MakeSpace is now a Clutter company, forming the nation’s leading provider of on-demand storage and local moving. Clutter is a one-stop-shop, here to help you with all your moving and storage needs, providing the most affordable, flexible, and reliable service nationally.

Yes! You will continue to have the features you love, such as a photo inventory and online booking. Clutter prides itselves in delivering these services with a greater degree of flexibility and reliability. See Clutter’s terms of service for details.

The new combined company will manage everything in-house – which means the person who comes to your home is hired and trained by Clutter and uses technology developed by Clutter specifically for moving and storage. This means a better storage experience with greater flexibility.

In addition to the MakeSpace services you know, Clutter provides local moving, and shipping via FedEx for eligible items.

Clutter will continue to service all the same zip codes as Makespace. Clutter also now provides FedEx shipping outside our service areas for eligible items. If you would like a delivery outside your service area for items that are not eligible for FedEx shipping, contact our customer experience team.

MakeSpace is a full-service storage company. This means that we pick up from and deliver to any address within the service area for your market. 

If you plan on using our durable plastic bins, we’ll send you heavy-duty bags ahead of your pickup appointment so you have time to pack. 

During pickup, bags are placed into the bins provided by our team. Each item is assigned a unique alphanumeric number and barcode and scanned at every step along it’s journey to and from our warehouse. 

Upon arrival at our warehouse, each barcoded item is individually measured and photographed, before being palletized and secured for long-term storage.

This gives you the flexibility to increase or decrease your storage size without having to move items to a new space with each new pickup or delivery. We pass these cost savings onto our customers. 

Our warehouses are under 24-hour surveillance and equipped with motion detectors, night vision, and alarms.

For safety and security purposes, there is no public access to our warehouses.

MakeSpace warehouses and appointments are fortified by our partnership with Iron Mountain, the leader in secure storage for nearly 70 years. 

MakeSpace picks up and delivers within a defined service area in each of the metro areas we operate in. After your first MakeSpace pickup, future appointments can take place at a different address, as long as the address falls within the same service area. The best way to find out if a location is within our service area is to have an exact address in mind.

When scheduling an appointment through the MakeSpace website or iPhone app, you’ll receive an alert if the requested address falls outside of our service area. If you have any questions, please contact us and a member of our Customer Support team can confirm whether an address is within our service area.

If you've moved outside of the service area where your items were picked up, you can always book a self-service appointment at our facility to retrieve your items. 

We can only deliver your items within the service area where they were picked up—we cannot move or ship items to a different service area. If you’re unable to schedule an appointment at an address within the local service area for your city, a self-service appointment is the best way to add items to storage or retrieve your existing items.

At this time we can only deliver your items within the service area where they were picked up. We cannot move or ship items to a different service area, or to an address outside of your service area.

If you’re unable to schedule an appointment at an address within the local service area for your city, a self-service appointment is the best way to add items to storage or retrieve your existing items.

Yes. The safety of your stuff is our top priority. We’ll always handle your stuff with extra care. All storage plans include our Basic coverage ($0.60/pound) for free, or you can upgrade to one of our other monthly plans for additional coverage. But first, check out our storage rules to see what items qualify for coverage and our Terms of Service for more information about our protection plan.

There is limited access to our facility for security reasons. If you’re unable to schedule an appointment at an address within the local service area for your city, a self-service appointment is the best way to add items to storage or retrieve your existing items. Contact MakeSpace Support with any additional questions.

Our warehouses are not open to the public. Each facility is under 24-hour surveillance, equipped with motion detectors, night vision, alarms, and fire sprinklers. Additionally, we do not allow food, liquids, and other perishable items to be stored with MakeSpace, and our facilities are regularly inspected for pests.

If you would like to change your name, phone number, or password, visit https://makespace.com/account/

To change the email address associated with your account, simply email support@makespace.com from the email address associated with your MakeSpace account with a breakdown of the requested changes. 

MakeSpace accounts are intended for personal use only. Per our Terms of Service, you can’t be using MakeSpace for someone else, and you must be the owner of any property in storage.

If you would like to authorize someone to have access to your account information, please email support@makespace.com with that person’s name, email address, and phone number. This person will be able to communicate with MakeSpace about your account details and book/edit appointments over the phone. This does not grant this person access to your online account.

If you're currently a member of the United States Armed Forces, it's important that MakeSpace is aware. To view and update your account information, click here. If you're updating any information be sure to click 'Save Profile' before exiting.

Please note that MakeSpace does not currently offer a military discount. 

Your account will automatically become inactive once you remove all your items from storage. Once you’ve completed your final delivery appointment and returned all empty MakeSpace bins, you won’t need to do anything else to close your account.

Additional charges may follow final delivery such as:

• Purchase fee for unreturned, empty MakeSpace bins
• Any outstanding invoices or further appointments
• A Remainder fee if delivery is within your 3-month minimum billing commitment

You can reactivate your account at any time by Scheduling a New Pickup appointment via your online account, the MakeSpace iPhone app, or by contacting MakeSpace Support

MakeSpace offers a few special disposal services depending on the type of item(s) you'd like to dispose of. 

These are add-on services that can only be included with a standard MakeSpace appointment, or once your items are already in storage—we cannot currently set up an appointment solely for disposal. 

Types of Disposal Services

Junking

MakeSpace does provide junking for items you may want to be removed during your pickup appointment, but that you do not want to store. Junking rates*:

• Small Items $25/item: For small items that can fit in a bag, box, or tote.
• Medium Items: $75/item: For medium-sized items that can be carried by one person. 
• Large Items: $150/item: For large items that need two people to carry.

Shredding

Confidential disposal of paper documents. Shredding is $30 per standard banker box*.

IT Equipment Disposal

Confidential disposal of IT items like phones and computers. IT Equipment Disposal/SITAD disposal is $30 per item*.

