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Portable Storage Companies

Frequently Asked Questions about Portable Storage

Portable storage companies accross the United States are now providing a newer form of storage that is a wonderful solution, depending on your needs. Overall portable storage solutions are best suited for a person who wants to take their time packing their portable storage unit, a person who is moving out of state, and/or for a person who just needs temporary storage. Discount Movers hopes that the following information is helpful in learning more about portable storage companies and the solutions they provide, to see if that is the right solution for you. See our frequently asked questions below.

Discount Movers is a San Diego moving company that has worked with all of the major portable storage companies, most of which do NOT offer loading services. Therefore, if you need help loading your portable storage unit in San Diego, California, call Discount Movers for a free estimate. 858-490-0155

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Frequently Asked Questions

Question: How Does a Portable Storage Container Service Work?
Answer: Portable storage companies will drop a portable storage container at your doorstep and provide you with a certain period of time to load your container. Once you are finished loading your portable storage unit, portable storage companies will pick-up your portable storage container and either transport it to your new home, place it into their storage warehouses, and/or move it out-of-state to another storage facility. (Not all portable storage companies offer long-distance services.) Please note, most portable storage companies are able to provide portable storage services for apartments, condos, homes and offices.

Question: How long do portable storage companies give you to load your storage unit?

Answer: Check with your local portable storage companies, but Discount Movers has found that most portable storage companies provide 1 month of storage service for the same cost.

Question: How are portable storage companies different then renting a moving truck?
Answer: The main difference between portable storage and renting a moving truck is your ability to store your belongings at some point during your move. Lets say you need to be our of your home because you are selling it. You have decided to go to Europe for two weeks in between moving out of your new house and into your new house. Voila! Portable storage companies enables you to store your belongings while you are in Europe, and then have be dropped off at your new home when you are ready. Versus renting a truck you would have a specific time limit to work within.

Question: Can I Store my Portable Containers Before I Move into Your New Home?
Answer: If you need to store your San Diego portable storage container before you move, most portable container companies will provide this service. Interestingly enough, often it is even less expensive to store your San Diego portable storage container for a short period of time (a week to a few months) then it is to move your portable container directly from one home to another.

Question: How do you Properly Pack and Load a Portable Storage Container?
Answer: Discount Movers recommends that you place your heavier items on the bottom and fill in the top areas with lighter belongings, all with a proper use of packing materials. The most important thing to consider when packing your portable storage container in San Diego is the less movement that could occur within the storage container, the better protected your belongings will be. Therefore, it is important to fill in all gaps with packing supplies such as paper and bubble wrap. More information on Storage Moving TIPs.

Question: What if I don't want to Pack my own Portable Storage Container
Answer: Most portable storage companies do not offer packing or loading services. Therefore, if you need help loading or packing call your local moving company for assistance.

Question: I am Moving out of state and Thinking About Portable Storage as a Moving Option?
Answer: Many portable container storage companies have long-distance moving options, where you can easily transport your belongings from one state to another. You simply load your belongings into your portable storage container and your belongings will be stored in a storage warehouse in the state you are moving to. Then when you are ready to move into your new home, call your portable storage provider and they will deliver your belongings to your new home.

Question: Who are some of the Portable Storage Container Companies?
Answer: Some of the portable storage companies that offer portable storage services include Big Box, Pods, and San Diego Public Storage.

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