Storage Unit Movers Norfolk VA | From $75/Mover/Hr

---

Norfolk Military Veterans Moving Company

Veteran-Owned • Veteran-Led

📅 Last updated: September 2026

✍️ Reviewed by Gregory Sledge, owner and U.S. Army veteran

───────────────────

Norfolk Military Veterans Moving Company moves belongings into storage units, out of storage units and between units in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth and Suffolk.

💪 Labor only: $75 per mover, per hour. You provide the truck.

🚛 Movers and a truck: $200 per hour for two movers. We provide the truck.

⏱️ Minimum: Three hours on both services.

💳 Deposit: One hour at your booked rate, applied to your total.

🕐 Hours: 7 AM–11 PM, seven days a week.

📞 Call or text 757-330-0008 to book your storage move.

═══════════════════════════════

Storage unit movers in Norfolk cost $75 per mover, per hour for labor only, or $200 to $300 per hour for movers with a truck. Both services have a three-hour minimum.

───────────────────

👥 Two movers

$150 per hour

$450 minimum

$150 deposit

👥 Three movers

$225 per hour

$675 minimum

$225 deposit

👥 Four movers

$300 per hour

$900 minimum

$300 deposit

───────────────────

👥 Two movers + truck

$200 per hour

$600 minimum

$200 deposit

👥 Three movers + truck

$250 per hour

$750 minimum

$250 deposit

👥 Four movers + truck

$300 per hour

$900 minimum

$300 deposit

───────────────────

These examples show how the hourly rate works. They are not estimates of how long your move will take.

Two movers, labor only, four hours

$150 × 4 = $600

Two movers and a truck, four hours

$200 × 4 = $800

Three movers, labor only, four hours

$225 × 4 = $900

Three movers and a truck, four hours

$250 × 4 = $1,000

Deposits are applied to your total and refundable with at least 48 hours' notice. Any travel, specialty-item or extra-material charges are explained before booking.

📞 Call or text 757-330-0008 for your booking total.

═══════════════════════════════

Choose labor only if you already have a truck, container or pickup. Choose movers with a truck if you need us to transport your belongings to the facility.

───────────────────

💪 Labor Only

You provide: Rental truck, container or pickup

We provide: Movers and moving equipment

Two-mover rate: $150 per hour

Two-mover minimum: $450

Best for: Customers with a truck booked, unit-to-unit transfers, and jobs that only need help at the facility

───────────────────

🚛 Movers and a Truck

You provide: Your belongings and access to the unit

We provide: Movers, moving equipment and a truck

Two-mover rate: $200 per hour

Two-mover minimum: $600

Best for: Home-to-storage moves, storage-to-home moves and customers without a truck

───────────────────

💡 Money Saver

If you already have a truck, labor-only saves $50 per hour compared with two movers and our truck. On a three-hour minimum, that is $150.

➡️ Truck loading and unloading • PODS and container loading • Full-service Norfolk moving

═══════════════════════════════

We move belongings into storage, out of storage and between storage units, using our truck or yours.

✔️ Home to storage — We load at your home and unload into your unit.

✔️ Storage to home — We empty your unit and deliver to your new address.

✔️ Unit to unit — We transfer belongings within the same facility or to a different one.

✔️ Truck to storage — We unload your rental truck into your unit.

✔️ Container to storage — We unload a PODS or other container into your unit.

✔️ Unit reorganization — We rearrange a packed unit and create an access aisle.

✔️ Furniture protection — We wrap and pad furniture before it goes into storage.

═══════════════════════════════

Most storage moves need two movers for a studio or one-bedroom, three movers for two or three bedrooms, and four movers for four or more bedrooms.

🏠 Studio or one-bedroom — Two movers

🏠 Two or three bedrooms — Three movers

🏠 Four or more bedrooms — Four movers

Your actual inventory matters more than bedroom count. Interior units, elevators, long hallways, stairs and heavy furniture can change the recommendation.

═══════════════════════════════

A storage move usually takes at least three hours. The actual time depends on how much you are moving, how ready it is, and how easy the unit is to reach.

