Why Self Storage?

Why is absolutely everyone raving about Northern Ireland’s new self-storage facilities?
Why has self-storage become so popular?
Below, we have listed the top 10 reasons why people are choosing to put their belongings in a self-storage facility.

1. Self Storage is Convenient

The need for self-storage is on the rise. There are now over 1,500 self-storage facilities in the UK, and they’re continually on the rise. Of course, there are many reasons for this which we’ll mention below. However, one of the most appealing factors of using self-storage is how convenient it is. No matter what it is you need to store or how long for, self-storage offers a safe, clean, and dry option to hold your belongings as little or as long as required.

2. Self Storage is Cost-Effective

Self-storage is a fantastically cost-effective option. While purchasing a container for your home, upsizing or extending your house are all options, none of them are particularly cheap. With self-storage, you’ll never pay for more than the room you need, so you can be assured it won’t be a waste of money or space. 

3. Moving house Self Storage

During a house move, your move-out and move-in dates often won’t sync. If this happens, there’ll likely be an in-between period where you’ll have lots of stuff and nowhere to put it. If this is the case, self-storage could be perfect for you. Whether you only want to keep a few items or are hanging on to everything for the big move, there’s a range of sizes to choose from. It’s the perfect holding place while you focus on more important things, and once move-in day comes around, you’ll be able to take everything directly from your unit into your new home

4. Renovation Self Storage

The excitement of renovating your living space can often be overshadowed by one question: ‘What am I going to do with my belongings while my home is being refurbished?’ Sometimes there’s the option of moving things from room to room as the work is completed, but even that can be more hassle than it’s worth. There’s also the chance of furniture and belongings being damaged or destroyed throughout the process. By going down the self-storage route, you can avoid issues like this, taking at least a little weight off your shoulders. 

5. Run out of Space

This one might seem obvious, but it’s one of the most common reasons people use self-storage. We all have a habit of buying things we don’t need, or more importantly, have the room for. Using a self-storage facility means you can put everything you don’t currently have the space for out of site and out of mind, without having to commit to throwing it all away.

6. Seasonal Storage 

Do you have some garden furniture you have no space for during the winter? Perhaps you’ve just cut your lawn for the last time of the year but are now faced with having no space to protect your mower from winter weather. On the other hand, you may have some winter sports equipment that isn’t much fun to use in the warmer months but keeping it at home is taking up too much space. Storing your seasonal goods could benefit you if this is the case. Self-storage is a flexible option, so as soon as the seasons change, you can retrieve your goods with no further costs.

7. Self Storage for Students

The end of the student year is approaching, and your landlord need his house back to do some painting. You have accumulated all the usual student paraphernalia and it’s too much hassle to move it all back to mum and dads, and that is if they even have the room anyway! Self-storage is the perfect solution with cost-effective, small unit sizes available to take care of your belongings. Once university starts again, you can vacate with ease and get back to the books.

8. Travel Self Storage

Are you planning a trip around the world? Maybe you’ve decided to take a gap year before you begin full-time work. This should be an exciting time and worrying about the safe keeping of your belongings is the last thing you want. Storage is likely a more appealing option than having to sell everything you own or asking your family to hold on to your belongings for you. By storing your possessions, it won’t matter how long you’re gone for. Weeks, months, or years, you can be guaranteed it will all be here, just as you left it.

9. Downsizing Storage 

It could be that you’re now empty nesting, or you’ve realised you have more space than you need. Whatever your reason for moving somewhere smaller, it’s now very likely you’ll not have enough space in your new home for everything you currently own. Throwing things away is easier said than done, especially if the only reason for doing so is because of your lack of space. Self-storage is a fantastic long-term option if you decide you want to hang on to the things your new house won’t hold; you can access them at any time you want so it’s easy for you to chop and change things as time goes on without getting rid of a thing.å

10. Hobby Self Storage

Self-storage may be an appealing option to those with hobbies, especially when some hobbies include owning lots of different equipment or collectables. Be it fishing, sports, camping, art, or wine collecting, it’s likely you struggle for room at home to keep it all. Or perhaps you’d just like to expand your hobby?  By storing these items, you know all that you require for your favourite pastime is in one place and safe from any damage.