Moving into or out of a storage unit?
Quick answer: Storage unit movers in San Diego from Hulk Movers move belongings from a home into a self-storage unit, or empty a unit back into a home. The crew loads the unit so you can still reach what you need, and plans around the facility's gate hours, carts and elevators.
Storage moves come up when move-out and move-in dates do not line up, during a remodel, when a house is staged to sell, or when a parent's home is being cleared. Renting the unit is the easy part. Filling it well is harder: a unit packed carelessly holds less and buries the things you will want first.
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Drive-up units and indoor units are different jobs
A drive-up unit with a roll-up door lets the truck back right to the opening, so it loads like a garage. An indoor or upper-floor unit means a long hallway carry, a facility cart or freight elevator, and often a loading bay shared with other tenants. Tell us which kind you rented, its floor and the unit number when you book.
Gate hours and access codes
Many facilities run gate hours that differ from office hours, and some close the loading bay at a set time. Confirm the access hours for your unit and test your gate code before moving day, because a crew waiting at a locked gate is a lost hour on the schedule.
Loading a unit you will need to get into later
Heavy furniture goes to the back, and mattresses and table tops stand along the side walls. If you will need things before the whole unit is emptied, the crew leaves a walkway to the front. Boxes you want first, such as seasonal clothes or business files, go nearest the door with labels facing out.
Home to storage to a new home
When storage sits in the middle of a bigger move, the same crew can do both legs: home into the unit now, unit to the new address later, with the truck loaded so each room's pieces come off together. If you need storage space between moving dates, ask about it when you call.
Guides for planning this move
- Furniture movers for a few pieces
- Downsizing a family home in San Diego County
- House movers for the whole household
What a storage move covers
- Moves into or out of self-storage units
- Drive-up, indoor and upper-floor units
- Furniture wrapped so nothing scuffs in storage
- A walkway left in the unit when you need access
- Storage to a new home anywhere in the county
- Licensed and insured under USDOT #3358690
Common questions
Do I need to be at the storage facility on moving day?
Usually you, or someone with your gate code and key, needs to be there to open the unit. Some facilities also ask you to add the crew as visitors on your account.
Can you move just a few things into storage?
Yes. Small storage runs are common, such as clearing a garage before a remodel or storing furniture while a house is staged.
Can you empty a unit that has been closed for years?
Yes. Boxes that have sat a long time are often soft or crushed, so tell us and the crew will bring replacement boxes for anything that will not survive the carry.
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