What makes a storage move faster:

✔️ Boxes packed, taped and labeled before the crew arrives

✔️ A drive-up unit close to the truck

✔️ Clear parking at your home

✔️ Furniture already disassembled

✔️ Gate code and unit access ready

What makes a storage move longer:

⚠️ Interior units with hallways or elevators

⚠️ Stairs at your home

⚠️ Unpacked rooms or loose items

⚠️ Heavy or oversized furniture

⚠️ A long carry from your door to the truck

═══════════════════════════════

A 10x10 unit often fits a one-bedroom apartment, and a 10x20 often fits a two-bedroom home. Sizes and layouts vary by facility, so confirm before renting.

5x5

Boxes, a chair, a lamp and small items

5x10

A studio without large furniture

10x10

A one-bedroom apartment, packed tight

10x15

A larger one-bedroom or small two-bedroom

10x20

Most two-bedroom homes

10x30

Larger homes, or a two-bedroom plus garage items

❌ Common Mistake

Renting a unit that is too small. If your belongings do not fit on moving day, you may have to upgrade on the spot or rent a second unit.

🎯 Expert Tip

Tell us your home size and your reserved unit size when you call. If the fit looks tight, we will tell you before moving day.

═══════════════════════════════

Climate-controlled storage is worth considering in Hampton Roads for wood, leather, electronics, photos, documents and mattresses, because hot, humid summers can damage them over time.

📋 Consider climate control for:

✔️ Wood and antique furniture

✔️ Leather and upholstered furniture

✔️ Electronics

✔️ Photos, documents and books

✔️ Mattresses stored long term

✔️ Instruments, artwork and vinyl records

📋 Standard units often work for:

✔️ Tools and hardware

✔️ Lawn and garage equipment

✔️ Outdoor furniture

✔️ Clothing sealed in plastic bins

✔️ Metal items and sporting goods

⚠️ Ask This Before You Rent

"Climate-controlled" does not always mean humidity-controlled. Ask the facility: "Is humidity controlled, or just temperature?"

═══════════════════════════════

Yes. Drive-up units are usually faster to load than interior units because the truck can park close to the door.

🚪 Drive-Up Units

Ground-level units with a roll-up door and short carries.

🏢 Interior Units

Units inside a building, reached through hallways, carts or elevators, usually with longer carries.

Our hourly rate is the same for both. Interior units usually take longer, so the total can be higher.

🎯 Expert Tip

Request a drive-up unit in writing when you reserve. If only interior units are available, tell us which floor and whether there is an elevator.

═══════════════════════════════

Check the gate hours, gate code, authorized access, loading area, elevator availability and insurance requirements before your movers arrive.

1️⃣ Gate hours — Make sure the job can finish before the gate closes.

2️⃣ Gate code — Have it ready, or meet the crew at the facility.

3️⃣ Authorized access — Ask whether you must be present or can authorize someone else.

4️⃣ Loading area — Find out where the truck can park.

5️⃣ Carts and elevators — Ask what is available and whether elevators can be reserved.

6️⃣ Lock — Bring your own. Many facilities recommend disc locks.

7️⃣ Insurance requirement — Ask whether movers need to provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI).

8️⃣ Storage protection — Ask whether your belongings need separate coverage while stored.

We work at national facilities such as Extra Space Storage, Public Storage, CubeSmart and U-Haul, and at locally owned facilities across the Southside.

═══════════════════════════════

Professional movers put heavy items against the back wall, build stable stacks, fill gaps with soft items and leave an access aisle.

1️⃣ Heavy and large items first

Dressers, bookcases, couches and appliances go against the back wall.

2️⃣ Stable stacks

Heavy boxes go on the bottom. Lighter boxes go on top.

3️⃣ Fill the gaps

Mattresses, cushions and soft goods fill empty spaces and protect hard edges.

4️⃣ Front-load what you need

Items you may need soon stay near the door.

5️⃣ Leave an access aisle

A narrow path lets you reach the back without unloading the whole unit.

📦 The Access Aisle Rule

Packing wall to wall looks efficient until you need one box from the back. We leave an aisle unless you ask us not to.

═══════════════════════════════

Our crew brings the moving equipment needed for the job, including dollies, pads, floor protection, shrink wrap, straps and basic tools.