Confidential Plastics Disposal

Confidential disposal of plastic items such as credit cards or prescription bottles. Plastics disposal is $30 per box*.

Requesting Disposal Service

Contact MakeSpace Support if you'd like to request disposal service during an upcoming appointment or for items currently in storage.

When inquiring about disposal for items already in storage, please have the barcode numbers on hand for the items you’d like to have disposed of. 

*Prices subject to change

You can log in to your account using the email address you signed up with. On the app or website, you can manage your account, including viewing your photos, updating your billing information, and scheduling appointments. Below are some helpful tips for navigating your account:

Photos

Once you’re logged in, you’ll be able to see photos of all of your items. The most recently picked up items will automatically show at the top. Please note that you can click on each photo to enlarge it. From there, if the item has additional photos, you can swipe or click to the next photo of that item.

If your items were picked up recently, some or all may be marked as “Processing” while our team takes photos and measures the items. Processing is typically completed 3-7 days after pickup, but may take up to 2-4 weeks during peak periods. If you have any questions about the processing of your items, let us know and we’ll be happy to provide more info.

My Account

From the My Account tab, you're able to update the name and phone number associated with your account, create a new password, update the credit card on file, and view past invoices. 

Scheduling an Appointment

To schedule a new appointment on the MakeSpace website, you can click on the Schedule Appointment icon in the upper right-hand corner. To do so from the MakeSpace iPhone app, click the circular green button with a calendar icon at the bottom of your home screen. For more information on scheduling an appointment, check out these articles:

For more information on how to schedule an appointment, check out these articles:

Scheduling a Pickup

Scheduling an Empty Bin Pickup

Scheduling a Delivery

MakeSpace offers 4 levels of coverage for your items in storage: Basic, Silver, Gold, and Full-Value protection plans must be opted-into within 30 days of your first MakeSpace pickup appointment.

Basic: Basic protection does not reimburse you for the actual value of items, but rather reimburses you on an item-by-item basis for $0.60 per pound of the item’s weight. For example, if one item weighed 10 pounds, it would be covered at $6.

Silver Protection: The Silver Protection plan reimburses you up to $1,000 for Eligible Items that are lost or damaged. The Silver Protection plan will reimburse you for the actual cash value OR repair costs of your Eligible Item(s), up to $1,000. The cost of the Silver Protection plan is $15/month.

Gold Protection: The Gold Protection plan reimburses you up to $2,000 for Eligible Items that are lost or damaged. The Gold Protection plan will reimburse you for the actual cash value OR repair costs of your Eligible Item(s), up to $2,000. The cost of the Gold Protection plan is $20/month.

Full-Value Protection: The Full-Value Protection plan reimburses you for the actual cash value or repair costs of your eligible item(s), up to your stated value in aggregate. The cost of a full protection plan is a function of your total stated value. For more information and to request this plan, contact our Customer Support team.

For more information on coverage options and eligible Items, check out https://makespace.com/p/legal/protection-plans/.

All items picked up by MakeSpace are photographed during processing. MakeSpace makes it easy for you to keep track of your stored items by providing you with an online photo inventory. Simply log into your account to view them.

Once you’re logged in, you’ll be able to see photos of all of your items. The most recently picked up items will automatically show at the top. Many items have multiple photos. To view additional photos of an item, simply click on the thumbnail image and use the left/right arrows to scroll through.

For MakeSpace bins: we’ll take a photo of the inner bag label, plus an overhead shot of the contents of your bin.

For your security, we’ll never open or photograph the interior contents of your boxes, or bins not provided by MakeSpace.

All of your items are automatically labeled with a unique barcode & alphanumeric number during pickup.

If you would like to add a title or description to an item on your account:

1. Click on the photo of the item that you’d like to label, then click the green Edit button.
2. You will see two text boxes where you can type in a title and description for the item.

Don’t forget to click Save when you’re done.

If your photos aren’t showing up, try logging out and logging back into your MakeSpace account using the email you signed up with.

If that doesn’t work, send an email to support@makespace.com and we will ensure all photos are visible.

Please note that items just picked up by MakeSpace will be marked as Processing, and photos won’t be visible until processing is complete.

If no photo is available, or if you’re unable to determine the item in question from the photo provided, let us know and we’ll find the best way to help.

Please note that we’ll never take a picture of the inside of a non-MakeSpace container. So remember to label all of your boxes and bins prior to pickup.

If your items are currently stored with MakeSpace and you need assistance, click here.

If your items are not currently in storage, call 844-277-5465.

Note: All MakeSpace appointments are subject to availability.

To schedule a pickup appointment, click on the blue Schedule Appointment button in the upper right-hand corner of your account and select Store More Stuff. From here, you may be prompted to enter the zip code we’re picking up from. 

To schedule from the iOS app, click the circular green button with a calendar icon at the bottom of your home screen.

Select how much we’ll be picking up. If you’d like to use our MakeSpace bins, enter the number of bins you need (if you won’t be storing bins, or if you already have bins AND bags packed at home, leave this field blank).

Select the services that apply to your items and pickup location. For example: large or bulky items, fragile items, if the team will have to walk up more than one flight of stairs, etc. This is really important, because it helps us make sure we allocate enough time for our team to complete your appointment. 

Enter the address we’ll be picking up from, and then select your preferred date and arrival window.

Bags

If you requested MakeSpace bins for your appointment, we’ll ship reusable storage bags to your location for you to pack in advance of your pickup*. Enter the mailing address where we should ship your bags. Bags will be sent along with a packing kit via UPS, so make sure the address you select can accept UPS deliveries.

*These bags act as bin liners that can quickly be placed in each bin during the pickup appointment (our team will bring the bins you requested to the pickup).

On the last page, you can review all of your pickup details, including the minimum pickup fee based on your hourly rate. You can also enter any important information in the Special Instructions field (i.e. alternate contact information, parking requirements, etc). Then click Confirm Appointment and you’re all set! If you requested bins, you’ll receive a tracking number for your bags once they have shipped.

