About 92 percent of Stateline households rent, a very high renter share, so lease dates drive storage far more than property sales do. O'Brien's wooden vaults in Sparks start at $40 per month.
Stateline is a small Nevada community on Lake Tahoe's South Shore, with about 500 residents in roughly 250 households at about 6,241 feet. The Census puts the renter share above nine in ten, so a household here almost always has a lease with an end date.
The O'Brien's warehouse floor with crates, vaults and a forklift
Nearly everyone rents
At 92 percent, Stateline is unlike the owner towns of the Carson Valley. A household with a lease that ends on the 31st and a new place that opens on the 15th has two weeks to fill.
Storage handles the gap. The crew picks up on the lease date, and the vaults go to the warehouse until the new address is ready.
Small homes, careful counts
Rental units in a resort area tend to be compact, which makes counting easier. A one-bedroom might need one or two wooden vaults, each 7 ft x 7 ft x 5 ft.
The vault sizer gives a first count before the estimator confirms it.
Distance and mountain roads
The Sparks warehouse is about 57 miles and 77 minutes from Stateline. The trip crosses mountain terrain, and winter weather can lengthen it. Check NV Roads and the Caltrans QuickMap before a packing day, since the lake basin touches both states.
Short stays and the next place
Many Stateline customers store for a few weeks while they find housing, then have goods delivered to a South Lake Tahoe address, a Carson Valley home or a place farther away. Stored goods ship with about 2 to 3 weeks notice, so give the office a head start.
Vault storage starts at $40 per month.
Vault storage aisle in the Sparks warehouse
Before packing day
Confirm the lease end date in writing
Decide what stays out of the vaults
Ask about parking for a truck
Plan access to elevators or stairs
Free estimate
The in-home estimate is free and includes 10 free heavy-duty boxes. See storage between homes.
Moving out of a furnished space
Many rentals near the lake are furnished, and what the tenant owns may be a bed, a desk and a few boxes. Even a small load is worth listing, because the inventory shows exactly what went into the vault and what came out.
If part of the household moves ahead, the crew can load the pieces that are not needed and leave the rest in place until the final day.
I was so impressed with the way the crew handled and packed each piece of furniture for short term storage. They were polite and professional. I would highly recommend them to anyone planning a move.
Owner's reply
Janet we are so glad to hear that your move was a great success and we sincerely appreciate you providing us with this wonderful review. We will continue to provide you with the best service as we move forward.
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Francie H.
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.
Ask about vault storage
Vault storage starts at $40 per month. Tell us what you need to store and for how long.