Preparing For a Temporary Move

There are some significant differences between a permanent move and a temporary move, and the latter scenario may actually be more difficult to plan. Thankfully, Camelot Moving has extensive experience in supporting temporary moves, and we have some helpful tips on how to best prepare.

Confirm What Your Temporary Residence Includes

If your temporary move is work-related, it’s likely that your company has gone ahead and confirmed your new living arrangements. In this case, items like furniture, linens, and some electronics are probably included in your new abode. However, if you’re making a temporary move for personal reasons and you have to handle booking a hotel room, condo, or other short-term residential solution, you’ll need to confirm what you need to bring, and what you can store at our local storage company.

Pack Appropriately

The length of your temporary move and the knowledge of what your temporary residence includes will help you to strategize your packing priorities so that you only bring what you need. Admittedly, it can be tough not taking all of your clothes or your new TV with you, but the more streamlined your approach, the more you’ll benefit in terms of time, money, and hassles.

Consider the Weather

Climate is a big factor for anyone making a short-term move, both from a standpoint of what you should bring as well as what you need to buy. The importance of climate increases with the disparity between your current climate and the one you’re moving to. If you’re moving from one warm locale to another, no big deal. But if you’re moving from Santa Clarita to Chicago and you’ll be wintering in the latter locale, you need to make some serious wardrobe and accessory decisions.

What To Do With What’s Left Behind

Any move, whether short-term or permanent, represents a good opportunity to donate or recycle old clothes, furniture, and electronics. But once you’ve “thinned the herd”, you’ll need to make arrangements for storing the items you keep. We recommend working with a storage company like Camelot Moving & Storage.

Our efficient system includes a personal storage vault that we bring to your home or office and load for you. Once the vault is loaded, it goes directly to our state-of-the-art facility, where your belongings will reside in a highly secure, climate-controlled storage environment until you return for them.

Camelot Moving Is Your Partner For a Temporary Move

A temporary move, especially one that must be made quickly, can be stressful. There are lots of things to consider when moving, which is why you need an experienced partner at your side. Camelot Moving & Storage has served Santa Clarita for more than thirty years, and we look forward to putting our talents to work for you.