📦 The Hidden Costs of Storage Units: When to Let Go

Storage units seem like a smart short-term solution. But for many families in La Crosse, Holmen, and across Western Wisconsin, they quietly become a monthly drain — holding onto things no one has looked at in years.

At Midwest Estate Services, we’ve helped dozens of clients empty units that have cost them thousands over time, with contents that were worth a fraction of what they paid to store them.

So let’s talk about it — when is it time to let go?

💸 What Are You Really Paying For?

Most storage units in Wisconsin cost $80–$200/month, depending on size and location. That’s $1,000 to $2,400 per year — often to store items:

• You haven’t seen or needed since move-in

• Are duplicated elsewhere in the family

• Have declined in resale value over time

• Are being saved “just in case,” but with no real plan

If you’ve had a unit longer than 6 months without touching it, it’s time to reassess.

🧹 What’s Usually Inside?

We often find:

• Boxes of unsorted papers, kitchenware, and clothes

• Bulky furniture that’s hard to move or resell

• Old electronics, tools, or hobby gear

• Sentimental items no one wants to throw out — but doesn’t really want to keep, either

That emotional limbo? It has a cost.

🧰 What We Can Do

At Midwest Estate Services, we offer storage unit cleanout and value recovery options that help you take back control — without guilt or overwhelm.

✅ We sort on-site and help you make keep/sell/donate decisions
✅ We identify items of value (tools, collectibles, antiques)
✅ We can sell or consign on your behalf
✅ We haul donations, recycle responsibly, and clean out the unit entirely
✅ We help coordinate digital asset checks (drives, laptops, etc.)

You’ll save money, reclaim peace of mind, and close a lingering chapter — without lifting a finger.

📍 Serving Western Wisconsin

We’re based in La Crosse and proudly serve Holmen, Onalaska, West Salem, and nearby towns. Whether your unit is 5 miles or 50 miles away, we’ll meet you there and get it handled.

📞 Ready to stop paying for the past? Contact us today and we’ll walk through your options — no pressure, just progress.