Sunday, November 10, 2013

Top Reasons For Using A Self Storage Facility

Below, we take a look at some of the more common reasons why people will use a self storage facility and the rationale behind the decision.

Relocation - If you have made the decision to leave the area and move far away, then it is not always possible to find a house with the same amount of room or move everything in one go. Therefore, self storage can come in really useful for people that simply do not have the resources or time to move everything with them and just need somewhere to store the extra things for a period of time.

Business / Commercial Needs - Storage is not always just for personal or household reasons, as you would be surprised how many businesses use self storage as an extra space in which to store things. Often, self storage can work out cheaper than expanding the business or shop, and quite often it is not possible to carry out expansions in our already built up areas.

Expansions - If you are planning to expand your home or business, then you sometimes need to move things out of the way to protect them from the damage that might occur. It is always better to move things out of the way rather than work around them, so by putting your things into self storage you can protect your possessions during your expansion.

Traveling - Everyone gets the urge to up sticks and travel around the world and some of us even do it, which is where self storage could be a brilliant alternative to just selling all of your things at a loss and then regretting it when you eventually come back. Whether you are a family going around the globe or just a couple going abroad for a year, self storage is an excellent way of keeping your things but not having to worry about spreading them out amongst family members and friends.

Long Term Requirements - Not all self storage rentals are for a couple of months, with many customers using the facility for a year or more as some people do require long term self storage for certain reasons.

Vehicle Storage - Some self storage facilities offer storage for motor homes and caravans, as generally people need to store these vehicles for many months of the year when they are not needed or in use and often do not have the space to do so.

House Clearance - It is a fact of life that people will pass away and if you are left needing to clear the house or home quickly but do not have the time or space to sort through the possessions in detail, then self storage is the ideal option, because it gives you the chance to take your time and make the right decisions rather than rushed ones.

Stock Movement - As a business, there are often times when you have more stock than you need or you are looking to rotate the stock due to seasonal or promotional offerings. If you can rent a medium to long term storage facility then you can use this as an extra stock facility without the need to expand your shop or business.

Although there are other reasons why people use a self storage facility, we believe that these are some of the top reasons why customers would look at using self storage for their immediate storage requirements.

Dave Staley is the owner of Thornbury Self Storage, based in Bristol, offering self storage units to the areas of Gloucestershire, Bristol and the South West.
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