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Recent moves with storage from MovingWaldo
Wondering what a move with storage looks like? Here are some examples from past MovingWaldo customers.
$458
Montréal, QC to Montréal, QC
Storage · August 2026
- Crew
- 2 movers
- Truck
- 20 ft
- Volume
- 400 cu ft
- Distance
- 10 km
$1,564
Centre Wellington, ON to Woolwich, ON
Storage · August 2026
- Crew
- 3 movers
- Truck
- 24 ft
- Volume
- 1,150 cu ft
- Distance
- 20 km
$2,256
Huntsville, ON to Toronto, ON
Storage · June 2026
- Crew
- 3 movers
- Truck
- 26 ft
- Volume
- 1,350 cu ft
- Distance
- 225 km
$520
St. Albert, AB to St. Albert, AB
Storage · March 2026
- Crew
- 3 movers
- Truck
- 22 ft
- Volume
- 850 cu ft
- Weight
- 6,000 lb
$327
Montreal, QC to Longueuil, QC
Storage · July 2026
- Crew
- 2 movers
- Truck
- 20 ft
- Volume
- 150 cu ft
- Distance
- 15 km
$1,330
Ottawa, ON to Gatineau, QC
Storage · July 2026
- Crew
- 2 movers
- Truck
- 20 ft
- Volume
- 350 cu ft
- Distance
- 10 km
Moving stats
Patterns calculated from 475+ storage solutions requests, from November 2022 to July 2026.
Requests analyzed
475+Median quoted price
$1,645Median rate (2 movers)
$130/hrMedian rate (3 movers)
$180/hrMedian truck size
20 ftMove types
Storage81%
House11%
Apartment/condo8%
Popular routes and services
Useful for
- Delayed closings
- Renovations
- Downsizing
- Long-distance delivery windows
Storage options for moving
Storage-in-transit Short-term storage Downsizing support Long-distance delivery gaps
What affects moving storage costs?
Storage costs depend on volume, duration, pickup and delivery labour, access, and whether items stay with a mover or in a separate facility.
Storage duration
A few days of storage-in-transit is priced differently from monthly storage for renovations or downsizing.
Volume stored
The more items you store, the more space, handling, and inventory work may be required.
Pickup and redelivery
Storage quotes should clarify whether pickup, loading, warehouse handling, and final delivery are included.
Access and conditions
Ask about access rules, climate control, security, insurance, and how items are wrapped or inventoried.
Storage with movers vs. self-storage
Both options can work well. The right choice depends on access needs, timing, and how much handling you want to manage.
Feature
Storage with moversBest for moving gaps
Self-storageBest for frequent access
Best fit
Between pickup and final delivery
Ongoing access to stored items
Handling
Movers load, store, and redeliver
You load, unload, and organize the unit
Access
Limited access while items are in storage
Visit during facility access hours
Pricing
Storage bundled with moving labour and delivery
Monthly unit fee plus transport costs
Protection
Wrapped and inventoried by the mover
Facility conditions and packing depend on setup
Storage helps when timing gets complicated
Storage is often the practical answer when real estate, renovations, or long-distance timing changes.
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MovingWaldo made things really easy and was extremely accommodating when my plans had to change because of unforeseen circumstances.
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Matt helped with a second move that was very complicated and came through again. I cannot rate him and MovingWaldo high enough.
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They connected me with great movers. I appreciated the help because I never could have sorted through all the possibilities on my own.
Frequently asked questions
What is storage-in-transit?
Storage-in-transit means a mover stores your belongings temporarily between pickup and delivery, often when move-out and move-in dates do not line up.
Can movers store my belongings for more than a few days?
Many movers can arrange longer storage, but pricing, access, and facility conditions vary. Ask what is included before booking.
Should I use climate-controlled storage?
Climate control can be useful for wood furniture, art, electronics, documents, and other belongings sensitive to humidity or temperature changes.
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