Kanata and Orleans sit on opposite ends of Ottawa, but movers in both communities run into the same storage needs: a gap between closing dates, a renovation that clears a room, or a downsizing move that needs belongings held while decisions are made. Storage units in Kanata and Orleans solve those needs, and the smoothest way to arrange them is as part of your move rather than as a separate rental. This guide covers storage for both neighbourhoods and how to coordinate it cleanly with one crew.
Whether you are moving in the west end or the east end, Classic Movers can handle the move and the storage together, so your belongings stay with one team from pickup to redelivery.
Storage Units in Kanata
Kanata’s mix of established neighbourhoods and ongoing development in areas like Kanata Lakes and Bridlewood means both resale and new-build moves are common. Storage bridges the timing gaps that come with either. A resale purchase may leave a short gap between closing dates, while a new build can bring a longer, less predictable wait for possession.
Common Kanata storage needs
- Closing-date gaps on resale moves, where you are out before your new home is ready.
- New-build possession waits, where a builder’s date can shift after your sale is firm.
- Tech-sector relocations, where a role in Kanata’s business parks means moving before permanent housing is settled.
Storage Units in Orleans
Orleans, in Ottawa’s east end, is a large and growing residential community where families frequently move within the neighbourhood or arrive from elsewhere in the city. Storage supports the same core situations, with a particular pull toward family and downsizing moves as households change size.
Common Orleans storage needs
- Family upsizing or downsizing, where belongings need to be held during a transition between homes.
- Renovations, where a room or a whole floor is cleared while work is completed.
- Bilingual household moves, where coordinating a move across two homes benefits from a single point of contact.
Storage Options for Both Neighbourhoods
Short-Term Storage
Short-term storage covers the typical closing-date gap in either Kanata or Orleans. Your belongings go into a secure facility and come back out as soon as your new home is ready, with no long-term contract.
Long-Term Storage
Long-term storage suits renovations and downsizing. Items you do not need day-to-day are stored and protected, freeing up your living space without forcing you to part with things you plan to keep.
Storage for Sensitive Belongings
If your load includes wood furniture, electronics, or instruments and the storage may cross a season, consider climate-controlled storage in Ottawa to protect those pieces.
How Storage Works With Your Kanata or Orleans Move
The cleanest way to store belongings in either neighbourhood is to let one company move and store them. See our moving and storage in Ottawa page for the full service. Our crew wraps and loads your belongings, moves them into secure storage, and returns to deliver everything once your new home is ready. One crew, one inventory list, and one quote across both legs keeps a move across town, or across the city, simple to manage.
How Much Do Storage Units in Kanata and Orleans Cost?
Cost depends on how much you store, how long you store it, and whether the storage is bundled with your move. Bundling with a move is usually more cost-effective than a separate self-storage unit and truck, because your belongings are handled once. With no long-term contract and a lower rate the longer you store, you pay only for the time you need. Request a quote based on your exact inventory for an accurate figure, whether you are in the west end or the east end.
Moving in Kanata or Orleans and need storage?
Classic Movers can move and store your belongings with one crew and one quote, then deliver the moment your new home is ready. Contact us today for a free storage quote, or call 613-518-1766.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide storage in both Kanata and Orleans?
Yes. Classic Movers serves both the west end and the east end of Ottawa, and can coordinate secure storage for a move in either community.
Can the same crew move me across the city and store my belongings?
Yes. The same crew handles pickup, storage, and redelivery on one inventory list, whether your move is within a neighbourhood or from one end of Ottawa to the other.
How long can I keep a storage unit?
As long as you need. The minimum is one month, with no long-term lock-in, so you can extend if your timeline changes.
Which nearby areas do you serve?
Around Kanata we serve Stittsville and the west-end communities; around Orleans we serve the east-end communities and nearby Cumberland.