Frequently Asked Questions
Why Choose myway Mobile Storage?
myway Mobile Storage offers a convenient, secure and affordable alternative to traditional self-storage facilities. Our on-demand portable storage containers are delivered to you. Unlike a rental truck that typically has to be packed and unpacked in the same day, your portable storage container can be filled at your own pace. When you’re ready, we’ll pick up your container and store it in our climate-controlled secure storage facility, or deliver it to your new location.
For more details on our service, please visit the frequently asked questions below.
Storage
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How is myway Mobile Storage more convenient than a typical self-storage facility?
It’s simple…we remove the extra burden of packing up a car or truck, making multiple trips to the self-storage facility, and then moving everything for a second time into the self-storage locker. With myway Mobile Storage, we deliver the storage container right to your door. Load it up at your own pace and then call us to pick it up when you’re done! We’ll take care of the trips back and forth so you can focus on more important things at home. Best of all, we offer unlimited FREE home delivery of your storage container to eligible ZIP codes, so you can pack in stages or access your belongings as needed, without the added cost of delivery fees, truck rental or gasoline.
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I’m not moving—can I still use myway Mobile Storage?
Absolutely. Our customers use myway Mobile Storage for more than just moving:
- Renovating—store the contents of any room and know that your belongings are safe during construction
- Downsizing—ease crowded home conditions by storing your belongings until you need them again
- Selling a house—clearing out personal belongings and unnecessary clutter can help make a house more attractive to buyers, and gives you a head start on the moving process
- Archiving—records or belongings that need to be saved for months or years can be safely housed in our climate-controlled storage facilities
- Emergency repairs—save your belongings from additional damage in cases of flooding, fire or other structural damage. When your home is restored, your belongings will be delivered to your door
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How big is a portable storage container? How many will I need?
myway Mobile Storage container dimensions are 5’x8’x7’. Each container has a weight limit of 2,000 pounds.
Our containers can hold any standard household items, from king-size beds to refrigerators—anything just short of a baby grand piano. Our containers are sized to hold about one to one and a half rooms of furniture and boxes. If you have more rooms to pack, we can deliver as many containers as you need! Our customer service representatives can help you determine how many containers you need. Call (888) 33MYWAY (336-9929) to get an estimate, or request a no-obligation quote online.
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What if I need to get something out of storage?
If you call us in advance, we can schedule a redelivery of your storage container to your home. If it is on short notice, you can call (888) 33MYWAY (336-9929) and request access to your container at the security hub. Within 24 hours, your container will be fully accessible to you at our storage facility.
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How soon can I have a storage container delivered?
We guarantee standard delivery within three to five days of your original order. In addition, we offer Next Day and 2nd Day service for a small fee.
Pickup requests are the same as delivery requests: we offer standard pickup within three to five days of your request. For your convenience, we do try to honor specific delivery and pickup dates.
To place your order, call (888) 33MYWAY (336-9929), or request a quote by using our online form.
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How much time do I have to load my container?
Typically our customers use about four days to load their belongings. We suggest allowing yourself seven days to load, but you can take as long as you need!
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Do I need to be home when you drop off my storage container?
No. We understand how life can get busy, so a customer service representative will ask you questions regarding where you would like your storage container placed, in case you are not present at the time of delivery.
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Where will you put the container when you deliver it?
We can put your portable storage container in your driveway, yard, parking spot, or anywhere else that is convenient for you. Some residential locations may only have room available in the street. If this is the case, please call your city or township and receive permission prior to delivery.
With some steep driveways, we can still move our forklift around without problems. However, if your driveway is too steep, we will work with you to try to get your container delivered to an area that is more favorable.
Moving
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How is myway Mobile Storage more convenient than a rental truck or moving service?
Most do-it-yourself rental trucks are exceedingly expensive once you figure in the time needed to pack, drive to a new location (plus the cost of gas) and unpack. Plus, rental trucks add an additional burden of being so high off the ground—carrying furniture and boxes up and down a ramp all day can make for a very stressful and dangerous move.
Moving services can make the physical moving easier, but usually at a much higher cost and with a less flexible schedule. There’s no need to have our containers ready for the next driver’s schedule. When you’re done packing, we’ll come to you and pick up your belongings. Best of all, your belongings can be redelivered any time you need! Just call 888 33MYWAY (336-9929) and arrange a delivery right to your door.
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Can I use myway Mobile Storage to move?
Our on-demand portable storage containers are a great alternative to the traditional style of moving. Using our containers, you can load your personal items on your own time, at your own pace. Once loaded, we can deliver your containers to your new home. Take your time unloading—unlike rental trucks, there’s no need to pack, move and unpack all in the same day.
In addition, our containers can be a convenient place for temporary storage between your moves. To find out if we provide moving services in your area, call (888) 33MYWAY (336-9929) today or use our online estimate request form.
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How big is a portable storage container? How many will I need?
myway Mobile Storage container dimensions are 5’x8’x7’. Each container has a weight limit of 2,000 pounds.
