Only about 9 percent of West Carson City residents moved in the past year, so storage here is usually planned around a sale, a downsizing or a remodel rather than a rushed lease change. O'Brien's wooden vaults in Sparks start at $40 per month.
ZIP 89703 holds about 10,700 people in roughly 4,800 households, and the Census shows about 27.5 percent of them renting. That makes West Carson City mostly an owner area where families have lived in the same house a long time, and where a move tends to be a decision made months ahead.
Vault storage aisle in the Sparks warehouse
A low-turnover area
At about 8.8 percent, the share of residents who moved in the past year is well below the Carson City figure of 13.5 percent. People who stay put collect furniture, and a move after many years usually brings a lot to sort.
Storage gives that sorting time. Goods go into vaults while the family decides what to keep, sell or hand down.
Downsizing and estate situations
Owners who have lived in a home for decades often move to something smaller. The crew can pack the pieces headed for the new place and the pieces still undecided separately, so the second group waits in the warehouse.
The elevation here is about 4,878 feet, a little above the valley floor, and the streets on the western side of the city can pick up snow that the east side misses. Pick a packing day with the forecast in mind, and check the National Weather Service Reno forecast before the crew arrives.
A forklift handles the vaults at the warehouse, so the weather in Carson City only matters on the loading end.
Wooden storage vaults and a forklift inside the O'Brien's warehouse
Distance to the warehouse
The vault warehouse in Sparks is about 31 miles and 43 minutes from West Carson City. That is a longer drive than from the northern ZIP, but it is still one truck trip.
When you want your furniture back, give the office about 2 to 3 weeks notice and the vaults come to the new address.
Cost and size
Vault storage starts at $40 per month, and each wooden vault measures 7 ft x 7 ft x 5 ft. Owners with a full house often store a room or two of furniture rather than everything.
The free in-home estimate comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes you keep.
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.