Austin Full Service Storage
When moving in Austin, you might find that you might need to store your belongings temporarily or long term before or after a move. Maybe your new home isn’t ready yet, but you have to be out of the old one. Maybe you are going away to school and need to store your belongings until you graduate and find a place to live.Â
Perhaps you haven’t decided yet what to take and what to leave behind. You may also need storage for seasonal items to accommodate Austin’s varied climate. Whatever the reason, Unicorn Moving full service storage in Austin can fit your needs and your budget. We service Austin, all of Travis County, and the Greater Austin area.Â
Austin Full Service Storage Options
Where a conventional storage facility packs, moves, unpacks, and stores your belongings, Unicorn Moving loads your possessions directly into our mobile containers, transports them to our state-of-the-art Austin storage facility, and delivers them to you when you need them. This way, we only pack and unpack them once, greatly reducing any chance of damaging your belongings.Â
Our top-quality solid-wood containers are secure, and we wrap your items before placing them in the container for extra protection. We can also load your belongings onto our truck and transport them to your existing storage facility. When you need them, we can pick them up and deliver them to you. This saves you all the lifting, carrying, loading, and unloading, and you don’t have to rent a truck! Â
Our 27,000-square-foot storage facility includes state-of-the-art surveillance, climate controls, oversized containers, and blanket wrapping of your possessions at no extra cost.Â
Austin’s Top Moving & Storage Company Details
When choosing an Austin storage company, you might not be sure what to look for. You have to be careful because not all Austin moving and storage companies are the same. You want a trustworthy, reliable, moving and storage company with trained, experienced employees, a modern, secure storage facility, and highly-rated customer service. But how do you find that?Â
Here are some things to look for when looking for a good, reputable Austin moving and storage company:
- Check out Yelp and Google reviews
- Find out how long the company has been in business
- See how many moves they’ve completed
- Look at their claims rate
- Make sure they are licensed and insured
- Find out what kind of training and experience their movers have
- See if they are known for their exceptional customer serviceÂ
- Make sure they meet all your moving and storage needs
Unicorn Moving has a 4.8 Google rating with well over 500 reviews and excellent Yelp reviews. We have been in business for 28+ years, and our team has an average of 9 years of experience serving satisfied customers in Austin. Our 98% referral rate and 1% claims rate speak to our stellar customer service. Â
The cost of professional movers and storage can vary, as no two storage needs are exactly the same. The volume of belongings you need to store will determine how many containers you need. Also, how long you need to store your items will influence the cost. You can rest assured that Unicorn Moving always offers the highest-quality service at affordable prices. The best way to find out how much our #1 moving and storage services will cost you is to call us today for a free quote!
Our Austin storage facility has 24-hour, state-of-the-art surveillance and is climate-controlled to protect your valuable possessions. We offer both long term and short term storage options in Austin. We also provide pad wraps or shrink wrap to further protect your furnishings. You will receive an itemized inventory of all your belongings stored in our Austin storage warehouse.
Reasons People Store at Austin’s Best Full Service Storage Company
People have many different reasons to take advantage of our storage solutions. Here are some of the top reasons why people use Austin storage:Â
Downsizing: Empty nesters and retirees are typically moving out of the family home into a much smaller one to lower their cost of living. Storage is a great way to keep the items you aren’t ready to part with but can’t fit in your new home. We even offer packing services to help you pack these items for storage!Â
Living in temporary housing: Whether long distance or local moves, moving out. When building a new home and selling your current one, timing is critical. Many times, people have sold their home and need to move out, but their new home isn’t ready yet. Austin storage services offer the perfect solution. Others have to move quickly to take a job or to deploy for the military. Our Austin moving and storage offers the temporary storage solution you need. Â
Leaving vehicles temporarily: You might have to leave your car, boat, RV, etc., behind initially when you move. An Austin moving and storage company can safely accommodate your needs until you can return to pick up your vehicles. Â
Not enough room: If your new home, apartment, or dorm room can’t fit all your belongings, a full service storage solution allows you to store these items until you have room for them. Â
Shipping belongings in advance: In the process of moving out? Whether long distance or a local move, some people ship their possessions in advance and store them in an Austin full-storage warehouse until they arrive.
