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What Are Moving Containers?
The Mobile Attic containers are 16-foot box crates made of steel with a roll-up, keyed, ground-level access, and weather-resistant as well as impact-resistant siding. The company takes care of physically moving your containers for you once you pack it and offers moving services.
You pack it, we move it, whether you’re a business or an individual.
Advantages of Renting a Mobile Container
The benefits of renting a container for moving or storage are numerous, but here’s our short list:
- Cost-effective
- Secure
- Adheres to your timetable/schedule without overage fees
- Easy loading/unloading
- No need to rent, drive or load a large truck to transport everything
In particular, moving containers are a popular choice for those moving and/or looking for storage because of the container’s steel-framed and weather-resistant paneling, as well as the ramp-free loading. Each container is equipped with tie-downs, steel locking latches, and a lock and key for security.
How Renting A Mobile Attic Portable Container Works?
Renting a container is simple. Here is the general process.
Know what you need it for, and for how long
You must first choose whether you wish to store, move, or do both with your belongings. If using a container for storage, you’ll need to decide whether to store the container at your location or at a McGuire Storage Center. You must also decide on the duration for which you need McGuire to store your container.
Choose delivery location, date, and container size
For both moving and storage, you must choose a delivery location, date, and size.
Upon delivery, load the container
After reserving one or more of our containers, we will deliver them right to your doorstep. From there, all you have to do is load up your belongings into the container at your own pace.
Pickup & delivery to destination
The Mobile Attic will pick up the Unit when you’re ready and deliver it to either the storage unit or your moving destination.
Cost of Renting a Portable Storage Container in St Louis
The cost of moving a container depends on the number of containers rented, the duration of the rental, and the number of miles you’re moving.
Monthly Rates
| 8ft Portable Storage Container | $150.00/month |
| 12ft Portable Storage Container | $175.00/month |
| 16ft Portable Storage Container | $195.00/month |
Delivery and pickup fees also apply, which vary depending on your location.
Mobile Attic Container Size
The Mobile Attic containers are available for either personal or business moving and/or storage use, both short and long-term.
8-foot Container
The 8-ft. The unit is approximately 8’x8’x8’. This container is perfect for small-volume moving and storage and is commonly used as a shipping container or storage unit for apartment and studio moves. The inside of the container offers 385 cubic feet of packing space and can hold one full room of furniture.
- Popular uses for this Unit include:
- Studio apartment moves
- Smaller dwelling moves
- College student moving
- Estate moving
- Moving items to a second home
Temporary storage for small remodeling and renovation projects such as bathroom remodels
12-foot Container
The 12-ft. Mobile Moving Unit is approximately 8’x8’x12′. This container is the perfect solution for moving an apartment or house with one or two rooms. The inside of the container offers 689 cubic feet of packing space and is comparable to a rental truck that is 15 feet long.
- Popular uses for this Mobile Moving Unit include:
- Moving homes with one to two rooms
- Larger apartment moves
- Office relocation
- Home remodeling and restoration projects
The 12-ft. The unit can only be used for in-town moving and storage.
16-foot Container
The 16-ft. container is approximately 8’ x 8’ x 16′. This container is a popular choice for moving home with two to three rooms. The inside of the container offers 857 cubic feet of packing space. The 16-ft. moving Unit is comparable to a rental truck that is 20 feet long.
Popular uses for this Unit include:
- Moving homes with two to three bedrooms
- Medium Office relocations
- Large home remodeling and restoration projects
The 16-ft. container is available for local moving and storage.
20-foot Container
The 20-ft. container is approximately 8’ x 8’ x 20′. This container is a popular choice for remodeling projects. The inside of the container offers 857 cubic feet of space.
Popular uses for this Unit include:
- Home or Office Remodeling
- Receiving/staging cabinet and fixture/equipment deliveries for construction projects, new restaurant builds
- The 20-ft. container is available for on-site storage only, it cannot be moved while loaded.
The 20-ft. container is available for local moving and storage.
Why Rent One?
The Value: How does renting a container benefit you?
Convenient – With no-contact home delivery, your moving and storage containers are brought directly to your door.
Flexible – Use as many containers as you need at the origin or destination. When you are ready, we move them to your new home across town or across the world.
Secure – Units are sealed with your lock and key. Your goods are transported by trucks with gentle ride suspension for safe shipping. While in storage, your possessions are kept in a secure facility.
How Does it Work?
The best part about using The Mobile Attic for a move or as a portable storage solution is you have the flexibility and control to plan the perfect move. You can ship them to your new home or store them until you know where you’re going. We give you the opportunity to plan each step of the process to ensure it works best for you.
The Process:
- Choose the number of containers you need. One Mobile Attic Container fits about two to three rooms of household items, depending on the amount of items in each room. When in doubt get extra.
