Can You Move Us Out and Back In Around a Rebuild?

Can You Move Us Out and Back In Around a Rebuild?

Last updated: October 2026

Yes. Move-out, months of storage, and move-in to the new build. Our storage service was built for exactly this timeline.

Teardown rebuilds are common in Elmhurst and nearby towns like Clarendon Hills. A family loves the lot and the neighborhood but has outgrown the house. So the old house comes down, a new one goes up, and the family needs somewhere to keep everything they own for the months in between.

How it works

Move out. We pack, load, and pick up everything from the old house.

Store it. We keep it in our storage while construction happens. Everything is blanket-wrapped and inventoried, and both temperature and humidity are managed.

Move in. When the new house is ready, we deliver everything and bring it inside.

One company handles the whole chain, from the first box to the last delivery. Simple.

Why storage with a mover works for rebuilds

Construction timelines move. They always do. A rebuild that was supposed to take eight months can take ten. With our storage, there's no fixed end date. Storage is billed monthly, or daily for short-term storage, with a one-day minimum. You can store as long as you need. Read what's the minimum storage term and how is it billed.

When the new house is ready, tell us your delivery date and we'll schedule it. Read how fast can I get my things back from storage.

Where you live in the meantime

Most families rent somewhere during a rebuild. Often nearby. We can move the things you need for daily life to the rental and store the rest. That way the rental isn't crowded, and everything else is safe until the new house is ready.

Packing for a long stay

For a rebuild, everything goes into storage for months, so packing matters. A lot. If you'd rather not pack the whole house, our crew can do it. Read how much does full packing cost and our guide to preparing belongings for storage.

Moving into the new build

A brand-new house needs protection on move-in day. Every inch. Floor runners, ram board where needed, padded jambs, and shoe discipline. Read how do you protect brand-new floors and finishes.

Clearing out before demolition

A rebuild is a great time to let go of things. Usable items can go to local donation centers, and the rest can go to the junk yard. Read can usable items be donated instead of dumped. Keep in mind that we don't take construction or demolition debris.

Pricing

The move out and the move in are hourly, like any local move, with a 2-hour minimum. Storage is quoted with it, so you see the whole picture in one estimate. Read how does pricing work for a move with storage.

For more on renovation storage, read our renovation storage guide.

Rebuild moves are covered on our Elmhurst movers page, our Clarendon Hills movers page, and our storage service, part of moving and storage and our moving services.

Call (773) 275-4100 or email info@wcmoving.com, and tell us your construction timeline.