Storage in Maryland · D.C. · Virginia · West Virginia
WE HOLD IT. UNTIL YOU'RE READY.
Professional storage that starts at your front door.We pick it up, store it safely, and deliver when you say the word. Local or out of the state. We come to you.
How We Store
Two common timing problems. Same solution: we pick up, hold safely, and deliver when you're ready.
Local & Short-Term
Bridge the Gap
Closing on the new place next month? Staging your home to sell? We load, store, and deliver when the timing lines up.
- Closing-date gaps and home-sale staging covered
- Storage during renovations, remodels, or flooring work
- Seasonal holds for patio furniture, holiday gear, and bulky items
- Climate-controlled space available on request
- Weeks, months, or longer. You pick the duration
- No re-loading surcharge when it's time to come home
Out of the State Moves
Store on the Way
Moving across the state but the new place isn't ready? We pick up, store, and deliver when you give the word. No second crew, no second quote.
- Integrated with your out of the state move. One crew, one quote
- Pickup at your door, storage handled entirely by us
- Items inventoried and insured the entire time
- Wrapped and palletized to prevent shifting in storage
- Ideal for PCS moves, job relocations, and construction delays
- Flexible delivery window once your new place is ready
Storage Customer Stories
Unscripted stories from folks we moved across Maryland, D.C., Virginia, and West Virginia.
Clara S.
Gaithersburg, MD
Shirley
Washington, D.C.
Sarah M.
Bethesda, MD
James T.
Arlington, VA
DMV Storage Rates
Starting from. Off-peak weekdays.
from
$100/hr
2 Movers + Truck
from
$140/hr
3 Movers + Truck
from
$180/hr
4 Movers + Truck
1st Month Free*
*ask if you qualify
from
$49/mo
Storage
Weekends, end-of-month, summer, and holidays run higher. Real quote always wins.
How It Works
We ask the right questions upfront so the estimate actually reflects your move.
Services
We start with what you need. Short-term between homes, storage during an out of the state move, or a staging clearout during a sale?
Place
Then we learn about the property. House or apartment, number of bedrooms, how many stories, finished basement, garage, attic.
Access
Next we cover the logistics. Where's the pickup, how much needs storing, and when are you expecting to need it back?
Inventory
Finally we walk through what's going into storage. Every major item gets inventoried, wrapped, and tracked until delivery day.
You get a detailed estimate
Once we have the full picture, we put together a clear, itemized estimate. You can be confident we've covered everything, because we asked about everything.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to the questions we hear most.
Related Services
Pair this with another service and save a trip. One crew, one quote.
Moving
Local and out of the state moves across Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, and West Virginia. Licensed, insured, and upfront on price.
Packing Help
Professional packing with pro-grade materials delivered to your door. Dish packs, wardrobe boxes, and paper you cannot buy at the hardware store.
In-Home & Same-Building Moves
In-home and same-building moves for renovations, staging, apartment shuffles, and office reconfigurations. No truck required.
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Need to store your stuff between moves? Tell us what needs holding and we'll handle pickup, storage, and delivery.
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Long distance? We move anywhere in the US.
Truck, Pod, or furniture handling. We do it all and then some.
SERVING MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA & WASHINGTON D.C.
Proudly storing furniture across the DMV area. Pick up, hold tight, deliver on time.
Maryland
Baltimore, Annapolis, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville & more
Virginia
Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, McLean & more
Washington D.C.
All neighborhoods throughout the District
West Virginia
Martinsburg, Charles Town, Harpers Ferry, Shepherdstown & more
What our customers say
“Absolutely phenomenal service! The Blue Crab team arrived on time, wrapped everything carefully, and had us moved in by early afternoon.”
“Moving from DC to Virginia was stressful enough, but these guys made it seamless. Professional, friendly, and incredibly efficient.”
“We've moved 4 times in 10 years and this was BY FAR the best experience. Fair pricing, no hidden fees, and they treated our antiques with extra care.”