Yes, movers can pack your belongings and place them straight into storage. For many Lake Elmo homeowners, that makes life easier when closing dates don’t line up, a remodel is underway, or there is simply too much to move into the next place right away. Hiring a professional moving company in Lake Elmo, MN, to handle both parts can keep the process more straightforward. It also reduces the back-and-forth that often comes with dealing with separate teams.
This section covers how it usually works, what may be included, and what you should ask before you book. Some people want full packing from room to room, while others only need help with breakables, larger items, or items they cannot reach on their own. It also helps to know how the storage will be handled, how items will be packed and labeled, and how easy it will be to get them back later.
Packing and Storage as a Single Service
When you book packing and storage together, the crew arrives with all the materials needed, boxes, tape, wrap, padding, and packs your home room by room. Items are labeled, protected, and loaded onto the truck. They go directly into a storage facility in Eau Claire Wi rather than a new address.
At Daymakers Moving & Storage, we handle this as a single coordinated job. Our crew does the packing, our trucks handle the transport, and your belongings go into our climate-controlled storage facility. You don’t coordinate between a packing company, a moving company, and a storage company. It’s one call, one team, one job.
What Goes Into a Professional Packing Job
Our packing crew brings everything needed for the job. Boxes, bubble wrap, packing paper, tape, furniture pads, and stretch wrap are all included in a full packing service. Items are packed room by room, labeled clearly, and prepared to be stacked and stored safely.
Fragile items get extra attention. Dishes, artwork, mirrors, and lamps are wrapped individually and packed in appropriate boxes. Furniture is padded and wrapped before it’s moved. The goal is for your belongings to come out of storage in exactly the same condition they went in.
For Lake Elmo homeowners who prefer to handle some rooms themselves, partial packing is available. You take care of what you’re comfortable with, and our crew handles the rest. The scope gets sorted during the consultation, so materials and timing are planned accurately.
Why Climate-Controlled Storage Matters
Not all storage facilities are the same. Standard units are exposed to temperature swings across Minnesota’s full seasonal range, which means wood furniture can warp, electronics can degrade, and fabric can develop mold or mildew over a long storage period.
Our storage facilities are climate-controlled, with humidity controls, pest management, dust reduction systems, and security in place. For items going into storage for more than a few weeks, especially wood furniture, upholstered pieces, artwork, documents, or anything with sentimental value, climate-controlled storage is worth the difference.
Short-term storage runs from a few days to a few weeks. Long-term storage can cover months, which is common during home renovations in the Lake Elmo area, extended new construction delays, or when a downsizing move leaves more than the new space can hold.
When This Combination Makes the Most Sense
Closing date gaps. The most common situation in Lake Elmo and across Washington County. You sell your home and close on the new one two to four weeks later. Your belongings need somewhere to go in between, and they need to be packed before they can go anywhere.
Renovations and new builds. A contractor starts work on move-in day, or the new construction isn’t ready on the original timeline. Everything gets packed and stored until the space is actually ready.
Senior moves and downsizing. A parent in Maplewood or Stillwater moves from a larger home into a smaller apartment or assisted living. Some items go to the new address. Others need to be stored while the family figures out what comes next. We handle both on the same job.
Commercial transitions. A business in the east metro needs to vacate a space before the new one is ready. Office furniture, equipment, and files get packed, moved, and stored with one crew managing the whole process.
What to Confirm Before You Book
A few things to sort out during the consultation:
Full or partial packing. If you want to pack some rooms yourself, decide that ahead of time. Anything you don’t want packed should be clearly set aside before the crew arrives.
Storage duration. Short-term and long-term storage have different logistics. Knowing roughly how long your items will be in storage helps us plan correctly.
Access during storage. If you think you’ll need to retrieve specific items during the storage period, flag that at booking. Access terms vary depending on the arrangement.
Specialty items. Pianos, gun safes, heavy safes, and oversized furniture require specific handling. If any of those are going into storage, mention them when you schedule the consultation so the right equipment and crew are prepared.
Every job at Daymakers starts with an in-person walkthrough or live video consultation before any price is given. We don’t quote over the phone. The consultation is how we account for everything accurately, so there are no surprises when the crew shows up.
Packing for Storage vs. Packing for a Move
There are a few differences worth knowing.
When packing for a move, items are labeled by destination room so the crew knows exactly where each box goes at the new address. When packing for storage, the priority is protection and organization for the duration of the storage period.
Heavier items go into smaller boxes. Fragile items get extra wrap and are packed so they won’t shift. Furniture is padded and wrapped for long-term protection, not just transit. If items are going from storage directly to a new address at a later date, we can label and organize them for the final destination from the start.
Getting a Quote for Packing and Storage in Lake Elmo
We serve Lake Elmo and the surrounding communities of Oakdale, Maplewood, Newport, Woodbury, and Stillwater, along with the broader Twin Cities metro and western Wisconsin. Our Lake Elmo office is located at 8530 Eagle Point Blv,d Suite 100 #132, and our Hudsons, WI office is approximately 17 miles away, which means in-person consultations in the Lake Elmo area are genuinely practical, not just something we offer on paper.
Daymakers Moving & Storage was founded in 2015 by Sean Higgins and has earned 800+ five-star reviews across Google, Angi, HomeAdvisor, and Facebook. Ninety-eight percent of our customers recommend us to friends or family. We hold the HomeAdvisor Top Rated badge and the Angi Super Service Award.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can movers pack everything in my home before putting it into storage? Yes. We offer full packing service where our crew brings all materials and packs your home room by room before loading everything into climate-controlled storage. You don’t need to pack a single box yourself.
Do I need to be present when the packing crew arrives? It helps to be there at the start so you can point out anything that shouldn’t be packed and flag any specialty items. Once the crew is underway, constant supervision isn’t required.
What types of items should not go into storage? Hazardous materials, perishables, and anything requiring refrigeration should not go into storage. For everything else, including furniture, boxes, electronics, artwork, and clothing, climate-controlled storage works well.
How long can I keep my belongings in Daymakers storage? We offer both short-term and long-term storage in Lake Elmo. Short-term is common for closing date gaps. Long-term work for renovations, downsizing, or business transitions that span several months.
Is climate-controlled storage worth it for a short-term gap? For most items, yes. Minnesota’s temperature swings affect storage units quickly, and even a few weeks in an uncontrolled unit can cause warping in wood furniture or damage to electronics. Climate-controlled removes that risk.
Does Daymakers offer packing for commercial storage jobs? Yes. We handle commercial packing and storage for businesses in Lake Elmo and the east metro, including offices relocating during renovations or waiting on a new space.
How do I get started with packing and storage in Lake Elmo? Request a free quote online or call us at 651-955-1283. We’ll schedule an in-person or video consultation and build a quote based on what we actually see, not a form you fill out online.
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