Frequently asked questions

What is self storage?

What is the cost of storing with you?

Are there any hidden extras?

Do I pay weekly or monthly?

Do you offer any discounts?

How can I pay for my storage?

How often can I have access to my goods and what is the cost?

Do I have to book a unit?

What are you openining hours?

How do I get my goods to you?

Can I transfer to a larger or smaller unit?

How high are your storage units?

What can I store?

Do you sell boxes and packing supplies?

Will you accept deliveries to my unit?

Do you have trolleys available?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What is self storage?
Self storage is a service offering flexible DIY storage for business and domestic customers. We provide clean, dry, secure storage rooms, access to which is free of charge seven days a week. You lock your room with your own padlock ensuring only you have access to your goods.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What is the cost of storing with you?
The cost of a storage room depends on the size required. We suggest that you consult our staff to determine the most suitable size of your storage room. A price can then be quoted for the correct size room. We offer lockers from as little as £ 10.00per month. And storage rooms from £ 10.00 (+ VAT) per week.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are there any hidden extras?
No, the price you are quoted includes your storage charge, rates, service charges, utility bills and maintenance costs. You will need a padlock to secure your room, and we recommend you to take out contents insurance which we can provide.
A refundable security deposit equivalent to 4 weeks storage charge is payable at the outset, and refunded when you vacate your storage room.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do I pay weekly or monthly?
We invoice customers on a 4 weekly (28 days) basis payable in advance. We ask for 3 weeks notice when you vacate your room, and after the initial 4 weeks we refund any unused storage charges that you have paid.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do you offer any discounts?
For longer term storers we are able to offer discounts against prepayments -

4% off for 24 weeks prepayment
8% off for 52 weeks prepayment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How can I pay for my storage?
You can pay by cash, cheque, or standing order.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How often can I have access to my goods and what is the cost?
We offer unlimited access to your goods seven days a week. Access is FREE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do I have to book a unit?
No, you can fill in your storage agreement today and move in without delay. However to be guaranteed a unit of a specific size, it is advisable to book your unit in advance. A reservation fee of £20 will book your unit for 3 weeks. The £20 reservation fee is deducted from your first periods rent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What are you openining hours?
Our storage opening hours are Monday - Friday 0800 - 2000hrs.
Saturday + Sunday 0900 - 2000hrs.
If you intend calling in after 1630hrs. it is advisable to phone to advise us so that we can ensure we are available.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How do I get my goods to you?
You can bring your goods in your own vehicle. We have easy loading/unloading access. Alternatively we can recommend local van hire or removal companies to help with your transportation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Can I transfer to a larger or smaller unit?
Yes, you can up or down size as your storage requirements change.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How high are your storage units?
All our units are 2.75metres (9ft.) high.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What can I store?
You can store almost anything in our units. The exceptions are obvious items such as;
Living items such as animals or plants, food or perishable goods
Hazardous materials such as flammable liquids, explosives, and compressed gases
Unauthorised or illegal goods etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do you sell boxes and packing supplies?
Yes, we sell 3 sizes of boxes, tape, bubble wrap, and hanging wardrobe boxes. Other specialist items such as paper or polythene furniture covers. Specialised cartons such as bike, golf, mirror and picture boxes can be ordered specially.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Will you accept deliveries to my unit?
Yes, by prearrangement we can hold a key to your unit and take delivery of goods for you. We sign for the amount of packages received but not for the contents. This service is offered free of charge, subject to frequency.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do you have trolleys available?
We have trolleys, hand trucks, and pallet trucks which are availablefree of charge for customer use. We also have a fork lift truck available for any heavier goods, which can be operated on your behalf by one of our trained staff.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

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Tel:01228 524411
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