Can I Move My Stuff From One Storage Unit to Another?
It is possible to move items from one storage unit to another once stored; however, it might need multiple trips, extra payments and plenty of heavy lifting depending on the storage company.
Here we look at some of the alternatives and why a by-the-box storage model could be a better option if you want the flexibility to move your items around.
Moving Items From One Storage Unit To Another
If you decide to put storage into a unit, you will need to think about when you next need to access your items and what might be a convenient location.
For example, you may put certain items in a storage unit in London but then move to another part of the country and need them closer to home.
Having this in mind before deciding to put your items in long-term storage could be helpful to avoid any unnecessary extra costs.
With traditional storage units, it can be quite a big job if you decide to move your items, especially if it's in the middle of a contract.
Though it is possible, you will need to think about how you will transport your items, what breaking the contract might look like and where to keep them in the interim if needed.
If you are thinking of moving your items semi-regularly, there are more flexible storage solutions that can transport everything for you - collecting your boxes directly from your home, storing them and then delivering them back to you.
If you want to change the location of your boxes, have your items returned to you at any time or even have your items returned to a different address, we can do that too. With these solutions, there is no need to move things from unit to unit.
This type of service is called storage by the box.
To find out more about storage by the box services, which start at £3.56 per month, get in tough with The Box Co. at hello@theboxco.co.uk to find out more.
Can I Add More Boxes To A Storage Unit?
Once you have filled a storage unit, you will not be able to fill it with more items. If you have extra stuff and you find yourself needing more storage, you will probably need to contract another storage unit.
More flexible storage solutions, such as storing by-the-box, mean that you can add more boxes any time you want and are not restricted by the size of a particular storage unit.
This is because you pay by the box, not by the unit. That way, it's easy to add and remove items to fit around you, and not the other way around.
Whether you want more or less storage, storage by the box companies collect and return boxes to your door and easily adjust your payment plan so that you are only paying for the number of boxes you have stored.
Can I Change The Location Of My Storage Unit?
Once you have put your items in storage, it is possible to change the location of your storage unit; however, depending on the situation this could be expensive and time-consuming.
Traditional storage solutions mean that your items are stored in one specific location. If you want to change this, you will need to think about how to move your items to a new location, contract a new unit and what costs might be involved.
More flexible options like storage by the box mean that you never need to come to the physical location of your storage - they collect your boxes, store them and return them to you whenever you need them.
So, even if you move, they can return your boxes to wherever you are in the UK without needing to change storage location. They can even ship your boxes to an international address if you decide to move abroad.
Find out more about self-storage vs storage by the box here.
Do I Need To Move Stuff From One Storage Unit to Another?
If you want to move stuff from one storage unit to another, for example after moving home or offices, you might want to consider whether or not it is worth it.
Think about why you need to move stuff, how much it will cost, how much of an upheaval it is and whether you’ll need to move it again in the future.
Another option could be working with a by-the-box storage service so that rather than dealing with storage units, you can pay per box. That way, your items can be transported to and from wherever you are, without needing to worry about the implications.
What Is The Closest Storage Location to Me?
There are storage facilities located all over the UK, so finding the right one should be a breeze.
However, popular locations come with higher premiums.
For many traditional storage companies, the more popular an area, the higher the costs will be. For example, for many storage companies, storage units in London are much more expensive than those in Coventry.
If you're happy to have your items delivered to you, rather than going to visit them in person, then storage by the box can help. These services don't charge premiums based on location, as they handle the transport on your behalf.
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What Happens If I Need More Storage?
If you are renting a storage unit and run out of space, you will need to consider renting a bigger storage unit or renting an extra unit.
For by-the-box solutions, if your current storage plan isn’t enough, you can add more storage at any time!
The company can come and collect it from your door and take it to be safely stored for as long as you need - they just need to know how many boxes you want to add, the sizes of the box and when you would like them collected.
Moving Storage Flexibly
Whether you need more boxes stored or your items returned to you as soon as possible, flexible storage allows you to increase or decrease the number of items you store with the click of a button.
With The Box Co., there is no need for you to do any heavy lifting or moving around. We can adapt the storage plans to suit your needs and we will make sure that any transport is done without you having to lift a finger!
So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with The Box Co. on 0204 525 1159 to arrange your storage by the box today, with prices starting from £3.56 per month.
