The vast majority of items in a house do not require year round heated storage. We have insulated our cement foundations with Reflective Foil, which acts as a moisture barrier limiting the moisture coming up from the ground. Thus our units are quite dry.

Appliances, couches, beds, chairs, lamps and clothes can all stored in our units without problems. Watch out for items that contain water, so make sure to drain your washing machines which is usually fairly fast and easy to do.

Here is a list and description of storage unit sizes available.

For help determining the size you require call us now at 819-685-1919 and we’ll help you determine the size that best suits your needs.

We all know that the environment needs some help. At Aylmer Storage, we use the most up to date construction methods for Self Storage Facilities.

To keep our costs down we have opted to insulate the cement slab on which our buildings rest with Reflective Foil. This technology acts as a vapour barrier and provides a superior radiant and moisture barrier. You can see in the picture below the insulation on which the cement is poured.

You will find packing tips to your right (or below on mobile devices)

Here is a list of supplies that need a corrected address. It also has links to various institutions to help with your move

Utilities

• Cable
• Hydro Quebec
• Gas
• Internet
• Telephone and Cell Phones

Insurance Companies

• Auto
• Health
• Home
• Life

Professional Services

• Broker
• Accountant
• Consultants
• Dentist
• Doctor
• Lawyer

Government Offices

• Post Office
• Library
• Revenue Canada
• Gov of Quebec

Business Accounts

• Banks Cell Phone Providers
• Department store cards Drug store
• Dry cleaner Finance companies
• Health & fitness club

Subscriptions

• Magazines
• Newspapers
• Miscellaneous
• E-Magazines

To help prepare your move we have created a suggested schedule to plan your move at the bottom of this page!

• Prepare an inventory record of box numbers and contents for future referrals.
• List contents on each box.
• Assign a number to each box.
• Indicate the room each box will be placed in at final destination with 1-2 characters, e.g:
  MB = Master Bedroom
  K = Kitchen

• Document boxes should be used for important documents.
• Items should be packed into boxes horizontally and the empty space stuffed with paper to avoid movement.
• Mini Entrepots Gatineau Est has Document boxes and 1.5 cu. ft. boxes that are ideal for transporting CDs, DVDs, documents and books.

• Use hanging wardrobe boxes to store clothes, prevents creasing.
• Wardrobe boxes are available in 4′ tall versions.

• Table and chair legs should be protected with pallet wrap to prevent scratching.
• Assembled tables should be placed upside down with the legs pointing upward.
• Chairs can be stacked on top of each other with the seats touching, separated with plastic or paper.
• Cover all furniture with moving bags or dust sheets.
• Sofas and love seats can be stored on end to save floor space.
• Cushions should be wrapped in plastic and placed on top.
• If you stand mattresses on end ensure it is supported to prevent bending.

• Carefully wrap and protect each item with clean newsprint and place in a box.
• Fill the box with paper, above, below and around each item so there is no empty space in the box.
• Use original packaging if available.

• Drain the water to prevent freezing and damage.
• Motors should be checked and secured to protect all moving parts.
• Mark hoses “hot" or “cold" if not already indicated.
• Fasten the power supply cord.
• Check your manual for drainage instructions.

• Empty, defrost, clean and dry all pans, trays, drawers, shelves.
• Empty the drainage pan.
• Moving parts and drawers should be removed and wrapped individually.
• Fasten the power supply cord.
• While in storage ensure the doors cannot close to prevent odors.

• Boxes should be filled to capacity to avoid tipping and collapsing.
• Newspaper ink smears. Clean Newspaper is better and available at our office.
• Fill your boxes, including the gaps.
• Label all boxes clearly with felt marker.
• Do not pack fragile and heavy items in the same box.
• Tape the top and bottom of every box with packing tape, don’t fold the flaps over each other.
• Place heavy items in small boxes, marked ‘heavy’.
• Use Large boxes, like 4 ft. cu. for light-bulky items.
• Think of your back on moving day.
• Boxes should not be more than 35 lbs/16 Kg, think of your back.
• Use protective covers and treat wood surfaces before storing.