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1. Be sure to wrap dishes, glassware and delicate items in bubble wrap or tissue paper.

There’s nothing worse than finally getting everything stored, only to find that several of your more delicate items have broken in transit. You can never be too careful with items like glassware and dishes that break easily so we recommend you wrap them all with lots of bubble wrap and tissue paper. Be sure to wrap items that are very delicate several times and be careful not to place them close to heavy items that could shift and fall against them. No-one wants chips and cracks in their nice china!

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1. Be sure to wrap dishes, glassware and delicate items in bubble wrap or tissue paper.
2. Don’t overfill your boxes; you don’t want them to collapse!
3. Plan your space; ensuring you have easy access to the items you use most.
4. Label Everything!
5. Don’t put heavy boxes on the sofa or mattresses.
6. Make sure you use good quality boxes
7. Stack your chairs seat to seat to save space.
8. Clean your garden utensils before you pack them.
9. To save space, pack boxes of the same size together.
10. And finally, make sure you have a list of everything you’ve stored in a safe place.

For more tips take a look at our help section where you’ll find a handy checklist of common do’s and don’ts when it comes to packing and self-storage.
In order to make the most of your self-storage it’s best to plan how and where you’re going to place each item before you start packing.

At Smart Storage we have seen numerous businesses use our facilities for a short stop gap solution, such as needing some space for some additional stock, for example at Christmas. We have also seen larger companies use our stores for storing everything from pallets of fabric conditioner, to pianos!

We see people who are just starting out in business, looking for a flexible storage solutions that are within their budget, and does not tie them into long term agreements. They then have the flexibility to up size or downsize, depending on how their business goes.

Some companies have used Smart Storage as a mini distribution centre. We have a manned reception that is open for long opening hours, this allows deliveries and pickups to be made without the business owner having to be there. Very handy for a one man business.

The benefit to many businesses is location. Smart Storage’s facilities are on main arterial routes. One of the reasons businesses use our stores is convenience. They are close to existing offices or premises and are well located on good transport links.

Convenience is key, good parking, easy access loading bays, truck and trolley provided to move stock and goods around.

Whether the business is small or large, and the requirement is short term or long term storage, businesses like using self storage because it offers a flexible solution at cost effective rates.

Smart Storage has five self storage facilities around the North West in Wirral, Liverpool, Widnes, Warrington and Preston

We’ve got five locations open across the North West with individually alarmed units and 24hr CCTV.

You have free and flexible access, you lock the storage room and you hold the only key to your clean and dry storage area.

Whether you’ve got a few small boxes or a whole house worth of decorations, we can arrange a storage solution tailored to your needs. So don’t let your decorations take up all of your space at home, store them with us until next Winter!

If you are planning to move from one home to another, or live abroad temporarily, you may find that there’s simply not enough area in your current living situation for storage. Area residents with this dilemma will be well served by a business like Smart Storage that allows them to store their property offsite for a convenient monthly fee for storage. Warrington residents will find that this type of rental unit is both affordable and convenient to use, and has many benefits for customers.

Benefits of Storage: Warrington Residents Can Enjoy Convenient Storage Options

Customers who only need to store items temporarily, such as those who are moving house or traveling in the Warrington area, will likely be well served by one of the short-term storage units offered by Smart Storage. These units are rented for a convenient short-term contract, and allow you a safe and secure place to store your belongings while you settle into your new home. You can move your boxes, furniture, and other items into our secure storage room, then relax knowing that they’re safe in storage. Clients are sure to enjoy the benefits of this short term option.

Long Term Storage Benefits: Warrington Residents Can Store Belongings While Traveling

There are also many benefits to choosing a self storage unit for keeping your belongings safe over time. If you need to leave the country, are going through a life change and need to store some of your items while you move house, or simply don’t have space for possessions you use seasonally, we can help you with options for storage. Warrington residents who need long term storage will enjoy our convenient options for storing their belongings safely.

