Storage between house moves
What to Do When You Need Storage Between House Moves
If your move-out date comes before your new home is ready, temporary storage can bridge the gap. Plan collection, storage and redelivery together, and confirm charges, access arrangements and booking terms. Keep essential belongings with you, particularly when the storage period or final delivery date is uncertain.
When can storage help?
Storage may be useful when settlement dates do not align, a rental property becomes available later than expected or renovations are still underway. It can also help when downsizing and deciding which furniture will fit the next home.
The important detail is the whole journey. Your belongings need to leave the first property, remain suitably stored and arrive at the next address when access is available.
What should I tell the removalist?
Provide the collection address, likely storage period, furniture inventory and expected delivery location. Explain whether the final date is confirmed or still dependent on settlement, building work or travel.
Tell the team if you may need access to particular items during storage. Storage arrangements differ, so do not assume you can visit at any time or retrieve a single carton without notice or a handling charge.
How should I prepare items for storage?
Make sure items are clean and dry before packing. Use suitable packaging and clear labels. Prepare appliances in line with manufacturer guidance and discuss anything that needs ventilation, special handling or specific storage conditions.
Prepare a simple inventory with numbered boxes and broad contents. Photographs can help you remember what has been stored and identify particular pieces later.
What should stay out of storage?
Keep medication, passports, financial records, valuables and everyday essentials with you. Set aside clothes and equipment for the likely waiting period, allowing for a delay.
Ask for the facility’s accepted-goods rules before packing food, liquids, chemicals, batteries or other items that may be restricted. Do not put something into a storage carton merely because it fits.
How do I compare moving and storage quotes?
Ask for the collection, storage, handling and redelivery components to be explained. Confirm the billing period, minimum terms where applicable and how an extended stay is charged.
Check what notice is needed for delivery and whether access at the final address has been assessed. A quote based on easy ground-floor access may need review if the destination changes to an apartment with stairs.
Arrange storage around your move
Red Fox provides storage solutions alongside moving services.Request a tailored moving and storage quote
or call 1800 733 369.
