Storage unit moves
Part of Small moves
BoxHauls · Reviewed by John Marcus IV
A storage unit move with BoxHauls costs $17.00 plus $3.10 a mile per pickup load. A 5x5 unit is about one load, and a 10x10 is two to four. It’s one of BoxHauls’ small moves.
Unit sizes to loads
| Unit | Square feet | Pickup loads (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 × 5 | 25 | About 1 |
| 5 × 10 | 50 | 1–2 |
| 10 × 10 | 100 | 2–4 |
| 10 × 15 and up | 150+ | Hire a moving company |
Estimates assume a unit packed to about head height. Book storage moves as Movin' Boxes.
[TODO: how multi-trip storage moves are priced and booked]Gate codes and hours
Check the facility’s gate hours before you book, since the driver can only load while the gate is open. [TODO: whether the customer must be present or can share the gate code and unit access]
Price example
| Distance | One load | With a helper |
|---|---|---|
| 5 miles | $32.50 | $49.50 |
| 15 miles | $63.50 | $80.50 |
See BoxHauls pricing for the formula.
Questions
How many trips does a storage unit take?
Roughly one pickup load for a 5x5, one to two for a 5x10, and two to four for a 10x10, depending on how tightly it's packed. These are estimates.
Do I need to be at the storage facility?
[TODO: whether the customer must be present or can share the gate code and unit access]
What about facility hours?
Check your facility's gate hours before booking. A driver can only load while the gate is open.