If you can’t store items such as sports equipment or holiday decorations, in your current home, long term storage can help you solve this problem. There’s no need to stress yourself over where you’re going to put your valuable possessions, or who you can get to house sit while you’re out of town to make sure that nothing is damaged or broken. Instead, choose long term storage, pay a small monthly fee, and relax, knowing that your belongings are safe with us.

Warrington residents who need space to put their valuable or seasonal items can relax when they choose self storage with our company. We’ll take good care of your stored items, so you can relax and enjoy your life.

The tenant of the storage unit will enjoy sole access to it through holding the keys to the unit and management and staff employed at the facility do not have any casual access to the rented unit.
Self storage units typically come in different sizes to suit the varying needs of individuals and businesses. The smallest unit will often be a small locker big enough to hold a few boxes, and large units can be up to and beyond 200 square feet which will be big enough to store the entire contents of a large 5 bedroom house.

Self storage for an individual or family

The requirements for self storage for individuals and families are increasingly diverse and grow as the global economy demands us all to be more mobile in the job market. Perhaps your company is posting you abroad for a few years, or you are seeking a new opportunity overseas. Either way, you will likely require a secure storage unit for your household goods and possessions whilst you are away.
Perhaps you are downsizing your family home and need to store your surplus items of furniture. Or maybe you are having renovation work carried out at home and need a self storage facility to keep your household goods safe and secure until the work on your property has finished.

Self storage for students

University and college students often have the problem of having to vacate their campus student accommodation during the very long summer holiday period. This creates a need for self storage of books and possessions local to college or university for the holiday period, rather than transport it all to and from the family home each summer.

Business self storage

The needs of business and commercial entities for a self storage facility are particularly varied. A business may operate from small business premises and be unable to store its stock and finished goods on the trading premises. The business still requires ready and easy access to its goods and hence a self storage unit provides the space and easy access required.

It is a statutory requirement for many businesses to keep their books and records for a number of years. Space available on the business premises may be better utilised for more immediate business needs and a self storage facility off the premises is ideal for long term safe storage of such items not requiring access on a regular basis.

Similarly, items such as promotional materials used only occasionally at conferences and exhibitions are better stored in a self storage unit, freeing up space in the office or business premises for more regularly used business assets.

What security and safety considerations must you make when considering storage in Warrington? We shall consider a variety of safety and security aspects which should help ensure that your choice for storage in Warrington meets your needs. You should be left feeling that the secure storage unit provider cares as much about the safety and security of your goods and possessions as you do.

Lock and key to your personal unit- The very best and most secure facility for storage in Warrington should allow you to use your own padlock and key with no additional keys held by the storage company owners and staff.

Alarm system- Check that both the premises and your individual unit for storage in Warrington has the benefit of a state of the art alarm system with 24 hour monitoring and fast response times for any alarm.

CCTV system- Any good facility for storage in Warrington should have a modern, fully functioning closed circuit television system that is in operation 24 hours a day. The cameras should provide high quality digital images, and be strategically positioned to cover the whole perimeter of the building, and the corridors within.

Controlled and monitored building access- When choosing your unit for storage in Warrington, ensure that you enquire how building access is monitored and controlled. Modern, up to date door entry systems should include such features as card swipe entry or a PIN number entry system.

Clean and dry units- Ensure that your unit for storage in Warrington not only enjoys the protection of your own lock and key, alarm system and CCTV, but it essential that your storage unit is both clean and dry thereby ensuring that the items you store away in your Warrington storage unit remain in the same condition when you take your goods out as when you put them into storage.

Packaging materials- Naturally, if you are storing personal possessions or business stock you will want to ensure that everything is packed away carefully and using suitable packing materials and boxes. Any good facility for storage in Warrington will be able to make available for sale a range of packing items such as boxes, adhesive tape and bubble wrap and for larger items of household furniture, some furniture covering material will be necessary. It is of course in your best interests to pack and store your goods and possessions with care and the packing of your items will usually remain your responsibility.

It may seem like there is a lot to consider when selecting your facility for storage in Warrington but by ensuring that your unit is as safe and secure as possible, you will be left with the peace of mind that your goods are as safe as they possibly can be.

So from all of us at Smart Storage have a Merry Christmas and a Fantastic New Year.

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