Pickup Inventory

Once your appointment is confirmed, you’ll be prompted to select inventory items for your pickup. Without an accurate inventory, we can’t guarantee that we’ll be able to take all of your items during your appointment. If the items you selected exceed the max size of your pickup, you’ll get an alert before confirming the inventory. 

Questions? Contact MakeSpace Support and our team will be happy to help.

Note: Due to the current high demand, we advise making delivery appointments at least 3 weeks in advance (availability varies by market and size of delivery). Appointments can usually be accommodated within 10 days, but during peak times there may be reduced appointment availability. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working tirelessly to resolve this issue.

To schedule a delivery appointment, click on the blue Schedule Appointment button in the upper right-hand corner of your account and select Deliver My Stuff. This will pull up a page where you will be able to select each item you would like delivered (tip: you're able to select all items at once by clicking the Select All button in the upper left-hand corner).  

To schedule from the MakeSpace iOS app, click the circular green button with a calendar icon at the bottom of your home screen.

Once you've selected all the items you'd like delivered, click Schedule Delivery on the top right of the page.

You’ll be asked if you want anything picked up during your appointment.

Enter the address we’ll be delivering to and select your preferred date and arrival window. Then click Continue to Review.

On the last page, you can review all of your delivery details, including the fee for delivery. Be sure to enter any relevant information for the team in the Special Instructions field (i.e. alternate contact information or parking requirements). Then click Confirm Appointment and you’re all set.

To schedule a pickup appointment for empty bins, start by logging into your account, and clicking the blue Schedule Appointment button in the upper right-hand corner, and selecting Pickup Empty Bins. (If any of the bins are full, make sure to select Store More Stuff instead.)

Our booking system will automatically fill in the number of empty bins that you have at home.

Select a date and arrival window for the pickup.

On the last page, you can review all of your pickup details, including the fee for your appointment. Be sure to leave any relevant information for the team in the Special Instructions field (i.e. alternate contact information or parking requirements). Then, click Confirm Appointment and you’re all set.

Note: Empty bin pickup appointments are subject to standard appointment fees. To avoid scheduling an empty bin pickup, you can utilize our bags at the time your items are picked up. When it’s time for your delivery, our team will wait up to 15 minutes while you remove the bags from your bins, and send them back during the appointment. You can keep the bags to reuse as you please.

We can! If you'd like to have items disposed of during an upcoming appointment, let your SpaceMakers know when they arrive. For more information on disposal and pricing, check out this article. 

Disposal during an appointment may be limited based on space available in the truck. If you'd like to dispose of large items (or a large quantity of smaller items) let our Customer Support team know in advance to ensure your SpaceMakers come prepared. 

Keep in mind that disposal is an add-on services that can only be included with a standard MakeSpace appointment, or once your items are already in storage—we cannot currently set up an appointment solely for disposal. 

Note: MakeSpace is only able to guarantee appointments within our service area. 

If you’ve moved outside of the service area where your items are being stored, we may be able to coordinate an out-of-area delivery. Alternatively, you can book a self-service appointment through the MakeSpace iOS app and pick up your items right from our facility. 

To inquire about setting up delivery outside of your service area, contact our Customer Support team. Before you call, please be prepared with the address you’d like your items delivered to, as well as a few preferred dates for your delivery. 

Please keep in mind that out-of-area appointments are subject to approval and will incur an additional fee based on the distance from our warehouse and the size of the requested appointment. 

What if I have MakeSpace bins?

Any MakeSpace bins on your account must be unpacked and returned to us at the time of the appointment. If you would like to keep your bins, they’re available for purchase at $20 per bin. Just let us know before the day of your appointment if you would like to purchase the bins. Unfortunately, we aren’t able to schedule empty bin pickup appointments outside of our service area, so any bins will need to be returned during the appointment or purchased.

The following are some tips to keep in mind when booking appointments that will help your appointment go as smoothly as possible:

• If we are picking items up, please ensure that we have a full list of items for pickup prior to the appointment. This is important for the correct amount of room to be reserved on the truck, and for our team to know which materials they may need for the appointment. For these reasons, we are unable to guarantee that we can pick up items that are not included on the list. The more details you can provide prior to the appointment, the better!
• We are unable to pick up items at your delivery appointment unless approved ahead of time. To do this, we will need to ensure that we have the room reserved on the truck for the pickup portion of the appointment and that our team brings the correct materials for the items that we’ll be picking up. Please ensure that you add a pickup to the delivery when booking. You can do this online by selecting “yes” when asked whether you’ll need anything picked up at your appointment, or feel free to contact MakeSpace Support to update the appointment details over the phone based on availability. 
• Please be aware that all appointments are booked in 3-hour arrival windows. For example, if you’re scheduled for an 8-11 am appointment, our team may arrive as early as 8am or as late as 11am. If you won’t be available for the entire window, it’s best to select a different date/time.
• We encourage you to give as much notice as possible when booking appointments, as all appointments are scheduled based on availability.

A Certificate of Insurance (COI) provides your building's management company with a detailed overview of MakeSpace's insurance and liability coverage. If you have a MakeSpace appointment at an apartment or office building, check with your management company to determine if you need to request a Certificate of Insurance. 

Requesting a custom COI typically takes 24-72 hours, so be sure to plan ahead!

Requesting a Certificate of Insurance

Once your MakeSpace appointment is scheduled, you can request a COI by logging into your account here. Please note that you can only request a COI for a scheduled appointment (you can't request one if no appointment has been scheduled).  

Filing out the COI Request Form

• The appointment address will pre-populate based on the confirmed upcoming appointment. If you haven't filled out an Apt, Unit, Floor number make sure to do so here. 

• Name of Tenant or Homeowner is typically your name unless your building specifies otherwise. 
• Name and Address of Certificate Holder should come directly from the sample COI you obtained from your building, or from the requirements outlined by your management company.  