- Tell us when you will need to access the containers. We can store them for you at our secure warehouse.
- We deliver the containers to you and pick them up when you’re ready.
- We will store your containers at our secure warehouse, or we can ship them anywhere in the world. You will hear from us when the containers are in transit and when they arrive at your destination.
STORAGE THAT FITS YOUR STUFF, AND YOUR NEEDS
We started out in the moving and storage industry in 1935, so our roots in moving and storage in St. Louis run deep. The Mobile Attic brings the storage to you and can store your container on-site or at one of our private, secure facilities.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What should you not pack in a container?
Don’t store any food, perishables, toxins, or flammables.
Can you transport a car in a container?
Cars and motorized vehicles can’t be placed in a container but there are two trusted partners that we can help you arrange vehicle transport separately. … No, cars, motorized vehicles, and lawnmowers are not allowed to be transported in containers.
Do you need a permit for a container?
To put a container on the street you may need permits from your city or town. Please note that rules and regulations vary by city. The Mobile Attic requires copies of any permits prior to delivery, even if we’re dropping off and picking up your unit on the same day.
How quickly can you get a container be delivered?
When you talk to one of our associates to book your unit(s), then we’ll coordinate with you on a time that works best.
We’ll give you a 2-hour delivery window on the day your unit is to be dropped off, then your driver will also give you a call while on the way to your home. You don’t have to be there for the container delivery, but if you’re not sure where you want it placed, it’s best to be present.
Can Mobile Moving Units be broken into?
The Mobile Attic containers can get broken into if you’re not safe. Proper security can be applied to a storage container, or they can be modified to use stronger locks. But the easiest option may be to let a company handle the safety of the container storage for you.
What type of lock should I use?
“We recommend a 2 ¾” (70mm) Disc Lock or a 1 ¾” Padlock.
Locks can be purchased from The Mobile Attic or at your local home improvement store.”
How do I control humidity inside a container?
You can use any moisture absorber product such as Damp Rid to help control humidity in your Container.
These products can be found at your local home improvement store.
What can’t I load into a Mobile Attic container?
Hazardous Materials such as toxic chemicals, gas, liquids, substance, material or waste, lawnmowers, motorized vehicles, and illegal items cannot be placed in MMUs.
We also recommend that heirlooms, irreplaceable artifacts, deeds, legal notices, forms of currency, and items that are not your personal property are not placed in the Container. Refer to your rental agreement for additional restrictions on what cannot be stored in the Unit.
HUMAN OR ANIMAL HABITATION IS ALSO SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITED.
Can I access my Mobile Attic container while in storage?
Yes! You may access your Mobile Attic container as often as needed.
Before accessing your container, you’ll need to schedule the visit to our Service Center with ample notice at 314-353-9444.
Are The Mobile Attic containers water-proof?
Containers are weather-resistant. The container is designed to protect your items against typical weather conditions such as falling rain and snow.
How many containers should I order?
Units are designed to accommodate a typical household. Larger households will require multiple containers. In general, each 16’ container may accommodate 2-3 rooms.
As every household is different, the customer is responsible for assessing the container capacity for their belongings.
What To Do Before Ordering A Mobile Attic Container?
Before you dive in and order a container, make sure you’ve planned ahead a bit and do your best to estimate exactly what you need, how long you’ll need the container for, and where your destination is.
Follow the additional tips below to enjoy a smoother move:
- Schedule your Mobile Attic container(s) at least 1 week in advance for both drop-off and pickup, especially during busier moving months.
- Overestimate the amount of space you’ll need. If you’re on the line, go bigger and get a 2nd container.
- Gather the moving and packing supplies you’ll need, including boxes, moving blankets, tape, scissors, Sharpies, a dolly, packing paper, bungee cords or ropes, etc. We would be happy to help you with these additional items.
- Be home to meet the driver in person during drop-off and pickup to ensure The Mobile Attic container is placed where you want it, you can make sure the lock works, and ask any questions you may have.
Tips for Packing A Mobile Moving Unit
Packing The Mobile Attic containers is no different than packing a moving truck, except that it’s easier because it’s ground level, and it’s more important to distribute weight more evenly.
Heavy items and large furniture should be spread out rather than grouped together when possible.
Another tip is to pack important items or things you’ll need to use sooner rather than later toward the front of the container, for quicker and easier access once you’ve arrived at your new location. Things like your mattress, pillows, blankets, bathroom essentials, some clothes, desk necessities, etc should be prioritized.
Finally, keep important documents such as birth certificates, passports, vehicle titles, and medical records with you instead of packing them in The Mobile Attic container, in case of unexpected loss or damage.
Still, think you’re going to need professional movers for the job? Learn more about our professional moving and packing options HERE.
