Military Storage in Capitola, CA

Choose JD Mini Storage for Military Storage Boxes

Active-duty military personnel and veterans have unique storage needs. However, no facility comes close to the quality you get at JD Mini Storage. Our storage units come in plenty of sizes to accommodate your needs. Our experienced and friendly staff can help you choose a unit and give you recommendations for making the moving process go smoothly. We understand moving takes a long time and puts undue stress on you and your family, especially when you’re about to be deployed. JD Mini Storage makes the process as simple as possible so you can take advantage of our secure facility without any added burden. Read up on some of our military storage tips as you gather your items to be stored.

What to Store and What to Toss

As you gear up to move into a self-storage unit, you’ll need to make some important decisions. It can feel stressful deciding what to keep, store, and throw away. Luckily, our military gear storage experts can help when it comes to sorting your things. We recommend military members get rid of anything broken, outdated clothing, and items they’ve never used. Consider storing old uniforms, extra furniture, and clothing your children will grow into in a military self-storage unit. While you could store any of the following items, you may want to keep these in your home:

• Sentimental or otherwise valuable items
• Furniture and housewares you use every day
• Documentation relevant to the military

Our Checklist for Storing Your Things

Moving into a military storage container can be a lengthy process, depending on how much you want to store. Fortunately, our friendly team has developed a thorough checklist for things to do and what to consider as you move into your storage unit. Follow our guide below, or get in touch with our team for further details:

• Determine Size: First things first, you’ll need to decide how much storage space you need. Mini-storage units might be perfect if you only want to store some old uniforms. However, if you plan to keep old furniture and home appliances in your unit, you’ll likely need more space. Once you know which items you’d like to store, simply chat with our team, and we’ll come up with the perfect size recommendation for you.
• Compare Moving Companies: Moving into a storage facility can be stressful. You might benefit from hiring movers to take your belongings from your home to a JD Mini Storage unit. Make sure to hire a reputable moving company. Look at customer reviews or ask friends for recommendations. Ask a few different companies for estimates, then weigh the cost with their quality.
• Start Labeling: Label all items you want to be left in your home, so movers don’t accidentally pack them away. It’s also a good idea to label the boxes you’re storing. This way, you can easily access your belongings should you decide you want them in the future.
• Move Some Things Yourself: Consider moving breakable items and important documents on your own. Handling these objects on your own ensures they’re treated with care and won’t get lost in the move. Don’t add extra stress to an already lengthy process!

 Take Advantage of Military Discounts

Some military storage unit facilities offer a discount for those on active duty. At JD Mini Storage, we’re happy to cater to the specific needs of those who will be deployed in the coming months or years. We’re committed to helping military members and their families store their extra belongings in a safe and secure place. The last thing you should have to worry about when deployed is military storage. We take care of all the details for you at a reasonable rate.

Learn More Today

JD Mini Storage has a wide selection of sizes and rates for you to choose from. We want you and your family to feel secure while you’re on active duty. Storing your personal items with us means more security for you and less clutter in your home or apartment. Talk to our team in Capitola, CA for more information on how we can help you. Contact us today.

Military Storage Units FAQs

How Long Does It Take to Complete a Military Move?
Active duty military personnel may need to relocate frequently or move items into storage during their deployments. If you have been issued a Permanent Change of Station (PCS), you will be provided with travel time and unpaid leave to settle into your new location. For the move itself, hiring professional movers is ideal to ensure a smooth transition and reduce any potential delays. A military move usually takes about 1-3 days for packing and loading. Travel time will vary depending on distance and can take anywhere from a few days to three weeks. Delivery and unpacking will take another 1-3 days.

How Do I Prepare for a Military Mover?
To prepare for a military mover to handle your belongings and get them moved into your new home, contact a moving company right away to begin planning. You’ll also want to start sorting through your belongings to determine what should move with you, what to donate, and what to put into storage. If you will be temporarily downsizing into a smaller home, you may consider storing larger furniture items, seasonal décor, and other items that you don’t need on a regular basis. Military storage units are a common solution for service members who want to streamline the moving process or who may be relocating frequently during their service. For items that will be moving to your new location, organize and label them in sturdy moving boxes or use a moving company to pack your home for you.

Why Do Military Personnel Need Storage?
As a service member, you may need to pack up and move quickly and often, so having important items safely tucked away in a storage unit is helpful for keeping items safe during periods of transition. You may even be provided with a temporary storage allowance that covers the cost of your storage unit if you are not able to move into permanent housing at your new station right away.

Military storage facilities are ideal for storing items that you don’t want to sell or donate, but that are not practical to take with you, such as sporting goods, furniture, family heirlooms, seasonal clothing, and more. Items that you should not place in storage are important documents, jewelry, cash, other valuables, and medications. These should be kept with you or a trusted family member.

What Type of Storage Is Best for Military Members?
Self-storage is a great solution for military members because storage units can be easily accessed any day of the week, allowing you to access your belongings while on leave or have a trusted loved one access your storage unit for you. JD Mini Storage offers convenient, affordable military storage units appropriate for short- or long-term storage in Capitola, CA.

How Do Movers for the Military Work?
When you receive PCS orders, you will contact the Transportation Office to schedule your move, and you may choose a government-arranged move or a Personally Procured Move (PPM). With a government-arranged move, a contracted company will pack, transport, and unpack your items with no direct cost to you. With a PPM, you will select a moving company and handle the details of your move, and the military will reimburse you for associated costs. A PPM offers more flexibility, as you can choose to use any level of moving service from renting your own moving truck to hiring a full-service moving company.