Additional Insureds

• If your building requires additional insureds, click the 'Add' button to the right of 'Additional insureds'. This will open the optional field to add an additional insured.  

• Be sure to click 'Add' after each additional insured is submitted (only press 'Submit' once you're ready to submit your Certificate request). 

• Once you've added any/all Additional Insureds and you're ready to submit your COI request, click 'Submit'. 

Next Steps

Once your COI request has been submitted, it will be sent to our insurance provider for review. You'll receive a completed Certificate of Insurance via email within 24-72 hours.  

In some cases, a non-custom (or generic) COI will serve as proof of coverage. If you aren't sure, you can show your management company the following generic COI: 

Tipping is not required, but certainly appreciated! If you’d like to tip the SpaceMakers for a job well done, you can either give them cash at the appointment or tip through your account for up to 7 days following the appointment.

Once your appointment has been completed, you'll see the option to tip your team when logged into makespace.com, or on the homepage of our iOS app.

You’ll find recommended tip values based on the duration of your appointment and the number of team members, or you can enter a custom amount.

Once you've selected the desired tip amount, click 'Confirm Tip'.

Whatever you choose to tip will be added to your account as a MakeSpace Service Tip, and will be charged along with your next invoice.

Please note: 100% of your tips go directly to the team that completes your appointment. 

All appointment fees (including the purchase of supplies) will be charged to the credit or debit card on file after your appointment is completed. While we can’t accept appointment fees in cash, you’re more than welcome to tip your SpaceMakers in cash if you’d prefer. Tipping is also available on our iPhone app and website up to 7 days following your appointment.

Adding or removing items from your pickup inventory

You can edit the items scheduled to be picked up directly through your account on our website or iPhone app.

Editing your pickup inventory on makespace.com

To edit your pickup inventory on makespace.com, click 'Edit Appointment Inventory' and add/remove items from the available options. Be as detailed as possible to ensure our SpaceMakers are prepared to take all items during your appointment. We recommend finalizing your pickup inventory at least 5 days in advance to ensure a smooth appointment. 

*Keep in mind that editing your inventory too close to your appointment date may require rescheduling to a later date. If the existing date and time is no longer available based on the updated inventory, you'll see a prompt to reschedule.  

Editing your pickup inventory on the MakeSpace app

• Under your appointment details, click 'Edit'. 
• Click 'Storage' to view your current pickup inventory and make any changes. 
• To add items, you can search by room, or use the 'Item Search' field. 
• Once you've finalized your pickup inventory, click 'Save Changes'.
  • Note that changes to your inventory may require you to reschedule your existing appointment date. 

Keep in mind that you're not currently able to add a pickup request to an existing delivery appointment. 

Adding or removing items scheduled for delivery can be done through the MakeSpace iPhone app (editing items scheduled for delivery is not currently available through makespace.com).

Editing your delivery on the MakeSpace app

• Under your appointment details, click 'Edit'. 
• Click 'Items' to view your current delivery request and make any changes. 
• You'll see a list of all items available for delivery, with a green checkmark on the items currently scheduled for delivery. 
• After adding/removing the desired items, click 'Save'.
• Review your appointment details and click 'Save Changes'.
  • Note that changes to a delivery request may require you to reschedule your existing appointment date.

Keep in mind that you're not currently able to add a delivery request to an existing pickup appointment. 

You can cancel or reschedule your existing appointment directly through your account on our website or iPhone app up to 48 hours prior to the scheduled start time.

If you are planning to reschedule, we don’t recommend canceling. Appointments book up quickly, and new appointments are subject to availability.

Canceling or reschedule through makespace.com:

Canceling or rescheduling via the MakeSpace iPhone app:

If you're rescheduling your appointment, you'll be shown a calendar view of available dates. If you'd like an earlier appointment than what's shown, try booking a Self-Service appointment (available on the MakeSpace app).

Contact us if you need to cancel or reschedule within 48 hours of the appointment.

Please note that a $100 fee will apply to all appointments canceled or rescheduled within 48 hours.

If you cancel or reschedule less than 48 hours prior to the start of your scheduled appointment, you’ll be subject to a $100 fee.

When you choose a new appointment date, arrival window availability may differ from that of your initial appointment. Keep in mind that rescheduling may make it difficult to secure a time earlier than your original appointment.

Simply put, a self-service appointment allows you to drop off new items, or pick up stored items, at the MakeSpace facility. Since the MakeSpace facility is a functioning warehouse it’s necessary to have an appointment scheduled in advance.

If you’re picking up your stored items, our team will have them pulled from storage and ready for you at the loading dock.

If you’re dropping off new items for storage, our team will process them during your appointment and you’ll see them reflected on your account in no time!

If you plan on working with a moving company to drop off or pick up at the MakeSpace facility, keep in mind that there are a few important extra steps you’ll need to take to ensure a smooth appointment. You can read more about that here.

If you’re unable to schedule an appointment at an address within the local service area for your city, a self-service appointment is the best way to add items to storage or retrieve your existing items.

You can schedule a self-service appointment directly though our iPhone app*!

When booking an appointment, select the Self-Service option on the right-hand side of your screen. Choose the warehouse address from the dropdown, and select a date from the list of available dates.

Next, choose the appointment window. Our team will be ready for you during the selected window. To ensure a smooth appointment, we recommend arriving on the earlier side of the 3-hour window.

Note that for appointments booked in the 12-3pm window, the appointment must be completed by 3pm. If you’re scheduling a larger appointment, we recommend choosing the 8-11am window.

Next, you’ll be asked some basic questions about your appointment. It’s super important that you let us know if you’re sending a moving company on your behalf, as additional information is required in advance (more on that here).

If you’re picking furniture items up that are wrapped in our moving blankets, or if your items are stored in MakeSpace bins, you’ll need to return those during the appointment. If you’d prefer to keep them, you can do so for $20 each.

