Storage Tips

Prepare for your move

• Ensure that you have insurance coverage for your belongings or contact iStor for the coverage you need.
• Check to see if your current insurance policy covers goods in storage. If not, insurance is available on a monthly basis from iStor.
• Organize a checklist related to your move. For example, change utilities, telephones, address at post office, etc.
• Reserve a storage unit at iStor in advance to ensure availability.
  
  

Before your move

• Remove batteries from cameras, flashlights, etc.
• Ensure that all appliances are clean and empty.
• Where possible, remove legs from furniture.
• Wrap fragile items.
• Line the interior of boxes containing delicate or more valuable items.
• If available, use original cartons for television sets, stereos, computers, etc.
• Use bubble wrap to fill empty spaces in boxes.
• Keep the weight of individual boxes under 30 pounds (14 kilos).
• Pack boxes so that they are easy to stack.
• Label boxes and keep a list of the contents of each box.
• Empty lawnmowers of oil and gas and wrap in heavy plastic to prevent leakage or damage to your other items.
  
  

Moving into your unit at iStor

• Organize the unit for easy access to things that you might need while they are in storage.
• Use the height of the unit to save floor space e.g. stand couches and stack boxes.
• Cover fine wood or fabric covered furniture using bed sheets or plastic drop sheets.
  
  

While in storage at iStor

• Notify iStor promptly of any change in your address or phone or other contact information.
• Remember your storage unit payment date.
• Please advise iStor in advance when your storage unit is being vacated.
• If you have any questions, please call iStor as you may require, or review your storage agreement.
  
  

Please remember that storage of hazardous materials, flammable goods, explosives, animals, perishable goods or food products is strictly prohibited.