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title: Estate and Downsizing Storage in Reno and Sparks
url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/estate-and-downsizing-storage/
business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage
address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431
phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814)
hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955
type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941
---

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# Estate and downsizing storage

When a home is being emptied after a loss or a downsize, vault storage from $40 per month gives families time: 7 x 7 x 5 ft wooden vaults at our Sparks warehouse hold the furniture while the family decides. Stored goods ship on about 2 to 3 weeks notice when the decisions are made.

or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683)

[4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/)

Emptying a family home is rarely a single weekend. There are papers to find, relatives who live in other states, items to appraise, and objects nobody is ready to part with. A house still has to be sold or turned over, and the clock on that is usually shorter than the clock on grief. O'Brien's Moving & Storage has helped families through this for decades, and our crews are used to handling a lifetime of belongings with patience. The warehouse gives the family a quiet place for the furniture to wait, and gives everyone time to choose.

## At a glance

- A holding place while the family decides
- 7 ft x 7 ft x 5 ft wooden vaults, from $40 per month
- Packing, wrapping and an itemized list of what is stored
- About 2 to 3 weeks notice to ship to any heir or new address

## Why storage helps when a home is being emptied

The pressure points are time and distance. A house must be cleaned and listed, yet the heirs may live in three states and cannot all come to Reno at once. Storage separates the two jobs. The house can be emptied and sold, and the decisions about furniture, dishes, books and keepsakes can wait for a holiday visit, a court date or an appraisal. Nothing has to be sold in a hurry or given away in a mood.

Downsizing works the same way in a different tone. A parent moving to a smaller apartment or a senior living community has room for a fraction of the old house. A vault holds the dining set, the china and the pieces the family loves but cannot place yet, with a choice of what to do next that is not forced by moving day.

- Furniture waiting for an appraisal or a family visit
- Keepsakes that do not fit the new, smaller home
- Items a family member plans to take later
- Goods to be shipped to heirs in other states

## How O'Brien's handles the belongings

Our crew wraps furniture, packs fragile items in cartons and loads everything into wooden vaults that measure 7 ft x 7 ft x 5 ft. The vaults sit in our 30,000 sq ft warehouse in Sparks. Vault storage starts at $40 per month. An estimator visits the house at no charge, walks the rooms with you and writes the packing and storage plan, and 10 free heavy-duty boxes come with that visit for the things the family wants to sort first.

Families often ask for an itemized list of what goes into storage, so that relatives in other places can see it. Ask the estimator when you book. For households headed to a smaller place, see our [senior moves and downsizing help](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/senior-moving/), and the [senior moving checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/senior-moving-checklist/).

## Shipping to heirs and to the next home

When the family decides, call 775-359-6683. Stored goods generally ship on about 2 to 3 weeks notice. A piece can go across Reno to a relative's house, or a group of pieces can be sent to another state through the Bekins network, where our estimate, packing, storage and loading connect to a nationwide carrier. Your written estimate sets the delivery window.

Some families empty the vaults in stages: a few pieces this spring, a few after the holidays. Vault storage can be short term or long term, so the schedule is the family's.

## Legal and practical steps to check first

Before anything leaves the house, check who has the authority to move or sell it. In Nevada, that usually means the personal representative named by the court or in the will, and the county district court handles probate. Ask the attorney handling the estate when goods may be moved or disposed of. We store what the family asks us to store, and the family decides the rest.

If an item is valuable, ask your estimator about valuation coverage. Our [valuation coverage](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/valuation-coverage/) page explains released value and full value protection.

### Sources (checked October 18, 2026)

- [Nevada Judiciary, probate and estates information](https://nvcourts.gov/)
- [U.S. Administration for Community Living, planning and aging resources](https://acl.gov/)
- [eCFR, 49 CFR Part 375 (consumer protection for household goods movers)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-375)

### Vault storage in Sparks

Wooden vaults, 7 ft x 7 ft x 5 ft each, in our 30,000 sq ft warehouse. Short or long term.

From $40 per month

[Storage options](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/)

### Visit or call the office

2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431

[775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683)

| Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| --- | --- |
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |

[Get my free estimate](#estimate)

### Related

- [Senior moves and downsizing help](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/senior-moving/)
- [Senior moving checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/senior-moving-checklist/)
- [Long-term household storage](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/long-term-storage/)
- [Valuation coverage: released value vs full value protection](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/valuation-coverage/)

Storage by situation

## More services

- [### Storage when your new home is not ready If your new home is finished later than planned, vault storage from $40 per month keeps your furniture in 7 x 7 x 5 ft wooden vaults at our Sparks...](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/storage-for-new-construction-delays/)
- [### Storage while you sell your home Vault storage from $40 per month lets you move the extra furniture out of a listed home and into a 7 x 7 x 5 ft wooden vault at our Sparks warehouse.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/storage-while-selling-a-home/)
- [### Storage during a remodel A remodel clears the rooms, and vault storage from $40 per month gives your furniture a place to wait: 7 x 7 x 5 ft wooden vaults in our Sparks warehouse.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/storage-during-a-remodel/)
- [### Seasonal and second-home storage for Tahoe and Truckee owners Vault storage from $40 per month holds a second home's furniture, outdoor gear and seasonal decor in 7 x 7 x 5 ft wooden vaults at our Sparks warehouse.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/seasonal-and-second-home-storage/)

Answers

## Estate and downsizing storage questions

Still have a question? Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/).

### Can storage wait while an estate is settled?

Yes. Vault storage runs short or long term, so the goods can stay until the family or the personal representative decides.

### What does downsizing storage cost?

Vault storage starts at $40 per month. Your written estimate states the vault count and the monthly total.

### Can you ship stored items to relatives out of state?

Yes. Goods can ship across town or through the Bekins network to another state, on about 2 to 3 weeks notice, with the delivery window set by your written estimate.

### Who packs the belongings?

O'Brien's crews pack, wrap and load them. You can also sort and pack part of the household yourself with the free boxes.

### Is the estimate really free?

Yes. The in-home estimate is free and without obligation, and 10 free heavy-duty boxes come with it.

## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews

What customers say about O'Brien's

[Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938)

M Mark S.

January 22, 2026

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.

G Greg S.

January 22, 2025

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!

L Leticia H.

November 1, 2024

O'Brien's Moving and Storage packing crew were great!! They were fast, friendly and most importantly, very professional. Thank you guys.

## Ask about vault storage

Vault storage starts at $40 per month. Tell us what you need to store and for how long.

Rather talk?

[Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet.

2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941

U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070