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Why Florida Students Choose Us
Climate-Controlled Units
Protect your items from heat, humidity, moisture, and Florida’s unpredictable weather.
Safe, Monitored & Secure
Facilities include 24/7 surveillance, coded entry, and locked storage areas.
Flexible Storage Options
Short-term, long-term, monthly, seasonal, and even same-day storage availability.
Ideal for Moving Customers
Perfect for delayed move-ins, new construction, renovations, downsizing, and long-distance moves.
Professional Pickup & Delivery
We can pick up your items, store them for as long as you need, and deliver them back when you’re ready.
For Homes, Apartments, & Businesses
Special options for students, seniors, families, and commercial clients.
Services
Types of Storage We Offer
Short-Term Storage
Perfect during moves, renovations, staging your home for sale, or temporary housing needs. Store your items for days, weeks, or months.
Long-Term Storage
Ideal for extended travel, downsizing, seasonal items, business archives, or long-distance moves that require staged delivery.
Residential Storage
From small personal belongings to entire home contents — we store furniture, appliances, décor, wardrobes, and more.
Commercial Storage
Secure, organized storage for offices, retail, contractors, and business equipment.
Student Storage
Convenient summer storage for dorm items, textbooks, electronics, and furniture.
Senior Storage
Supportive storage solutions for seniors downsizing, moving into assisted living, or managing estate transitions.
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How Our Storage Process Works
Guiding seniors and families through every stage of the move with care and clarity.
Tell us what you need stored — we evaluate size, materials, and duration.
Our crew arrives to pack your items professionally and transport them safely.
Items are stored in a clean, climate-controlled unit with full security.
We bring your items back to your new home, office, or destination.
Storage for Seniors
- Items preserved during estate transitions
- Excess furniture storage for smaller homes
- Pickup from retirement or assisted living communities
- Optional donation or disposal services
Storage for Students
- Dorm room items
- Electronics, Furniture pieces
- Bedding, books, and supplies
- Semester-by-semester flexibility
Why choose us
Why Florida Seniors Trust Us
Facility Security
- 24/7 monitoring
- Controlled access
- Alarmed units
- Secure warehouse environment
Climate-Controlled
- Humidity protection
- Temperature regulation
- Mold and mildew prevention
- Perfect for electronics& furniture
Professional Handling
- We offer pickup at your home,
- transport to storage, and
- optional delivery when you're ready.
Facility Security
- Month-to-month
- Seasonal
- Long-term discounted rates
- No long-term commitment required
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does moving and storage cost in Tampa?
Storage costs vary based on unit size, duration, and services needed. Self-storage units in Tampa range from $50-300/month depending on size. Full-service moving with storage starts around $XXX/month plus moving costs. We provide free, detailed quotes so you know exactly what to expect. Call 813-563-MOVE for accurate pricing based on your specific needs.
Do I really need climate-controlled storage in Tampa?
Absolutely yes for almost everything. Tampa’s heat (90°F+ summers) and humidity (70-90% year-round) will damage furniture, electronics, documents, clothing, and most household items in non-climate storage. Wood warps, mold grows, electronics fail, and fabrics develop musty odors. Climate-controlled storage costs slightly more but prevents thousands in damage. We strongly recommend climate control for any storage in Tampa Bay
How long can I store my belongings?
As long as you need! We offer flexible options:
- Short-term: 1 day to 3 months (common for moves with timing gaps)
- Long-term: 3+ months to years (seasonal residents, downsizing, business storage)
- Month-to-month: No long-term contract required, cancel with 30 days notice
Most customers store for 1-6 months, but we have customers who have stored for years.
Is my stuff safe in storage?
Yes. Your belongings are protected by:
- 24/7 video surveillance (recorded)
- Restricted keycard access (customers only)
- Individual unit alarms
- Climate control (prevents humidity damage)
- Professional facility management
- Comprehensive insurance available
We’ve stored thousands of customers’ belongings with excellent security record. Your items are as safe as
they’d be in your own home—often safer.
Can I access my items while they're in storage?
Our warehouse operates on a professional retrieval system. Since we manage a secure, climate-controlled warehouse facility (not self-storage units), we retrieve and deliver items to you when needed.
