Using Pods for Tasks Other Than Moving

Providing you a better way to store – Maybe you’re having construction work done, and need a safe place for your things. Maybe you’ve outgrown your home or garage, but don’t want to haul things back and forth to some off-site self storage warehouse. Whatever your situation, PODS is the perfect solution for short- and long-term storage. Choose your expected storage need below to learn how PODS can take the stress out of storage.

Need outdoor storage on your property for weeks, a season, or a year? We have your solution among our 10’ mini storage containers all the way up to 48’ domestic containers, security offices & office/storage trailers—all with pricing and flexible rent or purchase options that deliver major economic advantages over leasing warehouse space. Please note that we do not offer personal moving services nor do we store your loaded container on our property.

Get fast and FREE moving estimates from qualified movers today!

With PODS, the storage comes right to you, but rest assured, should you choose to keep your things at one of our Storage Centers, they’ll receive the best and most secure treatment available. PODS Storage Centers are clean, safe and dry (many are climate controlled). There are hundreds of convenient and safe locations near you with easy accessibility and operating hours. PODS provides great deals on moving & packing supplies as well as insurance options.

Whether short-term storage for home staging, or longer term storage, you are covered. Portable storage units allow you to keep boxes (aka pods or units) at your home or office. It’s like an extra storage shed that you can give back when you are done! Best of all if you are preparing to move home staging can be an effective short term portable storage option, and when your house is sold, you can use them to make your move simple.

 

Pods: A Company Review

POD pricing varies based on how long you’ll need the POD, how far you’ll need the POD transported, and whether you use a PODS secure storage facility.  For local moves in the Maryland area, PODS charges $229 to deliver the POD to your current home, pick it up at a later date, and drop it off at the new home.  They charge an additional $39 fee to remove the POD from your location after the move is complete.  You’ll want to finish your move in less than a month, or PODS gets another $179 per month until they retrieve their POD from your premises.  While the pricing is reasonable, a 24′ budget rental truck will hold nearly as much as 2 PODS for around $200/day.  Of course, with the Budget Truck, you must complete the move in 1 day, where PODS will let you pack and unpack at your leisure.

Always get Moving Estimates when you are preparing to move, no matter which method you use.

At 8x8x16, a large POD holds 1024 cubic feet or about 38 cubic yards.  In plain English, I estimate it takes about 2 large PODS to move a moderately-furnished, medium-sized, 2 story, 3-bedroom townhome if you can also make a few runs with a truck/van.  If you aren’t moving locally and EVERYTHING has to fit in the POD, you’ll want to disassemble as many things as you can and pack them in boxes.   You’ll probably still need a third POD to move all the odd-shaped stuff leftover (think lamps, large kids toys, odd-shaped furniture, etc).

In addition, pods can also be used for pure storage uses as well. For instance, if you wish to refinish the floors of your home all at once, remodel your dwelling, or undertake any other activity that requires your living space to be devoid of furniture, you can ask for pods to be delivered to your home for this purpose.  From there, you can either opt to leave the pods where they sit for the duration, or you can have them shipped to a secure nearby storage facility until you are ready to bring everything back in. Search for a local pods rental provider near you, and you might be surprised at how far the industry has come!