POD Loading in Ann Arbor
POD Loading in Ann Arbor takes more than a strong back, since the container has to sit where both the city and your driveway allow. We brace, strap, and cushion everything for the lift onto a flatbed.
Get a Free QuoteOn the street, it takes a permit
Planning POD loading in Ann Arbor starts with one question: is the container on your property or in the right-of-way? The city has a form for temporary placement of storage containers in the right-of-way. It asks for at least 72 hours of notice and requires a barricade permit, with liability insurance on file.
The fees run by the day and by the area you occupy. The city's barricade page lists 1.5 cents per square foot per day on a street and 5 cents on a sidewalk, plus processing, review, and inspection fees. Those are city charges, not ours, and they can change. Check with the city's right-of-way staff before your delivery date, and ask your container company who is expected to file.
A sloped driveway changes the plan
Elevations here swing about 265 feet from the Huron River up to the west side, and the land gets steeper close to the river. A driveway that's fine for a car may not suit a container. Ask your container company what slope, width, and overhead clearance its delivery truck needs. In the Old West Side, a city survey says large old maples and other deciduous trees line most streets, so check for low limbs over a tight drive.
A slope affects our side of the job as well. A container on a grade can mean a harder carry in one direction. We'd walk the path from your door to the container and plan around it.
Packed for the lift, not just the ride
A container doesn't travel like a truck. It gets lifted, tilted, and hauled on a flatbed, so furniture is padded and wrapped first, then braced and strapped. Space is limited, so we fit pieces tightly and keep the load from shifting.
We bill by the hour and start when your container is ready. If you haven't ordered one yet, give us your inventory and we can help estimate the size. A smaller footprint also means fewer square feet in the street fee.
Ann Arbor Moving FAQs
The city's container form covers the right-of-way, such as streets, sidewalks, alleys, and non-metered parking. A container fully on your own driveway may fall outside it, but the strip near the sidewalk can still be right-of-way. Confirm your spot with the city at 734.794.6410.
Ask your landlord first, since your lease may have its own rules. If the container would sit on the street, the city's permit process applies too. Once you have a spot, we can load it.
No. We load portable containers from any company. You book the container directly with them, and we handle the loading. Give us the delivery date and pickup date so we can plan around both.