Self-Storage With Delivery: Skip the Storage-Unit Shuffle

Traditional self-storage gives you the extra space you need, but there’s one catch: You still have to get all your stuff there — and back again. And when you’re already juggling a move, that can mean more loading, more driving, and, let’s be honest, more hassle than you need. Self-storage with delivery takes some of that work off your plate by combining storage and transportation, so your belongings can get where they need to go without adding another moving-day chore to your list.

Why Choose Storage With Delivery?

When storage comes with transportation, you can take some of the hassle out of getting your belongings where they need to go. From fewer trips to more flexibility during a move, delivery can make the storage process a whole lot easier.

Avoid Extra Trips

Traditional self-storage generally requires you to get your belongings to the facility. Depending on how much you’re storing, that could mean multiple trips, a truck rental, fuel, and some heavy lifting.

A self-storage facility with pickup and delivery service simplifies that part of the process by folding transportation into the service. Instead of turning the storage facility into another stop on your moving itinerary, you can have the container transported for you — wherever you need it.

Load on Your Own Schedule

Moving doesn’t always happen in one neatly organized day. You might be packing gradually, preparing a home for a sale, renovating, or sorting through belongings while downsizing.

A portable container gives you time to work at your own pace. You can learn how to load a PODS container instead of trying to get everything finished before a truck rental deadline or the moving crew's scheduled departure.

Handle Your Belongings Fewer Times

Every time furniture and boxes move from one place to another, they have to be loaded and unloaded again. That’s more work and another opportunity for something to get damaged.

With a PODS container, your belongings can remain in the same container during transportation and storage. You don't have to unload everything into a traditional storage unit and then transfer it all over again.

When Does Self-Storage With Delivery Make Sense?

Storage with delivery can be useful whenever you need temporary storage as part of a larger project or transition.

• Moving: If you have to leave your current home before your new one is ready, storage can bridge the gap without requiring you to move everything twice. Closing dates can also affect your moving timeline, so it’s worth planning if you’re buying a home.
• Renovating: Moving furniture and household belongings out of the way can give contractors more room to work while keeping your things nearby.
• Downsizing: If you’re moving into a smaller home, temporary storage gives you additional time to decide what belongs in your new space.
• Decluttering: A portable container can provide extra room while you’re preparing your home for sale or tackling a major cleanout.

How Much Does Self-Storage Cost?

Self-storage prices vary based on factors such as location, storage size, how long you need the space, and whether transportation is included. Portable storage container costs can also vary based on the size of the container, rental period, and delivery fees. Check out our guide to storage container vs. storage unit costs for more details.

When comparing storage unit costs, consider more than the monthly storage rate. Traditional self-storage requires you to arrange transportation separately, adding extra expenses, like truck rental, fuel, moving equipment, and possibly help with loading and unloading.

A portable storage option may have a different pricing structure, but it can also reduce the amount of transportation and physical work involved.

What Should You Look for in a Storage Option?

The right choice depends on how you’ll use your storage.

Self-storage facilities can be convenient if you want regular access to individual items and don’t mind transporting things yourself. But if you’re storing most of your household belongings during a move, renovation, or other transition, a portable container may offer more flexibility.

Consider the entire process rather than just the storage space. How will your belongings get there? How will they get back? Will you need to move everything more than once?

Those questions can help you determine whether traditional self-storage or self-storage with delivery better fits your situation. 

Need storage that comes to you? PODS makes self storage with delivery more flexible.

Self-Storage With Delivery — FAQs

Q: Can I have things delivered to a storage unit?
A: Delivery policies vary between self-storage chains with some allowing deliveries to storage units and others prohibiting it. PODS Portable Moving and Storage, on the other hand, brings storage directly to your driveway for convenient loading on your own schedule. You then have the option to keep the container on your property or have it transported to a secure PODS Storage Center for as long as you need.

Q: What is the cheapest method of storage?
A: The least expensive option depends on how much space you need, how long you store your belongings, and how you plan to transport them in the future. Traditional storage may have a lower monthly rate, but a PODS container provides added convenience with container pickup and delivery services for a flexible experience that doesn’t require renting a moving truck or repeatedly unloading and loading your storage unit.

Q: How does self-storage with delivery work?
A: A PODS portable storage container is delivered to your property so you can load your belongings right there in your driveway. The container is then picked up and transported to a secure PODS storage facility. When needed, you can access your belongings at the storage facility or have the container delivered back to your property (or to a new destination).

Q: Are there storage companies that pick up and deliver?
A: Yes. Some providers combine storage with transportation. PODS, for example, delivers empty containers for loading, picks up loaded containers, and transports them to a PODS Storage Center or to another destination when you're ready.

Make Storage Part of the Move With PODS

Make your storage plans more flexible with PODS portable storage containers. Have a container delivered right to your driveway, where you can load it on your own schedule. Need help with the heavy lifting? PODS can connect you with local packing and loading assistance. When you’re ready, have your container picked up and delivered to a PODS Storage Center, where you can keep your belongings until you’re ready for them. Once you’re ready to settle down, have your container delivered right to your new home.

Visit PODS online for a free moving and storage quote or call 877-350-7637 for long-distance moving.

_{*This article was written on behalf of PODS Enterprises, LLC (“PODS”). PODS does not warrant the completeness or accuracy of any information contained in this article and disclaims any liability for reliance upon the content herein.}