✔️ Furniture dollies

✔️ Appliance hand trucks

✔️ Moving pads and blankets

✔️ Floor runners

✔️ Doorway protection

✔️ Shrink wrap

✔️ Straps and tie-downs

✔️ Basic tools for bed frames and furniture

═══════════════════════════════

Military families, seniors, homeowners, renters and estate executors are among the customers who use storage moving help.

Service members often store part of a household during a PCS, deployment or training. We move belongings into storage and back out when plans change.

🛡️ Veteran Tip

If you know your return date, book both the move-in and the move-out on the same call.

➡️ Military PCS moving • DITY/PPM guide • Naval Station Norfolk movers

Moving to a smaller home often means some furniture goes to storage while the family decides what to keep.

➡️ Senior movers

Whole-house projects may require storing furniture for weeks or months.

💡 Money Saver

Book the move back as soon as your contractor gives a reliable finish date. Peak weekends fill quickly.

Separations, job changes and gaps between leases can leave belongings needing a temporary home. We keep these moves quick, quiet and professional.

Storage gives families time to sort a loved one's belongings. We can coordinate with executors, attorneys and estate sale companies.

Some residents move valuables into storage before hurricane season. Every Hampton Roads city has flood-prone areas, so ask about a facility's flood-zone status and storm procedures.

═══════════════════════════════

Yes. We provide storage movers in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth and Suffolk.

We handle storage moves near downtown, established neighborhoods and Naval Station Norfolk. Tight downtown parking and older streets make planning the truck spot important.

➡️ Norfolk apartment movers • Downtown high-rise movers • Ghent movers

Military moves, Oceanfront traffic and summer demand make early booking important.

➡️ Virginia Beach movers • NAS Oceana movers

Many Chesapeake moves involve single-family homes. Plan around rush-hour traffic on major roads.

➡️ Chesapeake movers

Moves between Portsmouth and Norfolk often cross the Downtown or Midtown tunnels, where weekday rush hours can slow travel.

➡️ Portsmouth movers

Suffolk covers a large area. Share your full addresses so we can confirm scheduling and any travel charges before booking.

➡️ Suffolk movers

🌉 Moving on the Peninsula? Visit Hampton Virginia Military Veteran Movers.

═══════════════════════════════

Ask about rate increases, humidity control, gate hours, promotions, security and insurance before you sign.

✔️ "When could my rate increase?" Get the terms in writing.

✔️ "Is humidity controlled?" Temperature control alone may not protect sensitive items.

✔️ "What are the gate hours?" Your move has to finish before the gate closes.

✔️ "Is this promotion confirmed?" Get free-month or free-truck offers in writing.

✔️ "What security does this location have?" Ask about cameras, lighting and gate access.

✔️ "Do I need storage insurance?" Many facilities require protection for stored belongings.

🎯 Expert Tip

Read reviews for the exact location you plan to rent, not just the brand. Experiences can vary widely between locations.

═══════════════════════════════

Our crews carry general liability and workers' compensation coverage. Labor-only jobs do not include cargo insurance.

⚠️ If you rent the truck or container, you are responsible for your belongings in transit.

Cargo coverage applies only on full-service moves where we provide the truck. Ask us for details when you book.

Many storage facilities also require separate protection for belongings while they are stored. Ask your facility or your insurer.

If you believe our crew damaged an item while handling it, report it promptly so we can document and review it.

═══════════════════════════════

Our crew does not move firearms, ammunition, fuels, paint, chemicals, perishable food, live plants or pets.

❌ Firearms

❌ Ammunition

❌ Propane, gasoline and other fuels

❌ Paint, paint thinner and chemicals

❌ Food and anything that can spoil

❌ Live plants and pets

Gun safes must be emptied before our crew moves them.

Storage facilities also prohibit certain items. Check your rental agreement before moving day.

═══════════════════════════════

Reserve the right unit, confirm facility access, finish packing and tell your movers about heavy items before moving day.

1️⃣ Reserve the right unit size and type.

2️⃣ Confirm gate hours, gate code and access rules.

3️⃣ Ask whether the facility requires a COI.

4️⃣ Finish packing and label every box.

5️⃣ Disassemble furniture or tell us which pieces need it.

6️⃣ Separate valuables, medications and important documents.

7️⃣ Empty safes before moving day.