Storing items for friends or family: You may be helping a family member move and need a place to store the items they can’t fit in their new place, but don’t want to sell or get rid of. You can store them in an Austin storage facility until they have room for them.  Â
Staging a home: Many people stage their homes to help them sell faster, so they have to move their belongings somewhere else. Full service moving and storage companies are the perfect solution, with additional services like white glove delivery available.Â
Costs of Using Austin Storage
People store many different items at Austin moving and storage companies. The typical items include household goods, kitchen cookware and tableware, furniture, and home décor. They also store specialty items, such as pianos, artwork, and fragile items.Â
Innovative storage solutions can handle all your storage needs, with some even owning climate-controlled storage units or drive up access with top-notch security catering to your requests.Â
You might be wondering what the difference is between short and long term storage. Typically, short term storage lasts less than three months. Long term storage can last much longer, several years or more! For this reason, long term storage usually requires more protection against rust, dust, mold, and other potentially harmful things that can damage your belongings over time, and is often stored in vaults or at a vaulted storage facility.Â
When preparing to store your belongings in Austin, it’s a good idea to make a detailed list of every item you plan to put in storage so that when it comes time to pack and load them, you won’t miss anything. It’s always recommended to clean all items before you store them and to label your boxes to easily identify what’s inside weeks, months, or years later. Another good idea is to disassemble large items ahead of time to save time.
Frequently Asked Questions
A 10 x 20-foot storage unit in Austin, Texas, costs around $150 to $350+ per month. Depending on the location, demand, and storage features, the price can exceed. Storage facilities around Downtown Austin or along major roads tend to cost more. A 10 x 20 unit provides about 200 square feet, roughly the size of a one-car garage, and is commonly used to store the contents of a two- to three-bedroom home or large furniture during a move.
No, putting a car in a storage unit in Austin is not illegal. Most Austin storage facilities allow vehicle storage as long as the car is registered, operational, and insured. Storage companies tend to prohibit fluids, leaking, hazardous materials, and inoperable vehicles. In Texas, facilities that store vehicles require proof of ownership.
10x20 storage units are best for storing cars the size of sedans and small SUVs, given their length and ease of access. Compact cars might fit in 10 x 15 units, but this would be a tight fit. Drive up unites are recommended for vehicle storage to simplify loading and unloading. Meanwhile, larger trucks or vans may need outdoor vehicle storage facilities rather than enclosed spaces. Compact cars may fit in a 10 x 15, but space can be tight. Drive-up units are preferred for vehicle storage because they simplify loading and unloading. Larger trucks or vans may require outdoor vehicle storage or oversized units rather than standard enclosed spaces.
To lower storage costs in Austin, consider using facilities outside high-demand areas such as Downtown or South Congress. Non-climate-controlled units and downsize after organizing your belongings. Take note to look for first-month promotions to reduce your monthly expenses. Finally, packing vertically and using shelving techniques may allow you to increase the load without needing more storage.Â
Storage is worth it for moves, renovations, or downsizing. The goal of storage is to ensure your furniture or seasonal items remain protected while safely stored outside of your home. Long term storage fees may exceed the value of the items you have in store, which, in that case, is no longer worth it. Evaluate the time needed for storage, compare local rental rates, and replacement costs to determine which option benefits you the most.
Call Us Today to Hire the Best Austin Storage Services
If you’re ready to move and need storage, Unicorn Moving is the best moving and storage company in Austin. We can take care of all your moving and storage needs in Austin, Travis County, and the Greater Austin area. Give our Austin moving company a call today at 512-339-9922 for your free, personalized moving and storage quote!
