Storage Support for Household and Office Goods – Guwahati

When Do You Need Storage During a Move?

Storage requirements during relocation come up more often than people expect. The most common situation is when the new house possession is delayed by a few days or weeks after you have already vacated the old one. Another common case is a customer moving to a furnished rental who needs to store their own furniture until they find a permanent home. Some people store goods during home renovation when the rooms are not accessible. Office moves sometimes need temporary storage for equipment that cannot go to the new location immediately.

In all these situations, the goods still need to be properly packed and stored in a way that prevents damage from moisture, dust, pests or poor stacking. A random storage place that is not meant for household goods will damage furniture and electronics over time. We connect customers with proper warehousing options and handle the logistics of getting goods into and out of storage.

What We Handle for Storage Support

• Packing household or office goods for storage — proper cartons and wrapping to prevent damage
• Coordinating transport to and from the storage location
• Guidance on storage duration, costs and access terms
• Inventory listing of goods going into storage so retrieval is organised
• Special handling for electronics, wooden furniture and fabric items prone to moisture or pest damage
• Delivery from storage to your new address when possession is confirmed

How to Prepare Goods for Storage

Goods stored for more than a week need more preparation than goods that go directly from one home to another. Moisture is the biggest risk for wooden furniture and fabric items. Electronics need to be stored in sealed anti-moisture cartons. Mattresses and sofas should be wrapped in breathable covers, not plastic, as plastic traps moisture.

We pack goods for storage differently than packing for a single-day move. The goal is to protect items for a longer period without access. All cartons are labelled clearly on the outside so retrieval is easy when the time comes. Furniture pieces are wrapped and stood upright where possible. Heavy items go at the bottom of the storage stack, fragile cartons at the top.

Common Storage Situations We Handle

• Waiting for flat possession — goods stored safely until you can move in
• Between two moves — vacating one city before setting up in another
• Home renovation — storing furniture and goods while work is in progress
• Seasonal storage — storing heavy items not needed during a particular period
• Office storage — storing old equipment, furniture or files during a downsize or relocation
• Students or professionals on temporary assignments — storing goods while away

How Long Can You Store Goods?

Storage options vary depending on the volume of goods and the location. Short-term storage of 7–30 days is the most common requirement and can usually be arranged on relatively short notice. Medium-term storage of 1–6 months is available but needs proper planning for packing and conditions. For anything beyond 6 months, we discuss the specific requirements and suitable warehousing options with the customer.

Pricing for storage depends on volume, duration and the type of goods. We do not quote a storage rate on this page because it varies too much by situation. Call us with the volume of goods (approximate number of cartons and large furniture pieces) and the expected duration, and we will share the estimated cost clearly.