Will Movers Go to a Storage Unit?

Yes, in most cases, a moving company will go to your storage unit to either pick up or drop off your belongings. Whether you're downsizing, relocating, or just need additional space, hiring movers for a storage unit can save you valuable time and effort.

The key is communicating with your chosen movers upfront to confirm: A. They provide this service, and B. Whether it requires an additional charge. Some moving companies might even provide temporary storage themselves.

As the experts on all things moving and storage, Moving Help by U-Haul has put together this guide that answers some key questions about hiring movers for just a storage unit.

Who Are the Best Movers for Storage Unit Moving?

Full-Service or “Traditional” Movers

When it comes to hiring storage unit movers, the first thing to understand is not all movers provide the same types of services. For instance, full-service movers provide a comprehensive moving solution, which may include a truck rental, packing, supplies, and transportation. Naturally, this can make things more expensive and complex, especially if your goal is simply to move some things from the garage into a local storage unit.

Labor-Only Movers

The other option is hiring labor-only movers, like those found on the Moving Help Marketplace. This option is ideal for local storage users, as labor-only movers typically charge an affordable, hourly rate and provide a more streamlined service (i.e. no lengthy quote process or weight considerations). The one caveat is labor-only movers will often only provide labor (read: heavy lifting). So, if you need transportation to your storage unit, you’ll need to rent and drive your own moving truck.

Here’s a breakdown of labor-only movers and full-service movers and how it might relate to a trip to your local storage unit:

	Full-Service Storage Movers	Labor-Only Storage Movers
Cost	$$$$	$$
Supplies Included?	Yes	No
Transportation	Yes	No
Quote Process	By Appointment/Phone Call	Instant/Online
Price Structure	By Weight/# of Items	By the Hour

Hiring Movers for a Storage Unit: 2 Points to Consider

Are There Stairs, Elevators, or Hallways?

If accessing your storage unit requires navigating stairs, narrow hallways, or elevators, that can complicate your experience with hiring movers. This is often why traditional moving companies charge extra for providing services at storage facilities.

When hiring labor-only movers from the Marketplace, we ask that you consider obstacles like stairs when calculating how many hours you need. When you book Moving Help, you won’t pay for extra fees such as stairs or elevators, but these hazards will typically lead to additional hours needed.

Do You Need Storage Organization?

Keeping a storage unit organized is a major part of successful storage. Good organization allows you to access your stored belongings quickly and easily when you need them. Read more tips for managing your storage unit like a pro.

If you need help organizing your storage unit, you can hire labor-only movers from the Moving Help Marketplace to do the heavy lifting — even if it’s just moving that one piece of gym equipment from one side of the unit to the other. You can also find helpers to pack or unpack your stored belongings for added convenience.

Can Movers Move Stuff From a Storage Unit?

Of course! Moving out of storage is common. Storage users often need to pull their items out of storage, whether it’s for seasonal usage like holiday decorations, outdoor equipment, and clothing, or after they move into a larger space and storage is no longer necessary.

Moving Help Service Providers are an excellent resource for moving out of storage, as they’re local and available by the hour. Even same-day storage moves are possible via the Marketplace.

Moving Help rates are hourly, so no job is too small. Even if you need an extra set of hands to get the Christmas tree out of storage, Moving Helpers can accommodate, even for just a single piece of furniture.

Can Movers Store Your Stuff?

This question is trickier, as it depends on the moving company. Some moving companies may have brick and mortar storage locations throughout the country. Many do not, however. That means you may need to consider non-traditional storage methods, like a portable storage container paired with labor to cover the loading portion.

U-Box Containers + Moving Help: Movers With Storage the U-Haul Way

If you’re looking for movers with storage, consider pairing a U-Box® container with Moving Help. This solution offers you a hands-free moving and storage experience, where your belongings are loaded into a container by local moving professionals, then the container is brought to a U-Haul storage facility.

This is just one way that you can hire movers that store your belongings. Although in this case, it’s not the Moving Helpers storing your things, it’s the storage experts at U-Haul. Learn more about U-Box container delivery and loading methods.

Finding Top-Rated Local Movers With Storage

Whether you’re looking for moving labor to just to help load and organize your storage unit, or you need a comprehensive solution that includes help loading your belongings at your home and transportation to a storage facility, U-Haul and Moving Help have just what you need.

U-Haul has everything for a convenient and fully custom moving and storage experience, from secure self-storage facilities and portable storage containers, to local moving professionals and moving supplies.

Visit UHaul.com to start your moving and storage journey.