In many people’s eyes, the concepts of Calgary storage and moving homes are quite separate. One is all about keeping things together in one place, while the other is all about transporting things to another place. But in fact, frequently they are both essential components in the overall moving project – especially long distance moving projects, to or from Calgary, AB or elsewhere in Canada.

For many homeowners looking to move from one city to another, there can be some tough decisions involved. For example, not everything can be moved at the same time. And even when they can, the distance that needs to be covered can be too far for a non-stop journey to be practical.

A lot, therefore, depends on your destination and the schedule you have. There’s a lot of aspects that need attention when moving, and storage offers a little flexibility when the move is over long distances taking more than a day.

So what situations could come up that necessitate the use of storage facilities as part of your move? As some of the top movers in Canada, we happen to have experience in this area!

Reasons You’ll Need Storage Services in Calgary

Calgary storage can sometimes be a useful option for local moves, but when moving very long distances, it becomes necessary because of the health and safety regulations that prevent drivers from staying on the road too long. Still, the 3 most common reasons for using Calgary storage facilities during a move are:

1. Store to Wait – Generally speaking, whatever you pack will be unpacked at your new home. But there may be some question marks over the space available until you see it for yourself. Your new home may be smaller, so you’re not sure if there will be room for your extensive personal library. Or maybe permanent fixtures in your living room mean the interior dimensions will not accommodate your present suite of furniture. You may even have purchased or received items a day or two before your move date, and need to store them somewhere before including them in your consignment.In these cases, you may want to store some of your possessions away until you know for sure, and have found a place for them. Once that’s worked out, you can send for them.
2. Store to Declutter – Sometimes you already know what items are not coming with you on your move, but you have not made a decision yet on how to dispose of them. Perhaps a family member wants your couch, but can’t collect it for a few days. Or maybe you want to sell off your old golf clubs, gym machines and other hobby-related items, but it may be necessary to keep them in storage for a day or two before getting rid of them in a weekend market or yard sale. Often, homeowners looking to sell will store some possessions to ensure their home is uncluttered and more attractive to buyers. The storage period can range from a couple of days while the property is open for viewings, or it can be for several weeks of the seller prefers. Whatever the cost, however, it can be a minor outlay for a successful sale.
3. Overnight Storage – The most common reason for requiring Calgary storage services is that the long-haul journey is going to take several days. This is pretty logical when you consider the timetable adhered to by long distance moving services. Toronto to Halifax is about 1,800 km and will take about 18 hours to drive non-stop, while Calgary is over 4,700 km away and will take close to 48 hours to drive. While you might opt to make your own way (whether by car, train or plane), with the moving company taking your possessions independently, such long hours on the road means that at least one overnight stop is needed.Having your possessions locked away in a storage facility is a lot better than parking overnight on the street or a truck rest, and getting your things to their new home safely is the priority.

Usually, because these stop-overs are agreed in advance as part of the transportation itinerary, the cost of overnight storage facilities is included in the fees for the move. But it’s important to always ask about this and not to simply assume it.

Storage and Long Distance Moving Services with Viktoria Movers Calgary

Over the years, Viktoria Professional Movers Calgary has served hundreds of clients in their long distance moves, transporting their packed possessions safely from Toronto to wherever they need to go. Our experience places us in the perfect position to offer unbeatable moving services, which incorporates everything from specialist assembly and disassembly, professional packing, storage and transportation services.

For more on our long distance moving and short and long term storage services, just visit the page on our website. Or you can call us on 587-779-7729 or Toll Free on 1 (877) 399-1315, and speak to one of our team members, or book through our moving estimate form.