How UNITS® Services Compare to U-HAUL®

Services
Locally Owned & Operated
Best-In-Class Customer Service
Competitive Pricing
Local, Convenient Deliveries
Container Availability
Safe & Secure Locations
Cost-Effective Insurance Options

The Best Local Customer Service

Our locally owned and operated stores are run by owners who care, and are dedicated to making their customers lives easier. Every time you call one of our locations you will be speaking with friendly and knowledgeable staff who know your area, and can help you get exactly what you need – when you need it. Try to get that from a U-HAUL® call center.

Pricing

UNITS® pricing varies from market to market – but our owners strive to offer the most competitive pricing in their respective markets. Because of this, our average cost of moving and storage is typically less than U-HAUL®. But you decide – get a quote from us today – and then compare our quote apples to apples with the U-HAUL® quote – you won’t be disappointed! UNITS doesn’t have any hidden fees – PERIOD.

All Steel Construction

UNITS® containers are built tough. Our containers feature all steel construction, tough steel frames, and steel doors and are the most weatherproof containers on the market. No tarp necessary. U-HAUL® containers are made of wood, adhesive, and staples.

More Interior Space & Capacity

UNITS® containers are large and spacious – in fact because of our unique door design our smallest container (12′) can actually fit 511 more cubic feet of space than U-HAUL® containers can. On top of that, our 16′ UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage Containers are able to hold up to 400% more by weight than the same sized U-HAUL® containers!

Etrack™ Securing System

Our containers feature the ETRACK™ securing system. Unlike U-HAUL®, we acknowledge the fact that items can sometimes shift during moves due to differences in terrain. Using our strap and restraint system aka ETRACK™, your items will stay put!

One Container Does The Job

Compared to U-HAUL®’s U-Box, you would only need one container that can store multiple rooms, furniture and all, whereas you would need multiple U-Box containers to do the same job.

Container Delivery Re-Invented – UNITS® ROBO-UNIT*

The ROBO-UNIT is our delivery system which allows us to deliver containers to the tightest of spaces, while also providing level loading and unloading of your container. This system greatly reduces any shift in container contents and provides greater flexibility in container placement when space is an issue. Our ROBO-UNIT can lift 7,000 pounds and move up to 10,000 pounds. NO OTHER Moving and Portable Storage Company has the ROBO – not even U-HAUL®.

How UNITS® Containers Compare to U-HAUL®

Containers
Ground-Level Loading or Unloading
Weather-Resistant, Steel Containers
2 Sizes of Containers (12' & 16')
Secure, Lockable Containers
Translucent Roofs are Optional
Side-by-Side Doors Allow Maximum Packing Space
Maximum Cubic Feet
Can hold up to 8,000 lbs
Equipped with ETRACK™ Securing System

Disclaimer: The information about U-Haul® obtained by UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage was sourced from the official U-Haul® website as of September 17, 2020.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is UNITS® different from renting a U-Haul® truck?

No wrestling a bulky truck through Philadelphia traffic, climbing up and down ramps, or taking on rental-truck liability. We bring the container to you, you pack at your own pace, and we handle the driving — no ramps, no rush.

Can I take my time loading?

That's the whole point. Your street-legal container sits right in your driveway, so you can load over hours or days instead of cramming everything into one stressful day. There are no time constraints, and we'll never rush you.

Do I have to sort out storage separately?

Not with us. The same container you pack can go straight to our secure, climate-controlled facility, keeping your moving and storage under one roof — you only load and unload once.

Will the pricing be clear?

Yes — we offer guaranteed delivery and pickup with cost-efficient, flexible scheduling, and no fuel charges or mileage math. Your card isn't even charged until the day of delivery.