When to Consider Storage When Moving House

Moving house is rarely a straightforward process, and there are all kinds of issues that can complicate your big move.

From unexpected delays to property issues identified in a survey, there may be times when storage services are required to help you through.

Moving house storage services can provide you with a place to keep your belongings if your new home is not yet ready for you to move into, and here at Clockwork Removals and Storage, we offer a wide range of storage options for our customers across the country.

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at when home contents storage may be required.

When to consider storage when moving house

There are a whole host of reasons why you may need to consider storage solutions when moving house. In some cases, you may even require storage when you least expect it due to the fluid and fast-moving nature of property sales, meaning that delays can occur out of the blue.

Let’s take a closer look at some of the main situations when storage may be required.

When clearing parts of the house ahead of moving day

Packing is a necessary evil of every house move, but even once you’ve put your stuff in boxes it can still be in the way.

If you want to clear specific parts of your house before moving, perhaps to carry out any last-minute repairs or simply so you’re not surrounded by boxes, short-term storage ahead of moving day might be worth considering.

As well as this, people will often put their things into storage to declutter and make their homes look more appealing to potential buyers. This can make it more aesthetically pleasing for sales brochures, online photos and viewings.  

If your new house isn’t ready yet

While you’ll likely have a preferred moving date in mind, this can sometimes be delayed – especially if you’re in a chain. Sometimes, this can happen at the last minute, meaning you have to leave your old house before the new one is available. 

Plus, if you’re buying a new build property it is normal for the delays to happen if the house isn’t yet ready. Usually, in these cases, the storage will be paid for by the developer. 

In these instances, you may need to stay in a hotel or with friends and family until your new house is ready. It may be impractical to take all your belongings with you and storage could be a handy solution. 

If you want to renovate your new home

If your new home is a bit of a doer-upper, you might want to start renovating before you bring all of your furniture in. If you need a place to store things in the meantime, then storage is a great choice. Depending on how long your renovations take, you can choose between short-term and long-term options.

If there are moving day complications 

Even if you’ve reached moving day with no trouble, you’re not immune from complications. Problems sometimes occur on the day itself, especially if you’ve planned to exchange contracts on the same day as moving. If this happens, storage solutions can help you find a place to store your belongings while you work out what happens next.

Our storage services 

At Clockwork Removals and Storage, we offer customers across the country a wide range of storage services. When it comes to storage for moving, we provide several options, including short-term, long-term and more. All of our facilities are extremely secure, with around-the-clock CCTV monitoring for your peace of mind. To find out more or to find your nearest facility, contact our team today.