Storage Unit Movers in San Jose
Renting a self-storage unit? We load it tight or empty it out, and move things between the unit and your home.
- One Team, Estimate to Delivery
- Written Estimates
- Floors & Furniture Protected
How It Works
We bring the crew and, if you need it, the truck. Units are loaded with heavy items low and boxes stacked square.
Tell us the unit size and facility so we plan around gate hours.
Before the crew arrives
- Reserve the elevator and loading area at both buildings
- Clear a path from the door to the street
- Empty drawers of anything heavy or fragile
- Set aside a bag with keys, documents, chargers and medication
- Tell us about anything unusually heavy
Working With Self-Storage Units
Choosing a unit size
Unit sizes are measured in feet, such as 5x10, 10x10 or 10x20. As a rough guide, a 5x10 holds a few pieces and boxes, a 10x10 holds about a one-bedroom apartment, and a 10x20 holds a larger home. Furniture that is stacked well fits better than people expect.
Loading a unit so you can use it
Heavy, rarely used items go at the back, tall pieces against the walls and boxes in stable tiers. Leave a narrow aisle if you need to reach things during storage. Items you need sooner go near the door.
Gate hours and access
Most storage facilities in the South Bay have gate hours and access codes. We plan the job inside those hours, and you provide the code or meet us at the gate.
Upstairs units and elevators
Units on upper floors need an elevator or more carrying time. Ground-floor drive-up units are fastest to load. If you have a choice, a ground-floor unit saves time on every visit.
Protecting furniture in a unit
Furniture is wrapped, mattresses are covered and nothing heavy is stacked on soft pieces. Avoid storing items directly against exterior walls, where temperature changes are strongest.
A truck from us, or yours
We can bring a truck and crew, or load a rental truck or container you already have. Tell us which, and the unit size.
Emptying a unit
When it is time to move out of storage, we empty the unit and deliver to your home, placing furniture in the right rooms.
Climate and what you store
Some facilities offer units with temperature control, which matters for wood furniture, electronics, photos and documents in hot San Jose summers. Ask the facility what is available before you rent.
Locks and insurance
Bring your own lock if the facility requires one, and check what your renter's or homeowner's insurance covers for items in storage. Many facilities offer their own protection plans as well.
Moving between two storage units
Sometimes people move from one storage unit to another, to save money, change size or get closer to home. We load from one facility and unload into the other, keeping the same order so you can still find things.
What Is Included
The basics that come with this service.
Loading units
Packed tight to save space.
Emptying units
Into your home or a new unit.
Truck optional
Ours or yours.
Blankets
Furniture covered in the unit.
Gate hours
Planned around them.
Inventory
Listed if you want it.
How Much Do Storage Unit Movers Cost in San Jose?
How this service is priced, and the things that change the number.
Crew size by home size
Three movers is the standard crew. Homes with four or more bedrooms, or a three-bedroom home over about 1,800 square feet, get four.
Hours on the clock
Local moves are billed by the hour, so loading, the drive and unloading all count. Being packed and ready when the crew arrives is the biggest saving.
Stairs, elevators and the carry
Every flight of stairs, a shared elevator or a long walk from the door to the truck adds time. Tell us about them up front.
Distance and drive time
The time between homes is part of the job, and so is traffic. A cross-town move and a move up the Peninsula take different amounts of time.
Packing and materials
Packing on moving day adds hours. Boxes, paper and wardrobe boxes are listed separately in your estimate.
Storage unit moves are priced like local moves: crew size, time and access. Upstairs units, long walks from the truck and gate-hour limits all affect the time.
Your written estimate lists the exact rate.
Storage Facilities and Local Notes
Facility gate hours
Most South Bay storage facilities have gate hours that set the job time.
Unit size
A 10x10 unit holds roughly a one-bedroom apartment.
Heat
Non-climate units get hot in San Jose summers.
Elevators
Upstairs units need an elevator or more crew time.
Plan access
Things you will need sooner should be loaded last so they sit at the front.
Serving San Jose and Nearby
We work across San Jose, the South Bay and the Peninsula to San Mateo, plus Fremont, Newark and Union City.
Our Promise
- A written estimate firstCrew size, rate basis and what is included, in writing before anything is booked.
- One team, estimate to deliveryOne team handles your move from estimate to delivery, so nothing gets lost between the plan and the day.
- Protection before anything movesFloors, door frames and furniture are covered before the first piece leaves the room.
- Straight answers on datesIf we cannot make your date, we say so when we reply, instead of overbooking.
One Team, Start to Finish
When a move passes between several companies, details get lost: the stairs nobody mentioned, the elevator window, the piece that needs extra care.
With El Camino Real Movers, one team handles your move from estimate to delivery. The plan you agree to in writing is the plan the crew follows on the day.
One Point of Contact
You deal with one contact from your first message to the last box, not a chain of offices.
A Plan in Writing
Crew size, rate basis and what is included are written down before move day.
The Same Plan on the Day
The crew arrives with your inventory, access notes and building rules already in hand.
One Place to Turn
If something goes wrong, you contact the same team that handled your move.
Neighborhoods and Cities We Serve
Related Services
Common Questions
Straight answers before you book.
Send it with your quote request. A real person reads every message and answers in writing.
Ask in the Form01Can you move things to a unit I rent?
Yes. Tell us the facility and unit size.
02Do you bring a truck?
Yes, or use labor-only if you have one.
03Can you work within gate hours?
Yes, we plan around them.
04Do you need the gate code before move day?
Yes, or meet us at the gate. Without access, the crew waits outside.
05Can you load a unit so I can still reach things?
Yes. We leave an aisle and put the items you need sooner near the door.
06Is a ground-floor unit worth it?
Usually. Drive-up units are faster to load and easier to visit.
07Do I need a special lock for a storage unit?
Many facilities require a specific type of lock. Ask when you rent.
08Does my insurance cover a storage unit?
Sometimes. Check your renter's or homeowner's policy, and ask the facility about its protection plans.
09Can you help me pick a unit size?
Yes. Send a list or a short video of what you plan to store and we suggest a size.
Put Your Move in Writing
- Tell us the basics. From, to, roughly how much, and the date you have in mind.
- Get it in writing. Crew, rate basis and what is included, before anything is booked.
- Pick your date. We hold it once you say yes.
Serving San Jose and the South Bay.
One Team. One Written Estimate.
One team handles your move from estimate to delivery, from the first written plan to the last box carried in.