subject: Long Term Moving Storage [print this page] Reliable moving companies can help when you need long term moving storage for all or some of your household belongings. Generally, long term storage means storage for a period exceeding 60 days. Lesser terms of storage are considered short term and your shipment may be treated differently than it would in the case of long term storage.
Short term storage might mean that your shipment remains inside the moving truck, especially if you only require overnight storage, of storage for a few days. The trailer with your belongings should be secured inside a locked and monitored yard. In certain circumstances your goods might be offloaded into a secure warehouse for short term storage.
Long Term Storage Options
When you need long term moving storage, reliable moving companies can accommodate your needs with climate controlled, alarmed and monitored warehouses to protect your belongings. Your possessions (which remain in boxes or protective padding and wrappings) will be stored safely inside a 250 cubic foot container (not mixed up with other peoples things) or, certain items like sofas or appliances may be stored on specially designed racks in the warehouse.
Moving house is not the only reason that you might require long term storage. If a flood or other disaster dictates your need for long term local storage a reliable moving company can safely store your things until your disaster recovery is complete. Delivery to your new (or repaired) home will be arranged when you are ready to receive your household items.
Maybe you are fulfilling a lifelong dream to travel for an extended period and require secure storage for household items that you wont need until your wanderlust has been sated. Reliable movers can store your goods and ship them to you wherever and whenever you are ready to settle down and stay in one place for a while.
An uncertain economy may lead you to travel to find employment. Rather than hauling everything that you own halfway across the globe, you might prefer to put it into long term storage. If you are moving overseas for temporary work or any other reason, you may choose to leave some items in storage until your return.
For your peace of mind you should understand that reliable moving companies are very careful with the maintenance of their warehouse facilities. In Canada, these facilities are government approved and inspected regularly, and must meet stringent requirements for safety and security. If the storage warehouses dont meet these strict rules they may be shut down, so its in the moving companys best interests to be strict about maintenance.
While your belongings are in long term storage, its important that you make sure you have adequate coverage. Please ask your moving consultant to explain the options available to you.
When you require long term moving storage its critical that you hire respected, reliable moving company. The very best moving companies will be affiliated with major van lines, allowing for global shipping, modular transportation and storage services worldwide. So make sure you hire a moving company that is affiliated with a respected international transportation company!
