Closings slip, leases overlap and renovations run long. Storage-in-transit exists for the gap between leaving one home and being able to move into the next.
What storage-in-transit is
Storage-in-transit, often shortened to SIT, is temporary storage arranged by your mover as part of the move. Your shipment is unloaded into a warehouse, held, and then delivered to your new home when you are ready. Your goods stay under the same contract and inventory from pickup to final delivery.
How it differs from self-storage
| Storage-in-transit | Self-storage | |
|---|---|---|
| Who handles the goods | The moving crew | You, or movers you hire separately |
| Access during storage | By appointment, often with a fee | Whenever the facility is open |
| Paperwork | One contract and inventory | Separate rental agreement |
| Best for | Short gaps between homes | Long-term or frequent access |
How it is priced
Storage charges are typically based on the weight of your shipment and the length of time it is held, plus warehouse handling in and out and the final delivery from the warehouse. Ask for each of these to be listed on your estimate.
Questions to ask
- Where will my shipment be stored, and is the facility secured and monitored?
- Is the space climate-controlled?
- How long can my goods stay in storage-in-transit before it converts to long-term storage, and what changes when it does?
- Does my valuation coverage continue while the shipment is stored?
- How much notice do you need to schedule delivery out of storage?
Packing tips for anything going into storage
- Clean and fully dry appliances, and leave refrigerator doors slightly open.
- Do not store food, liquids, candles or anything that can melt or leak.
- Pack a separate set of boxes with what you will need in the meantime, and take those with you.
Learn more about our storage options or ask about storage when you request your quote.