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| Studio/1 Bedroom | 2 helpers | 2-3 hours |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 helpers | 3-4 hours |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 helpers | 4-5 hours |
| 4 bedrooms | 3-4 helpers | 4-6 hours |
| Studio | 2 movers and a truck | 2-3 hours |
| 1 bedroom | 2 movers and a truck | 2-4 hours |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 movers and a truck | 3-5 hours |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 movers and a truck | 5-7 hours |
| 4 bedrooms | 3-4 movers and a truck | 6-8 hours |
Not everything can be kept in a self-storage unit or portable container. Items that are flammable, hazardous, perishable, or illegal are typically banned for safety, legal, and insurance reasons.
For instance, storing gasoline, firearms, or food can result in fines, canceled insurance coverage, or even eviction from the facility. This guide explains what you can’t store, why it matters, and what may happen if you break the rules, helping you store your items safely and responsibly.
What You Are Not Allowed to Store
When planning a long-distance move, you often have to choose between renting a truck from companies like Penske or U-Haul and using a portable moving container like PODS. Newer services like U-Pack and Zippy Shell also offer blended options that combine truck rental with container convenience.
Moving Containers and Rental Trucks
When you are hiring a moving company, make sure to check what their policy is on non-transportable items. This guide lists examples of items that movers cannot transport.
What Movers Will Not Move
Moving household appliances is a special project. They are bulky and heavy, and you can't pack them in a box or unplug and carry them onto a moving truck. Most likely, you'll have to hire a professional moving service to get the job done. However, our guide will help you if you plan to move them yourself.
Moving Appliances
When planning a move, people often overlook insurance coverage until something breaks. Damage during a move can involve several parties, including your insurer and the moving company. Coverage depends on how, where, and when the damage occurs. Renters' and homeowners' insurance policies usually protect personal belongings.
They do not automatically cover repairs or replacement for items damaged by professional movers. Understanding where your policy’s responsibility ends and where a mover’s liability begins helps you avoid costly gaps in coverage during a move.
Does Renters Insurance Cover Moving?
You've probably seen many companies advertise their services on Craigslist. But how do you know you're dealing with licensed and professional people?
Craigslist Movers
| Labor-Only Prices (No Truck) | ||
| # of Movers | First 2 Hours | Additional Hours |
| 1 | $287.50 | $90.00 |
| 2 | $411.25 | $135.00 |
| 3 | $617.50 | $210.00 |
| 4 | $865.00 | $300.00 |
| Prices for Movers with Truck | ||
| # of Movers | First 2 Hours | Additional Hours |
| This mover doesn't provide the service. | ||
Storage units in Cayce, SC
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