Self-Storage – an overview

What is self-storage?

Self-storage is a relatively new idea which has become extremely popular over the last decade or so. Instead of paying huge amounts of money and having to deal with loads of red tape when storing your valuable possessions in a corporate setting, the concept totally simplifies the storage process for you. You have access to as many storage units as you wish depending on how much you need to store and how much you can afford. You have access to the unit whenever you like so you can add more valuables or take some out at any time. Due to unbelievably low prices, both businesses and domestic residents can take up the facility of storage where before they could not.

Who can benefit from self-storage?

Just about anyone who has too many assets and not enough space. The self-storage units can be used for short-term or long-term periods. For instance, it offers organisations a much cheaper way to create space on their business premises. Instead of getting rid of valuable equipment which is used infrequently, or losing space to its presence in the office location, managers can keep overflow company assets in a safe and secure cheap self-storage unit at low cost. This is especially important with data which needs to be archived. Huge amounts of unused paperwork can be shifted to an outside area at low cost and free up space on site.

Self-storage units can also provide a great asset for people moving house. Sometimes aligning the housing chain can be difficult and an extra temporary place to put your valuables until everything is settled can be useful. Also when moving into your new home there may not be enough space to move everything in at first. So again self-storage units provide a great stop gap at low cost.

Students who are moving a lot due to the college terms may need to put their possessions in temporary storage.

Is it Safe?

We would recommend that you check out exactly what security systems your self- storage provider has to offer. Here at Need A Space in Canterbury we use the ultimate in security technology to ensure your mind is always at rest. We use: CCTV, high-security infrared beams, state of the art alarm systems and perimeter fencing.

What else should I look for?

As much as self-storage offers you the opportunity to be independent with your storage solution, a bit of support, guidance and help never goes amiss. Here at Need A Space in Canterbury we try to provide those added extras which will make the storage process work smoothly and easily. For instance, we offer packaging, van hire, mailbox rental, use of forklift trucks, unloading bays and parking areas. On top of that there will always be a member of staff on hand to point you in the right direction!

Looking for storage space in Faversham Canterbury or Herne Bay? To learn more about how Need A Space self-storage can help businesses in Kent and the London area click here