Your Self Storage In The Southern Highlands

If you are between homes, planning a renovation or need space to downsize there is every chance you will need to put your household furnishings into some type of short term storage. Each type of storage has different benefits so choose the one that best suits your needs. Remember don’t let price be the only deciding factor when choosing storage. Read about the real cost of self storage and the questions to ask every storage owner.

There are four main types of storage available for household contents :

Self Storage Units
Warehouse Storage
Shipping Container Storage
Storage Sheds

Tankar Self Storage Centre storage units are built like a fort.

1. SELF STORAGE UNIT

A self storage unit or self storage garage is your own private space away from home. Think of it as a standard garage within a gated community. An electronic gate enables you to gain access into a compound of self storage units which you can then drive-up and park directly at the entrance to your nominated storage unit. Loading and unloading is simple without the need of a trolley or moving equipment. Self storage within a facility could be either outdoor garage units, like those available at Tankar Self Storage Centre, or individual lock-up units within a monitored storage building. Self storage is literally ‘do-it-yourself’ style storage even if you enlist a professional mover to pack your goods into storage and move them out when you are ready to vacate.

Some of the key benefits in choosing to use a self storage unit -

there are a variety of size storage spaces to choose
you keep the only key to open and lock the roller door to your space
you can come and go within the operation hours without the need for an appointment
the self storage unit is your own for the duration of your rental period
rent is paid monthly and the lease agreement is flexible on a month to month plan

Be sure to check the self storage location prior to renting. Choose a self storage facility conveniently located to your residential home, place of work, or local shopping centre so that you can use it as efficiently as an extra room of your house.

Warehouse storage provides limited access usually via appointment.

2. WAREHOUSE STORAGE

Unlike self storage, warehouse storage is offered by either a removalist company, that is in the business of Moving and Storage, or a warehouse that has been converted to provide shared storage space. The way your household goods are stored varies depends on the warehouse set up. It could be stored on open shelves, in partitioned spaces, or wooden container bins. We go into more detail to compare the difference between storing in a warehouse or self storage here.

The main things to consider for warehouse storage -

warehouse storage is shared space and there is no limit to the volume of space
hours to access your goods maybe limited and require an appointment
there maybe a cost to retrieve your goods
you will not have control over how your goods are stored and secured
the location of the moving and storage warehouse may not be convenient near your business district and or your home

Shipping containers can be converted into storage units for household storage.

3. SHIPPING CONTAINER STORAGE

Steel shipping containers are used to store goods that are transported on container ships. They can be repurposed into effective storage sheds or garage sheds to store household furniture. The main sizes that are used for storage are 20ft (6.1m long) or 40ft (12.2m long). Some self storage facilities use shipping containers in addition to purpose build storage units. It is always important to fully inspect the condition of the shipping container as not all are suitable for storing household furnishings - even the smallest holes can let weather in and become a home for unwanted pests.

Keep in mind these things when using a shipping container as storage

they are not insulated so your goods will fluctuate in temperature according to the outside temperature, condensation can form and with that can produce mold
containers are long! and have limited light so bring your flashlight to see to the rear of the container
the doors are difficult to manage even for the seasoned user
used as a garden shed, to store garden equipment, tools and supplies, don’t need to be covered and don’t need the same level of care as fine furniture and upholstery

4. STORAGE SHED

Sometimes self storage units are called storage sheds but there are some significant differences. Storage sheds are similar to the materials used in a garden sheds which are typically made from metal, plastic, or wood and have a floating floor. Like shipping containers they are not insulated and you can run the risk of ruining your furnishings if they are not additionally protected with furniture covers and blankets.

Consider these key factors when storing your household furniture in a storage shed -

storage sheds are great for bikes, lawn mowers, tools and garden equipment which are not impacted by extreme changes in temperature
portable and lightweight, storage sheds are easy to assemble and can be purchased from a hardware store
sheds don’t have the same level of security as other types of storage
you can erect them in your backyard and dissemble them when you move

Need storage? Tankar Self Storage Centre provides safe and secure storage units for household, business and car storage. Conveniently located in Mittagong and with multiple sizes to choose from, there is endless space for just about anything that needs a home away from home. Contact us for the best price in self storage in the Southern Highlands, NSW.