Once your appointment is confirmed, you'll receive a confirmation email with additional details.

Please note that all self-service appointments are subject to standard appointment fees. Details can be found at https://storage.makespace.com/pricing.

*Booking a self-service appointment is currently only available through the MakeSpace iPhone app. Don’t worry—we’re planning on adding this functionality to your makespace.com account soon! If you’re unable to book via the MakeSpace app, give us a call and our Customer Support team can assist you.

Check out this article if you’re using a moving company as the process is slightly different.

Before your appointment, review our Facility Access Agreement. Upon your arrival, you (and any other member of your party who needs to enter the facility) will be asked to sign a copy.

When you arrive, you can pull up directly to the loading dock. If you’re retrieving items, they’ll be pulled and ready for you. Please note our warehouse team may be able to assist with bringing your items nearby the vehicle, but for liability reasons, they will not be able to assist in loading or packing your vehicle. If you have medium or large-sized items for pickup, we highly suggest you bring a helper(s). Reach out to our Customer Support team if you're not sure where to go when you arrive at the facility.

We ask that the account holder is present at the appointment to sign off on the condition of the items before they're moved, as well as confirm that everything is accounted for. If you will not be present for the appointment, understand that you are authorizing your contact or moving company to sign off on the items for you.

FAQs:

What if I have MakeSpace bins?

• Any Makespace bins on your account must be unpacked and returned to us at the time of the appointment. If you would like to keep your bins for ease of transportation, you may purchase them for $20 per bin. Just let us know before the day of your appointment if you would like to purchase the bins.

Can I keep the moving blankets?

• Any moving blankets used to wrap your items will be removed in order to inspect the condition of the items before returning them to you. Please bring alternate packing materials for the safe transport of your items. If you'd prefer to keep the items wrapped for ease of transport, keep in mind that our team won't be able to inspect the items for damage. MakeSpace won't be held liable for any damage discovered after you leave the facility, once the items are unwrapped. If you'd like to keep our blankets on your items, they're available for purchase at $20 per wrapped item (even if the item is wrapped with more than one moving blanket). 

What if I need to cancel or reschedule?

• If you booked your self-service appointment through the MakeSpace iPhone app, you can cancel or reschedule your appointment directly through the app. If your appointment was booked over the phone by a member of our Customer Support team, give us a call and we'll assist in making any changes. If you need to cancel or reschedule, be sure to do it 48 hours or more before the start of your appointment. If your cancellation or reschedule is less than 48 hours before your appointment we will have to charge you a $100 fee.

What happens if I don’t show up?

• We’ll try to get in touch with you, but if you’re a no-show, we’ll think you stood us up 😔. And we’ll have to charge you a $100 no-show fee. We don’t like doing this, so please don’t stand us up. 😁

Dos / Don’ts:

DO arrive within your scheduled window—other customers may need to use the loading dock, so we can only have your items available during your scheduled appointment time.

DO wear closed-toed shoes and stay in designated areas—we want everyone to be safe at our facility and don’t want to step on anyone's toes!

DON’T dilly dally at our loading dock—as we mentioned, other customers may have appointments on the same day. This appointment is to simply pick up your stuff—please refrain from using our loading dock as a showroom to sell your items (yes, it’s happened!) or to re-organize everything in your storage account. This creates an operational and safety hazard for our warehouse team.

DON’T take photos inside the facility out of respect for other customers’ belongings.

MakeSpace requires a completed Certificate of Insurance and signed copy of our Facility Access Agreement prior to the start of the appointment. 

• Facility Access Agreement: Please have an authorized representative from your moving company review and sign the Facility Access Agreement.
• Certificate of Liability Insurance: A sample certificate with standard insurance requirements can be found here.

We ask that both the Facility Access Agreement and completed Certificate of Liability Insurance are sent to support@makespace.com at least 72 hours prior to the start of the appointment. If we don’t have these documents in advance, we can’t guarantee we’ll be able to complete your appointment.

Upon arrival, you can pull up directly to the loading dock. If you’re retrieving items, they’ll be pulled and ready. Please note that our warehouse staff will not be able to assist your movers in the loading/packing of your items inside the truck. Reach out to our Customer Support team if you're not sure where to go when you arrive at the facility.

We ask that the account holder is present at the appointment to sign off on the condition of the items before they're moved, as well as confirm that everything is accounted for. If you will not be present for the appointment, understand that you are authorizing a representative from your moving company to sign off on the items for you.

FAQs:

What if I have MakeSpace bins?

• Any Makespace bins on your account must be unpacked and returned to us at the time of the appointment. If you would like to keep your bins for ease of transportation, you may purchase them for $20 per bin. Be sure to let your moving company know if you need them to bring boxes, and if they'll be expected to empty the bins and transfer your items during the appointment. 

Can I keep the moving blankets?

• Any moving blankets used to wrap your items will be removed in order to inspect the condition of the items before returning them to you. Please ask your moving company to come prepared with alternate packing materials to ensure the safe transport of your items. If you'd prefer to keep the items wrapped for ease of transport, keep in mind that our team won't be able to inspect the items for damage. MakeSpace won't be held liable for any damage discovered after your items leave the facility (once they're unwrapped).
• If you'd like to keep our blankets on your items, they're available for purchase at $20 per wrapped item (even if the item is wrapped with more than one moving blanket). 

What if I need to cancel or reschedule?

• If you booked your self-service appointment through the MakeSpace iPhone app, you can cancel or reschedule your appointment directly through the app. If your appointment was booked over the phone by a member of our Customer Support team, give us a call and we'll assist in making any changes. If you need to cancel or reschedule, be sure to do it 48 hours or more before the start of your appointment. If your cancellation or reschedule is less than 48 hours before your appointment we will have to charge you a $100 fee.

What happens if my moving company doesn't show up?

