STORAGE OPTIONS
Margaret Weathers • September 25, 2022
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Right now it looks like the trend is people to sell their house at a high return, put their goods in storage and get an apartment or live with family.
Therefore storage is important.
Some points to ponder when considering storage.
1. What type of storage do you need?
Climate controlled or non-climate controlled. This is personal preference. But it is definitely important for oil paintings during summer months. Temperatures are usually kept between 55and 80 degrees. It can also keep wood from warping. It can keep mold and mildew at bay and protect electronic devices.
2. What size unit do you need?
This depends on how much furniture and boxes you have. If you call me I can give you an idea of the correct size if you give me a detailed inventory.
3. What is the access?
Not only WHEN can you access it, but HOW? As we get more storage units in our area, there are more facilities that have elevators. This will take you or your movers a lot longer to load the storage unit.
4. Protection of the furniture
Do you want to keep pads on your furniture while it's in storage? If it's your storage, then you will need to provide them or purchase ours. Or we can take the pads off your furniture, but I don't recommend it.
5. Coverage
If your unit is broken into, what happens? Are you covered? If the condensation in a climate controlled unit leaks into your mattress bag (true story) and ruins your mattress, are you covered? These are things you need to ask your storage facility.
These are just a few things to consider when placing items in storage. Call me to discuss! 502-584-5234
HOW DO I FILE A CLAIM? We have an internal process for handling claims. The best thing you can do to protect your interest is to document via writing and photos as much as possible. Keep all packaging etc.
MOVING DURING THE HOLIDAYS Moving during the holidays is never ideal, but life does not take a break for our personal celebrations. While we do not move on Christmas Day, we will accommodate other days as necessary.
There are items that you may need immediately upon arrival at your new home. To keep track of it, we recommend getting a clear tote and putting it in your car. These are things like medications, next day work clothes, remote controls to tvs etc.
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE SCREWS FROM MY FURNITURE? Many times beds and other furniture items are assembled with screws or other hardware. We recommend that you have some sealable baggies available to put them in and label them per item (kind bed, queen bed, Mary's bed, Tommy's dresser mirror screws) and so forth.
DO WE MOVE HOT TUBS? We do move hot tubs, but much like safes, we need to know all the details at both locations as well as it needs to be disconnected and empty prior to our arrival.
WE DON'T WORK ON THANKSGIVING SO THAT OUR EMPLOYEES CAN ENJOY THEIR TIME WITH THEIR FAMILIES!! ENJOY YOUR FAMILIES!!
DO YOU MOVE SAFES? I get this question a lot. And yes, we do. But we need to know a lot more about the safe than, "it's heavy"!! Make/brand Model Height Weight Depth Stairs at load address? Stairs at unload address? Going over grass at either address? Will it be empty? Does the door come off? Basically I need to know everything about it so that I can plan and have proper resources.
DO YOU MOVE MOTORCYCLES? We can accommodate moving motorcycles both locally and long distance however we need to schedule this appropriately and well in advance.
DO YOU MOVE INTERNATIONALLY? We do not do international moves but we can prepare the items for shipping for you.
HOW DO I PAY FOR MY MOVE? We take most methods of payment. If paying with credit or debit, that can be provided to the office the day before. If it is to be invoiced, that needs to be approved in advance. If paying with cash, that will need to be discussed in advance as well.
