Many people attempt to move all their possessions from their old home to their new one in a single journey. On the day of their move, removalists pack all their possessions into a lorry and then drive them to their new destination.
In principle, it sounds straightforward enough, but the reality can be quite different.
Moving home isn’t always a simple linear operation. Fortunately, self-storage can help. Here’s how:
It Gives You Breathing Space
In some cases, you may need to move out of your old home before you can move into a new one. For instance, if you are going through a relationship change or moving in with family or friends until your new place becomes available, then there might be a gap.
In these circumstances, bringing all your possessions with you isn’t always practical. You don’t want to clutter someone else’s home with all your belongings.
Self-storage is the perfect solution - you can simply place all your items in a safe locker until you’re ready to move into your new home.
Your Belongings Are Protected
Keeping your belongings safe can be challenging during a move. Dumping them all in a garage or leaving them at an unsecured location isn’t ideal. With self-storage, security is taken care of for you. Storage facilities offer ample protection, including CCTV, on-site patrols, and sophisticated entry control systems to prevent unauthorised access.
It Often Comes With Extras And Freebies
Self-storage services often also come combined with other services that help you with your move, save you time, and make the process so much easier. For instance, a provider might also offer
packaging materials, moving services, and even people to box up your items for you, when you are ready to move.
You Can Organise It Around Your Schedule
Moving day can be exhausting. Not only does it often involve making long journeys, but you also have to unpack and set up your new home when you arrive at the other end.
Again, self-storage services can help. They let you do things at your own pace. For instance, you can arrive at your new home with just a few essential items and then grab the rest of your possessions over the days and weeks that follow. It makes the moving-in process far less stressful and allows you to enjoy your new home from day one.
It Takes The Time Pressure Out Of Moving
Legally, you can’t stay in your home after the date you sell it to the buyer. Therefore, there’s often a mad rush to get out before you hand over the keys. You have to load up all your possessions and move to your new home in a short time frame, adding to the pressure.
With self-storage, though, you eliminate this problem. You can move all your possessions to a third-party location and keep them there for as long as you need. Then, when the time comes to move, all you need to do is drive to your new home. It’s that simple.
If you’re moving house in the coming months, Rose Removals can help. We offer self-storage units to suit virtually any requirements - whether you need to store things for a few days, weeks, or months, we’ll come up with a storage solution that works for you. We also have a ‘storage to your door’ service perfect for those who prioritise convenience.
Contact us for more information.
