A Personally Procured Move (PPM), formerly called a DITY move, puts you in charge of relocating your own household goods instead of using a government-contracted mover. That flexibility is valuable, but it demands a storage and transport solution that can move with your orders. Go Mini's of Chicagoland delivers a portable storage container directly to your Carol Stream property, lets you load on your own schedule, and picks it up when you’re ready. We’re locally owned and operated, and we know military timelines don’t always cooperate.
Once the container is loaded, we can transport it to your next home or hold it at our secure off-site storage until you call for redelivery. There’s no fixed pickup deadline forcing your hand.
Ready to schedule delivery for your military move in Carol Stream? Call (331) 244-7464 for a free quote from Go Mini's of Chicagoland.
Why Military Families in Carol Stream Choose Go Mini's of Chicagoland
A PPM move rewards planning, and our containers are built around it. As a locally owned military moving service serving Carol Stream and DuPage County, we focus on direct, personal service. Here’s what sets our containers apart for a PPM or PCS move.
Container Features & Flexibility
We offer a range of container sizes to match different household needs, whether you’re moving a studio’s worth of gear or a full family home. Every container sits ground-level, so you load without ramps or lifts. Padded wheels protect your driveway and property throughout.
Security matters when your belongings are sitting loaded and waiting on orders. Our containers are built with heavy-duty steel and strong locking mechanisms, with optional insurance coverage and security seals available. Rental periods are flexible, with discounted rates for long-term rentals, so a delayed PCS can be easier to manage financially.
How the Process Works for a PPM Move
We deliver the container to your Carol Stream property. You load it at your own pace, whether that takes a weekend or several weeks. When you’re ready, we pick it up and transport it to your new location or move it into secure off-site storage until you need delivery. If your gaining installation isn’t ready or your move-in date shifts, your loaded container can stay in storage until you’re ready for delivery. Pickup, storage, and redelivery are all handled by us. Loading and unloading your household goods stays in your hands.
Understanding a PPM Move
A PPM, or Personally Procured Move, lets a service member arrange their own household goods relocation instead of using a government-contracted mover. The military generally reimburses PPM moves based on what a contracted mover would have cost, and if your actual costs come in lower, you may keep the difference. Portable storage containers are one method service members can use to complete a PPM, alongside rental trucks or hired movers. Because reimbursement is tied to what you actually moved, keeping thorough documentation throughout is essential.
Weight Tickets & Local Considerations
For reimbursement, service members using a portable storage container for a PPM generally need the container weighed empty before loading and again when full, then submit both weight tickets through the transportation office. Reimbursement claims generally must be filed within a set window after the move is complete, so hold onto receipts and records from start to finish.
One local detail worth confirming before you schedule delivery: permit or HOA rules in the Carol Stream area can affect how long a portable storage container may remain on your property. If your neighborhood has restrictions, our off-site storage option can keep your loaded container secure while you work through any timing constraints.
Get a Free Quote for Your Carol Stream Military Move
Go Mini's of Chicagoland serves Carol Stream and nearby DuPage County communities, including Addison, Glendale Heights, Wheaton, and Naperville. Whether you’re working through PCS orders or still sorting out the PPM paperwork, we can have a container at your door when you’re ready. Call (331) 244-7464 to get your free quote and schedule delivery.
HHG vs. PPM: Knowing Your Options
The military generally offers two ways to relocate household goods. In a government-arranged HHG move, a contracted mover handles everything from pickup to delivery. In a PPM, you arrange the move yourself and seek reimbursement afterward. Each approach involves trade-offs in cost, control, and scheduling flexibility.
Before scheduling a portable storage container for your PPM, confirm container policies with your gaining or losing installation’s housing or transportation office. Some installations have their own rules about what qualifies under a PPM, and it’s better to verify before you schedule than to untangle issues after.
Household goods weight allowances vary by rank and dependency status, and that allowance directly affects how much can be reimbursed in a PPM move. Knowing your allowance before you load helps you document the move accurately and avoid surprises at the transportation office.
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Michael real
C"Great Experience Overall"
"The container was delivered right when they said it would be, and pickup was just as easy."
Connie
g"Renting a unit was flawless"
"Renting a unit for a one month remodel was flawless."
gino blando
B"Thrilled to Have Them as a Vendor"
"We really appreciate the professionalism and are thrilled to have them as one of Yellow Key's vendors."
Ben Holubecki
I"Never a Wait and Their Pick Up Is Great"
"Judy responding quickly and so helpful, the pod arrives quickly, never a wait, and their pick up is great."
Irene Noe
M"Great experience."
"Love it, would recommend, and I will use again."
Michelle Rodriguez
J"Super Easy and Quick!"
"Judy made the process of ordering, delivery, and pickup so seamless."
