Pack at one address. Plan delivery to the next.
TEMP-PACK provides portable moving and storage containers for local home and business moves around Austin, San Antonio and nearby Central Texas communities. Arrange delivery of a container for loading at your current property, then discuss transport to the next address or a period of facility storage between moving dates.
You plan the packing and loading arrangements; TEMP-PACK handles the agreed container transport. Start with both addresses, the intended contents and the dates you need each stage. The team can review the available equipment and access at each property before you treat the plan as booked.
Moving with a container separates loading from transport. That can suit a move completed in stages, a gap before the next property is ready or a business relocation with equipment that needs to remain organized. Agree the rental period and collection schedule around your plans.
Plan your moving and storage dates
Share the starting and destination ZIP codes, preferred delivery date and expected loading period. Include any storage needed between addresses.
- Direct transport from one property to another
- Storage while waiting for the next address
- Home, office and other business moves
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Choose the route that fits your move
Plan where the loaded container will go before deciding how long to rent it. A direct move and a move with storage have different stages to price and schedule.
Directly between addresses
Arrange a container at the starting property, load under the agreed rental conditions and confirm transport to the destination. Plan room to receive it, open the doors and unload at the next address.
Include any restrictions at both ends: shared parking, gates, building access, restricted delivery times or a property handover. Confirm the unit and delivery slot with TEMP-PACK before treating the dates as booked.
Storage between moving dates
If your next home or business space is not ready, discuss having the loaded container held at a TEMP-PACK facility before redelivery. Include the expected storage period and explain which dates are uncertain.
Confirm the facility location, storage conditions, access procedure and redelivery arrangements. Do not assume facility access works like a container kept outside your home.
Time at your property before or after transport
Discuss keeping the container at the starting or destination property while you load or unload. The address needs a suitable position and permission for the agreed rental period.
If the container will stay nearby during a renovation or other project, review the placement and access questions on the property storage page.
Downsizing or preparing a home for sale
Separate what will move to the next home from items removed for staging or sorting. Decide which goods you need nearby and which can stay packed until the move.
Include the sale, handover and destination dates in the rental discussion. If those dates are uncertain, compare keeping the container at the property with facility storage and agree how changes will be handled.
Plan each stage from first delivery to empty collection
1. Share the load, addresses and dates
Describe what you need to move, both ZIP codes and the requested dates. Note large or heavy items, access restrictions and any time between leaving the first property and reaching the next.
2. Agree delivery and prepare the load
Confirm the available unit, standing position, rental period and charges. Arrange packing and loading help if needed. Ask about the equipment’s loading and securement instructions before filling the container.
3. Confirm transport or facility storage
Contact the team about collection of the loaded unit. Confirm the next address or storage arrangement and the timing. Keep the container and approach accessible for the agreed transport.
4. Unload and arrange empty collection
Plan unloading at the destination within the agreed rental period. Confirm how the empty unit should be left, its collection date and when billing stops. Contact the team if the move changes.
Ask who to contact for changes to your move. Keep the agreed dates, access instructions and rental terms together so you can refer to them if a handover or project schedule shifts. See the TEMP-PACK rental process for the wider delivery and storage journey.
Choose a container for the contents and both properties
TEMP-PACK lists 8, 16 and 20 foot storage container options. Compare them using an inventory, the measurements of your largest items and the way you plan to pack. Room counts alone cannot account for furniture size, heavy equipment or space left for access.
Measure items that cannot be taken apart. Include tall furniture, long pieces and bulky equipment, then ask about the usable internal dimensions, door opening and load limit of the unit offered. Discuss unusually heavy goods before deciding on a size.
Check that the chosen unit suits placement at both addresses. A container that fits the load still needs a suitable delivery approach and space for use and collection. For a larger move, ask about the availability and charges for more than one unit rather than assuming a single container will fit everything.
