What To Do When Your Move-In Date Gets Delayed
Having your move-in date suddenly delayed can create a lot of stress. If you don’t know where to stay or what to do with your things, Apple Self Storage has a few simple tips to help you handle the situation.
Contact Everyone Involved Right Away
Many people are a part of the moving process, so it’s important to keep them informed. Call your landlord, real estate agent, or property manager to ask if you can stay in your current place until your new move-in date. Also, make sure to reschedule your movers and update your utility setup for your new home. This can help avoid confusion, extra costs, and other problems.
Preparing for a Move
If you haven’t packed yet, now is the perfect time to start. If you’re able to stay longer in your current home, this delay could give you extra time to pack properly. If you can’t extend your stay, however, you’ll need to pack your things and store them elsewhere for now.
To make packing easier, check out our packing supplies and tips page, or learn about packing mistakes that cost you money.
Keep Your Essentials With You
Be sure not to pack the items you will need before you move in. Pack a small bag or suitcase with things like toiletries, a few pairs of clothes, medications, technology, passports, important documents, and anything else you use daily. Nobody wants to have to unpack everything to find their lost charger.
Find a Temporary Place To Stay
Ask friends and family to see if they have a spare room or couch. A hotel could also be an option, but the cost could add up if you’re staying for more than a few nights.
Arrange Temporary Storage
Wherever you stay, chances are you won’t be able to bring all your boxes with you. Self storage units are a great way to put away your belongings while you wait for your new home. Storage units come in many sizes, from 5’ x 5’ units (like a walk-in closet) to large 10’ x 30’ units (like a garage), allowing you to find the right fit for your needs.
Apple Self Storage: The Best Storage Units for Moving
Apple Self Storage units don’t just offer a place to keep your belongings. We also provide several features and benefits, including:
Flexibility
You can rent any of our storage units on a 4-week cycle, allowing you to move out when you need without being locked into a long-term agreement. It is a great option for people who just need short-term storage between homes.
Move at Your Own Pace
Most people try to move everything in one day, but that can be stressful. Storing your items in a temporary self storage unit allows you to move at your own pace. Take as long as you want to move in, as long as you’re within your rental period.
Temperature Controlled Storage Units
Storing your belongings in your friend’s garage could put sensitive items, such as electronics, vinyl records, and wooden furniture, at risk of temperature-based damage. Apple Self Storage offers temperature controlled storage units to help protect against freezing winter weather or summer heat waves.
Adjust To Moving Day Delays by Renting an Apple Self Storage Unit
Take advantage of your delay and rent a storage unit with Apple Self Storage. Our flexible 4-week rental cycles allow you to move when it works best for you. If you have any questions about renting storage, contact us or visit our FAQ page to find the information you need.