Hidden Benefits of Using Portable Storage Units For Your Move

Published: May 20, 2022

If you are planning a move in 2022, you will most likely consider three options for transporting your belongings from your current place to your brand new one! You’ll either want to hire a professional moving company to help you with your move, rent a moving truck to more efficiently transport your items in bulk, or rent a portable storage unit. 

You may be surprised but there are several hidden benefits of using portable storage units during a move! There are pros and cons to any transportation option you may be considering, but you may find the pros of using portable storage units to be a huge deciding factor for your next move’s needs. Here are some of the many benefits of using portable storage units during a move.

Convenience of Portable Storage Units

One of the top benefits of using portable storage units for a move is the convenient door-to-door delivery. Moving is extremely time-consuming, as we are sure most of you reading this are aware. However, portable storage containers can save you both money and time during a move! The containers are conveniently delivered right to your door, so you don’t have to worry about waiting for your movers or going to pick up a moving truck. Simply take all the time you need to pack and plan for your move and once you are ready to go, give your storage unit company a call, and your unit will be delivered, it’s that simple!

Safety & Efficiency

When moving and utilizing a traditional moving truck, you may find it can be hard to lift all your heavy items up and down a steep moving ramp. Loading a moving truck can be tiring work. It sometimes can feel impossible when it comes to larger items like big pieces of furniture or appliances. When utilizing a moving truck you are putting yourself at higher risk for injury! Avoid this risk and increase efficiency with the use of portable storage units for your next move. Portable storage units are at ground level, which makes loading and unloading a lot easier and much safer.

Long-Term Option

When moving, it doesn’t always work out that you are moving out one day and moving into a place the same day. There most likely is going to be layover time in between your move from one place to another. During this time, portable storage options offer long-term functionality for your belongings during your moving process. They provide the storage solution you need for however long you need it! This is also a helpful moving option if you are building a new home as well. 

Our Services

Most people dread the moving process—until they move with UNITS®! Avoid hiring an expensive moving company or driving a bulky moving truck. With UNITS®, you can have a 16-foot container on your property for as long as you need to pack it. Additionally, we’ll transport it to your new home or business when moving day comes! Plus, you can take as much time as you need to unpack—we will never rush you. Moving can be truly stress-free when you choose UNITS®!

Our average cost of storage solutions is typically far less than that of national brands. Get a free quote from us today and then compare our quote apples to apples with any national brand—you won’t be disappointed! UNITS® doesn’t have any hidden fees—PERIOD.