Check delivery and access at both addresses
The starting property and destination each need a delivery and collection plan. Describe the route and proposed standing area at both sites. If you do not yet have access to the destination, arrange the necessary property information before confirming redelivery.
| At each property | What to discuss |
|---|---|
| Approach and entrance | Gates, turns, parked vehicles, shared access and restrictions affecting the delivery equipment. |
| Standing position | The proposed surface, slope, drainage and obstacles. Ask what is suitable for the unit and equipment offered. |
| Overhead room | Branches, wires, roof edges and other restrictions along the approach or near the standing area. |
| Doors and loading route | Space to open the container, carry furniture and keep access available during loading or unloading. |
| Permissions and timing | Property owner, landlord, HOA, site manager or other rules, plus any handover or access times. |
| Collection access | A route that remains available when cars, work crews or deliveries change the space around the container. |
Ask for the clearance requirements for the exact equipment and site. A container’s footprint does not describe all the room needed for placement and collection. Obtain any required permission before planning to use a street, verge or shared parking space.
TEMP-PACK’s container handling equipment page describes its published system. Confirm the equipment and site requirements for your move; do not infer a clearance or load rating from a general description.
Prepare the contents for loading and transport
Agree who will pack, load and unload the container. Ask which tasks and materials are included and which need separate arrangements. Container delivery and transport should not be treated as confirmation of a full packing or labor service.
Discuss ground level loading, wide opening barn doors and interior tie downs or securement points. Confirm the features, access and instructions for the exact unit supplied. Ask about suitable restraints and packing materials, including anything you must provide.
Plan the load around weight, packing and transport, rather than floor space alone. Follow the agreed loading limits and instructions. Ask about large items, the distribution of heavy goods and securing the load before the container is collected.
Review the intended contents before loading. Goods with unusual handling needs, sensitivity to temperature or humidity, or a high replacement cost need a suitability discussion. Check permitted goods and any restrictions in the rental terms.
Keeping goods in a container can reduce the need to transfer them between a separate storage room and a vehicle. Discuss the proposed handling and storage arrangement for your move rather than assuming that items will never be handled or that damage cannot occur.
Plan for gaps, changing dates and access to stored goods
Tell the team which dates are fixed and which may change. A property closing, tenancy change or building project can affect when the container needs to leave one address and arrive at another.
Include the expected loading period, transport date, storage period and unloading time in the quote discussion. Confirm the minimum rental term, billing period and how extensions are arranged. If the plan changes, contact TEMP-PACK before the next scheduled delivery or collection.
For facility storage, ask how to request access, what notice is needed and if any charges apply. Confirm the conditions offered for your goods. Do not assume that a portable container provides the same temperature and humidity conditions at every stage of the move.
Before redelivery, confirm that the next property is available and ready to receive the unit. Agree the position, access and planned unloading period, then arrange collection of the empty container.
Plan an office or business move around the work
For a business relocation, start with the order in which furniture, stock and equipment will be needed at the next property. Discuss moving in stages or using more than one container if the project calls for it, subject to availability and the site plan.
Separate goods that must stay accessible from those that can remain packed. Label the load around departments, rooms or the order of unloading. If records, equipment or stock have specific storage, handling or confidentiality requirements, address those before booking.
Include delivery restrictions, site contacts and business opening arrangements at both properties. Plan for loading and transport within the agreed schedule and plan how the business will operate while items are packed or in transit.
For offices, retail premises or job sites, clarify which items are moving and which need to stay at the property for ongoing work. The business storage applications describe related uses. Goods needing refrigeration require a separate refrigerated storage discussion.
Request a quote for the full moving plan
A useful quote covers the sequence of the move, not only the first container delivery. Have both addresses, the contents and requested dates ready so each stage can be discussed.
- Container size, availability and rental period
- Initial delivery and collection of the loaded unit
- Transport between the agreed addresses
- Any facility storage, access and redelivery
- Time for unloading and empty collection
- Applicable tax, protection and other charges
- Changes, cancellation, extensions and notice requirements
Compare the total against other moving plans using the same tasks and dates. Ask which packing, loading, transport and storage tasks each quote includes. Include any separate labor, supplies and transport you would need with a rental truck or moving company.