Our containers can hold any standard household items, from king-size beds to refrigerators—anything just short of a baby grand piano. Our containers are sized to hold about one to one and a half rooms of furniture and boxes. If you have more rooms to pack, we can deliver as many containers as you need! Our customer service representatives can help you determine how many containers you need. Call (888) 33MYWAY (336-9929) to get an estimate, or request a no-obligation quote online.
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How soon can I have a storage container delivered?
We guarantee standard delivery within three to five days of your original order. In addition, we offer Next Day and 2nd Day service for a small fee.
Pickup requests are the same as delivery requests: we offer standard pickup within three to five days of your request. For your convenience, we do try to honor specific delivery and pickup dates.
To place your order, call (888) 33MYWAY (336-9929), or request a quote by using our online form.
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How much time do I have to load my container?
Typically our customers use about four days to load their belongings. We suggest allowing yourself seven days to load, but you can take as long as you need!
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Do I need to be home when you drop off my storage container?
No. We understand how life can get busy, so a customer service representative will ask you questions regarding where you would like your storage container placed, in case you are not present at the time of delivery.
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Where will you put the container when you deliver it?
We can put your portable storage container in your driveway, yard, parking spot, or anywhere else that is convenient for you. Some residential locations may only have room available in the street. If this is the case, please call your city or township and receive permission prior to delivery.
With some steep driveways, we can still move our forklift around without problems. However, if your driveway is too steep, we will work with you to try to get your container delivered to an area that is more favorable.
Security
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Do I need to use my own lock?
Yes. We require locks on all storage containers. This provides a second level of protection while stored in our secure storage facility. In fact, using your own padlock ensures that you are the only person who can access your portable storage container.
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How can I secure my items?
We offer packing hints as part of our start-up packet to help minimize movement and maximize the safety of your belongings. We suggest loading heavy items on the bottom and lighter items on the top. Fragile items should be carefully wrapped, and blankets should be used around wood furniture.
In addition, we offer hooks for tie-down straps for any large item that may be at risk of tipping or sliding.
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Do your storage facilities have climate control?
Absolutely. This helps keep your personal items safe from possible damage caused by temperature changes, especially for items in extended storage.
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If I need something out of storage, can I stop by to pick it up?
If you call us in advance, we can schedule a redelivery of your storage container, right to your home. If it is on short notice, you can call the (888) 33MYWAY (336-9929) and request access at our storage facility. Within 24 hours, your storage container will be accessible at the storage facility, and you can stop by and pick up what you need.
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Will my belongings shift at all when you move them?
Our priority is the safety of your belongings. We use a forklift to pick up and move your storage containers around, which keeps your belongings level with the ground at all times. In addition, if you pack your container securely following our packing hints (provided with the start-up packet), your belongings will experience minimum or no movement.
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How do I know my belongings will be safe?
While the container is on your property, you should keep it locked in the same way you keep your doors and car locked. For extra security, we suggest scheduling delivery to our secure storage facilities as soon as your belongings are packed.
When moving your container, we use a forklift that keeps your container level with the ground at all times. In addition, if you pack your storage container securely following our packing hints (provided with the start-up packet), your belongings will experience minimal or no movement.
Our storage facilities are fully secured with perimeter surveillance plus fire protection and pest control. In addition, there is restricted access into our facilities: the only people allowed inside our facilities are myway Mobile Storage employees.
Costs, Fees and Contracts
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What is the minimum length of storage?
We require two months of storage. While you don’t have to use the storage container for the full two months, you will be responsible for two months of payments.
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Do I have to sign a long-term contract?
No! myway Mobile Storage does not require you to sign any storage leases or long-term contracts. We simply require a two-month storage minimum. While you don’t have to use the containers for the full two months, you are responsible for two months of payments.
To get started, please call (888) 33MYWAY (336-9929) or request an estimate online.
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How much does myway Mobile Storage cost?
Our storage containers cost much less than a rental truck plus gas, or a moving service. Best of all, you only pay for what you use—our service is prorated if you don’t use an entire month.
Because our monthly charges vary by location, please call (888) 33MYWAY (336-9929) for a custom price estimate. If you’d prefer to get started online, visit our estimate request form.
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How much are the delivery fees?
Our delivery fees are determined by ZIP code. For most of our storage customers, we offer free unlimited standard deliveries, with delivery in three to five business days.
If you need your storage container delivered to your doorstep within two business days, we charge just $25. Need it within one business day? For just $50, your container will be delivered next business day for all orders placed by 3 p.m. on the previous business day.
To find out if you qualify for free unlimited delivery, please call (888) 33MYWAY (336-9929) or request an estimate.
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How does payment work?
We do not start charging our customers until the first day we deliver your storage container. We do, however, require a valid credit card up front. This will be verified before the first delivery is made.
myway Mobile Storage prorates service at the beginning and end of the service term. We also accept credit and debit cards to automatically bill our customers on the first business day of each month. This eliminates the need for mailing in checks, down payments and late charges.
We do NOT charge set up fees, registration fees or fuel surcharges.