Moving House? How Self Storage Can Make Your Move Easier

Moving House? How Self Storage Can Make Your Move Easier

Moving house is exciting, but let’s be honest – it can also be chaotic. Between packing, decluttering, coordinating removals, and hoping completion dates line up, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. 

That’s exactly where self storage can help – At The Space Program, we’ve supported thousands of personal storage customers through house moves, downsizes, renovations, and delays, giving them a secure, flexible place to keep their belongings while everything else falls into place.

I’m Moving Home, Would Self Storage Help Me?

Yes – having a self storage container can make a move far less stressful. Instead of trying to move everything in one frantic day, you can pack gradually and move things into storage as you go; then once you’re moved in you can move at your own pace when you’re bringing your possessions to your new home. That means:

• Less clutter while you’re still living at home
• Easier access for viewings if you’re selling
• Less pressure on moving day
• More breathing room if dates don’t line up perfectly
• Less clutter once you move into your new home

We often see customers use storage as a “halfway house” between properties – especially if they’re buying and selling at the same time.

Can I Store My Furniture In A Self Storage Container?

Absolutely. Storing furniture is one of the most common reasons people hire a container with us. If you’re downsizing, renovating, or just not ready to part with everything yet, a container gives you the space to pause, keep a hold of your furniture and decide what to do with it later.

Our self storage containers are ideal for storing furniture because they’re:

• Easily accessible: With most units on the ground level, so you can drive up to your unit for loading & unloading.
• Clean, Dry & Weatherproof: We use CORE-TEN shipping containers for our container storage, which will keep your furniture dry, safe and clean.
• Available in a variety of sizes: So, you can pick a container that’s the right size for comfortably storing all your furniture.

And because you have 24/7 access, you can pick things up whenever you want – not just during office hours.

Will Self Storage Work If I’m Downsizing?

Yes, our container self storage is a great option that many people use when downsizing homes. Much like any other house move, you can gradually move items across to your storage unit in the run up to the move to clear space and make your move easier on the day.

Then once you’ve moved, you can keep any items that won’t fit in your new home in a storage unit until you’ve made a decision about what to do with it. Better yet, you can also downsize your storage container to a smaller option so you’re only paying for the space you need.

From there, you can keep storing items indefinitely if you want to hold on to them, or if you decide to get rid of items you can take them out and deal with them at your own pace.

What Happens If My Move Gets Delayed?

Delays happen, chains wobble, completion dates slip, builders run late – it’s all part and parcel of the experience when it comes to moving homes.

The good news is that storage gives you a safety net, our flexible contracts let you keep your belongings secure for as long as you need to, without being rushed into awkward decisions. Our minimum hire period is just two weeks, so it’s a flexible option whether you need storage for a fortnight or a few months.

And as we’re so flexible, if you find that you still need storage after you’ve moved home, whether you can’t fit all your furniture or want to do some renovations before moving all your possessions, you can just simply keep your contract with us running for as long as you need.

Does The Space Program Offer Any Services To Help With My Move?

Yes – we know that moving home is a stressful experience at the best of times, so we  try to make moving as simple as possible for our personal storage customers who are moving homes, by offering:

1. Easy access and flexible hire
   You can move in when it suits you, come and go 24/7, and easily upgrade or downsize your container if your plans change after your move date.
2. Drive up storage units
   We offer drive up storage units at our container storage facilities, allowing you to simply park outside your container to load and unload your stuff without needing to carry it across the facility.
3. Packaging supplies
   If you need boxes, tape, or bubble wrap, we’ve got a handy packaging range to take one more job off your list. Strong boxes in three sizes, plus tape and bubble wrap, are all available to buy on site.

All of this will help to take away a fair bit of stress from your moving experience, knowing that you can pack away furniture and other possessions until you’re ready to move into your new home.

House Moving Storage FAQs

How long can I rent a container for?
We have a minimum rental period of 14 days, but beyond that, you can rent a self storage container for as long as you need. Some customers store for a couple of weeks during a move, others for longer while renovating or waiting for a chain to complete.

Can I access my things while I’m moving?
Yes – you get 24/7 access with your own unique gate code, so you can grab items whenever you want, whether that’s moving in some furniture before going to work, or quickly popping over at dinner time because you’ve accidentally packed away all your plates.

Do I need to move everything in at once?
No, you can move items in and out of storage at your own pace. Many customers move items in gradually to reduce stress and spread the workload while preparing for a move, then after moving gradually bring items to the new home as and when they’re needed.

Will my belongings stay safe and dry?
Yes. Our containers are weatherproof, secure, and protected by CCTV, floodlighting, and controlled access. We’re proud of our 100% security record since opening in 2002.

What size container do I need?
It depends on what you’re storing, but we can help you choose the right fit. If you’re unsure, ask the team or check our size guide.

Do I need to be moving home to use a storage unit?
No you don’t! We find that for personal storage customers, many people choose self storage to reduce stress when they’re moving homes, but if you have anything taking up space in your home that you want to store with us, you can do!

Whether you’re moving across town, downsizing, waiting for completion, or just trying to keep things tidy while your house is on the market, self storage can take a huge amount of pressure off your move. It gives you space, flexibility, and control – exactly what you need when life feels a bit in boxes.

If you’d like to find out what size unit you’ll need or get a quote, just contact your nearest Space Program location. We’ll be happy to help make your move smoother from day one.