Moving out of your storage unit is a smart decision that will save you a lot of money, but we understand that it’s not always easy. As a company that has been cleaning out storage units for our clients for over 10 years, we can assure that it’s hard work to cleanout a unit if you don’t have an experienced team and the proper equipment. Clearing out your unit means renting a truck, getting a helper, and a bunch of other things that you may not have done before.
The good news is that this article will walk you through everything you need to do to make sure the cleanout process goes smoothly.
Step 1: Notify Public Storage of Your Move Out Date
Depending to your contract, Public Storage may require you to schedule your move out date 10 to 30 days in advance. You can schedule a move out date up to 60 days in advance by calling Public Storage or using their mobile app. Keep in mind that your move out date is not set in stone, so you can always cancel or reschedule it if needed.
Step 2: Cleanout Your Storage Unit
Keep in mind that everything must be removed from your unit in order for Public Storage to allow you to move out. Cleaning out your unit is by far the most expensive and time consuming part of the move out process.
Here’s what you’ll need to cleanout your unit:
1. Box tuck rental ($30 per day + $1 per mile = $60 in most cases)
2. Gas for the truck ($40)
3. A helper (free if it’s your friend, or about $200 if you need to hire someone)
4. Dump fees (about $200-$600)
Total time: 1 full day
Total cost: $300-$800
If this sounds like a lot of time and money investment to you, that’s because it is. That’s why most people just hire us to cleanout their unit for them. While most cleanout companies will run you at least $600, our company has a unique business model that allows us to offer you the lowest prices possible. Surprisingly, it actually costs you significantly more money to cleanout your unit yourself, than to hire us to do it for you. Our prices start at only $99 and we can have you all cleaned out within 24 hours. We also offer a lowest price guarantee, so you can be assured that you’re getting the best deal possible when hiring us.
Call us at (855) 785-4786 now for a free estimate!
Step 3: Sweep the Unit
Public Storage expects you to return the unit in the condition that you found it in. Sweeping up any dust or debris left behind in your unit ensures that there are no delays in closing your account.
Step 4: Take Your Lock
Make sure you take your lock with you when you leave. Since you are the only one with the keys to the lock, leaving the lock on your unit tells Public Storage’s system that the unit is still occupied. You must remove the lock to officially signal to Public Storage that you’re ready to move out.
Consider Hiring a Storage Unit Cleanout Company
As we discussed earlier in this article, hiring us to cleanout your storage unit will likely cost significantly less than doing it yourself. Our prices start at only $99, and we can have your unit cleaned out within 24 hours. We also offer a lowest price guarantee, so you can be assured that you’re getting the best deal possible.
Call us at (855) 785-4786 now for a free estimate!