• We’ll try to get in touch with you and/or your movers (if we have their contact information). If they're a no-show, we’ll think they stood us up 😔. And we’ll have to charge you a $100 no-show fee. We don’t like doing this, so please don’t stand us up. 😁

Dos / Don’ts:

DO arrive within your scheduled window—other customers may need to use the loading dock, so we can only have your items available during your scheduled appointment time.

DO wear closed-toed shoes and stay in designated areas—we want everyone to be safe at our facility and don’t want to step on anyone's toes!

DON’T dilly dally at our loading dock—as we mentioned, other customers may have appointments on the same day. This appointment is to simply pick up your stuff—please refrain from using our loading dock as a showroom to sell your items (yes, it’s happened!) or to re-organize everything in your storage account. This creates an operational and safety hazard for our warehouse team.

DON’T take photos inside the facility out of respect for other customers’ belongings.

It is important that we know in advance what items we’ll be picking up. This will ensure enough time is allocated to your appointment, and our SpaceMakers are prepared to take all the expected items. If there are unexpected items that our team cannot take, a follow-up pickup appointment may be required (follow up appointments due to incomplete/inaccurate inventory are subject to standard pickup fees) 

Once we know what items we’re picking up, we’ll be happy to provide an estimate of the supplies that may need to be purchased prior to or during your appointment, as well as the pickup cost.

To make sure your appointment goes as smoothly as possible, we recommend the following:

• Check with your building to see if MakeSpace needs to provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) before the appointment. And if an elevator/moving time needs to be reserved.
• Air conditioning units and refrigerators must be unplugged at least 24 hours before your appointment to ensure they’re fully drained, and cleaned of any moisture and debris. 
• Pack all of your bags and boxes before your appointment. Do not overpack. Cardboard boxes and MakeSpace bags should not exceed 40lbs.
• If possible, disassemble furniture items beforehand as disassembly adds to your appointment time. Please note that disassembly is provided if necessary for safe transport and storage of your items. Upon delivery, you will be responsible for re-assembling items.
• Label any bins and boxes to ensure they’re easily identifiable later on. 
• Double-check that you’re not storing any items that violate our storage rules. This includes any food, liquids, and illegal or hazardous items. 
• Empty dresser drawers, desks, filing cabinets, etc, making sure to remove any items you might have stored inside of your furniture. 
• Remove any items that are mounted to the walls, such as paintings, shelves, TV’s, etc.

Check out my stuff online or on the iOS app to review your appointment details.

SpaceMakers come prepared with standard tools, and are typically able to disassemble furniture items listed in your appointment inventory. 

Furniture that requires specialized tools or advanced disassembly may not be eligible for disassembly by MakeSpace. 

Please keep in mind that while disassembly is necessary to ensure items are safely transported and stored, MakeSpace does not offer reassembly service at the time of delivery. 

Want to store your items in MakeSpace bins? No problem! We’ll send you free, reusable bags to pack your items. They’re designed to fit into bins of the same size, making pickups quicker and deliveries less cluttered.

When scheduling a Pickup appointment, you’ll have the option to request MakeSpace bags in advance. We’ll send you bags, and our helpful packing kits, in advance of your Pickup to give you time to pack. 

Packing kits are delivered by UPS prior to your appointment, and can be delivered to any address that accepts packages (no PO Boxes, please). 

During your Pickup, our SpaceMakers will place your packed bags into bins, and secure them for transport and storage. 

When it’s time for your delivery, you’ll have up to 15 minutes to pull your bags out of the bins and send them back with our team, saving you from the hassle and added expense of scheduling an empty bin pickup appointment.  

You can keep your bags for free and reuse them as you please. They’re great for laundry or grocery shopping—plus, they’re collapsible so you can store them away without them taking up space.

For more information on MakeSpace bags, go here.

After you’ve scheduled a pickup appointment, we’ll send you the requested number of bags via UPS. If you need more, contact us and we’ll determine if there is enough time to ship the bags prior to your existing appointment date.

If we’re unable to get them sent to you before your appointment, SpaceMakers will bring up to 5 bags and bins for you to pack during your appointment.

If your bag doesn’t fit into a bin, you’ll be responsible for reorganizing your belongings into existing/additional bags. To avoid prolonging the pickup appointment, it’s important that you follow our packing guidelines and avoid overpacking.

It’s extremely important that you don’t overpack, as our bags are designed to fit into bins of the same size, and have a weight limit of 40 pounds. This means no misshapen bags stuffed with oddly shaped items like guitars or blow-up pool toys.

You can use the labels provided in your packing kit to quickly label the contents of each bag. This may seem like an extra step, but it will be really important in helping you easily identify items to be delivered down the road.

• Try to distribute weight across your bins. Spread heavier items, such as books, across several bins to ensure the bins won't be under too much stress. Keep in mind, we can't take bins weighing over 40 lbs.
• Pack items together that you'll likely want back at the same time (and make sure you label your bins, too). For example, if you have a dress that you love to wear with a specific pair of heels, pack them together. Put your rain boots with your umbrella. Pack all your Thanksgiving serving pieces together.
• Roll, don't fold, items like T-shirts or towels to maximize space and reduce wrinkles. Stuff socks and other small items into your shoes, sneakers, and boots to maximize bin or box space and help these items keep their shape.
• Packing clothes in vacuum-sealed bags is a great way to protect cloth items and make the most of your available space!

We can store almost anything, from furniture to bicycles, golf clubs to luggage. As long as it doesn't violate our storage rules, we can store it. We don’t store drugs, liquid, food or perishables, explosives, guns, flammables, animals, insects, fungal or bacterial cultures, hazardous or toxic items.

While not required, we highly recommend using our bins to store any items that will fit in one. These bins are sturdy and help protect your items during transport and storage. You’re welcome to use your own box or bin, but please note that, we only take photos of the interior of our bins.

