Portable Storage for Moving in Grand Junction: A Grand Valley Guide
Moving somewhere in the Grand Valley? You can rent a Gooder Box, a mobile storage container for your move, from our Grand Junction yard on US-6 And 50. We set it in your driveway and you or your movers fill it on your own schedule. Then we haul it to your new home in the valley, or keep it at our yard until you’re ready. See moving containers in Grand Junction.
The Grand Valley is a great place to land. You’ve got orchards and vineyards on one end, red-rock canyons and bike trails on the other, and Grand Junction right in the middle. Whether you’re moving across town, from Fruita to Palisade, or anywhere in the Grand Valley and the areas we serve, a little planning goes a long way.
Here’s a plain-English guide to moving in and around Grand Junction with a Gooder Box, from our yard on US-6 And 50.
Why a Moving Container Works Well in the Grand Valley
Most moves don’t line up neatly. Closings slip, a rental ends before the new place is ready, or you’re trying to pack around work and kids. A mobile storage box takes the deadline out of it:
- No truck to drive. We handle the driving with our truck and trailer, and our remote-controlled delivery bot sets the box down level right where you want it.
- No rush. Load over a few days instead of racing a rental-truck return time.
- Easier loading. Ground-level loading with less than a 6-inch step, no ramps, and double swing doors with a 5’8″ wide x 6’6″ tall opening.
- One load. Load once at your old place, and unload once at the new one.
- Storage built in. If your new place isn’t ready, we can pick up your loaded box and keep it at our Grand Junction yard until it is.
Learn more about moving containers, or weighing a storage unit or a box at home?
Moving Around the Grand Valley
The valley runs along the Colorado River and I-70, and our Grand Junction yard delivers mobile storage across all of it.
Grand Junction
Grand Junction is the largest city on Colorado’s Western Slope, sitting where the Colorado and Gunnison rivers meet. Whether you’re moving across town or anywhere in the Grand Valley and the areas we serve, a Gooder Box works the same way.
Fruita
On the west end of the valley, Fruita sits near Colorado National Monument and is known for its mountain biking. If you’re moving with bikes, camping gear and a garage full of outdoor stuff, plan for that gear when you pick a box size.
Clifton
Clifton sits between Grand Junction and Palisade, and it’s served from our Grand Junction yard like the rest of the valley.
Palisade
On the east end of the valley, Palisade is known for its peach orchards and vineyards. If your property has a long driveway or a gravel pad, think about where the box will sit before delivery day.
Beyond the Valley: Parachute, Montrose, Delta and the North Fork
Our Grand Junction yard also serves:
- Parachute and Battlement Mesa, heading east on I-70
- Montrose and Delta, to the south and east
- The North Fork Valley: Hotchkiss, Paonia, Crawford and Somerset
You get the same Gooder Box and the same process. We drop it at your driveway, you load at your pace, and you keep it on site or we store it at our Grand Junction yard.
Moving up I-70 toward Rifle, Silt or New Castle? Those towns are served from our Glenwood Springs yard. Moving between towns we serve, say from Grand Junction to Glenwood Springs? Call (970) 510-6464 and we’ll walk you through your route and the delivery fee.
How a Gooder Move Works
- Schedule delivery. Pick your Gooder Box size and a delivery date.
- Load on your time. You or your movers load the box, with no truck-rental clock running.
- Keep it or we take it. Leave the box on your property, or we pick it up and keep it at our yard.
- Final delivery. When you’re ready, we bring it back or deliver it to your new address.
If your things are stored at our yard, you can get to your box when you need it, and after-hours visits are scheduled with us ahead of time.
Picking the Right Size
We have two sizes. The 16-foot Gooder Box typically fits 1 to 2 bedrooms, up to about 1,200 sq ft. The 20-foot box typically fits 2 to 3 bedrooms, about 1,200 to 1,600 sq ft. Larger homes or full garages may need two boxes. For a full comparison, read our guide to the 16-ft vs. 20-ft Gooder Box, or see the sizes and specs.
Planning Your Spot: Driveways, Permits and HOAs
Pick a reasonably level spot, like a driveway or a gravel pad, with clear access for our truck and trailer.
Most driveways don’t need a permit. Street placement, or placement at a multi-family property, may need a permit from your town (often called a right-of-way permit), and HOAs can have their own rules, so check with them before delivery. We’re happy to walk you through any questions.
Moving in Grand Valley Summer Heat
Grand Valley summers get hot, and that affects both you and your things. Every Gooder Box is a secure, weather-resistant box with stainless hardware, a corrugated ISO-style roof that sheds rain and snowmelt, and an insulated spray coating on the interior roof that helps keep summer heat down.
A few general tips for warm-weather moves:
- Load in the morning or evening when it’s cooler, and keep water handy.