Dry moving and storage containers
Request the container rental and transport plan for your home or business move. Include both addresses and any storage between dates.
Separate refrigerated storage needs
If a business move also needs refrigerated equipment, explain the goods, conditions and dates separately. A dry moving container is a different service.
Confirm both addresses for your Central Texas move
TEMP-PACK is based in Buda and its published moving service addresses Austin, San Antonio and surrounding Central Texas communities. Share the complete starting and destination addresses so the team can confirm the route, equipment and requested dates.
Use the service locations page to review the published areas. A listed area does not confirm a specific transport route or delivery slot. If either address is outside the local area, ask the team about the proposed move before choosing a rental plan.
Click360 mobile storage recognition
2026 Click360 B2B Business Leader Awards
View the Click360 mobile storage award linked from TEMP-PACK’s website. Read the award page for the category and its published details.
Questions before you rent
How does moving with a portable container work?
Arrange delivery at the starting property, load under the agreed conditions and confirm transport to the next address or a period of facility storage. Plan unloading and empty collection as part of the same rental discussion.
Can the container go straight to my new address?
Discuss a direct move with both addresses and the requested dates. TEMP-PACK needs to confirm the route, equipment and access at each property. Include any handover times or restrictions affecting delivery.
What if my new property is not ready?
Ask about facility storage between moving dates. Confirm the location, storage conditions, access procedure, charges and redelivery plan. Explain which dates are still uncertain.
Who packs, loads and unloads?
Confirm the tasks included in your booking and arrange any separate help or materials you need. Container delivery and transport alone do not confirm a full packing or labor service.
Do I need to transport the container myself?
TEMP-PACK handles the container transport agreed in the rental plan. Confirm the addresses, access and timing with the team. Contact TEMP-PACK before attempting to move or reposition the rented unit.
Which container size should I choose for a move?
Compare the published 8, 16 and 20 foot options using an inventory, large item measurements and the expected load. Confirm the exact unit’s usable dimensions, door opening and weight limit. Include space for packing and any access needed.
What should I check at each property?
Discuss the approach, gates, turns, standing surface, overhead restrictions and door position. Confirm suitable space for delivery, loading and collection, plus any property permission or access times.
Does the container have tie downs and ground level access?
Confirm ground level access, barn doors and interior tie downs or securement points for the exact unit offered. Obtain its loading and securement instructions before packing, and ask which materials or equipment you must supply.
How long can I take to load and unload?
Agree the rental period, loading and unloading dates, billing period and notice requirements. Contact the team if you need an extension or if the next property is delayed. Do not assume the schedule is open ended.
Can I retrieve items during facility storage?
Discuss access before choosing facility storage. Ask how appointments or requests work, what notice is needed and if charges apply. Explain if you expect to need items often.
Are the goods temperature controlled during the move?
Ask about the conditions available for the exact equipment and each storage stage. A dry portable container does not establish a set temperature or humidity range. Discuss goods needing special conditions before loading.
Can you help with office or business moves?
The published service includes business relocations. Describe the furniture, stock, equipment and dates, plus any phased loading or site restrictions. Confirm available units and the transport plan with the team.
Do I need insurance or a protection plan?
Confirm the rental requirements and the responsibilities for goods during storage and transport. Review any offered protection and exclusions. Check your own policy if you intend to rely on it.
What does a moving quote need to cover?
Include the container, initial delivery, loaded transport, any storage and redelivery, unloading period and empty collection. Ask about other charges, tax, protection and changes or extensions.
Can you move a container outside Central Texas?
Share both addresses and ask TEMP-PACK to confirm the proposed route before booking. Discuss any destination outside the local area before choosing a rental plan.
Get a quote for your container move
Bring both addresses, your inventory and the moving dates to the conversation. Include any storage gap so TEMP-PACK can discuss the full plan from first delivery through empty collection.