John OKeefe
R"Top notch company"
"Very good friendly communication with Judy and the driver was able to put it in a difficult place for me."
R R
K"Wonderful Job Positioning the Box"
"He was very conscientious about not damaging the neighbor's tree."
Kathleen Olsen
T"Great Experience for Our Shop"
"Judy is very responsive and explains all the fees."
Tanden Johnson
S"Judy is an amazing lady"
"Judy is an amazing lady, so helpful. Any time I had a question, she would always answer right away."
Scot Speck
S"Could Not Be Happier"
"The care and thought to keep item protected and transferred was over and above."
Spencer Whitney
C"Bravo to GoMini and the Crew"
"The entire team was seamless, easy, accommodating, friendly, professional, and expedient."
Chris Freemott
M"Very Professional Company"
"Company is very professional. They did everything they told us under the contract."
Małgorzata Lis
K"Delivered Timely!"
"Really appreciate the personal service and choices."
Kevin Schulhof
A"Great to work with!"
"Judy was helpful and friendly. They flipped the drop-off spot the same day."
Ali Mulvoy
What a Seamless Way
We used Go Mini's when we did our garage floor to store our items while the garage floor was being epoxied. What a seamless way to have your items safe while your floor is being coated definitely would recommend using Go Mini's.
Michael real
Great Experience Overall
Great experience overall. The container was delivered right when they said it would be, and pickup was just as easy. It was clean, secure, and gave me plenty of space to store my things while I needed it. Customer service was also very helpful and quick to respond. I would definitely use them again.
Connie
Renting a unit was flawless
Renting a unit for a one month remodel was flawless. The Marry Me Jewelry shop remodel required moving equipment and work benches, shelving cabinets to a secure location. What better than our own lock box. The unit dropped where directed, outside our back door, made it easy to fill, grab things as needed. Within 30 days the shop was put back together and the storage unit picked up as if it was never there. Big thanks, Go Mini's.
gino blando
Thrilled to Have Them as a Vendor
We just added Go Mini's of Chicagoland to our vendor network for our property management company. Judy came out to our office to personally introduce herself and show us how they can help us out. We really appreciate the professionalism and are thrilled to have them as one of Yellow Key's vendors.
Ben Holubecki
Never a Wait and Their Pick Up Is Great
It starts with Judy responding quickly and so helpful. The pod arrives quickly, never a wait, and their pick up is great. Love this company.
Irene Noe
Great experience.
Great experience. Judy DeBatty provides all the right information and she is awesome to work with; she is very friendly and doesn't omit any details.
Delivery team is great; team is fast and very cautious with belongings and property.
Love it, would recommend, and I will use again.
Thanks, team!!!
Michelle Rodriguez
Super Easy and Quick!
Super easy and quick! Judy made the process of ordering, delivery, and pickup so seamless. Thanks for your help with this project.
John OKeefe
Top notch company
Very good friendly communication with Judy and the driver was able to put it in a difficult place for me, top notch company. I started by calling Pods and it was a terrible time trying to get a price from their outsourced Asian call center.
R R
Wonderful Job Positioning the Box
The gentleman that delivered and picked up my storage box did a wonderful job of getting the box in the rear of my house and positioning it so that it was easily accessible. He also did a great job of getting it moved around and up a slanted driveway along the side of the house to be able to load it on his flatbed. He was very conscientious about not damaging the neighbor's tree.
Kathleen Olsen
Great Experience for Our Shop
We had a great experience for our shop regarding a storage unit. They even carry optional insurance which you can add or remove based on contents value. Judy is very responsive and explains all the fees. They are fair on pricing and a reputable company.
Tanden Johnson
Judy is an amazing lady
Judy is an amazing lady, so helpful. Any time I had a question, she would always answer right away.
Scot Speck
Could Not Be Happier
Could not be happier and more impressed with the promptness, communications, and flexibility of Go Mini's! The care and thought to keep item protected and transferred was over and above. Thank you!
Spencer Whitney
Bravo to GoMini and the Crew
Never thought I'd classify 'moving' as a good experience, but the entire team from quotation to movers was seamless, easy, accommodating, friendly, professional, and expedient. Hat tip to GoMini and the crew for taking care of exactly what I needed them to do. Unquestionably using them in the future. Bravo.
Chris Freemott
Very Professional Company
The company is very professional. They did everything they told us under the contract. I will definitely use them again if I need it!
Małgorzata Lis
Delivered Timely!
Delivered and picked up timely! Really appreciate the personal service and the different choice points on approach (whether to have it moved or leave it in driveway). Thanks again!
Kevin Schulhof
Great to work with!
Great to work with! Judy was helpful and friendly. My location changed, and they were able to flip the drop-off spot the same day! Much appreciated.
