Storage for over three months is usually considered long-term storage, and under three months is considered short-term storage. Long-term storage is ideal for people looking for a convenient place to store their items for a prolonged period when moving. Long-term storage units will be climate controlled and secured to ensure all of your belongings are safe and monitored at all times and during all seasons.

What Should I Know About Long-Term Storage?

When preparing for long-term storage, proper packing and labeling is essential for ensuring your belongings remain safe and easy to identify when moving. It can help movers properly identify fragile items and take extra precautions during transportation. Long-term storage gives people more flexibility during a home or business move and can reduce the stress of relocation. Your belongings should be moved in new and robust moving boxes, and heavy items should be placed on the bottom with lighter items on top to avoid damaging your items.

Long-term storage at DMS Moving Systems

If you are interested in long term storage in Livonia, MI, Commerce, MI, Ann Arbor, MI, or the surrounding areas, DMS Moving Systems can help you. We have over 60 years of experience providing local and long-distance moving, interstate moving, and storage. We provide secure moving and storage services for all of your items between moves in our temperature-controlled storage facility. Call us today at (734) 207-8200 or contact us online to get a free moving quote and learn more about us.