Easily carry out your own move by renting a moving container via Moova. A moving container has many advantages and the most important advantage is the ease of use.
When a move is planned, people try to think of all sorts of things to make the move easier, because we all want to get it over with as quickly as possible. But are there actually ways to make your move easier? Often people immediately think of the standard things such as hiring movers or a moving van.
However, there are many more ways to make your move easier. For example, have you ever thought about renting a storage container? During your move, using a moving container can be useful, because often an entire household fits in one container.
Moving container at the door
Are you planning to move soon? Then you can choose to rent a moving container. This then serves as a kind of temporary storage space and your belongings can be stored safely. This is very useful during, for example, moves that take a bit longer.
What exactly is a moving container?
Moving containers come in different sizes and are the ideal solution when you need to temporarily store the contents of your old home. You can calculate how much storage space is needed, i.e. how big the container should be, based on the amount of stuff and the size of your furniture.
Rent a mobile storage container
When renting a moving container, you should look carefully at the type of container. There are two different types of containers. First, there are the mobile storage containers. These mobile storage boxes are small moving containers. These are useful when you are moving within the Netherlands. The container is delivered to your door, after which you can fill it. The container is then placed in front of your door in a place that is easily accessible to you. You can then fill the container, after which it will be picked up again. It is then stored as a storage box.
Shipping Containers vs. Mobile Moving Containers
Perhaps you have visited the port of Rotterdam or another port and have seen a sea container before. These are also called maritime containers. It is a metal box that is used to transport goods. The handy thing about these containers is that the dimensions are standard, which means that they can also be transported by road or rail. In this case, the goods that were previously loaded do not have to be moved. This not only saves a lot of time, but also money of course.
The sea containers are not used for storage, but are more for international removals. These containers are an ideal solution when you are moving abroad and you want to take all your belongings with you. A mobile removal container cannot be used for this.
A small disadvantage for rental companies of sea containers is that they cannot be folded. This means that the container can be half empty with few items. This then takes up unnecessary space and therefore costs extra money. However, nowadays there is more and more experimentation with sea containers that can be used more efficiently.
Moving with storage containers
In this article, we would like to explain the entire process of moving with storage containers to you. It is best to personally contact the company where you want to rent the container. This is often a recognized moving company. Experience has shown that they are not only very friendly, but also very flexible. That is why good communication between you and the company is very important. Renting a moving container means that the container will be delivered to your door on the morning of the agreed day, so probably your moving day. It will then be placed at your old address, so the house from which you are moving.
Benefits of temporary storage
The great thing about choosing to use a moving container as temporary storage is that the containers are designed in such a way that they can be placed anywhere. This means that the containers can simply be placed in front of your door in a parking space or even on your sidewalk. You may think that this could cause inconvenience to your neighbors, but of course clear agreements are made to take the neighbors into account. The container must be nearby for when you want to load your belongings. This way, you or the movers can do this neatly and safely. When the mobile moving container has been loaded, it can be picked up again to transport your belongings to your new address or temporary storage. And it's that simple! You don't have to do anything else.
Benefits of renting a moving container
The biggest advantage of renting a moving container is of course saving on your moving costs. Renting a moving container brings many other advantages and we are happy to explain these to you.
Rent a moving container at your doorstep
Because the containers can be placed in front of your door by the rental or moving company, you only have to load your belongings. This not only saves you a lot of fuel costs and time, but you can also do this at your own pace.
Moving your belongings
In a moving container you can not only store small items, but you can also move larger furniture. Please note that when stacking the items, you ensure that this is done in an orderly manner, because then you can unload everything in your new home in a calm manner. Also try to use the space as efficiently as possible so that you can move a lot of items with the containers.
The rental period
Are you renting the moving container for multiple days? Then you don't have to worry about your belongings. The container can simply be locked and your belongings are therefore always safely stored.
Additional benefits
Moving is stressful enough and you don't want to be dependent on others. Often, when renting a moving van, for example, you have to hire a driver. With a storage container, this is not necessary. If you make good agreements with the landlord, the storage container will be delivered on time and you can calmly continue your move without having to take anyone into account.
Disadvantages of renting a moving container
Of course, every advantage also has a disadvantage. After explaining the many advantages to you, we would of course also like to inform you about the disadvantages of moving with a moving container. First of all, renting a moving container can be quite expensive. However, it is wise to request prices online from different moving companies, because prices vary enormously. Furthermore, you have to move the container to your new home yourself. This means that you have to arrange the transport, since you cannot do this yourself. You can ask the rental company about this. They will then discuss the different options with you, because you can often rent this service from a moving company yourself. With a moving van, you do not have these kinds of problems!
Moving or storing
Moving or storing a moving container to your new home? When renting a moving container, you can indicate whether you want to move the moving container directly to your new home or store it for a certain period in a storage facility. Your choice for this can depend on various factors. For example, think of when your old home has to be completed by a certain date and you cannot move to your new home immediately. Then you will have to store your belongings in a storage facility. In this case, a moving container. Perhaps you still have to do some work in your new home and therefore cannot move in immediately after your move. In these types of situations, it can be nice to be able to temporarily store your belongings. Of course, there are also costs associated with storage. Think of the storage location or storage period, but it will certainly be worth it to store your belongings temporarily and safely.
Pay attention to the surroundings
A container is always stored in a moisture- and frost-free place. This is done so that your belongings do not suffer any damage. Think of high temperature differences or humidity that must be taken into account. After a move, you want to get your valuables back undamaged.
Finally
As you have read, a moving container is absolutely great! You reserve a container, the driver drops it off in front of your home, you fill it up and it is neatly picked up again. You have probably never moved easier. It may increase the moving costs a little, but people's experience has shown that it is definitely worth it.
Make sure that you make good and clear agreements with the rental or moving company in advance. This prevents miscommunication and no one will be faced with unnecessary surprises afterwards. Fortunately, most rental and moving companies have a very good service and they want nothing more than to provide you with a carefree move. So if you also want a carefree move, it is wise to consider renting a moving container.
