Off-campus residents may consider hiring a professional moving company to move furniture
and household contents. Moving companies offer local as well as long distance service
and can move the contents of a studio apartment or an entire house. A reputable
mover should be licensed and insured and provide a detailed written price quote prior to
moving day. Ask about lowest price guarantees, hourly moving rates, and discounts on
boxes and supplies.
Resident students from outside the Charleston area may find it convenient to store their
belongings in a local storage facility over the summer months. Temporary storage unit
companies are conveniently located throughout the area and offer a wide variety of basic
and optional services including:
Boxes and moving supplies
Climate controlled spaces
Custom sizes
Flexible leases
Insurance coverage for stored valuables
Secured parking/storage for cars
Security gates/camera surveillance
Mobile storage containers such as PODS and UNITS are not permitted on campus due to parking, traffic,
and space limitations of our urban campus.
Specialty shipping stores "ship anything, anywhere." These solution centers can ship items of all shapes and sizes
to worldwide destinations using a variety of carriers and delivery methods to meet your needs. Items such as
electronics, artwork, bicycles, clothes, and furniture can be shipped prepackaged by you or custom packed to your
specifications. Free local pickup service is available.
The names of several local companies are listed here for your convenience. Ask about discounts for College of
Charleston students. Keep in mind we do not inspect, assume responsibility for, or endorse a particular company:
AAA Downtown Storage & Parking
44 Line St
Charleston, SC 29403, 843-723-5466
http://www.aaadowntownstorage.com/
American Storage
1003 Folly Road
Charleston, SC 29412, 843-795-8300
www.americanstoragerentalspaces.com
Apartment Movers etc.
7349 Peppermill Pkwy, Suite E
North Charleston, SC 29418, 843-767-1664
Kohler Movers
1159 Cainhoy Road
Wando, SC 29492, 843-849-6683
Movers & Groovers, Inc.
470 Maple Oak Lane
Charleston, SC 29414, 843-225-9051
www.moversandgroovers.com/
Oleen Moving
853 Quail Drive
Charleston, SC 29412, 843-343-3874
Pack Rat Self Storage
2170 Greenridge Road
North Charleston, SC 29406, 843-569-3100
www.packratstorage.com
Pak Mail
976 Houston Northcutt, Ste. 3
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464, 843-849-0310
www.pakmailshipping.com
For additional resources, consider these links:
www.charleston.com
www.charleston.citysearch.com
www.moving.com
www.Movers.com
www.usstoragesearch.com
Personal property items typically covered include clothing, furniture, textbooks, computers, electronic devices, bicycles, musical instruments, and sports equipment. If you are studying abroad, several companies offer worldwide personal property coverage. Insurance for items in storage is also available for purchase.
Renter’s insurance coverage usually includes losses from theft, fire, flood, vandalism, natural disasters, and accidental damage. Automobiles and accessories (ex. car stereos and GPS devices), motorcycles, boats, firearms, artwork, currency, and contact lenses are examples of items usually not covered by these policies. A full description of property items that are covered or uncovered, limited coverage, and special provisions will be detailed in the insurance company’s policy booklet.
As a student, you may be covered under your parent’s homeowner’s policy. We recommend that you check with your insurance agent to see if you are covered, or if an additional “rider” is needed to add renter’s coverage or to insure specific expensive personal property such as jewelry. Be sure to ask about the deductible, as insurance companies specializing in renter’s insurance for students may offer lower deductibles. Replacement cost coverage will reimburse you for the actual dollar amount needed to replace the covered items in the event of loss or damage. Typically a one-time premium provides the policy holder coverage for a twelve month period.
While we do not endorse a particular company, the names of several companies that offer personal property insurance products are listed here for your convenience:
C.T. Lowndes & Company
Mt. Pleasant office
Contact: Mike Sottile
Minimum contents: $20,000
843 884-3159
www.ctlowndes.com
National Student Services, Inc.
1-800-256-6774
www.nssinc.com
Student Insurance Group, LLC
1-800-620-2885
http://www.studentinsurancegroup.com
