Domestic & commercial storage in Shrewsbury
Hints & tips for storing your belongings
- Make sure to open your unit regularly to check your items and help ventilation.
- Use sheets of cardboard or plastic on the floor or over soft furnishings.
- It is better to store large items with small gaps between each other to help ensure adequate air circulation.
- Keep refrigerators, freezers and washing machines dry before storing.
- Thoroughly dry refrigerators, freezers and washing machines before storing.
- Clean ovens and cooking utensils to prevent rust.
- Ensure liquids are stored in sealed containers to reduce the likelihood of condensation.
- If storing garden and garage tools clean them thoroughly and wipe them with an oiled rag.
- Keep perishable items on pallets or runners to ensure they avoid contact with spillages.
Make the most of your space
- Disassemble beds and wardrobes to save space. Chairs can be stowed seat to seat or upside down on other items.
- Store large items such as mattresses and settees on end or vertically.
- Use plastic see-through boxes for storing small items - it makes it easy to see what is inside without opening them!
- Fit racks to organise and store materials and tools.
- Use ceiling hooks to hang frames, netting or support lines, crisscrossing the unit.
When storing vehicles:
- If vehicles are regularly moved, cut timber wedges to bridge the step at the entrance.
- Make sure to check the width of your vehicle.
- Use ramps to get your vehicle over the small ridge at the entrance.
- Drain all fuel or flammable liquids.
Can I share the storage unit or my code with someone else?
Our terms and conditions specify that the person/company that took out the rental of the storage unit is responsible for who they give their access code to. If you have allowed that person to enter the site, and access your storage unit on your behalf, that's fine with us but please be mindful that you as the customer are responsible for their actions onsite.
Why do I need insurance?
Everyone must have insurance so that, if there are any accidents or damages caused to your property, you are able to claim for their loss. We understand that everyone is storing different things, which is why we ask that you provide cover to ensure your items are secured appropriately.
What about condensation?
We have built-in vents in all of our units so, if the container is kept dry inside, condensation shouldn't be an issue. We do also follow the guidance issued by the CSTA on managing condensation within container storage units.
However, if wet or waterlogged items are placed inside the unit this can cause condensation, as water will be trapped inside the unit. Please ensure that all of your goods are dry before going into storage. You can buy ‘condensation traps’ or 'dehumidifiers' online or in hardware stores, which will help with keeping condensation inside your unit to a minimum.