Interim and long-term storage in Bochum
When there is no date for getting the furniture back, storing it is a decision in its own right, not a by-product of a move.
Interim and long-term storage is the storing of furniture and household goods over months or years, independently of an ongoing move. D&E Umzüge records everything stored on an inventory list, keeps it dry and locked away, and agrees the term, the access and the delivery individually.
Interim and long-term storage at a glance
- Service
- Storage of furniture and household goods as a service in its own right, over longer periods
- Areas served
- Bochum, the Ruhr area and North Rhine-Westphalia
- Typical term
- From several months to several years
- Billing
- By the volume stored and the agreed term
- Record
- A numbered inventory list covering the whole consignment
- Conditions
- Dry, locked and kept separate by job
- Short storage periods
- For a few weeks, see Storage
- Contact
- +49 155 61299372, info@deumzuege.de
What is interim and long-term storage?
Interim and long-term storage is the keeping of furniture and household goods over an extended period, without a moving date setting the frame. That distinguishes it from storage during a move, which bridges a gap of a few weeks.
The difference is more than a question of duration. With an open-ended term, things are stored differently and costed differently: volume drives the running cost, which raises the question of whether storing a given piece for years is worthwhile at all, or whether replacing it later would be cheaper.
D&E Umzüge therefore records the whole consignment on an inventory list and goes through in advance what should actually be stored. Term, access arrangements and the delivery date are agreed individually, because with long storage periods they can rarely be fixed from the outset.
What is included in long-term storage?
The scope is agreed in advance, because over long terms the volume and the access arrangements drive the cost.
- Advice on scope Going through together what is worth storing over the planned term and what is not.
- Collection and packing Items are collected, packed for storage and protected against dust and pressure marks.
- Furniture dismantling Large pieces are taken apart, which reduces stored volume and therefore the running cost.
- Numbered inventory list The whole consignment is recorded, so it stays traceable even after years.
- Dry, locked storage Kept separate by job and protected against moisture.
- Access by arrangement Individual pieces can be retrieved or added by appointment.
- Flexible term Storage is extended or ended without a date having to be fixed at the outset.
- Delivery and assembly Delivered on the agreed date, carried inside and reassembled on request.
How does long-term storage with D&E Umzüge work?
Long-term storage runs in five steps, from taking stock to delivery.
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Enquiry with a timeframe
You give the approximate volume and how long storage is expected to run, even if the end is still open.
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Volume assessment and quote
D&E Umzüge records the volume and issues a quote based on volume and term.
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Collection and recording
Items are packed, dismantled, loaded and recorded in full on the inventory list.
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Storage period
The consignment stays dry and locked away. Access and extension are possible by arrangement.
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Delivery
Delivered on the agreed date and reassembled on request.
Who is long-term storage for?
It is the right service when the date for getting things back is open, or lies several months ahead.
An extended period abroad
A posting or a course abroad lasting a year or two. The home is given up but the contents remain.
Building work and renovation
A house is renovated over months. Furniture would otherwise be in the way and get damaged.
An unsettled estate
After a clearance it is not yet decided what stays in the family. Storage buys time.
Why choose D&E Umzüge for long-term storage?
An honest view on scope
It is discussed up front what is worth storing over the planned term and what is better let go.
Everything from one provider
Collection, packing, dismantling, storage, delivery and assembly without additional contractors.
A traceable consignment
The inventory list makes clear, even years later, what is stored and where it sits.
Based in Bochum
Short distances between the facility and delivery addresses across the Ruhr area, which keeps dates flexible.
Where does D&E Umzüge offer long-term storage?
D&E Umzüge stores furniture and household goods from Bochum and across the entire Ruhr area over long periods. Collection and delivery are standard throughout North Rhine-Westphalia and possible beyond it by arrangement.
Bochum · Wattenscheid · Essen · Dortmund · Herne · Gelsenkirchen · Witten · Hattingen · Duisburg · Düsseldorf · Cologne · Germany-wide · Europe-wide
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Frequently asked questions about long-term storage
How much does long-term storage cost?
The cost depends on the volume stored and the term, plus collection and delivery. D&E Umzüge issues a written quote after the volume assessment. Because volume drives the running cost, sorting things out beforehand makes a noticeable difference.
What is the difference from ordinary storage?
Storage bridges a gap during a move and lasts days to a few months. Long-term storage is a service in its own right with an open or extended term. If your move-in date is already fixed, Storage is the appropriate and cheaper solution.
How long can things be stored?
From several months to several years, depending on what is agreed. The term does not have to be settled definitively at the start. Extensions and early delivery are handled by arrangement.
Is it worth storing everything?
Not always. Because cost follows volume, storing inexpensive standard furniture for years can work out worse than replacing it later. That is why the stocktake goes through what is genuinely worth keeping over the planned term.
Can I access my belongings during the term?
Yes, individual pieces can be retrieved or added by appointment. Say at collection what you might need access to. Those pieces are then stored within easy reach.
How are stored items protected?
Dry, locked and kept separate by job, with upholstered pieces wrapped and delicate surfaces covered. Large furniture is stored dismantled, which saves space and avoids pressure marks on edges and feet.
Are stored belongings insured?
Statutory liability applies, and additional cover can be arranged for valuable contents. For terms running over several years, raise the value of what is being stored before collection so the cover matches.
What if my plans change?
The term and the delivery date can be adjusted, either extended or brought forward. That is exactly what this service is for: it is not tied to a fixed move-in date.
Request a quote for long-term storage
Tell us the approximate volume and how long storage is expected to run. D&E Umzüge will assess the volume and quote by volume and term.