What Size Storage Unit Should I Use? Moving From Fresno

Fresno is a wonderful city in the center of rich landscapes and agriculture. The homes have all of the usual furniture and household goods, along with your baker's racks, and other utility pieces. With a house full of goods and a move on the horizon, Fresno residents are wondering what size storage unit they’ll need ahead of the relocation. 

Decide What Will Be Stored In Detail Ahead of Your Long Distance Move

Assessing your actual condition comes first in any evaluation. Eyeballing a storage issue without analysis is never a good idea. Without first planning everything out on paper, it could be difficult to estimate how much space you'll need. There is a fantastic option if you are storing at your final destination, but that will be discussed later in this piece assuming you are driving straight to a local storage facility. If you're moving far away, consider trying these alternatives; otherwise, keep reading to find out the easiest solution.

Make a list of each item that will be put in the storage space, including furniture, boxes, and other items. Height, width, and length measurements should be taken for each item. Start by determining your tallest and longest body components. If your longest component is less than 5 feet long and your tallest is less than 8 feet tall, you might be able to fit everything inside a 5 x 5. The term "5 x 5 unit" refers to storage facilities that are 5 feet by 5 feet by 8 feet (on average). As long as you have items that will fit in the allotted space, which you can ascertain by measuring each item, you'll be good to go. If your longest piece is thinner or shorter than 10 feet but longer or wider than 5 feet, you should pick a 10 x 10. In particular, if you have objects that are taller than 8 feet, be careful to account for all of your possessions and confirm with the storage facility that the unit you rent is 10 feet tall and not 8 feet tall. You should be in the right place if you use the same logistical approach for your specific situation.

Employ a Long-Distance Moving Company

Using a moving company has a number of benefits. They take excellent care of your stuff and undertake all the strenuous lifting and loading of the furniture and other items onto the truck. The biggest advantage, in the context of this circumstance, is knowing how many actual cubic feet you are taking up. By the time the truck is full, you will know exactly how many cubic feet your goods occupy because movers are proficient at measuring cubic feet. Once you have this information, the size of the storage container you'll need can be easily calculated. For instance, the answer is 100 if you divide 1000 cubic feet by 10. When you divide that by 10, you get 10. A 10 by 10 would therefore fit perfectly. Remember, if you're that close, it's best to err on the side of caution and select the next size up, which would be a 10x15 in that case.