A MakeSpace bin is three cubic feet, and its dimensions are 27” length x 17” width x 12.5” height. A single bin can hold 12 pairs of shoes, or 30 shirts and 10 sweaters.

Still not sure what fits inside a bin? Contact MakeSpace Support and a member of our Customer Support team will assist you.

If you’d like to store heavier items such as books, please spread them across several bins to avoid exceeding 40lbs.

SpaceMakers will come to your appointment with specialty supplies like TV boxes, wardrobe boxes, lamp boxes, and mattress bags. Supplies start at $20 each—but bins, blankets, and bin liner bags are free to use. You will have the option to add any supplies that you may need while booking the appointment, or at any point up to 48 hours before the appointment via your MakeSpace account!

If you do not want to use or pay for our specialty supplies please ensure that your item is packed and prepared in your own box or bag. If not, we will not be able to accept the item. (See our Packing Tips and Storage Rules for more information on best practices.)

Supplies can be requested directly through your makespace.com account up to 48 hours prior to the start of your appointment. Day-of supply requests are subject to availability.

To request supplies, simply log into your account at makespace.com and click ‘Request packing supplies’ in the details of your upcoming appointment.

No! It’s not required, but we cannot take items like TVs, mirrors, artwork, or lamps without them being properly packed in a sturdy and secure box. If you do not want to use our boxes, please have them packed before your appointment. If not, we will not be able to accept the item. (See our Packing Tips and Storage Rules for more information on best practices.)

If you’d like to find an alternative, we suggest checking your local hardware store or a national chain such as Home Depot or Lowe’s. Online retailers such as Amazon and Jet also offer an array of options at multiple price points.

You will have the option to add any supplies that you may need while booking the appointment, or at any point up to 48 hours before the appointment via your MakeSpace account!

Supplies can be requested directly through your makespace.com account up to 48 hours prior to the start of your appointment. Day-of supply requests are subject to availability.

To request supplies, simply log into your account at makespace.com and click ‘Request packing supplies’ in the details of your upcoming appointment.

Our SpaceMakers will be happy to securely wrap and pack larger items like TVs, artwork, mirrors, lamps, and mattresses, as well as help transfer hanging clothing into wardrobe boxes during your appointment. You’ll need to pack smaller items such as dishes, silverware, and clothing before or, if time allows, during your pickup appointment.

Supply charges, as well as any applicable appointment fees, will automatically be charged to the credit or debit card on file within 24 hours of your appointment.

Unfortunately SpaceMakers aren’t able to reassemble furniture during your delivery appointment.

You’ll have 15 minutes to empty your bins during delivery. If you need longer than that you will need to set up a separate pickup appointment. Keep in mind that standard pickup rates apply. We ask that bins are returned within 7 days of delivery. If you’d like to keep your bins, they’re available for purchase at $20 each.

We're happy to place your items exactly where you want them to go (be prepared to tell us where), but we'll only move each item once—once it's placed, it's placed. We'll only move items if it's safe for us, your item, and your property to do so (for example, not through windows or up spiral staircases).  Please note that furniture re-assembly isn't included in our service.

Ensure you are on-site and available to receive our team during the entire 3-hour arrival window. If you live in an apartment building, reserve the service elevator and/or loading dock accordingly.

If you stored MakeSpace bins, be prepared to unpack bags and remove your contents from the MakeSpace bins during the appointment. SpaceMakers can wait up to 15 minutes while you unpack bins during delivery. If you need more time to return your bins, you can schedule an empty bin pickup appointment (subject to standard appointment fees).

When you schedule your first MakeSpace appointment, we’ll charge your credit or debit card for the estimated first month of storage based on the predicted volume of the items you told us we’re picking up. (Note that this charge is based on your estimated storage plan—your plan size won’t be confirmed until your items are picked up and measured).

The initial charge is then converted into a payment credit which future charges will be deducted from.

For example:

If you’re quoted for a 5x5 storage plan at $109/mo, we’ll charge your card for $109 as soon as your appointment is booked. That initial charge is converted into a payment credit of $109.

If you store fewer items and end up in, say, a 2x4 at $89/mo, we'll deduct $89 from your $109 payment credit for your first month's invoice. The remaining $20 credit will roll over to your next charge.

If you add items and end up in a larger storage plan, say, a 5x10 at $129/mo, you’ll be charged for the difference ($20 in this example) as soon as your items are processed.

Additional questions:

What if I purchase supplies at my Pickup appointment?

• If you decide to purchase supplies (ex: TV boxes, mattress bags, etc) during your appointment, the charge will be deducted from your payment credit as soon as the appointment is completed. 

What if I end up in a larger plan than I was quoted?

• We’ll charge you for the difference once your items are processed and your plan size is confirmed.

What if I end up in a smaller plan than I was quoted?

• The additional credit will remain on your account and will be deducted from your next charge—typically your second month of storage.

What if I cancel my pickup appointment?

• As long as your appointment is canceled at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled start date, we’ll refund you the full amount. If you cancel within 48 hours of your appointment, we’ll refund you the deposit, less the $100 cancelation fee.

We accept credit and debit cards for all one-time and recurring charges. We do not accept prepaid cards, nor do we accept payment by cash, bank check, or certified check. If you are having trouble making payments, please contact our billing department at 917-624-9833 to discuss your options.

MakeSpace’s standard product has a 3-month storage minimum—but you can get some or all of your belongings back as soon as processing is completed (this usually takes 1-5 days, but can take up to 4-6 weeks during peak periods). 

If you need to remove anything (or everything) from storage before your minimum term is up, we’ll just charge you for the remaining time.

Unsure of when your month minimum ends? Visit makespace.com/account/

You can view how much cubic footage you are storing by visiting makespace.com/account/plan/ - you’ll see how much your current plan holds and how much you are currently using.

More questions about your current plan? Visit makespace.com/support to speak with a Customer Support Specialist.

