Moving and Storage Solutions in Western Washington
Secure, Professional Storage Since 1962
When you need a place to store your belongings — between moves, during a home renovation, while transitioning to a new community, or for long-term business records — the right storage partner matters more than people realize. Cheap self-storage might work for occasional access, but for professionally-handled belongings, climate-controlled protection, and the security that comes from a Department of Defense-approved facility, Allwest Moving and Storage delivers what generic self-storage providers can't.
For over 60 years, Allwest has provided secure, professional storage services to families and businesses across Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Tacoma, and the South Sound region. Our 30,000 square foot facility in Lacey is centrally located and easily accessible from anywhere in Thurston County, Pierce County, and the broader South Sound.
Whether you need a few weeks of short-term storage during a move or years of long-term storage for business records, fine furniture, or sentimental items, Allwest provides storage solutions tailored to your specific needs.
Our Storage Solutions
Allwest offers four distinct storage service categories, each designed for different needs:
Household Goods Storage
Short-term and long-term storage for residential customers. Whether you're between moves, in the middle of a home sale, downsizing, or simply need extra space, our household storage service keeps your belongings safe and accessible. Common uses include storage-in-transit during long-distance moves, transitional storage during home renovations, and seasonal storage for items not currently needed.
What Sets Allwest Storage Apart
Choosing the right storage provider matters. Here's what makes Allwest different from generic self-storage facilities:
Department of Defense-approved facility. Our storage facility is certified and routinely inspected by the Department of Defense, allowing us the privilege of storing military service members' belongings during deployments and PCS transitions. This certification means our security, environmental controls, and operational standards meet rigorous federal standards.
Climate-controlled environment. Our facility maintains consistent temperature and humidity year-round, protecting wood furniture, electronics, fine art, photographs, documents, leather, and any other items that suffer in extreme conditions. Generic self-storage units rarely offer climate control — your belongings deserve better.
24/7 monitored security. Our facility is monitored around the clock with comprehensive security systems. Your belongings are protected against theft, tampering, and unauthorized access at all times.
Integrated with our moving services. Most self-storage facilities require you to handle the loading, transport, and unloading yourself. Allwest handles everything — we move your items into storage, store them securely, and deliver them when you're ready. No truck rentals, no heavy lifting, no logistics headaches.
Professional handling. Every item that enters our storage facility is handled by trained Allwest crew members with Department of Defense-level background checks and drug screening. The same professional team that handles your move handles your storage. There's no quality drop-off between moving and storage.
Inventory tracking. Every item stored receives proper documentation, allowing us to retrieve specific belongings on request rather than searching through unmarked containers.
Flexible terms. Short-term, long-term, days, weeks, months, or years — Allwest accommodates the storage timeline that works for you. There's no minimum storage period.
Common Storage Use Cases
Customers across the South Sound use Allwest storage for a wide range of situations:
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Storage-in-transit during long-distance moves — When your move-in date doesn't align with your move-out date, we store your belongings between origin and destination
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Home renovation or construction projects — Protect your furniture and possessions while contractors work, then return everything when the project completes
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Transitional senior moves — Bridge the timing gap between leaving a current home and moving into a retirement community
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Military deployments and PCS moves — DoD-approved storage for active duty service members at Joint Base Lewis-McChord and beyond
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Downsizing — Hold onto items you're not ready to part with while you adjust to a smaller space
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Estate management — Secure storage for inherited items, family heirlooms, or estate transitions
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Office relocations — Temporary storage during commercial moves
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Seasonal storage — Holiday decorations, seasonal furniture, recreational equipment
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Business record retention — Long-term secure storage for documents you must retain but don't need to access daily
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Real estate staging — Store excess furniture while your home is on the market
Why the South Sound Trusts Allwest Storage
What sets Allwest apart for storage in our region:
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Family-owned, third-generation Washington moving and storage company since 1962
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30,000 square foot climate-controlled facility in Lacey, Washington
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Department of Defense-approved with regular federal inspections
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24/7 monitored security
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Conveniently located in Lacey — central to Olympia, Tumwater, Tacoma, and the South Sound region
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ATA Certified ProMover designation from the American Trucking Associations
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Full Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission licensing under permit HG-26138
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Integrated moving and storage — one company, one team, one point of contact
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Department of Defense-level employee background checks on every crew member
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Transparent pricing with detailed written estimates and no hidden fees
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No minimum storage period — flexible terms that fit your timeline
Get a Free Storage Estimate
Need storage for your move, business, or transition? Contact Allwest today for a free, no-obligation consultation. Our experienced storage consultants will assess your specific needs, recommend the right storage solution, and provide a transparent, detailed estimate so you can plan with complete confidence.
Whether you need storage for a few weeks or a few years, household belongings or business records, short-term or long-term — Allwest has the secure, professional storage solution you're looking for.
Transparent pricing. No obligation. Always free.