Long Term Storage in Boston, MA
Sometimes you need storage for more than a few weeks. Extended relocations, military deployments, sabbaticals, long renovations, and estate settlements can require months or even years of secure storage. Boston Best Rate Movers provides long-term storage in our climate-monitored facility with flexible terms, no long-term contracts, and professional handling of your belongings.
Why Choose Us?
Secure Long-Term Storage With No Contracts
Long-term storage with us works on a month-to-month basis. Residents in Westwood, Brookline, and Cambridge rely on our secure Greater Boston storage solutions. There are no annual contracts, no early termination fees, and no minimum commitment beyond the current month. Store for three months or three years — the flexibility is yours.
Your belongings are stored in our secure, climate-monitored facility that maintains consistent temperature and humidity year-round. This is particularly important for long-term storage where seasonal temperature swings can damage wood furniture, leather, electronics, and fabrics over time.
Security features include restricted access, surveillance systems, and fire protection. Your items are stored in a dedicated space, inventoried at intake, and available for retrieval or partial delivery on your schedule.
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Who Uses Long-Term Storage
Military families and government relocations. Deployments and reassignments can last a year or more. Clients in Jamaica Plain and the Lexington area choose our Greater Boston storage for its security and convenience. We store your household goods safely until you return or settle into a permanent home.
Sabbaticals and extended travel. Academic sabbaticals, extended work assignments abroad, and long-term travel don't require giving up your belongings. Store everything and have it delivered when you return.
Major renovations. Gut renovations of older Boston homes can take 6-12 months. Your furniture and belongings stay safe and climate-controlled while the work is completed.
Estate settlement. Settling an estate can take months or years. Storage keeps the home's contents secure while legal, financial, and family decisions are made.
Life transitions. Divorce, downsizing, caring for a family member — life changes that require time to figure out next steps. Storage gives you that time without pressure.
Long Term Storage Rates
Long-term storage is billed monthly based on the volume of items stored. Moving services (initial pickup and final delivery) are charged at $149 per hour for two movers and a truck.
Monthly storage rates are competitive with self-storage facilities, with the added benefit that we handle all transportation, loading, and unloading. You never need to rent a truck, visit a storage unit, or manage the logistics yourself.
We provide a comprehensive estimate covering pickup, monthly storage, and eventual delivery. As your storage extends, you can request updated cost projections at any time.
Accessing Items During Long-Term Storage
Need to retrieve a few items from storage? We can arrange partial deliveries during your storage period. Need to add items? We can schedule additional pickups. The process is straightforward: contact us, specify what you need, and we schedule a crew to handle it.
For frequent-access needs, we can organize your storage space so commonly requested items are easily accessible rather than buried behind other belongings. Let us know upfront if you anticipate needing access and we'll plan accordingly.
Partial deliveries and pickups are billed at our standard hourly rate based on the scope of each visit.
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Preparing for Long-Term Storage
Clean everything thoroughly. Dirt, food residue, and moisture cause damage over time. Clean all furniture, empty and clean all appliances, and wash all fabrics before storing.
Use breathable covers. We wrap furniture in moving blankets rather than plastic. Plastic traps moisture and causes mildew over long periods. Breathable materials protect while allowing air circulation.
Consider insurance. For long-term storage of valuable belongings, discuss insurance coverage options with us during the estimate. Extended coverage provides peace of mind for irreplaceable items.
Keep an inventory. We provide an inventory at intake, and you should keep your own copy. For long-term storage, knowing what's in storage helps you plan and makes eventual retrieval more organized.
Get your free long-term storage estimate or call (617) 787-3528.
Often paired with: short term storage, household goods storage, and furniture storage.
Box Bundles & Moving Supply Packages
For customers preparing for residential or commercial moves, we offer bundled box packages designed around common move sizes. These packages include combinations of small, medium, and large cartons along with protective materials to simplify preparation.
Bundled supply options help reduce guesswork and ensure you have adequate materials before moving day.
Buy What You Need – Return What You Don’t
We offer flexible purchasing options so customers can select the exact number of boxes and materials required. For qualifying orders within the Greater Boston area, unused boxes may be eligible for return according to current supply policies.
Please contact us for package details, availability, and delivery scheduling.
Moving Box Sizes & Recommendations
Choosing the correct box size helps prevent overloading and structural failure during transport. Smaller cartons are best suited for heavy items such as books and documents, while larger cartons are designed for lightweight bulk items like bedding and clothing.
Proper box selection improves stacking stability and reduces handling strain during loading.
Ideal for files and papers as well as other desk items. Professional Grade & Certified 32 ECT Qualities - 65 lbs. Maximum Gross Weight Capacity.
Ideal for packing many of your smaller heavy items such as books, CD's, collectibles, videos, canned goods, tools, small appliances, kitchen items and toiletries.
Ideal for packing most household items including books, kitchenware, clothes, linens, small appliances, toys and more.
Ideal for packing lightweight, bulky items such as lampshades, stereo speakers, electronic equipment, stuffed animals, clothing, comforters, pillows, bedding and towels.
Ideal for files and papers as well as other desk items. Professional Grade & Certified 32 ECT Qualities - 65 lbs. Maximum Gross Weight Capacity.
Ideal for large picture frames, paintings, mirrors. Typically, each heavy-duty frame box should handle two or three paintings, pictures or mirrors. Cover each corner with bubble wrap, secure the bubble with packing tape and place the item in a frame box. For extra security, fill the voids in the frame box with packing paper.
Ideal for hanging approximately 2 ft. of clothes. Our Wardrobe Box is constructed with Heavy Duty corrugated cardboard for added strength and stability with a convenient front access panel and integrated hand holes for increased ease of use.
Heavy Duty Packing Tape
Use to bind, bundle, and fasten various household items when moving or storing. Sticks to nothing but itself, with no adhesives or sticky residues, and no damage when removed.
Clean, white newsprint sheets are a fast and ideal solution to wrap and protect dishes, glasses and other breakable items.
Mattress bags provide protection from dust, dirt and stains for your mattresses and box springs. They are sealed on three sides and are vented to prevent "ballooning". They can also be used to protect large paintings and mirrors.
Designed to protect furniture during moving.
Packages
We can customize your order with additional items like Wardrobe Box, Mirror Box, and Mattress Cover etc.
You can place box delivery requests from your account page once your move is confirmed and scheduled.
Packing Tips
How to Choose the Right Moving Box Sizes
Selecting the proper box size is essential for safe transport and efficient loading. Using incorrect box sizes can lead to structural failure, overloading, or inefficient stacking inside the truck.
Small Boxes (1.5 cu. ft.) – Heavy Items
Small cartons are ideal for dense items such as books, documents, canned goods, and small tools. Limiting weight per carton improves safety during lifting and prevents box collapse.
Medium Boxes (3.0 cu. ft.) – General Household Items
Medium cartons are commonly used for kitchenware, décor, small appliances, and miscellaneous household goods. They provide balanced capacity without becoming too heavy.
Large Boxes (5–6 cu. ft.) – Lightweight Bulk Items
Large cartons are best suited for bedding, pillows, clothing, and other lightweight but bulky belongings. These cartons should not be overloaded with dense items.
