Whether you move directly to your new home or temporarily store goods for a move, the process can be complicated. The first step is to clarify what goes where and what you need to store, and then you have to take the items to the storage facility.

Some items are likely to be kept in your temporary accommodation, including clothing for everyday use and others will be taken to storage. Make a list of all the items you need for the temporary home, so you can separate them and make them available for storage.

It can be a good idea to get a little carried away if you want to, so you only pay to move the things you really want to take with you. It is even more important to find a storage space when moving, as the weekly storage fees are usually based on the space requirement. This can help you keep storage costs to a minimum, but can also cause a lot of trouble.

Here are eight useful tips and tricks to make the most of the storage space and the storage options:

1. Ask the removal company about the benefits of the solution they recommend and ask if there are other options, such as offering a temporary storage space in the form of a storage unit in a nearby building. The surveyor will explain the storage solution and you should then receive a concrete offer for a relocation plan. You will evaluate the amount of items to be stored and the volume you will be taking to temporary accommodation, while you carry out this part of your move.

2. Contact the removal company for more information on the cost of the storage solution and the availability of storage space in your area. They should know professional storage unit suppliers, such as Safestore Containers in Auckland.

3. Consider making your own packaging, but you should also remember to check the availability of storage space in the warehouse you are leaving in due course. Most companies that offer removal and packaging services can provide you with packaging materials. They are specially designed for this purpose and are packed in boxes that can be picked up at the supermarket. If you make your own packaging, find out if you can provide it, or have it delivered beforehand.

4. Ask the removal company if they can provide you with labels to help you see which items are going where and offer to know if the crew is taking over their storage and delivering them directly. It is also a good idea to label the boxes with space and a rough idea of the contents to make unpacking easier. Read our guide on how to pack for the move home to get more information on the different types of storage options, as well as tips on packaging and packaging.

5. Make sure you do all the tasks you need to do on the night of the move, such as dismantling furniture, taking photos and packing.

6. When your team arrives, show them around and discuss their action plan and you’ll know what’s coming into the store and what’s happening directly to it. Depending on the removal company, if you have special vehicles for transport, you can load your belongings into storage containers. This reduces the risk of damage if the goods have to be handled on arrival at the warehouse, by simply unloading the containers from storage until they are ready for delivery.

7. Your crew will fill out a detailed inventory form that includes your name, contact details and container number. This means that everything is recorded and tracked, so that if something needs to be in stock, it can be checked at delivery. Many warehousing companies, especially in busy times, need a few weeks notice to get a clear picture of the return policy.

8. When you deliver, your crew will match everything with your original inventory and place the boxes in the room you are bringing them into, which is much easier if you were well labeled when you were packing. Many people can feel quite intimidated by the thought of moving through multiple parts, including temporary storage, and the logistics of short-term storage (which effectively means there are multiple trains) can be daunting. If you have a professional removal and warehouse company that can handle all these elements, the first step when you are ready to move into your new home, is to make sure everything runs smoothly.

Hopefully these tips are useful for you. We of course at RushPRNews always recommend an expert such as Auckland storage heroes Safestore Containers. Keep note of these tips and we wish you all the best with your mov