--- title: What Is Vault Storage? Moving Glossary | O'Brien's url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/vault-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 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Moving resources: guides, checklists, tools and data](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/resources/) - [Moving and storage glossary](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/) - Vault storage # What is vault storage? Vault storage keeps your household goods in a wooden vault inside a moving company's warehouse, handled by the movers instead of by you. At O'Brien's in Sparks the vaults measure 7 ft x 7 ft x 5 ft, and vault storage starts from $40 per month. 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/) Self-storage means you carry everything in and out. Vault storage is the opposite arrangement: the crew packs, loads and brings the goods to the warehouse, and the vault stays closed until you call. ## How the vaults work A vault is a large wooden container that holds a defined amount of household goods. The crew places your belongings inside, wrapped and padded, and the vault is stored in the warehouse. O'Brien's runs a 30,000 square foot warehouse at the Glendale Avenue site in Sparks, the same site as the office and truck yard. Storage can be short or long term. To get your things back, you give notice. About 2 to 3 weeks of notice is the planning figure for shipping stored goods. ## What federal rules say about storage When a mover holds goods in storage in transit, section 375.609 requires written notice of the date the goods convert to permanent storage, the nine-month period to file claims for loss or damage in transit, the end of the carrier's liability, and the fact that the goods become subject to the warehouseman's rules and charges. The notice must come at least 10 days before the storage period ends. When goods go into permanent storage, they are placed in the shipper's name with contact information. ## When people use it Typical reasons include a home that is not ready, a home being sold, a remodel, a downsizing move, or a seasonal home. Storage between moves is described in [storage between homes](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/storage-between-moves/), and the longer-term case is in [long-term household storage](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/long-term-storage/). ## What to confirm before you store - The vault size and how many you need - Who packs and who delivers the goods back - How much notice is needed to retrieve them - Whose name the storage is in and how billing works Vault details are on the [vault storage page](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/vault-storage/), and the [vault vs self storage guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/vault-storage-vs-self-storage/) compares the two. ## Vaults and your paperwork Stored goods are listed on an inventory, so you know what went in. Keep your copy of the inventory and the storage agreement together, because they are the two documents you will want when it is time to ship the goods to a new home. The office can walk through the process with your own records at 775-359-6683. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [eCFR, 49 CFR 375.609 (storage in transit)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-375/subpart-F/section-375.609) - [FMCSA, Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/2023-10/FMCSA_R%26R_Handbook_Web_v1.pdf) ### Free in-home estimate - An O'Brien's estimator walks through your home - A written, itemized estimate - 10 free heavy-duty boxes, yours to keep [How our estimates work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/how-our-estimates-work/) ### 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 - [Moving and storage glossary](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/) - [Vault storage: how 7 x 7 x 5 ft wooden vaults work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/vault-storage/) - [What is storage in transit?](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/what-is-storage-in-transit/) - [Our 30,000 sq ft Sparks warehouse and vault storage](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/our-warehouse/) Moving glossary ## Read next - [Personally procured move](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/personally-procured-move/) - [Non temporary storage](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/non-temporary-storage/) - [Expedited service](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/expedited-service/) - [Guaranteed pickup and delivery](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/guaranteed-pickup-and-delivery/) - [Third party services](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/third-party-services/) - [Certificate of insurance](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/certificate-of-insurance/) - [Elevator carry](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/elevator-carry/) - [Bulky article](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/bulky-article/) Answers ## Questions people ask Still have a question? Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### How much space is one vault? Each wooden vault is 7 ft x 7 ft x 5 ft. The estimator can tell you how many vaults a home usually needs after seeing your rooms. ### Can I get items out of my vault early? Ask the office at 775-359-6683 about timing. About 2 to 3 weeks of notice is the usual figure for shipping stored goods. ## 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) F Francie H. February 20, 2026 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! 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! ## Get your free, in-home moving estimate An estimator visits, walks through everything and gives you a written, itemized estimate. 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