When Not To Rent A Storage Unit
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- Renting a storage unit might be unnecessary if you only have a few items or only need to store for a short amount of time.
- If you’re thinking about storing items you don’t ever use, it could be worth considering donating, selling or throwing items out instead.
- For a cheaper and more flexible option than renting a storage unit, think about storage by-the-box, where you can store as much or as little as you need for however long you want.
If you’re looking to store your items, renting a storage unit isn’t always the best option. Storage units often come with inflexible contracts and high monthly prices, depending on the storage company.
For those seeking low-cost, flexible storage, they’d be better off considering storage by-the-box instead.
At The Box Co., we offer flexible, affordable storage to suit your needs - no inflexible contracts, no cancellation fees and no fixed spaces.
With storage solutions starting from just £3.56 per storage box, per month, with collection and delivery right to your door, we offer a cheaper, more convenient option than a traditional storage unit.
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When Shouldn’t You Rent A Storage Unit?
In certain instances, renting a storage unit may not be the best option, including:
You’re Trying To Save Money
When you’re looking to cut costs, renting a storage unit may not be the best option. With storage units, you pay per square foot - the bigger the storage unit, the higher the price. In the UK, storage units cost around £27-30 per square foot, annually on average (according to Safestore), making it an expensive choice for storing your items.
If you want to save money but still benefit from safe storage, consider storage by-the-box which costs a fraction of the price.
Rather than paying for a fixed amount of space, you’ll only ever pay for the number of boxes you want to store. And, you won’t get locked into an inflexible contract with cancellation fees.
Instead, you’ll only need to pay for the amount of time you’re storing your items. With prices starting from just £3.56 per box, per month, it’s a great way to get affordable, safe storage. Get a quote today!
You Only Have A Few Items
Only have a few items to store? Renting a storage unit may not be the best option. With a storage unit, you pay for a fixed amount of space.
If you only have a few items needing storage, you could risk overpaying for wasted space. Rather than paying for a fixed-size storage unit, just pay for the amount you store with a storage-by-the-box solution.
Contact us today to find out more.
You Need To Access Your Items Regularly
Storage units can be limited regarding regular access. With many traditional storage units located out of the way, it could be far to travel every time you need to access your items, not to mention time-consuming.
Also, many storage facilities have limited access hours, which could make it difficult to plan when to visit.
Choosing a storage company that offers collection and delivery can avoid this problem. Rather than having to follow strict access controls or undertake a long journey, you can simply request to receive your items right to your door whenever you need them.
Your Storage Needs Change
For fluctuating storage needs, renting a storage unit offers little flexibility as it doesn’t let you size up or down according to your needs.
When choosing a fixed-size storage unit, you risk overpaying for wasted space or renting a storage unit that’s too small for all your belongings.
If you have changing inventory, such as for restaurants and hospitality storage or fashion storage units are probably not the best option. Instead, choose a storage solution that you can scale. With storage by-the-box, you can size up or down as needed. Simply add more boxes whenever you need and just pay for the number of boxes you store at any given time.
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You’re Storing Items You Never Use
Thinking about renting a storage unit for items that you never use, which are taking up space in your home?
It could be a better and cheaper idea to clear out and sell, donate or throw away any items you no longer use, rather than look for external storage space to store them.
What’s A Better Solution Than Renting A Storage Unit?
Instead of renting a storage unit, you might be better off exploring other options, such as:
Storage By-The-Box
For a storage solution that’s not only more flexible but far cheaper than renting a storage unit, consider storage by-the-box.
Whether you have only a few items or lots of belongings for storage, you’ll only ever pay for the amount you need to store rather than a fixed storage space.
If your storage needs go up or down, you can scale your storage accordingly, adding boxes or taking them away whenever you need, with no extra hassle. It’s also more convenient than storage units as it offers collection and delivery right to your front door, so you never even have to leave your home.
And, with prices starting from just £3.56 per box, per month, it’s significantly cheaper than renting a storage unit! Contact us today to find out more.
Friends And Family
If you’ve just got a few things to store and only need to store them for a short amount of time, it could be worth asking any friends or family with some spare storage space, such as an attic, garage or basement.
While this may not be the best solution in the long run, it could be a good way to keep your things safe without paying for a storage unit or getting locked into an inflexible contract.
Storage Unit Alternatives With The Box Co.
For storage that’s more flexible and affordable than renting a storage unit, consider The Box Co.’s storage by-the-box solutions.
Whether you’re looking for short-term storage or long-term storage, our secure storage solutions offer total flexibility, allowing you to only pay for the number of boxes you store, for as long as you need, and upsize or downsize with ease.
We’ll even collect your items and deliver them right back to you when you need them, to offer maximum convenience.
And, with prices starting from just £3.56 per box, per month, we’re significantly cheaper than storage units too.
Contact our friendly team today to get started!
