A storage-unit move in Peoria, Arizona goes more smoothly when the access route and inventory are clear before the truck arrives. Whether you are moving belongings into storage, emptying a unit or collecting only a few items, confirm the facility's instructions and tell the moving team exactly what needs to travel.

Use this checklist to prepare your move with Tru Nationwide LLC. For service options and a quote, visit Peoria moving services or call 480-237-9793.

1. Confirm access at your actual storage facility

Check the facility address, unit number and permitted access hours. Office hours and gate-access hours may differ. Ask the facility which entrance a moving truck should use, whether loading spaces must be reserved and whether the account holder must be present.

  • Confirm that your gate code, key or access app works before moving day.
  • Ask about vehicle height limits, narrow turns and truck parking.
  • For an indoor unit, confirm the floor, elevator access and distance from the loading entrance.
  • Ask whether carts are available and whether you need to reserve them.
  • Identify a contact who can resolve an access problem during the move.

These details vary by property. Do not assume that every Peoria storage facility uses the same rules. Share confirmed instructions privately with the moving team; avoid posting gate codes or unit-security details publicly.

2. Make an inventory of what is moving

List furniture, appliances and the approximate number of packed boxes. Note items that are particularly heavy, fragile, awkwardly shaped or already damaged. Take clear photos of large pieces and the unit's current layout so the crew can understand the job before arrival.

For a partial move, label each item or group as move, leave or discuss. Keep the items staying in storage clearly separated. If boxes are stacked in front of the furniture you need, explain that rearranging may be necessary. Retrieving a few pieces from the back of a full unit can involve more handling than the item count suggests.

Tell Tru Nationwide LLC about additional stops and any stairs or long carrying distances at the other address. A storage-unit size alone is not a reliable estimate of the work: how tightly it is packed, what it contains and the access route all matter.

3. Match the service to your transportation

If you need transportation and moving help, discuss a truck move. If you already have a suitable truck or other agreed transportation, ask about labor-only loading or unloading. Confirm which party supplies the vehicle and how the belongings will be secured before booking.

The Arizona truck special is $199 for 2 movers, the truck and the first hour, including travel and standard supplies/equipment. Additional time under that truck special is $96 per hour, billed $24 per 15 minutes.

The Arizona labor-only special is $199 for 2 movers and 2 hours. You provide the transportation. Confirm any additional labor-only time and the full service scope in your written quote.

The public 10% moving offer is available to all in-area customers without a 24-hour condition. Ask the team to confirm which offer applies and the complete price for your move. Same-day and next-day service is available subject to confirmation of your requested slot.

4. Pack, label and protect the items before arrival

Unless packing assistance is included in your quote, close and label boxes before the crew arrives. Use manageable cartons for dense belongings and cushion fragile items so they cannot move freely inside the box. Label boxes by destination and keep any hardware with the furniture it belongs to.

Ask about disassembly, reassembly and protection for delicate surfaces in advance. Do not assume every piece can be dismantled or stacked. Point out loose panels, damaged legs and other handling concerns before an item is moved.

Check the facility's prohibited-item list and discuss anything requiring special handling with the moving team. Keep personal documents, keys, medication and essential valuables with you. Avoid placing anything in storage that the facility does not permit.

5. Plan the layout and the order of loading

If you are moving into storage, decide which belongings you will need to reach first. Ask the crew to place those items where they can remain accessible, subject to a stable and practical arrangement. Describe any shelves already in the unit and follow the facility's requirements for the space.

Keep a simple inventory showing which labeled boxes belong in each section. Photograph the final arrangement for your own records. Avoid balancing heavy objects on fragile cartons, and discuss furniture placement before loading begins.

If you are moving out, decide which rooms each item will enter at the destination. Tell the team about doorways, stairs, gates or parking restrictions there. A clear unloading plan reduces unnecessary handling and helps keep boxes in the right places.

6. Complete a moving-day access check

Before the arrival window, confirm that the unit can be opened and that the agreed loading route is available. Keep the walkway clear of loose items and let the team know promptly if the elevator, gate or parking arrangement has changed.

Stay available to identify belongings and approve any change in scope. If the unit cannot be accessed as planned, discuss the effect on timing and the quote before assuming the original plan can continue unchanged.

At the end, compare the moved items with your inventory. If you are leaving the unit permanently, follow the storage provider's checkout process separately. Moving your belongings out does not by itself confirm that your rental agreement has ended.

Send these details when requesting your quote

  • Pickup and delivery addresses or ZIP codes, plus any extra stop.
  • Preferred moving date and the facility's confirmed access window.
  • Unit size, floor level, elevator details and distance to parking.
  • Furniture list, approximate box count and useful inventory photos.
  • Whether everything is moving or selected items are staying.
  • Whether you need a truck or will provide transportation.
  • Any large, fragile or unusually heavy items requiring advance review.

Call 480-237-9793 or request a Peoria moving quote. Tru Nationwide LLC can review your inventory, access and transportation needs and confirm availability for your Arizona move.

Frequently asked questions

Can I book help for only part of a storage unit?

Yes, ask about the specific items you want moved and explain what will remain. Include photos if those items are behind other belongings so the quote can account for the work needed to reach them.

Do I need to be at the storage facility?

Confirm the facility's access requirements and the moving team's arrangements before booking. Ensure an authorized person can provide entry and identify the correct belongings.

Does the storage facility supply the moving equipment?

Do not assume that it does. Ask which carts or loading facilities are available and tell the moving team what has been confirmed. Agree on the equipment and service scope in advance.

Can you help load my own truck?

Yes. The Arizona labor-only option provides moving help while you supply the transportation. Confirm the vehicle, parking and loading requirements with Tru Nationwide LLC before moving day.