Prorated charges are one-off charges that occur when your storage increases between your regular monthly payments. If you add items to your account, you can expect to see that update reflected on your next invoice.

To calculate a prorated storage fee, we calculate the amount of time your storage increased within the billing period.

For example, if your established monthly invoice is $59 and you have a pickup appointment halfway through the storage month that increases the value of your storage to $79:

Value of what you’ll be storing after your pickup: $79

Difference between what you paid for the month before the pickup and your updated storage: $20 ($79 - $59 = $20)

Days remaining until your next invoice: 15 days, (or 50% of the total month)

Prorated charge on next invoice: $10.00 ($20 x .5 = $10)

The total storage charges on your next invoice would be $89 ($79 for that month’s storage plus the $10 prorated charge from your last month).

If your account is unpaid, you’ll be unable to schedule further appointments or retrieve items until all outstanding invoices have been paid.

Possible reasons why an account shows as Unpaid:

• Expired credit card information
• Incomplete or incorrect billing information
• Insufficient funds
• Blocked charges from your bank

If your account is unpaid, we recommend you:

• Visit your billing page at makespace.com/account to verify and/or update your credit card information.
• Contact your bank to verify that they’re not blocking charges from MakeSpace. 
• Give our Billing team a call at 917-624-9833 to discuss in further detail.

We understand that life happens. In the event that your invoice remains unpaid at the time your next invoice is generated, a $10 delinquent fee will be added to each subsequent unpaid month.

If your account is unpaid for longer than 30 days, your items will be at risk of being sold at auction. Before this happens, we’ll make multiple attempts to contact you by phone and email to assist in updating your billing information. 

In the event that your items are sold at auction, you’ll still be required to pay any remaining outstanding balance. 

If you are having trouble making payments, please contact our billing department at 917-624-9833 to discuss your options.

If your account is for a tax-exempt organization and you fall within a MakeSpace service area where sales tax applies, please send proof of your tax-exempt status to support@makespace.com. Once we have this information on file, we'll mark your organization as tax-exempt.

In the unfortunate event that something is damaged, MakeSpace has a claims process. To initiate this process, please log into your account and visit our Claims Submission Form.

For each claimed item we will require photos of the damage, a photo of the whole item, and proof of value for the item. You must initiate a claim within fourteen (14) days of delivery of the item(s) and provide any additional information requested by MakeSpace in a timely manner to facilitate the claims process. The review process can take up to three weeks from the time we’ve collected all the information.

In the case of a damaged item, MakeSpace will work with you to collect information about the damage. While filling out the Claims form, the following information will need to be submitted:

1. Photos of the damage (make sure to include a photo of the whole item as well). Photos of any identifying labels with make and model information.
2. Copies of the original receipts. If you don’t have a copy of the receipt, please provide a website link to the same item from an online source. 

Once you’ve initiated the claim, we can submit the claim to be reviewed by our Claims Department in accordance with our Terms of Service​​. Please note that any compensation will be based on your coverage limits in accordance with your selected Protection Plan.

Please keep in mind, you must submit the claims form within two weeks of receiving the item, or the claim will be forfeited.

With any further questions, contact our Customer Support team.

If you believe a requested item was not delivered, we ask that you first check your account to determine if the item is still in storage. If you don’t see the item on your account, please notify us right away so we can launch an investigation. Please provide a detailed description of the item, as well as the date it was picked up by our team. After a thorough investigation, if the items will not be available for re-delivery in a reasonable amount of time, you are welcome to proceed with filing a claim.

To initiate this process, please log into your account and visit our Claims Submission Portal. 

For a missing item, we require a receipt, or weblink to the item, as well as any additional photos or documents to be submitted for review within the Claims form. You must initiate a claim within fourteen (14) days of the intended delivery of the item(s) and provide any additional information requested by MakeSpace in a timely manner to facilitate the claims process.

The process generally takes about four weeks from the time we’ve collected all the information.

If your property (walls, floors, etc.) receives damage during an appointment, we consider this “property damage,” and we take this matter very seriously. Please know that you have the option to file a claim for the damages and will be working directly with our Claims team for review and resolution.

To initiate a “Property Damage” claim, please fill our or Claims Form as soon as possible. It will ask for the following information:

1. Date of the appointment
2. List of damaged property (walls, floors, etc.)
3. Description of how the damage occurred
4. Estimated Cost of Repair
5. Photos of the Damaged Property
6. Quote to Repair the Property
7. Any relevant photos, documentation, and repair quotes.

In the event that the estimated cost of repair is greater than $300, we kindly request that you provide 2 repair quotes that itemize and outline the associated costs to ensure accuracy and competitive pricing.

With any further questions, our Claims Team is standing by to assist.

Your claim will be evaluated and approved based on your Protection Plan. However, the Claims team will take many factors into consideration when reviewing your claim, and we highly encourage filing a complete claim for any affected items.

With any questions about filing a claim, see our article on Filing a Claim or contact Customer Support.

Once all necessary information is collected, the review process can take between two and four weeks. Keep in mind that your claim cannot be submitted for review until you have submitted photos and/or receipts.

Once your claim has been reviewed, you'll receive an email from a member of our Claims team with additional information and next steps.

After the claim has been filed, please contact our Claims team at claims@makespace.com with any further questions.

With any questions post-determination, reply to your claim determination email or reach our email us at claims@makespace.com to speak directly with a member of our Claims team regarding next steps.

Sanitary measures

• Your SpaceMakers have been supplied with sanitary wipes and hand sanitizers to apply before and after each appointment. In our warehouses, we have been actively sanitizing commonly used surfaces.

Appointment rescheduling

• If you’re not feeling well, please contact customer support at 800-920-2372, and we’ll help you reschedule your appointment.

We’re here to help

• We’re closely monitoring updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as state and local government regulations. Your SpaceMakers are up to date and trained on the best precautionary measures. We're grateful for your cooperation while we strive to do what’s best for our community.