Our Movers Can Store Your Stuff For Up To 30 Days Free Of Cost.
- American National Movers
- Apr 7
- 3 min read
Upon your request, short-haul and long distance moving companies can hold your stuff at their storage facility for a few days or several months. If you're moving between states and need storage, companies like American National Movers include 1 to 30 days of storage free of charge as an incentive for choosing our service. Our climate-controlled and monitored warehouse ensures your furniture, boxes, and valuable items stay safe until you're ready to receive them.
What Is A Moving & Storage Service?
A moving and storage service combines the transportation of your household goods with temporary or long-term storage under one company. A moving company will pick up your belongings, transfer them to their warehouse (if needed), and then deliver them to your final address on your preferred schedule. This all-in-one approach offers a quick, hassle-free solution that saves you from renting a truck again or hauling items to a storage unit yourself.
How Much Do Movers Charge For Storage?
Since you are hiring the mover to haul your belongings, their storage services are generally cheaper, with an average cost of $250 to hold several pieces of furniture. Moving companies are even taking it a step further and offering anywhere between 30 to 45 days of storage free of charge.
How Long Will Moving Companies Store Your Stuff?
As mentioned above, intrastate and out of state movers can hold your items for a short period ( like a weekend) or several months. Established relocation brands have a dedicated floor or a separate storage area, complete with shelving and security measures, for all your storage needs.
When Movers Hold Your Furniture, A Re-delivery Fee May Apply.
If a mover has to deliver your items to storage first and later re-deliver them to your new home, some companies treat it as two separate moves—home to storage, then storage to home—and may charge an extra fee. While this is common, American National Movers is proud to waive the second delivery charge for our storage customers. By choosing us for your long-distance relocation, you don't pay additional labor costs for the final trip from storage to your new residence.
Need Movers With Overnight Storage?
If you need a moving company to store your belongings for one night, they will likely keep your items in their truck for a day instead of unloading them into their holding facility. This option is more cost-effective for the mover and may result in savings. However, the moving business may charge you a small fee since their truck will be inactive overnight.
Small Movers May Not Have Storage Capabilities
If a mover can't store your items, it's often because they're an independent carrier that doesn't own or lease a warehouse. The Department of Transportation grants carrier authority if the mover owns a truck and meets insurance standards; having a storage facility is not a requirement. Therefore, a smaller moving business might point you to a third-party storage solution. In contrast, larger or more established movers—like American National Movers—offer on-site or affiliated storage, saving you the hassle of coordinating two separate providers.
Final Thoughts:
Whether you need overnight storage or several months to settle, having a mover that can temporarily house your belongings offers flexibility and peace of mind. Not all movers can (or will) provide this service, so be sure to ask beforehand about storage options, fees beyond the free window, and additional handling costs. With the right company, you can streamline your long distance move—keeping your household goods secure without worrying about timing, scattered deliveries, or hidden redelivery charges.
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