Travels with you
Set aside identification, keys, medication, work equipment, chargers, clothes and supplies you will use while between homes. Keep these separate before the mover arrives.
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How to plan a move with storage
Moving out before the next home is ready? Separate the belongings you need with you from the items going into storage, then price pickup, storage and final delivery as one connected plan.
- Split the inventory
- Price every stage
- Prepare for redelivery
Three dates to coordinatePickup, storage period and the earliest date your new home can receive the belongings.
Start with the gap
Match the storage plan to the gap between homes
| Situation | What the plan needs |
|---|---|
| The whole home goes into storage | A complete inventory, packing and protection plan, storage estimate and an arrangement for final delivery. |
| Only some belongings need storage | A clearly separated list of stored items and the pieces going directly to the new home. Confirm each destination and handling stage. |
| The new-home date is uncertain | Discuss the billing period, how to extend storage and the notice needed for redelivery. Keep immediate essentials outside the stored load. |
| You expect to retrieve selected items | Ask how access or retrieval is arranged and charged. Do not assume you can walk into a managed storage facility whenever you need a carton. |
Divide the household
Give every item one destination
Goes to storage
List furniture and cartons by room, with a short description of contents. Photograph important pieces and their existing condition. Label cartons on more than one side so they can be identified later.
Goes directly to the new home
If there is a split delivery, provide a separate inventory and clear destination labels. Confirm the receiving address, access and timing for this portion of the move.
Prepare for the storage period
Pack for more than the truck journey
Clean and dry before packing
Make sure household items are dry before they are boxed or covered. Follow appliance manufacturers’ preparation instructions and discuss any item that needs specialist handling.
Match protection to the object
Tell Milvus about wood finishes, upholstery, glass, artwork and fragile pieces. Ask what preparation, materials and storage conditions are appropriate for the belongings in your inventory.
Keep the contents identifiable
Use room names and a brief contents list rather than labels such as “miscellaneous.” Keep your inventory where you can access it without opening the stored boxes.
Ask for the full estimate
Storage rent is not the only possible charge
Pickup and preparation
Confirm the moving labor, transport, packing and materials required to bring the items into storage. Identify any special preparation before collection.
Storage billing
Ask how the space is assessed, when billing starts, the minimum period if any and how extensions are handled. Use the written terms for your booking.
Access or retrieval
If you may need something during storage, discuss the process, notice and charges before placing it in the load.
Final delivery
Include handling out of storage, transport and delivery to the new address. Update the quote if the destination, inventory or access changes.
Before collection
Ask about restricted items and the storage agreement
Ask Milvus for the current list of items that cannot be stored or transported. Raise questions about food, liquids, fuel, chemicals, batteries, plants and unusual equipment before packing them. Do not hide uncertain items inside sealed cartons.
Review the agreement’s coverage, valuation and claims information. Ask how condition and inventory are recorded and what to do if something needs attention. A general description of storage does not replace the terms for your belongings.
When the new home is ready
Work backward from the receiving appointment
Confirm possession
Make sure you will have keys and permission to receive the shipment. Check the building’s hours and any required elevator reservation.
Send the destination details
Share the full address, floor, entry route, parking or dock arrangements and any required documents with Milvus.
Agree the delivery and room plan
Confirm availability and use a simple floor plan or room labels. Tell the crew which pieces need to be placed first.
Review the delivery
Check the inventory and condition as the belongings are received. Keep the relevant paperwork and raise questions through the process in your agreement.
Questions before you book
A few more details
Have a different situation? Call 857-895-8955 and talk it through with Milvus.
Can I store only part of my household?
Ask Milvus to quote the items you want stored and any separate delivery. Prepare two clear inventories so stored belongings and direct-delivery items are not mixed during loading.
Can I access my items while they are stored?
Confirm the access or retrieval arrangements before booking. Managed storage may require notice, staff handling and additional charges; use the terms for the specific service you choose.
What if my new-home date changes?
Contact Milvus as soon as you know. Discuss storage extension, billing and the notice needed for a new delivery appointment. Also update any building reservation.
Your moving quote
Tell us where you’re moving
- 1Route & date
- 2Move size
- 3Contact details
Your estimate depends on the items, access and services you need.
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Put your moving plan into motion
Share the addresses, date and the items you want to move. Milvus can help you work out packing, transport and delivery.