8️⃣ Tell us about stairs, elevators and heavy items.

9️⃣ Bring your storage lock.

🔟 Be available for a walkthrough when the crew arrives.

═══════════════════════════════

Norfolk Military Veterans Moving Company is a veteran-owned, veteran-led moving company operated by MVMP (Military Veterans Moving People) and owned by U.S. Army veteran Gregory Sledge.

Gregory Sledge started the company in 2011 while in a VA bridge-housing program after experiencing homelessness. He built it into a moving operation serving families, military members, seniors, apartment residents and businesses.

Our crews include veterans and experienced civilian moving professionals.

Why customers book direct:

✔️ Published rates

✔️ Labor-only or movers with a truck

✔️ Our own moving equipment

✔️ One phone number before, during and after the move

✔️ Owner review of the job and crew recommendation

No marketplace in the middle. You know who is coming and who to call.

═══════════════════════════════

Labor-only moving

Movers provide the labor. The customer provides the truck, container or pickup.

Full-service moving

Movers provide both the labor and the truck.

Drive-up unit

A ground-level storage unit that a vehicle can park close to.

Interior unit

A storage unit inside a building, reached by hallways or elevators.

Climate-controlled unit

A storage unit kept within a temperature range. Humidity control may or may not be included.

Access aisle

An open path inside a storage unit that allows access to items in the back.

Certificate of Insurance (COI)

A document showing a moving company's insurance coverage. Some facilities and buildings require one.

═══════════════════════════════

───────────────────

➡️ Labor-only storage moving help is $75 per mover, per hour. Movers with a truck cost $200 per hour for two movers, $250 for three and $300 for four. Both services have a three-hour minimum.

───────────────────

➡️ The minimum is three hours. For two movers, that is $450 for labor only or $600 with our truck.

───────────────────

➡️ Yes. If you already have a rental truck, container or pickup, book our labor-only service.

───────────────────

➡️ Yes. Our full-service crew can load at your home, drive to the facility and unload into your unit.

───────────────────

➡️ Yes. We move belongings from storage to a home, apartment, office or another storage unit.

───────────────────

➡️ Yes. We handle unit-to-unit transfers at the same facility or between facilities.

───────────────────

➡️ As a starting point, a 5x10 often fits a studio, a 10x10 a one-bedroom, a 10x20 most two-bedroom homes and a 10x30 larger homes. Sizes vary by facility, so confirm before renting.

───────────────────

➡️ Consider it for wood, leather, electronics, photos, documents, mattresses and other items sensitive to heat or humidity. Ask the facility whether humidity is controlled or only temperature.

───────────────────

➡️ Yes. Drive-up units usually take less time than interior units because the truck can park close to the door.

───────────────────

➡️ Usually someone with access must be present or authorized. Ask your facility about gate codes and authorized contacts.

───────────────────

➡️ Yes. We help with storage moves for PCS, deployment and PPM moves connected to Southside Hampton Roads installations.

───────────────────

➡️ Our crews carry general liability and workers' compensation coverage. Labor-only jobs do not include cargo insurance. Cargo coverage applies only on full-service moves where we provide the truck.

───────────────────

➡️ No. Bring your own lock. Many facilities recommend disc locks.

───────────────────

➡️ Our crew does not handle firearms, ammunition, fuels, paint, chemicals, perishable food, live plants or pets. Gun safes must be emptied before we move them.

───────────────────

➡️ Call or text 757-330-0008 with your date, addresses, home size, facility, unit size and access details. A one-hour deposit at your booked rate reserves the appointment.

🎯 Booking Tip

Reserve your storage unit first, then call us. Knowing the unit size, floor and access details helps us send the right crew.

📞 Mission-Ready? Call or text 757-330-0008 to book your storage move.

═══════════════════════════════

Norfolk Military Veterans Moving Company

Operated by MVMP (Military Veterans Moving People)

Owned by U.S. Army veteran Gregory Sledge

Veteran-Owned • Veteran-Led

Norfolk, Virginia

📞 Storage move bookings: 757-330-0008

☎️ Norfolk main line: 757-742-4412

🕐 7 AM–11 PM, seven days a week

───────────────────

📞 CALL NOW: 757-330-0008