Here’s how it works:
Retrieval Options:
- Full Delivery: We deliver all your stored items to your new home (most common)
- Partial Delivery: Need just a few items? We can deliver specific pieces with 48-72 hours notice
- Scheduled Retrieval: Plan ahead for seasonal item swaps or specific furniture pieces
Why This Model is Better:
- Your items stay secure in climate-controlled environment (never exposed)
- No need for you to rent trucks or handle heavy furniture
- Professional delivery prevents damage during retrieval
- Maximum security (restricted facility access)
- Your items never exposed to Tampa heat when accessing
Most customers prefer this hassle-free approach—we handle the heavy lifting, you enjoy the
convenience. If you need frequent access to items, we recommend keeping those items with you rather
than in storage.
What's included in your storage service?
Our comprehensive warehouse storage includes everything you need:
Included Services:
- ✅ Professional pickup from your home or business
- ✅ Furniture pads and protection
- ✅ Careful loading by trained professionals
- ✅ Transport to our climate-controlled warehouse
- ✅ Individual vault storage (your items isolated from others)
- ✅ Climate control (55-80°F, 30-50% humidity)
- ✅ 24/7 security monitoring
- ✅ Professional inventory documentation
- ✅ Delivery back to your location when ready
- ✅ Month-to-month flexibility (no long-term contracts)
Optional Services:
- Professional packing (we pack everything for you)
- Unpacking at delivery
- Furniture assembly/disassembly
- Specific item retrieval during storage period
Unlike self-storage facilities where you do all the work, we provide true full-service storage—you never
lift a finger.
How is your service different from renting a self-storage unit?
Excellent question! Here’s the comparison:
Traditional Self-Storage (Like Public Storage, Extra Space):
- ❌You rent a truck and drive items yourself
- ❌You load and unload everything yourself (risk of injury)
- ❌You make trips every time you need access
- ❌ Climate control often costs extra
- ❌You coordinate moving and storage separately
- ❌Anyone can rent nearby units (less secure)
- ❌ DIY approach throughout
Florida State Movers Warehouse Storage:
- ✅ We move your items with professional equipment
- ✅ Expert loading prevents damage (80+ hours training)
- ✅ We retrieve and deliver when you need items
- ✅ Climate control included as standard
- ✅ One company handles moving and storage seamlessly
- ✅ Restricted warehouse access (maximum security)
- ✅ Full-service professional approach
The Result: Better protection, professional handling, less work for you, and often similar total cost when you factor in truck rental, gas, time, and potential injury risk.
Best For You If: You want professional service where experts handle everything, you’re combining moving and storage, or you want maximum security and protection for your belongings.
Can you store items I'm not moving?
Absolutely! You don’t have to be doing a full move to use our storage services. Common storage-only scenarios:
Storage Pickup Without Moving:
- Seasonal items (holiday decorations, patio furniture)
- Excess furniture during home staging
- Belongings while traveling or living abroad
- Items while deciding what to keep
- Clearing space for renovations
- De-cluttering your home
- Estate items while settling affairs
How It Works:
1. Call 813-563-MOVE and describe what you need stored
2. We provide a quote for pickup and storage
3. We come to your home and load the items
4. Store securely in our climate-controlled warehouse
5. Deliver back when you’re ready
You get all the benefits of professional storage without needing to move your entire household.
What items can't be stored?
For safety and legal reasons, we cannot store:
- Hazardous materials (paint, chemicals, gasoline, propane)
- Perishable food items
- Live plants (some restrictions)
- Illegal items or contraband
- Firearms and ammunition (some storage facilities)
- Flammable liquids and materials
Almost everything else is fine! We’ll discuss any unique items during your consultation.
Do you provide packing materials and services?
Yes! We offer both DIY and full-service packing:
Packing Materials Available:
- Boxes (all sizes)
- Packing paper and bubble wrap
- Furniture blankets and pads
- Stretch wrap
- Tape and markers
- Specialty boxes (dish packs, wardrobe boxes, TV boxes)
Full-Service Packing:
- Professional packers come to your home
- We bring all materials
- Pack everything carefully and efficiently
- Label all boxes
- Create inventory
- Ready for storage same day
Many customers pack themselves to save money, but our professional packing ensures maximum protection and saves you time and stress.
How do you determine what size storage unit I need?
We help you choose the right size based on:
- Number of rooms in your home
- Types of furniture (bulky vs. compact)
- Number of boxes
- Whether you’re storing vehicles, appliances, etc.
