Moving to Pilot Point, TX: a practical guide
Whether you're moving across Pilot Point 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 Pilot Point. For tote rental details and pricing, see our Pilot Point tote rental page.
Your Pilot Point 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 Pilot Point
Pilot Point 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 Pilot Point 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.
Common reasons Pilot Point customers rent totes
- Older homes near the town square
- Lake Ray Roberts acreage and ranch properties
- Moves from Denton and Celina to more land
- Barn and shop packouts
How STORVA drop-off and pickup works in Pilot Point
STORVA serves Pilot Point as part of our Denton 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 Pilot Point 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 Historic Town Square, Lake Ray Roberts area, US 377 corridor, FM 455 corridor, with ZIP codes such as 76258. Not sure about your address? Call (214) 444-3699 or email hello@storva.com.
- Dorm / Studio: 10 totes, 1 week included, $89.
- 1 Bedroom: 20 totes + 1 dolly, 2 weeks included, $115.
- 2–3 Bedrooms: 40 totes + 1 dolly, 2 weeks included, $209.
- 4+ Bedrooms: 60 totes + 2 dollies, 2 weeks included, $239.
Moving between Pilot Point and nearby cities
Many moves start and end in different DFW cities. If you're moving between Pilot Point and Aubrey, Sanger, Celina, Denton, 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 Pilot Point?
Yes. We drop off empty reusable 27-gallon totes in Pilot Point and pick up the empties on the date you choose.
Can you pick up from my new address if I'm moving out of Pilot Point?
Yes, as long as the new address is in our Dallas–Fort Worth service area.
Does STORVA move my belongings in Pilot Point?
No. STORVA rents empty totes and dollies. You pack, move and unpack your own belongings, and we pick up the empty totes.