Moving to Rolleston: what to do with your things in between

If your settlement dates do not line up, a month of self storage is almost always cheaper than a bridging loan or a second moving truck. Book a unit for the gap, move once into storage and once out, and stop paying for a rushed decision.

Why the gap happens so often in Rolleston

Rolleston is largely new builds, and new builds run late. A code of compliance certificate slipping two weeks is routine, and it lands squarely between the day you have to be out of your old place and the day you can move into the new one. That gap is the single most common reason people call us.

Work backwards from your hand-over date

• Confirm the day you must be out, not the day you hope to move in
• Add two weeks of buffer to any new build date
• Book the unit for that full window, month to month, so an extension costs one more month rather than a new booking
• Load the unit in reverse order: what you need first goes in last

Pack the box you will need on night one

Kettle, bedding, a change of clothes, chargers, the tools to reassemble a bed. Keep that box in the car rather than the unit. It is the difference between a comfortable first night in the new house and driving back across town at nine at night.

Common questions

How long do people usually store things for during a move?

Most moving and new build customers take a unit for three to four months. Builds rarely finish on the day the old place settles, and the gap is normally a matter of weeks to a few months. The rental is month to month, so you are not committing to a term.

Is it cheaper to store or to hold two properties?

Storage, by a very long way. A 21 square metre unit that holds a three-bedroom house is $75 a week. There is no version of holding a second property that comes close.

What should I not put into storage during a move?

Anything perishable, flammable or under pressure, plus anything you will need in the next fortnight. The classic mistake is packing the kettle, the tools and the good knives into the unit and then having to open it twice in the first week.

Do I need insurance for a storage unit?

Check your contents policy first. Many household policies cover goods in storage, sometimes at a reduced limit, and it is worth a call to your insurer before buying a separate product. We do not bundle insurance into the price.

Can I move in outside business hours?

Yes. Unit holders have 24/7 swipe card access to the site, so you can load at whatever hour the truck is free. You only need us during office hours to set the unit up in the first place.

How far is your Rolleston site from the town centre?

About five minutes. Rolleston town centre is 1.8 kilometres from our Jones Road site, so it is a short run in either direction. The site has wide access ways and drive-up doors, so a moving truck can reverse to the unit.

What it costs

For a typical three-bedroom house you are looking at a 21 square metre unit. Add a fortnight of buffer and you are paying for one month. Set against the cost of storing furniture at a relative's place and moving it twice, it usually comes out ahead.