Why You Should Move With A Moving Container

The majority of us planning a DIY move will have three options when it comes to transporting and storage of our household items: A rented moving truck, moving container, or a 'You Load, We Drive' freight moving company. Today we're looking at moving containers, helping you understand what a portable storage container is, how they work, and when they are a good option for your move.

Although a portable storage container can be used in most moving situations, it is not always the right choice. A storage container is typically more expensive than the other moving options, this is because it is the only option that allows you to ship and store your household goods without having to load and unload your stuff multiple times. In other words, moving containers are often times more expensive because they are more convenient.

What is a Moving Container?

Moving containers are shipping containers that can be delivered to your home, loaded up with your stuff, and then moved to a local warehouse for storage or to your new home. Moving containers have become a common way for people to move and store their items, especially when you aren't immediately moving into your new home.

There are many moving container companies that can deliver a portable storage container to you - some will only store and move your stuff locally, while others are be able to ship your container across the country.

How Do Moving Containers Work?

It's a pretty simple concept really, although admittedly rather ingenious. Whichever moving container company you have chosen will first drop off a container (or multiple for larger homes) at your residence or office. You can then either load the container yourself or hire moving help to pack it up for you.

Once your storage container(s) are packed up you'll lock it and notify the container company to come and pick it up. Alternatively, you can choose to have the container remain at your location if you don't need your stuff moved - this is a common use case for home renovations. If you are moving then you can choose to have your container shipped to your new home, or kept at a storage facility.

Benefits of a Moving Container

There are a number of reasons to use a portable storage container over other options, like a rental truck or freight trailer:

Moving containers are versatile, allowing you to load and unload your household items only once. Once loaded, it can be moved to your new location or stored, only to be unloaded once you have reached your final destination
You can take your time loading and unloading your container
If you aren't moving into your new home right away, or if you don't even know where your new home is just yet, your stuff can be shipped to a storage facility until you're ready to complete your move
Storage containers can be rented in a number of sizes so you only pay for the space that you need
There are many moving container companies, which allows you to get competitive pricing and choose the one that best fits your relocation needs and budget

When Should I Use a Container for my Move?

A portable storage container is best used when you will need to keep your stuff in storage before moving into your new home. Regardless of whether you are completing a local move or moving across the country, if you cannot move into your new home right away then a shipping container is likely a good fit for you. This is very common if you are closing on a new home, still searching for a new home, or moving to a temporary home while waiting on your home to be built.

A moving container is also a handy solution if you are renovating your current home and you don't have sufficient space to store your items. In this case you can hire furniture movers to carry all of the heavy items out of the existing home and load them into the container so that renovations can begin (e.g. new floors are installed). The container remains on the premises until the renovations are complete, and at that time you can have the movers unload the unit and move the items back into the home.

Help to Load and Unload Your Moving Container

It is important to remember that once your container is delivered it is your responsibility to load or unload your household items. If you aren't up to the task, or if you simply don't want to, you can find and book local moving help to do the heavy lifting for you. Hiring professional movers is especially important when it comes to loading your container so that your items are packed and secured properly to prevent damage. Compare and hire local movers online or contact Customer Support at (888) 354-8303 for assistance with scheduling your move help.