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Your Glendale Moving Checklist: What Locals Wish They Knew Before Relocating

Moving in Arizona is never just about the boxes. In Glendale—where summer heat can break thermometers and apartment leases shift fast—relocation calls for more than a to-do list. It takes planning, local insight, and a storage solution that actually fits your move, not just your stuff.

At Store Here Glendale, we’ve helped thousands of families, students, and small businesses navigate the shuffle—from first apartments to forever homes. Here’s what they tell us they wish they’d known before relocating here.

3–4 Weeks Out: Don’t Let the Heat Catch You Off Guard

Glendale isn’t the kind of place where you can book a truck last-minute or stash your stuff in a garage and hope for the best.

• Apartment turnover is fast: Complexes like Alta 99th, Glen Oaks, and Desert Gardens near GCC and downtown book early—especially around semester start.
• Moving trucks fill up quickly: U-Haul at 67th Ave and Budget on Glendale Ave often see weekend demand spike a month out.
• Move-in delays happen: Our tenants often use short-term storage during their Glendale move when move-out and move-in dates don’t align.
• We see heat damage every year: Early planning for climate-controlled storage isn’t optional—it’s protection from the realities of a 110° move day.

2 Weeks Out: Prep Like a Local, Not a Tourist

Arizona has its own rhythm—and moving companies, utility offices, and supply stores get busy fast.

• Set up power through APS, gas with Southwest Gas, and trash/water with the City of Glendale.
• Forward your mail and change your address with banks, insurance, and your employer.
• Drop donations at the Hope for Hunger Food Bank or the Glendale Goodwill—people here actually reuse what you donate.
• Skip the big-box run. We keep moving boxes, locks, and packing tape in stock at our 59th Ave office, ready for walk-ins.

1 Week Out: Pack for a Desert Move

Our team has seen the damage heat can do in one afternoon. That’s why we always recommend packing with Arizona in mind.

• Use plastic bins for documents, photos, and electronics—not cardboard.
• Avoid storing in garages or sheds during transitions. If you need off-site protection, our climate-controlled units are insulated and monitored daily.
• Label every box clearly, but keep valuables like passports or contracts in your car—not the truck.
• Need help deciding what to store versus what to take? Our on-site team can walk you through it—just stop by or call.

Move Day: Beat the Rush, Stay Cool

• Aim to move early. By noon, asphalt temps can top 140°F.
• Keep bottled water and sunscreen in easy reach.
• Use wide-load moving carts (available at Store Here) to avoid multiple trips.
• Drop what you can’t take into your reserved unit—we’ve seen plenty of “Plan B” scenarios turn into “thank goodness I had this space.”

After the Move: Settle In Your Way

You don’t need to unpack it all at once. Many new tenants in Glendale choose to keep a 5×10 or 10×10 unit even after moving in—to hold gear, tools, furniture, or extra inventory.

• Students at Glendale Community College use us for seasonal student storage.
• Families downsizing use us to protect keepsakes or rotate furniture.
• Small businesses drop off tools or staging equipment weekly—our location is central to 60 and 101 access.

The Storage That Stays with You

Moving in Glendale isn’t one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re moving for school, for space, or for a second chance, we’ve got the units—and the team—that make it easier.

At Store Here Glendale, you’ll get:

• Ground-level units with drive-up access—no stairs, no elevators
• Climate-controlled options designed to protect in extreme AZ heat
• Month-to-month terms, online booking, and zero hidden fees

Reserve your space today, or call 623-233-1007 to talk with our team directly. We’ve got answers. And if we don’t—we’ll find them.

Store Here Self Storage – 6129 N 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301
Storage that works like you do: fast, flexible, and ready for whatever comes next.