Moving around Chatsworth can feel like a game of Tetris. Apartments are cozy, garages are full of “we’ll sort this later,” and somehow every move comes with a few extra boxes you weren’t planning on.
That’s where storage comes in.
If you’re planning a move in or around Chatsworth, CA—maybe you’re between leases, downsizing, renovating a home in the Valley, or moving out of state—having the right storage setup can make everything calmer, simpler, and a lot less rushed.
We work with people every day who say the same thing:
“I didn’t think I’d need storage… and then suddenly I really did.”
Let’s walk through how storage works specifically for Chatsworth, the types of options you actually have, and how we at United Prime Van Lines usually set this up so your stuff is safe, organized, and easy to get back when you’re ready.
Chatsworth is a bit of a crossroads: you’ve got older single‑family homes, newer townhomes, apartments, film-industry folks, students, families, long-time locals, and people constantly moving in from all over LA.
That mix creates a few very real storage challenges:
So when someone tells us they’re moving to or from Chatsworth, one of the first questions we ask is:
“Do all of your things have a clear place to land on move‑in day… or do we need a plan B?”
Often, that “plan B” is the difference between a smooth move and a chaotic one.
There are a lot of buzzwords around storage, but in day-to-day moves, we usually deal with three main types:
Each has pros and cons. Let’s go through them in plain English.
Self-storage is what most people picture first: a storage facility with rows of units, you drive up, unlock your unit, and do everything yourself.
In and around Chatsworth, you’ll find:
Self-storage works well when:
Downsides we see a lot:
How we help: If you choose this route, we can still help. We often load everything into our truck at your place, drive to your chosen self-storage facility in Chatsworth or nearby, and pack the unit properly so space is used efficiently and items are safe.
Full-service storage, sometimes called valet storage, is more hands-off.
Typically, it works like this:
This style of storage makes sense when:
Where people get frustrated with some “valet storage” companies:
When we arrange storage for a Chatsworth move, we generally follow the same full-service idea—we load, store, and redeliver—but we keep it straightforward and tied directly to your move, instead of turning it into a subscription app with hidden fees.
This is the option we use most when someone says:
“We’re moving, but the new place isn’t ready yet.”
or
“We’re relocating out of state and need storage in between.”
The idea is simple:
This is especially helpful for:
With this setup, you’re not hiring three different companies for packing, moving, and storage. We handle it as one connected service.
Chatsworth has its own personality—and its own climate challenges. That absolutely affects how we think about storage.
Summers in the Valley are no joke. It gets hot, dry, and in some places, a bit dusty. Storing your things in a basic garage or non-climate unit can cause:
When you tell us what you’re storing, we’ll be honest if we think you really do need climate-controlled storage. We’re not trying to upsell; we’ve just seen too many warped tabletops and damaged photo albums.
Items we almost always recommend climate control for:
If you only have outdoor gear, tools, and sturdy plastic bins, a non-climate unit can be totally fine. We’ll talk it through with you in detail based on your actual list, not a generic script.
Whether you go with our storage solution or a local self-storage facility, we suggest asking:
When we store your belongings as part of a move, they’re kept in secure, monitored storage with limited access, organized by customer. You’re not sharing a space with strangers or leaving things in a random corner.
Let’s walk through how it typically looks when someone in Chatsworth calls us and says, “We might need storage.”
Every move is a little different, but the flow is often like this.
We’ll ask you:
Pro Tip: If there’s any chance of a gap (even a couple of days), we usually recommend planning for storage upfront, even if you end up not needing it. It’s much easier to remove storage from a plan than to try to add it last minute when trucks are already booked.
Not everything has to go into storage. During the planning call, we’ll help you think through:
We often suggest:
We don’t just show up and start loading; we plan what goes where.
Packing for storage is slightly different from packing for a same-day move.
For storage-bound items, we focus even more on:
We’ve seen what boxes look like after being stacked for months. We pack accordingly.
If you want to pack yourself, we can still guide you on:
We’ll go over which version makes the most sense based on cost, timing, and how flexible your plans are.
A lot of people guess on storage unit size and end up either:
Because we load storage units and vaults all the time, we have a pretty good sense of what you’ll need once we know your furniture inventory and box count.
Typical rough guidelines (these are just starting points):
How We Help: When we handle the moving and storage together, we’ll suggest the most efficient configuration based on how tightly we know we can pack your items safely. You don’t have to guess from a chart on a website.
Not all storage is the same. A short, two-week gap move feels very different from a “let’s store this for six months while we figure things out” situation.
For short-term storage, the focus is speed and simplicity.
With long-term storage, details matter more.
We take on the heavy lifting, but there are a few choices on your side that make storage work much better.
Decluttering is exhausting, but in Chatsworth, where space is at a premium, it pays off. Ask yourself: Is it cheaper to replace this item than to store it for six months? If the answer is yes, let it go.
Any time storage is involved, keep these items completely out of the truck:
Think of it as packing for a short trip where your luggage might take a couple of weeks to catch up.
Don’t just write “Misc.” on a box. We suggest labeling: Room + Main Content + "Store" or "Deliver".
Storage doesn’t have to be a black hole where your stuff disappears. It can be a strategic tool that makes your move calmer and more flexible.
At United Prime Van Lines, we handle storage as a seamless part of your move—not an afterthought. Whether you need a place for your furniture for two weeks between escrows or a climate-controlled vault for your art collection while you travel, we have the space and the plan.
Don’t guess on sizes or wrestle with rental trucks. Let’s build a storage plan that fits your life.
At the end of the day, our goal is simple: make your move less stressful and more organized, especially when storage is part of the picture.
Here’s what we bring to the table if you’re in or moving through Chatsworth:
If you already have a self-storage unit in Chatsworth picked out, we’ll work with that. If you don’t, we can set everything up through our own moving & storage network, so you only have one point of contact: us.
You don’t have to have all the answers when you call. Just tell us:
From there, we’ll walk you through the options, give you honest recommendations, and build a plan that actually fits your life—not just a generic checklist.
If you’re looking at your place right now thinking, “I have no idea where all of this is going to go,” that’s exactly the kind of situation we deal with every day.
Let’s make a storage plan that gives you room to breathe while you take your next step in or out of Chatsworth.
