About 8.6 percent of Genoa's housing units are used seasonally or occasionally, one of the higher shares in the Carson Valley, and many owners keep furniture in storage for the months a house sits closed. O'Brien's wooden vaults in Sparks start at $40 per month.
Genoa is a small town of about 1,300 people in roughly 540 households, set at the base of the Carson Range at about 4,668 feet. Only about 10 percent of its households rent, and the community is made up mostly of long-time owners and a good number of people who live here only part of the year.
Wooden storage vaults and shrink-wrapped pallets inside the O'Brien's warehouse
Seasonal use in a small town
The Census counts housing units that are used only seasonally, recreationally or occasionally, and for Genoa that is about 8.6 percent of all units. Next door in Minden the figure is 3.5 percent, and in Carson City it is 0.5 percent.
A house that is used part of the year usually carries furniture that stays when the owners go. Storage lets an owner remove the extra pieces, whether for a refresh, a sale or a change in how the house is used.
Owners rather than renters
With only about 9.9 percent of households renting, Genoa storage rarely comes from a lease ending. It comes from a decision by the owner: a remodel that clears the main floor, a second house that needs furnishing, or a family sorting through an older relative's belongings.
Those are planned jobs, so there is time for a visit from the estimator and a proper count before packing day.
Wooden vaults in the Sparks warehouse
The crew packs, wraps and loads your things into wooden vaults, each 7 ft x 7 ft x 5 ft, and stacks them in the 30,000 sq ft warehouse at 2277 Glendale Ave in Sparks. Vault storage starts at $40 per month.
Stored goods ship with about 2 to 3 weeks notice, which suits owners who plan a refresh in advance.
From Genoa to Sparks
The warehouse is about 45 miles and 59 minutes from Genoa. The crew loads in town and drives the vaults north in one trip. Tell the estimator about parking and driveway access during the visit, so the crew brings the right truck.
Shrink-wrapped pallets stacked high along a wide aisle in the O'Brien's warehouse
We were referred to O'Brien's Moving and Storage though a friend in Reno. We couldn't be more pleased with the Professionalism and Service. They were quick to set up Luke to come out and give us a quote and scheduled the actual move date right away. Luke was on time for our quote as were the movers on our moving day. All three of the gentlemen who moved us were professional and courteous from start to finish. From the initial phone call to the completion of our move, we felt like we were treated as family. We would definitely use them again and recommend O'Brien's Moving and Storage to our friends in the future.
Owner's reply
Francie, Thank you for this amazing review. The result you have expressed is exactly what we all strive to accomplish. I love that you walked away knowing you are now a part of the O'Brien's family, whenever you need us we are a phone call away! I will let the movers know about the kind words expressed about them, that will be very satisfying for all of them. We will look forward to any referrals you send our way, thank you for the opportunity!
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Mark S.
Great company and local. They take great care of your moving needs. They are very accommodating and quick to respond. Highly recommend them for your moving needs and storage needs. Thanks to the O'Brien team for doing a fantastic job.
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Greg S.
3 O'Brien movers came down from Reno to South Lake Tahoe to assist our company moving a lot of big furniture out of a large warehouse. They showed up on-time, were friendly, and were professional and got the job done quickly and diligently. Will definitely use them again.
Owner's reply
Thanks for the great review Greg! We really appreciate you taking the time to do that for us. We look forward to working with you again!
Ask about vault storage
Vault storage starts at $40 per month. Tell us what you need to store and for how long.
