Moving House? How Self Storage Can Make Your Move Easier

Moving house has a funny way of making you realise just how much stuff you own.

It’s usually around this point that you realise just how much there is still to sort out. Boxes are starting to take over the spare room, the garage needs clearing, and there’s furniture that simply won’t have a place in the new house yet. With moving day getting closer, the list doesn’t seem to be getting any shorter either, but, the good news is… it doesn’t all have to be dealt with at once.

Self storage when moving house can give you somewhere to put things while you get on with everything else. You might only need it for a few weeks, or you may decide that having some extra space for longer makes life easier.

Here are a few situations where a self storage container can come in handy whilst you get sorted and settled!

Preparing your home for sale

If you’re selling your house, clearing some of the clutter can make a noticeable difference. That doesn’t mean throwing things away, there are plenty of belongings you still want, just not necessarily on show while you’re trying to sell the house.

A storage container gives you somewhere to put spare furniture, boxes, children’s toys, seasonal items and the other things that have gradually found their way into every room.

It can also be a good excuse to get ahead with the packing. Start with the things you won’t need for a while, rather than leaving the whole job until moving week.

What if the house moving dates don’t line up?

This is probably one of the more useful reasons to consider storage between houses.

Ideally, you sell one property, pick up the keys to the next and move straight in. Real life doesn’t always cooperate.

If you have to leave your old home before the new one is ready, you need somewhere for your belongings to go. Moving everything into temporary accommodation and then moving it again a few days or weeks later isn’t exactly appealing.

A temporary storage container gives you another option. Put your furniture and boxes somewhere secure, sort out the move and collect everything once you’re ready for it. It can save you a second move.

What about storing furniture?

Furniture is often the awkward bit. Boxes can be stacked in a corner. A sofa maybe not so easily.

Perhaps you’ve got work to do in the new house before you move in properly. Maybe the carpets are being replaced, the walls need painting or you’re renovating a room. Having a large piece of furniture in the middle of it all doesn’t make the job any easier.

Cuboid’s storage containers are designed to make loading and unloading straightforward, with drive-up access to your container. That can be particularly useful when you’re moving larger household items, as you can load directly from your vehicle rather than carrying everything through an indoor facility.

This is where furniture storage when moving house can earn its keep.

Do I have to move everything into storage at once?

No. In fact, there can be a lot to be said for doing it gradually.

Pack up the things you know you won’t need for a while. Move those into your self storage container. Then work your way through the house as the moving date gets closer. That equates to fewer boxes under your feet and, importantly, less to do in the final run in to your move.

If you’re selling your current property at the same time, it also gives you a chance to clear rooms without having to make a decision about every single item there and then.

Is Cuboid self storage secure?

It’s a fair question. You’re leaving your belongings somewhere other than your home, so you want to know they’re properly looked after.

All of Cuboid’s nationwide self storage sites are gated and have CCTV, and all the containers are secured with heavy-duty locks.

The containers are also ventilated, and Cuboid’s sites are kept clean and well maintained.

It’s worth checking the details of your local site when you book, particularly around access arrangements.

How long can I rent a self storage container for?

There’s no need to know exactly how long you’ll need it before you start.

Cuboid offers flexible contracts, so you can use your space for a short gap between properties or for longer while you settle into your new home.

Access is available seven days a week, although specific access arrangements depend on the location.

How much space will I need?

This is worth thinking about before you book.

A couple moving out of a small flat won’t necessarily need the same amount of space as a family leaving a four-bedroom house. The amount of furniture you have makes a difference too.

Cuboid offers different container sizes across its locations, with 20ft containers providing more than 1,100 cubic feet of storage space. Some sites also have larger options.

If you’re not sure what you’ll need, it’s worth speaking to the team rather than guessing. Getting the right amount of space from the start is much easier than discovering you’ve underestimated it halfway through the move.

A little breathing room can go a long way

You don’t necessarily need self storage because you’ve run out of space.

Sometimes you just need somewhere to put things while everything else is being sorted out.

That might mean clearing your old home before putting it on the market. It could be keeping furniture somewhere safe while the new house is decorated. Or it might simply be getting the contents of the spare room out of the way before moving day arrives.

That’s really what storage during a house move is about: giving yourself a bit more room to get everything done without having to do it all at once.

If you’re planning a move and need self storage for moving house, Cuboid has self storage locations across the UK, with flexible storage for homes and a straightforward booking process.

New home, new chapter, more space.