| Storage containers are not only used for storing extra household items, but families are also using them for moving. Basically, it's a combination moving truck and storage unit in one. The concept is sound, a company delivers a storage container, you pack it and they come back and move it for you. Once you arrive at your new location, the container is delivered and you are able to unpack at your leisure. By packing and unpacking the container yourself, you ensure all of your possessions are safely stored and removed … or are they?
While moving using a storage container may seem appealing, it's important to balance the positives and the dangers.
The Benefits the Storage Container Companies Claim
Storage containers are an alternative to renting a moving van for the following reasons:
- You can load and unload the storage container on your schedule.
- You don't have to drive a truck around town, maneuver in tight spaces, determine where and how to part it, and fill it up with gas when you're done.
- You pack it yourself, so you know your items are safely stored.
- You have the only key which means you are in full control of your possessions.
Factors You Need to Consider
- The storage container company claims your items will be safe inside the storage unit. However, it is not uncommon for the unit to jostle or even tip during transport and/or storage. Moving vans are better equipped to safely transport your possessions.
- You may have the only key to the storage container, however you are not the only individual who has access to your items. Many individuals have reported having items removed from their storage unit.
- When you use a moving van, you can track your possessions as they are moved across town or the country. When using a storage unit, the tracking convenience does not exist. If a storage unit is lost or misplaced it is challenging to locate.
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