Furniture storage for moving house - Self storage, warehouse & container
3 different ways to store your furniture or house items with Austate
We understand that moving is not quite as simple as moving from A to B.
There are times when there needs to be storage in between, and that’s where we differ from your average removalist. Here's an overview of our three storage options.
Self-storage
Also known as "mini storage”, self-storage is small, individually locked storage units that you’ll have a key to access at any time. Self-storage is perfect if you need your belongings to be accessible while they’re in storage, to take a few things with you, or add a few items to what you're storing.
What you need to know:
- Perfect if you need to access your belongings at any time during storage.
- Cost comparison? It’s usually a more expensive storage option.
- Suitable for? Short to medium term storage.
Warehouse storage
Austate will unload your move with us directly into a lockable module dedicated to your storage. The module will then be stacked on top of other modules inside a secure warehouse.
What you need to know:
- Your furniture is not accessible while it is in storage.
- Cost comparison? It’s a cost-effective storage option because it’s such an efficient use of space.
- Suitable for? Mid to long-term storage.
Container storage
Furniture can be loaded for transport directly into a shipping container. The shipping container is then lifted from the truck and stored, without the need to unload your pre-filled container.
Containers are usually stored outside, which isn’t an issue because they are purpose-built for outdoor storage. You can store a container indoors, but it’s very costly to do so.
What you need to know:
- Container storage reduces the chance of damage to your belongings during transportation as it minimises the number of times your furniture is handled.
- Austate offers insurance for contents stored in containers, but not all insurers will do so, so if you’re not going to be insured with us, we recommend you check with your insurer before storage.
- Cost comparison? It’s a cost-effective storage option as it eliminates the labour cost involved in unloading the furniture from the truck into a storage unit or module, and reloading the furniture from a storage unit back into a truck for redelivery.
- Suitable for? Short to medium term storage, up to 3 months.
Popular blogs about moving house & storage options
There are different ways to approach storage, but it's definitely something worth considering. To help you, we have put together a range of articles below, where we share our tips on how to use the different storage options.
- Shipping container storage: when to use and the options available
- Long term furniture storage options: how to keep your furniture safe
- The top 7 insights of warehouse storage: what, when & why
- The pros & cons of self storage: how it helps you move house
- Moving house storage - The Pros & Cons
- Storage Solutions Brisbane
- The benefits of short term storage
Questions you may have about storage.
No, Austate stores lounges and similar impressionable furniture differently than other companies, to ensure cushions, foam and material are not compacted and damaged. We also cover furniture to ensure they're kept dirt and dust-free.
Yes, you can. Humidity can cause a lot of damage to these sorts of items, so they have to be stored carefully, though. Austate can store artwork, electronics, pianos and other musical instruments or any valuable item in a humidity and temperature-controlled container, which we monitor. If there are any drastic changes to the conditions inside your container, dehumidifiers are installed.
No, they won’t if the container is dry inside to start with, and sealed correctly once your belongings have been stored.
