{"id":1882,"date":"2026-11-06T01:44:19","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T01:44:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nordtrans.ca\/?p=1882"},"modified":"2026-11-06T01:44:19","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T01:44:19","slug":"storage-during-renovations-how-to-organize","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nordtrans.ca\/en\/entreposage-pendant-des-renovations-comment-sorganiser\/","title":{"rendered":"Storage during renovations: how to organize it?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To arrange storage during renovations, start from the date when the room needs to be empty and the date when you can put the furniture back in. At NordTrans, the first month of storage is free, even for just a few days. To prepare your budget, specify separately the pick-up, the storage period, and the delivery after the work is completed.<\/p>\n<h2>Storage during renovations: what to do to get it out?<\/h2>\n<p>Ask the person responsible for the work what parts need to be completely cleared away. Also consider the journey between the entrance and the work site. A buffet placed in the hallway can remain outside the renovated room while blocking the passage of materials. Go around the route with a list of the furniture to be moved and items that can remain in place.<\/p>\n<p>Then divide your belongings into three groups. The first includes the furniture that can remain in the warehouse until the end of the project. The second group includes what you will need during the work. The third group includes items that you might want to retrieve before the rest. Indicate this last group when preparing to agree on access arrangements.<\/p>\n<p>For kitchen renovations, for example, you could store the table, chairs, and serving dishes while keeping what you need to prepare meals. For a room floor renovation, set aside seasonal clothes before you take the dresser out of the room. It\u2019s often the contents of a piece of furniture, rather than the piece itself, that\u2019s missing during renovations.<\/p>\n<h2>Estimate the space and understand the first month for free<\/h2>\n<p>Make an inventory of the furniture and boxes. Specify the dimensions of bulky items and which ones will be disassembled. A table with the legs removed and a table kept assembled take up different spaces. Photos taken after the sorting process help choose a surface that matches the items you actually plan to store.<\/p>\n<p>At NordTrans, if you leave your furniture for a few days and return it during the first month, the first month of storage is free. This condition applies to the stay of the goods in the warehouse. To estimate your project, ask for the cost of the transport from your home and the cost of delivery upon return.<\/p>\n<p>Starting in the second month, rates depend on the size of the space. As a guide, a 5-foot \u00d7 5-foot space is offered for $79 per month, plus taxes, and a 10-foot \u00d7 10-foot space for $189 per month, plus taxes. Billing is usually monthly. For a shorter paid period, a weekly or daily calculation can be agreed upon based on the monthly rate. The six formats are detailed on the page\u2019<a href=\"https:\/\/nordtrans.ca\/en\/storage-montreal\/\">storage in Montreal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Prepare the collection before the arrival of the contractors<\/h2>\n<p>Choose a pickup date that leaves time to empty the furniture and close the boxes. Check if a material delivery, a truck, or another vehicle will occupy the access the same day. Tell the team the floor, the entrance to use, and the distance to travel from the truck. If the building requires a lift reservation, make it match the pickup.<\/p>\n<p>Identify each box by part and by contents. A number inscribed on both sides allows you to find an item in your inventory even when the boxes are stacked. Keep a copy of the list with you. Take a photo of the furniture before leaving and group the assembled parts in a bag identified with the name of the furniture.<\/p>\n<p>NordTrans\u2019 heated warehouse is located at 99, rue Chabanel Ouest, in Montreal. Please indicate fragile, valuable or special-care items before picking up. During storage, protection applies according to the terms of the contract, with a cap of $25,000. To find out how your property is covered, consult the terms of the contract.\u2019<a href=\"https:\/\/nordtrans.ca\/en\/insurance-and-protection\/\">insurance and protection<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Plan for a return if the end of the works changes<\/h2>\n<p>Set a return date taking into account when the room can receive furniture. The end of the last workday and the placement of the furniture can fall on different dates. For a new floor, ask the contractor when you can place heavy items on it.<\/p>\n<p>If the construction work is delayed, let us know the new date as soon as you know it. Confirm the availability for transportation and, if the stay exceeds the free period, how the additional period will be calculated. Keep the confirmation of the return and the details of the agreed fees together.<\/p>\n<p>On the day of delivery, clear the path and indicate the location of the large furniture before having the boxes delivered. For a renovated kitchen, first identify where the table will go. This way, you won\u2019t have to move the dishware boxes a second time to make room for it.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Is the first month free for a construction project of a few days?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. The first month of storage is free even if you collect your goods after a few days. Specify the two transport services in your estimate.<\/p>\n<h3>What should I do if my work exceeds the free period by one week?<\/h3>\n<p>Please indicate your new dates to NordTrans. A calculation per week or per day can be agreed upon for the paid period starting from the monthly rate of your space.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I have just a part of my furniture returned?<\/h3>\n<p>Specify the items concerned and the desired date before collection. Confirm the access, preparation and transport procedures for this retrieval.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pour organiser un entreposage pendant des r\u00e9novations, partez de la date \u00e0 laquelle la pi\u00e8ce doit \u00eatre vide et de celle o\u00f9 vous pourrez y remettre les meubles. Chez NordTrans, le premier mois d\u2019entreposage est gratuit, m\u00eame pour quelques jours seulement. Pour pr\u00e9parer votre budget, faites pr\u00e9ciser s\u00e9par\u00e9ment le ramassage, la p\u00e9riode d\u2019entreposage et la [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":1891,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"rank_math_title":"Entreposage pendant des r\u00e9novations \u00e0 Montr\u00e9al | NordTrans","rank_math_description":"Lib\u00e9rez les pi\u00e8ces avant vos travaux \u00e0 Montr\u00e9al. 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