If you need to leave your old home before the new one is ready, storage between house moves gives you somewhere to keep your furniture and boxes during the gap. The move usually involves two trips. First, your belongings go from your old address to a storage unit. Then, when you have the keys, they go from storage to your new home.
Start with the date you need to move out
Confirm when you must hand back the keys to your old property and when you expect to get access to the new one. If you only know the move-out date, you can still plan the first trip. Ask your storage provider how much notice you need to give if your plans change, what the minimum rental period is and when you can access the unit.
Before booking the van, check the storage facility’s opening hours and whether you need to reserve a loading bay. A late move-out slot can be difficult to work with if the storage site closes before the van arrives.
If you’re considering Big Yellow Self Storage, check its London locations and confirm the branch’s opening hours and van access before booking your move.
What to Pack for Storage Between House Moves
Make a list of the furniture and boxes you want to store. Include larger pieces such as sofas, bed frames and wardrobes. Tell the storage provider which items can be dismantled, and ask them to estimate the unit size from your list. Leave room for an aisle if you expect to collect anything before the final move.
Pack a separate bag or box for the gap between homes. Keep your keys, documents, medication, chargers, work clothes and anything children need for school with you. If you will need bedding or kitchen items on your first night, label those boxes clearly and ask for them to be loaded where they can be reached easily.
Make the second move easier while you pack
Label each box with the room it belongs in at the new property. For furniture that comes apart, put the screws and fittings in a labelled bag so they are easy to find when you arrive. Photograph large items before dismantling them and keep a simple list of what goes into the unit.
Check what your storage provider accepts before packing. If you have plants, food, liquids or anything that needs special handling, confirm what can go in the unit and make separate arrangements where needed.
Ask for a quote that covers both trips
When comparing prices, check which costs cover transport, loading and unloading, and which cover the storage unit itself. Ask how charges would change if the second move takes place later than expected.
For Qaswa Logistics LTD to quote for the move, send us your current postcode, the storage facility’s postcode if you have chosen one, and your new postcode if you know it. Include your move-out date, a furniture list and details of stairs, lifts and parking at each location.
Request a free quote from Qaswa Logistics for your move into storage or your onward move to your new home.
