a full month of storage even if you move out on the 5th of the month.
- If you are moving long distance and need storage for six months or more – you will need to sign storage documents every six months and if you fail to – your coverage may be voided. This should be the responsibility of your move to remind you of but it’s always good to be aware.
You can find the best long distance moving and storage operations along the east coast by doing a search for your local Monster Movers.