General Guidelines:
- 5’×5′ or 5’×10′: 1 bedroom apartment, office, or dorm room
- 10’×10′: 1-2 bedroom apartment or small house
- 10’×15′: 2-3 bedroom house
- 10’×20′ or larger: 3+ bedroom house or business inventory
During your free estimate, we’ll assess your items and recommend the most cost-effective size. Our
experience means you won’t pay for more space than you need.
What's the difference between your storage and U-Haul/Public Storage?
Great question! Here’s how we’re different:
- ✅ Florida State Movers Advantages: Full Service – We move AND store (no double handling)
- ✅ Professional Moving – Licensed, trained crews (not DIY)
- ✅ One Company – Seamless coordination, one bill
- ✅ Climate Control Standard – Protection from Tampa heat/humidity
- ✅ Local Tampa Experts – We know every neighborhood
- ✅ Moving Integration – Storage included in relocation
U-Haul/Public Storage Model:
- You rent truck and drive it yourself
- You load and unload yourself
- You coordinate moving and storage separately
- Climate control often extra cost
- Do-it-yourself approach
Best For You: If you want professional service where we handle everything—moving, packing, storage, delivery—Florida State Movers is your solution. If you prefer DIY to save money, self-storage chains are an option (though final cost often similar when you factor in truck rental, time, and physical labor).
Can you store just a few items while I move the rest?
Absolutely! Partial storage is very common:
- Store seasonal items (holiday decorations, patio furniture)
- Store excess furniture (downsizing to smaller home)
- Store items until you have room (moving from parents’ house)
- Store while deciding what to keep (inheritance items)
We’ll pick up only what you want stored and deliver to your new home only what doesn’t go to storage. Flexible solutions for your exact needs.
What happens if my move-in date changes?
- Month-to-month contracts (no long-term commitment)
- Extend storage if your new home isn’t ready
- Deliver early if you need items sooner
- Adjust timeline with simple phone call
Do you offer discounts for long-term storage?
- 6+ month commitments: Discounted monthly rate
- Prepayment discounts: Pay multiple months upfront, save more
- Military discount: 10% off for active duty and veterans
- Senior discount: Available for 65+ customers
- Seasonal promotions: Check our website or call for current offers
How do I know my furniture won't get damaged in storage?
Our protection process:
1. Professional Packing – Furniture pads and blankets protect all surfaces
2. Climate Control – Prevents warping, cracking, mold from humidity
3. Proper Stacking – Heavy items on bottom, fragile on top, stable configuration
4. Individual Units – Your items never mixed with others
5. Security – Protected from theft or vandalism
6. Regular Inspections – Facility monitored for any issues
Our damage rate is 0.5% (vs. 25% industry average)—one of lowest in Tampa. We treat your belongings like our own.
Can businesses use your storage?
- Office furniture during relocations
- Excess inventory and seasonal stock
- Document and records archiving
- Equipment and supplies
- Retail merchandise overflow
What if I need to cancel my storage?
Simple process:
- Provide 30 days written notice
- Schedule delivery or pickup of your items
- Final bill prorated to your move-out date
- No cancellation penalties
- Return unused prepaid amounts
We understand plans change. Flexible, no-hassle cancellation.
Do you have storage near me in Tampa Bay?
Yes! We have climate-controlled storage facilities strategically located to serve all of Tampa Bay:
- Central Tampa location (serves Tampa, Brandon, Temple Terrace)
- Pinellas County location (serves St. Pete, Clearwater, Largo)
- North Tampa location (serves Wesley Chapel, New Tampa, Lutz)
No matter where you live in Tampa Bay, we have convenient storage close by. We’ll transport your belongings to the facility nearest you or your new home.
What makes Florida State Movers better than other storage companies in Tampa?
Honest answer—we’re the only company that combines:
- ✅ Professional moving company (licensed, insured, USDOT registered)
- ✅ Secure warehouse storage (climate-controlled, 24/7 security)
- ✅ Full-service integration (seamless moving and storage coordination)
- ✅ Local Tampa expertise (13 years, 12,500+ moves)
- ✅ One point of contact (no juggling multiple companies)
- ✅ FSM-LU Certified Team (80+ hours professional training)
Result: Better service, lower total cost, less stress, superior results.
Other companies do moving OR storage. We do both, seamlessly integrated. That’s the Florida State Movers difference.