Moving Between Leases With Storage in Edmonton
When move-out and move-in dates do not line up, plan two journeys: your home to a rented storage unit, then the unit to your next home. Micro Movers handles small storage runs in both directions. Keep the transport quote and the storage rental costs separate when budgeting.
Price my move into storageHow do I arrange a move when my new home is not ready?
For a gap between homes, first establish where your belongings can be stored and when that location is accessible. Reserve an appropriate unit, confirm the old home's move-out deadline, and arrange the transport into storage. Plan the return journey once the new home is available. Micro Movers can quote the handling and travel for each leg. Do not assume the moving van will hold your belongings overnight or that storage rental is included in a transport booking.
Does Micro Movers provide the storage unit as well as the move?
The Micro Movers storage service is described as moving belongings to and from a rented unit. Treat the unit rental as a separate arrangement with the storage provider unless a different package has been expressly agreed. You need to confirm unit availability, dimensions, access hours, rental terms, and any protection requirements directly with the facility. The moving team needs the address and practical access details to plan the run. Paying for transport does not reserve storage space.
What costs should I include in a move between leases?
A move between leases can involve transport into storage, the storage rental, packing or protective materials, and transport back out. Additional handling may be needed if you want one item retrieved before the rest. Price those parts separately so a low first-leg estimate does not hide the cost of the complete arrangement. Micro Movers' builder can estimate the moving work from the inventory and route. The facility determines its own rent and related charges.
How do I choose a storage unit for a small moving load?
Choose a storage unit by checking the furniture dimensions, box count, access needs, and the facility's usable unit measurements. Ask the storage provider to help assess the load rather than assuming every one-bedroom home fits the same unit size. Large rigid pieces and an access aisle reduce how much can be packed into the space. If you will need particular items before the full move-out, include that requirement in the layout plan. Public Storage Canada's packing guidance provides preparation considerations.
What should stay out of storage during a short lease gap?
For a lease gap, keep the belongings you will need during the gap separate from the storage load. That may include clothing, work equipment, chargers, essential documents, and personal necessities. Check the facility's rules for restricted items and prepare furniture according to its materials and the storage conditions. Tell the crew which boxes need easy access if a later retrieval is likely. A well-labelled short-term load is easier to collect without unpacking the whole unit.
Can I retrieve one item before moving everything out of storage?
Micro Movers offers partial storage retrieval, including collecting a selected piece while the remaining belongings stay in the unit. Explain where the item sits and whether other furniture must be moved to reach it. Retrieving a dresser from behind a full stack is more work than collecting one beside the door. Include that access and restacking work in the request. For the return direction, use the storage-to-home booking option.
What happens if my move-in date changes while my furniture is stored?
If a move-in date changes, contact the storage facility about the rental and Micro Movers about the return journey. The two schedules are separate. Do not book the retrieval on an assumed possession date if access is still uncertain. Confirm rescheduling terms before relying on a particular window. Once the new home is available, review the destination stairs, parking, and elevator arrangements so the return estimate reflects the new address rather than the old home's access.
What details does the crew need to enter a storage facility?
For a storage run, provide the facility address, unit location, permitted access hours, and the approved method for entry. Follow the facility's rules for authorizing a moving crew. Clarify whether the unit is drive-up or reached through corridors and elevators, because that affects handling. Arrange a suitable way to share access details with the team. Price the first storage journey and review the storage-run service before confirming both dates.