Self Storage Price Comparison Chart

1. Moving House

It’s not always possible to move out of your old home and into your new home on the same day. This is particularly true if you are relocating a long distance away and the removal company may suggest overnight storage. That’s where a temporary storage unit can help for as little as you need it – with a short minimum rental period – or for longer periods. For any length of time, self storage is cheaper than using your removal companies storage facilities so you can keep your moving costs down.

2. House Renovations

Even fairly minor renovations to a home can generate dirt and debris that you want to protect your personal belongings from. Other renovations can put whole rooms out of action for weeks or even months so using cheap self storage to keep your smaller items safe and well-protected makes sense.

3. Downsizing

If you are moving into a smaller home it can be difficult to decide what to keep and what to dispose of. It’s a big decision when possessions may have a lifetime of memories. So why not defer the decision until you are settled in your new property by temporarily storing items safe in self storage units until a later date. Reputable storage companies offer flexible contracts so that when you need to store furniture and other different things you own, they are kept safe until you are ready to make those big decisions. However, please note that costs per year can mount up so don’t put these decisions off forever. Being able to store for longer periods of time doesn’t necessarily make that the best option.

4. Having A Baby

Expanding your family can mean that you need an extra bedroom and maybe that spare room is currently full of furniture and more things you no longer need. Many things you may even have forgotten you owned! But if you have plans to move to a bigger house in the near future you may not want to dispose of that “stuff”. So it makes sense to place a few things in secure storage for a short time until you can find a new permanent space for your growing family. Most companies offer flexible contracts with a low minimum rental period.

5. Decluttering

Decluttering sometimes needs to be done quickly, especially if you are moving house or have inherited a house you need to sell. Self storage companies provide a useful temporary home to keep everything until you have time to sort through everything and decide what to keep and what to donate to charity or dispose of.

6. Space for Hobbies

Some hobbies and sports can come with really large pieces of equipment. With low self storage prices you get a personal storage space to keep the gear safe in a unit size to suit you, until you next get to enjoy it, without breaking the bank. Check local self storage facilities to be sure their units are large enough if you have over-sized equipment.

7. Between University Terms

It may be that you are moving house between terms, or you’re moving to a new student rental in the next academic year but you don’t want to take everything back with you to your parents’ home. Placing your items in a student storage unit means that they are safe and secure until you return to university again. The low costs of self storage per square foot make it less expensive than hiring a van or shipping stuff back home.

8. An Online Retail Business

Online retail businesses often start off by using storage space in the founder’s home or garage for their stock. But as a business grows and more stock is required this can be impractical. It also prevents businesses from benefitting financially via bulk purchases of stock that they can sell on to the consumer at a higher price. A self storage provider can help online businesses to securely store their stock at low storage prices. Many even provide post handling services, accept deliveries on your behalf from suppliers and other extra services depending on specific storage location.

If you are moving house, the best way to keep all the costs down is by considering a storage collection service rather than a removal company.
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Some of the more unusual self-storage tips to make your life simpler and more organised whether you are storing for the short term or long term.

1. Handy tools

Keeping some basic stuff such as screwdrivers, a hammer, pliers and a utility knife around will pay-off when you need to remove something from your unit that needs re-assembling.

2. Map it!

No need for a treasure hunt each time you want to retrieve something from your unit. Simply scribble a basic map, pointing out locations for all those items you might need again. It doesn’t have to be a work of art, just a simple sketch will be really helpful. Then tack it to the wall and let your memory work hard elsewhere.

3. Dress for success

As it turns out, this works for beds and furniture, too. Simply cover and pad with protective materials designed specifically for them to help ensure they stay in perfect condition – just make sure you never use plastic covers as they can trap humid air underneath which can damage mattresses and other soft furnishings. Most self storage facilities with either provide or advise on the most appropriate covers for your personal belongings.

4. If walls could talk…

They’d say, “Welcome new boxes, but could you give us at least an inch of breathing space.” All will co-exist peacefully if you keep this distance in mind for proper air circulation when positioning boxes and larger items in your own storage units.

5. Divide and conquer

Allow for a clear path down the centre of your unit, placing items along the walls for easy access. Yes, you will want to reach the back part again — you know, for that thingamabob that goes with the thingamajig. And you won’t want to unload everything to find it.

5. Think “Front”

That is, plan to keep your frequently used items at the FRONT of your unit. Obvious really but we just had to say it… because we’ve seen what happens when you have to unload everything and unpack everything if you don’t.

7. Think “stack” when you pack

Make the best use of your space by stacking to the ceiling! To do this safely, pack heavy items at the bottom of boxes to provide a stable base, then place the heaviest boxes at the bottom of the stack. Voila! And, you do know, you can stack other large items like beds, for instance, upright so they take up far less room.

8. Fume less

Drain the fuel tanks of lawnmowers, hedge-trimmers and leaf blowers before storing. Removing nasty fumes means you’ll never be angered by your oak dresser smelling like a lawnmower. Plus it makes good sense from a safety perspective.

9. Tip-toe is a no-no

Only bad things can happen when you’re tempted to over-reach. It’s not worth the risk of injuring yourself or damaging your own possessions. Instead, keep a folding step-stool inside your unit for accessing items stored above your head and forever hear only sweet words spoken inside your unit.

10. Storage within storage

Use any vacant interior space in cupboards, wardrobes, drawers and even the fridge and freezer for anything that fits to make storing smaller items easier. Books, lamps, tech, cushions, kitchenware etc. can all be stored in the space within other items… It’s almost like getting another storage unit free of charge! Just don’t forget when unloading to remove these items first .

You may have a rough guide of how much self storage space you need but let us estimate exactly how much extra space you’ll need to rent in square feet so you get the best size of storage for your needs. We provide estimates for new customers and existing customers switching to a smaller or larger unit.
Contact us or speak to a member of our expert team on 08000 641 642 to find the right self storage unit size. We also advise on other factors such as the security offered at our facilities, minimum rental period, packing materials and the insurance policy you may need. Also whether you can use your existing home contents insurance to cover household items whilst in storage. That way you can make an informed decision. Another big factor is whether you need your own padlock or own locks of other types such as barrel locks.
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Maintenance & Care

It is important that the storage facilities you use are clean and well maintained. If it isn’t then your belongings could be at risk of mould, weather damage and other issues. You can trust Storing.com facilities to always be clean and well-maintained.

Security

Domestic and business storage offers security of a higher standard than most homes and offices. CCTV cameras, security lights, various lock points, security guards, 24/7 reception and more are all included when it comes to self storage prices.

Customer Service

You should expect staff to always be polite, friendly, efficient and helpful in any way they can. Most services include advice on numerous related aspects of storage such as packing materials and packing tips. And we are always happy to estimate the amount of square feet you will need to keep your costs as low as possible by renting the right size unit.

Flexibility

One of the very best aspects of self storage is the fact it is so flexible. Please note that our contracts are flexible so it’s very easy to move from a bigger to a smaller unit or vice versa, to ensure your storage cost is as competitive as possible.

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