Combining Moving & Storage Services in Washington, DC & Vienna, VA
Moving is stressful enough without adding a timing nightmare to the mix. You need to be out by the 15th, but your new place won’t be ready until the 30th, and even then, your work schedule means you can’t move in until the following weekend. What are you supposed to do with all your belongings in the meantime?
There are many reasons people in the DMV need to combine moving and storage, from downsizing to timing gaps. However, it doesn’t have to be a huge hassle. At Georgetown Moving and Storage, we have been helping people in DC and Northern Virginia move for over 20 years, and we combine integrated, climate-controlled, secure storage when you need it.
Why Washingtn, DC & Vienna Residents Need Combined Moving and Storage
The DC metro housing market doesn’t care about your convenience. Closing dates rarely align. Condo buildings enforce strict move-in windows that push you back two or three weeks after settlement. So, you realize you need storage during your move.
Maybe you’re thinking you’ll handle it yourself. But do you have time to coordinate a truck parking permit on a Capitol Hill street, or can you picture maneuvering a rental truck through Georgetown’s narrow alleys? The urban logistics alone make DIY moving hair-raising.
Northern Virginia presents its own complications. You’re likely relocating an entire household of accumulated furniture, memories, and belongings.
Government and military families face tight constraints. Do you have a security clearance? Then you need GSA-approved storage facilities. Federal relocation packages require professional movers and storage providers that meet specific standards and can properly document everything.
You can’t control timing, but you desperately need flexible storage solutions that work around your life. Coordinating between a moving company and a separate storage facility while juggling a dozen other moving tasks just adds unnecessary stress to an already challenging situation. Why go through that when one experienced team can handle everything?
How Bundling Moving and Storage Saves You From Headaches and Hassles
When you use one company for both moving and storage, everything changes. One team handles your belongings from the moment we pick them up (or pack them) at your old place to the day we deliver them to your new one. You have one point of contact who knows your entire situation.
This is true full-service moving and storage. We can move everything at once or store items you can’t fit into your new place. Our team uses a professional tagging system, so everything stays organized.
We’re a licensed Interstate Authority Carrier, fully bonded and insured. Our GSA-approved storage facilities meet federal standards, which is critical if you’re a government employee, contractor, or military family. And our climate-controlled storage protects your belongings from DC’s brutal humidity and temperature swings.
Examples of How Combined Services Save the Day
The Closing Gap
Sarah sold her Arlington condo with a 30-day settlement and bought a Navy Yard condo with a 45-day settlement. Then, the building requires a 2-week wait for move-in approval. She stayed with family during the gap, but had no room for her boxes and furniture. We moved everything out on day 30, stored it in our Alexandria facility, and delivered it to her new condo.
The Downsizers
Tom and Linda left their four-bedroom house in Vienna for a two-bedroom townhome in Fairfax. Their adult kids want the dining set and a few other items, eventually. But two were living in apartments and weren’t ready yet. We moved Tom and Linda’s essentials to the new townhome and stored everything else.
Corporate Relocation to Tysons
Mike’s new job started on a Monday, but he was flying in from New Jersey with nowhere to live yet. We coordinated with his corporate relocation company, picked up everything from his Jersey home, and stored it while he house-hunted. Three months later, when he closed on a house in Vienna, we delivered.
Answering Your Most Common Moving and Storage Questions
Can I get just some items back from storage without emptying the whole unit?
Absolutely. This is where we’re completely different from traditional storage units. Need your holiday decorations? We’ll deliver them. Want the guest bed back because your in-laws are visiting? One phone call. Our detailed inventory system means we know where everything is in our facility. You’re not driving to a storage unit and digging through stacked boxes yourself; we retrieve what you need and deliver it to you.
Can I store my belongings while house-hunting in Northern Virginia?
Yes, and this happens all the time with corporate and military relocations. Our month-to-month storage means gives you the flexibility you need. Once you close on your new house, we deliver everything to you. Plus, our GSA-approved facilities meet government relocation requirements if your employer is covering moving costs.
Can movers deliver stored furniture to my adult child’s new apartment?
Absolutely, and we do this regularly for empty nesters. You don’t have to deliver everything to one location. We go wherever you need us.
What if I’m not sure when I’ll need my stored items back?
No long-term contracts are locking you in. Life circumstances change, and you’re never penalized for being uncertain about timing. Some clients know they’ll need their items back in exactly three months. Others have no idea if it’ll be six months or two years. Either way, we keep everything safe.
Can I add more items to storage after my initial move?
Yes, because life doesn’t stop after moving day. This is an ongoing relationship, not a one-time transaction. Your needs change, and we adapt.
What’s the difference between full-service storage and renting a storage unit?
With self-storage, you rent a truck, do all the packing yourself, drive to a facility, carry everything inside (maybe with the help of movers), navigate narrow hallways, figure out how to stack boxes, lock the unit, and drive home. Every single time you need something, you repeat the process.
With full-service moving and storage, we come to your home, pack everything if you’d like, transport it all to our climate-controlled facility, and store it in your private vault within our secure, GSA-approved building. When you need items back, call us, and we’ll deliver them to you. It’s a completely different experience.
One Move, One Company, Zero Stress
A gap between homes doesn’t have to mean chaos, stress, or coordinating three different companies. Combining Washington, DC moving and storage services makes everything simpler, smoother, and honestly, smarter.
Whether you’re dealing with temporary storage during move-in delays, downsizing but not ready to part with everything, or relocating to the area without a permanent home yet, we’ve handled it before. Call us today at (703) 889-8899 or contact us online for a free consultation.
