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The best movers in Chicago<\/a> help de-stress your relocation process by offering multiple services that can help you have a smooth transition to your new home. In addition to handling the heavy lifting of your large, bulky furniture, they\u2019ll also pack up your belongings and store them for as long as you need. In fact, using a combined moving and storage service is one of the best decisions you can make when you plan your move to a new house, condo, or apartment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Money Savings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Budget is a priority for many people moving to a new home. And since storage service<\/a> isn\u2019t always an anticipated cost, any money you can save on your pack, storage, and move helps out. Fortunately, when compared to third-party self-storage companies, a combined moving and storage service can help you stay within your relocation budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Only Pay for the Space\u2014and Time\u2014You Need<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Local moving companies will, of course, move you into a third-party storage unit. However, these self-storage facilities can get very expensive very quickly, and you have to pay for space you might not need. For example: if you estimate that you\u2019ll need a 200 cubic foot storage locker but only fill up half of it, you\u2019re stuck paying for the full unit. And if you underestimate your home\u2019s inventory and select a storage unit that\u2019s too small, you\u2019ll have to scramble to find a larger locker or an additional unit\u2014and those costs add up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A combined moving and storage service, though, will only charge you for the room your items actually take up at their facility. Thanks to a variety of storage options like vaults, rack space, and micro storage bins<\/a>, your moving company can store your inventory in the most efficient way possible so you\u2019re not paying for empty space. And since movers allow you to store with them on a monthly basis instead of the annual contracts required by many self-storage companies, you won\u2019t be charged for any extra time if you move out of their facility sooner than expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a combined moving and storage service also lets you easily coordinate short-term or last-minute storage. If you just need your belongings stored for a day or two (or if you have more items than will fit inside your new home), a company that offers both of these services can easily accommodate you. This can be particularly helpful if you\u2019re not sure whether all of your inventory will fit inside your new place and you need some time to get settled and figure out where to put everything\u2014even if you\u2019ve decluttered your old dwelling before your move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An Opportunity to Declutter Your Old Home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Moving is a great opportunity to declutter your home<\/a>. As you start inventorying your belongings to obtain a moving and storage service estimate, you might find some items you\u2019re not sure about keeping. While you can rehome some of these items by donating to local charities or holding a yard sale, there are some items you might not be willing to part with\u2014even if they won\u2019t fit inside your new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When this happens, a combined moving and storage service can help make your decluttering decisions easy. So before you get rid of your extra couch that won\u2019t fit in your new living room or toss your collection of sports memorabilia that doesn\u2019t vibe with the new home\u2019s aesthetic, let your movers take these items back to their facility for storage. You\u2019ll have the confidence that your items are safe and well taken care of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peace of Mind<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve never before stored your belongings at an offsite facility, you might have a couple of concerns about your items being out of your possession. Here are two main factors that sometimes give customers pause about offsite storage, and how using a combined moving and storage service can ease your worries:   <\/p>\n\n\n\n