Econo Moving & Storage

05/30/2022

Gated cover outdoor storage available

05/03/2019

How to Move Plants to Your New Home
Plants can be a large part of making a house feel like a home. Whether you’ve spent years tending to a garden out back or a few months nurturing a small succulent in your kitchen, they’re not something you want to leave behind when it’s time to move. However, if you follow these tips, you’ll be able to transport your ‘plant babies’ to your new home with ease.
Indoor Plants
Since you can keep smaller plants in their current holders, they’re a lot easier to move. All you need to do is place them in an open box that’s padded when it’s time to move them over to the new place. Pay special attention to the gaps between the pots when you’re inserting the padding.

As most moving companies aren’t able to transport plants during the move, you’ll need to do it yourself in a separate vehicle. To keep your houseplants healthy through the trip, no matter the distance, try to regulate the temperature.

When you’re moving larger house plants, make sure you trim or prune them before the move to prevent damage. If you’re moving on a chilly day, keep your bigger plants warm and protected by wrapping them in newspaper, as many of them are sensitive to drastic temperature changes.

Are you moving long distance? Then you’ll need to plan for the trip, including how you’ll keep your plants secure during the drive. Cater to them as you would your pets, by taking them with you if you stop somewhere overnight, as the constantly changing temperature will harm them.
Outdoor Plants
Moving outdoor plants is a bit harder to accomplish, especially if they’re huge. It might be easier to leave them where they are and regrow them in your new home. For larger plants, trim them before attempting to uproot them, as it will help them grow in the new place.

Make sure you water them well in advance of removing them, so the roots and soil are still moist during the move. When digging out your outdoor plants, keep as much soil around the roots as possible. Wrap the roots and base of the plant in burlap to allow it to breathe during transportation.

If you’re moving smaller outdoor plants, you can simply place them in a paper bag, roots and all. Paper is better than plastic is it allows the plant to breathe. Keep all outdoor plants in the shade during your move. Once you’ve arrived, replant them as soon as possible.

At Econo Moving and Storage, we’re one of Northern Vancouver’s most trusted moving companies, ready to help make a stressful day all the better. Whether you’re looking for professional movers or storage units on the north shore of Vancouver, we’re the movers to call. With secured, climate controlled facilities and POD storage delivery right to your door, be sure to visit our website to receive a free service quote.

04/03/2019

How to store furniture
Moving furniture into a storage unit can be quite a stressful decision for some people. First, you need to decide which furniture to move, then how to pack it and then the actual transit of the furniture. In reality, preparing to store furniture or other items is not as hard as you may think. With some planning, our storage guidance experts at Econo Moving & Storage can help you to plan and store your furniture or other belongings at virtually no stress. Here are our top tips to get you started.

Deciding what to store
One of the first steps to planning storage is to determine what you want to save. Once you store your furniture you may not be able to easily bring it back and forth without the assistance from a moving company and the pertinent costs. It is important to plan and decide which furniture you need and which you don’t. Additionally, you may want to decide if some furniture is not in a reusable condition you can discard it instead of paying for storage.

Preparing for furniture movement
Once you decide which furniture you want to store, the next step is to prepare the furniture for moving. Most furniture in our homes is made by assembling different parts. Before moving into the storage unit, most of this furniture needs to be stripped into parts. This includes taking out shelves, light bulbs, and drawers.

04/03/2019

Call us if your renovating, we have specials on Pods.