- Like any storage, avoid packing heat-sensitive items such as candles, aerosols and some electronics.
- Pack things clean and dry, and use sturdy bins with lids for smaller items.
- Keep important papers, medications and valuables with you instead of in the box.
A Simple Moving Timeline
- A few weeks out: Decide what’s going, what’s being sold and what’s staying. Call us to talk through size and timing.
- A few days out: Book your delivery. We like a few days’ notice, but sometimes we can do the day before or even the same day if you call.
- Delivery day: Clear the driveway and the path to your spot.
- Loading days: Load heavy items first and against the walls, and put the things you’ll need first near the doors.
- Move day: We pick up the box and deliver it to your new address, or keep it at our yard until you’re ready.
For a side-by-side look at containers, rental trucks and full-service movers, read our western Colorado moving guide.
Need somewhere to keep things between homes? Gooder rents storage containers in Grand Junction in 16 ft and 20 ft sizes, kept in your driveway or at our secure yard.
The Simple Terms
- No deposit
- One-month minimum, then month-to-month
- Free cancellation if you cancel at least 24 hours before delivery
- There is a delivery fee, and it depends on your delivery location
Contents protection is available through Storage Protectors, a third-party program, along with a container damage waiver. Customers are enrolled in the minimum plan unless they’re already covered: send us proof of your homeowner’s, renter’s or business policy (an insurance binder or COI) to info@gooderstorage.com and we’ll waive ours.
We don’t post prices online because every move is a little different, so call or request a quote for a straight answer. You can also see current Grand Junction offers.
Let’s Plan Your Grand Valley Move
Call us at (970) 510-6464 and we’ll help you plan it out. Yard hours are Monday–Friday 7 AM–6 PM and Saturday 8 AM–12 PM.
Gooder Storage, 2322 US-6 And 50, Grand Junction, CO 81505 · (970) 510-6464
Damon Roth, Gooder Storage
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is your Grand Junction yard?
Our Grand Junction yard is at 2322 US-6 And 50, Grand Junction, CO 81505. Yard hours are Monday–Friday 7 AM–6 PM and Saturday 8 AM–12 PM. Call (970) 510-6464.
How do I rent a portable storage container for a move in Grand Junction?
Call (970) 510-6464 or request a quote with your address, box size and date. We like a few days’ notice, but sometimes we can deliver the day before or the same day. We bring the box to your driveway, you or your movers load it, and we take it to your new place or keep it at our Grand Junction yard. No deposit, a one-month minimum, then month-to-month, and free cancellation 24 or more hours before delivery.
Which towns does the Grand Junction yard serve?
Grand Junction, including Orchard Mesa, and the Grand Valley (Fruita, Clifton, Palisade and the Redlands), Parachute and Battlement Mesa, Montrose, Delta and the North Fork Valley: Hotchkiss, Paonia, Crawford and Somerset. Rifle, Silt and New Castle are served from our Glenwood Springs yard.
Do I need a permit or HOA approval to keep a box at my house?
Most driveways don’t need a permit. Street placement, or placement at a multi-family property, may need a permit from your town (often called a right-of-way permit), and HOAs can have their own rules, so check with them before delivery. We’re happy to walk you through any questions.
Can you move my portable storage container from one town you serve to another?
Yes, between the towns we serve. We move Gooder Boxes within our service area in western Colorado, between towns like Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, Rifle and Glenwood Springs. We don’t do long-distance moves. Our Grand Junction yard covers Grand Junction, including Orchard Mesa, plus Fruita, Clifton, Palisade, the Redlands, Parachute and Battlement Mesa, Montrose, and Delta and the North Fork Valley. Our Glenwood Springs yard covers Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Basalt and El Jebel, Aspen and Snowmass, New Castle, Silt, Rifle, Gypsum, Eagle, Edwards and Vail. For example, we can move a box from Grand Junction to Glenwood Springs or Montrose. Call (970) 510-6464 and we’ll walk you through your route and the delivery fee.
Do you load or unload for me?
No, you or your movers load the box. Call (970) 510-6464 if you need a referral.
How far ahead should I book, and is there a delivery fee?
We like a few days’ notice to schedule a delivery, but sometimes we can do the day before or even the same day, so just call (970) 510-6464. There is a delivery fee, and it depends on your delivery location.
Is my stuff protected?
Contents protection is available through Storage Protectors, a third-party program, along with a container damage waiver. Customers are enrolled in the minimum plan unless they’re already covered: send us proof of your homeowner’s, renter’s or business policy (an insurance binder or COI) to info@gooderstorage.com and we’ll waive ours.
Damon Roth owns and runs Gooder Storage, a western Colorado mobile storage company with yards in Grand Junction and Glenwood Springs. He and his team deliver secure Gooder Boxes to homes, remodels and job sites from Vail and Aspen to Montrose and the North Fork.
