Moving to Allen, TX: a practical guide

Whether you're moving across Allen or arriving from somewhere else, this guide covers the practical side of the move: a packing timeline, what to ask your building or HOA, how to handle North Texas heat, and how STORVA's reusable tote drop-off and pickup works in Allen. For tote rental details and pricing, see our Allen tote rental page.

Your Allen packing timeline

  • 4–6 weeks out: set your date, book a truck or movers, and ask your new building or HOA about move rules.
  • 3–4 weeks out: start packing rarely used rooms and closets; reserve your totes.
  • 1–2 weeks out: pack room by room, finishing each before you start the next.
  • Move week: pack a first-night tote and stage containers by the door, labeled by room.
  • After the move: unpack priority rooms first, then stack empty totes by the door for pickup.

Apartment and house moves in Allen

Allen has a mix of homes, and the right plan depends on yours. For apartments and condos, ask the leasing office early about elevator reservations, loading areas, move-in hours and whether movers need a certificate of insurance. For houses, check driveway and street parking for the truck, and plan the order rooms will be loaded.

In an HOA community, ask whether there are rules about moving trucks, parking or hours. In any building, ask whether the old and new addresses have quiet hours on the day you plan to move.

Questions to ask your building or HOA

  • Do I need to reserve an elevator or loading dock, and for how long?
  • Are there allowed move-in and move-out hours?
  • Where can a truck park, and is a permit or pass needed?
  • Do movers need to provide a certificate of insurance?
  • Is there a move-in deposit or fee?

Moving in Allen during the summer

North Texas summers are hot. Load early in the morning, keep water close, and move heat-sensitive items — medications, electronics, candles, photos and plants — in your air-conditioned car rather than a closed truck. Pack the days before so move day is only carrying.

Local tips for Allen

HOA neighborhoods: Much of Allen is HOA-managed. Check rules about trucks and street parking before moving day, and note gate or access details in your booking.

Moving with kids: Pack a first-night tote for each child with bedding, a favorite toy and essentials so the first night in the new home is easy.

Stack in the garage: Packed totes stack neatly in a garage, so you can pack room by room without blocking hallways.

Common reasons Allen customers rent totes

  • Short-distance moves within Allen
  • Multi-trip moves with your own vehicles
  • Kids' rooms and playroom packouts over summer
  • Downsizing into a Watters Creek apartment

How STORVA drop-off and pickup works in Allen

STORVA serves Allen as part of our Collin County area. Choose a package and your drop-off and pickup dates online. We drop the empty 27-gallon totes (and dollies with most packages) at your Allen address; you pack, move and unpack on your schedule; then we pick the empty totes up on the date you chose — from your new address if it's in our DFW service area. Next-day drop-off is available; for weekends and the end of the month, book 2–3 days ahead.

We regularly serve areas including Twin Creeks, Star Creek, Watters Creek, Bethany Lakes, Montgomery Farm, Cottonwood Bend, with ZIP codes such as 75002, 75013. Not sure about your address? Call (214) 444-3699 or email hello@storva.com.

  • Dorm / Studio: 10 totes, 1 week included, $79.
  • 1 Bedroom: 20 totes + 1 dolly, 2 weeks included, $109.
  • 2–3 Bedrooms: 40 totes + 1 dolly, 2 weeks included, $189.
  • 4+ Bedrooms: 60 totes + 2 dollies, 2 weeks included, $239.

Moving between Allen and nearby cities

Many moves start and end in different DFW cities. If you're moving between Allen and McKinney, Plano, Frisco, Richardson, we can drop off at one address and pick up from the other as long as both are in our service area.

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Frequently asked questions

Does STORVA deliver moving totes in Allen?

Yes. We drop off empty reusable 27-gallon totes in Allen and pick up the empties on the date you choose.

Can you pick up from my new address if I'm moving out of Allen?

Yes, as long as the new address is in our Dallas–Fort Worth service area.

Does STORVA move my belongings in Allen?

No. STORVA rents empty totes and dollies. You pack, move and unpack your own belongings, and we pick up the empty totes.

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