03/18/2019

03/18/2019

Your home is undergoing an extreme
reno. Or maybe you just need to declutter
your home before listing it. So, what are
you going to do with your furniture and
other important possessions? Call Econo
Moving & Storage.
The North Shore-owned and operated
company that’s famous for its fleet of
bright yellow moving trucks also offers
easy and affordable Mobile Mini Storage
at its 68,000-square-foot heated building
at 991 West 1st Street.
Here’s how it works: They bring a POD
to your home and then load and store
your goods.
“We load your goods on-site, everything
is wrapped and padded, and it’s
safely loaded to the truck. Then your
possessions are stored in a safe, climatecontrolled building. After you call, we
re-deliver and unload. Your goods are
handled once. It’s very efficient and cost
effective,” said co-owner Franz.
“Our customers love it because we are one
of the few companies that actually store
the possessions inside a climate-controlled
building.”
Franz says builders appreciate it when
their clients use the PODs because it’s
easier to get the job done when furniture
and other clutter is out of way.
Even if your furniture is covered during a
reno, dust and other debris usually end up
getting everywhere and that’s the last thing
you want to deal with when you move
home after a lengthy home improvement
project – so it just makes sense to store it.
Econo Moving & Storage offers a variety
of different storage locker sizes and the
prices are extremely competitive.
Mobile Mini Storage is also convenient
if you’ve just sold your home and have a
week or more before you can move into
your new place.
“With spring coming, many people are
thinking about selling their homes. Our
pods are great if you want to do some
decluttering and stage your place for open
houses,” added Karen, co-owner.
Already sold your home and ready to
move? Whether you need expert movers,
packers, moving supplies or storage for
your household items, Econo Moving &
Storage is there to help make sure your
move goes smoothly.
“We take pride in what we do,
guaranteeing all our work to ensure
customer satisfaction. We are proud of
our friendly professional staff,” explained
Franz. “Buyers, sellers, downsizers,
anybody that needs a move, we are there
to help.”
Whether packing your family’s delicate
china or moving the grand piano,
Econo Moving & Storage’s skilled and
experienced movers know how to handle
it all.
Franz and business partner Karen started
Econo Moving & Storage in 1989.
“We have an A-plus rating with the Better
Business Bureau and 80 per cent of our
business is repeat and referral,” said Franz.
So, what’s been the secret to that success?
“We come and give estimates; it costs
you nothing. We’re always on time,
we reconfirm a week before, which is
important for people to know that ‘yes’
we are coming, and our crews are welltrained, full-time employees. Our trucks
are well equipped,” said Franz.
“We get referred by many, many real
estate agents. Some agents even have us
on their website. There’s a reason we’ve
been in business since 1989. We want our
customers to have a safe and successful
move.”
Econo Moving & Storage is located at
991 West 1st Street, North Vancouver.
Call 604-980-3333 or email
[email protected] to get
a free estimate. To find out more, visit
economovingstorage.com

03/14/2019

Short on Space Call our Place

03/05/2019

We Have one 12x15x9 Storage locker next to the door ,Easy access.🙂

02/28/2019

Looking for small or large storage space for the best price on the North Shore .We give you the discount up front ,dry ,clean no frills .Come and meet our friendly staff .

02/22/2019

How to Make Moving Easier and Quicker
There’s no doubt that moving can be incredibly stressful. To make the trek to your new home an easy and quick experience, here are several ways you can make moving a breeze.
Pack an overnight bag
Your first few nights are guaranteed to be hectic, what with all of your belongings packed away somewhere. To make your life easier, pack an overnight bag with your essentials. This includes your toothbrush, a change of clothes, a phone charger, whatever you’ll need to get through the days while unpacking your life.
Label the side of your boxes
Instead of just labelling the tops of your boxes, as the writing will be covered when they’re inevitably stacked on top of one another, mark up the sides of them as well. Write down which room that particular box belongs in so it can be placed in the corresponding room immediately.Look for second hand moving boxes, Econo Moving and Storage sell them for discount price
Instead of purchasing dozens of boxes that will be thrown out, use all the empty bins and containers you already own as packing boxes. Sure, you still may need to buy boxes, or find free ones at local stores, but you won’t need as many.
Take pictures of your new place
By taking a photo of your new place before moving in, you’ll have evidence of the condition of the apartment from the start. When moving out, you’ll have something to compare your place to so you can get your deposit back. This is a great moving hack if you have a particularly unreasonable landlord.
Hire movers for big furniture
While your friends might be willing to help you during your move, it’s best to ensure the bigger pieces of furniture are moved by a professional moving company. They’ll have the proper tools and know-how to make the job a lot easier.
Empty your fridge the day before
You’ll have to turn off your fridge if it’s coming with you. Do yourself and your movers a favour and empty it out at least one day before you move. This way, any ice or liquid won’t slip their truck and potentially damage your other items.
Use sandwich back for small items
It’s easy to lose things during a hectic move, especially if you have to keep track of tiny screws for rebuilding furniture or the television remote. To make your day less stressful, place all your easily lost items into one large ziplock bag and keep it with your overnight gear. While you won’t need them immediately, at least you’ll know where they are.
Cut handles into your boxes
It can be hard to get a good grip on heavier moving boxes. Make your day easier by cutting handles into the sides of them. Now you don’t have to worry about that box full of dishes and glassware slipping out of your hands.
Use suitcases for heavy items
Say you have a rather large collection of books that need to be moved into your new home. Carrying them in moving boxes will be a pain to both your hands and back. Remedy that by packing them into suitcases and rolling them to their new home.

At Econo Moving and Storage, whether you need to move large furniture or store your belonging in a safe and controlled environment, we’re the moving company for you! Located in North Vancouver, BC, our movers specialize in making your journey proceed as smoothly as possible. With affordable prices and storage POD delivery to your home, visit our website and receive a free service estimate.