What is the cost of self storage?
There are a number of things to take into consideration when looking for Storage Units Huntingdon. These include the location of the storage facility, level of security offered, standard of the facilities and ease of access to name a few.
However, we understand that irrespective of the above, for most people, the price of the self storage unit will probably be the biggest factor when choosing a storage facility for your personal or business belongings.
In this article, we’ve included the average cost of storage across the UK and also included information to help you decide which storage facility is right for you.
It’s always good to remember that the cheapest storage facility is not always the best option.
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Factors that impact the cost of Self Storage
Location: The location of the storage facility will be reflected in the prices you pay for storage. Like most things, the closer you are to city centres the more things tend to cost. This is the same with self storage. The closer you are to London the higher you can expect the prices of self storage to be and as you move further north in the UK the prices tend to reduce.
Size of the internal self storage unit: Storage Units Huntingdon facilities will have different size units available to rent; ranging in size from 15sq ft small lockers to larger garage type spaces of 300sq ft. These spaces are normally charged by the square foot (Sq. ft) and typically the bigger the unit the cheaper the price per square foot.
Duration of self storage: The cost of the storage unit will also vary depending on how long you stay or plan on staying. Many storage providers like The Storage Hub offer an introductory discount (e.g 50% off for 12 weeks) to new customers, which can mean a substantial savings if you’re only looking for temporary storage.
However, if you plan on staying for longer (e.g a year or more) you may be able to take advantage of any long-term discounts on offer. Some storage providers may also offer discounts for Military, Blue Light, or Public Sector employees. It is always worth asking the question.
Replacement value: In the very unlikely event that something happens to your belongings whilst in storage, most reputable storage companies will require you to either take out an insurance policy with them or provide your own. The cost of your insurance will depend on the replacement value of your goods.
How much does a self storage unit cost in the UK?
The quickest way to find out how much a self storage unit will cost is to get a no-obligation quote above. You can select the size of your unit (here is information to help you to visualise how much space you’ll need) and the store location that is most convenient to you.
As a rough guide, according to data from the SSA (Self Storage Association) UK annual industry report (2021), the average rental cost of self storage is almost £24 per square foot per year.
Note – this is a national average for self storage prices and can vary substantially depending on where the facility is located and the value quoted, by the SSA, is the base rate which does not include things such as VAT and insurance.
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What does the price of self storage include?
Depending on the self storage facility you choose, the storage unit prices may include:
- 24-hour CCTV
- Electronic door access
- Staff on site to accept deliveries on your behalf
- Sole access to the self storage unit
- Free use of trolleys to load and unload your storage unit
- Roller door undercover loading bays
- Free onsite parking
Self storage facilities vary significantly between providers
Why people use self storage to store furniture
Excess furniture is commonly stored in self storage units (rather than at home or in a garage) because of its bulk and the need to keep it dry. The reasons to choose self storage for furniture are:
- Your moving house and need to store furniture temporarily;
- While redecorating or renovating your property you want to keep furniture safe and clean;
- Your downsizing from a larger property to a much smaller property and want to keep your furniture for your children or grandchildren for sentimental reasons
- Your moving in with a new partner and now have duplicate items of furniture.
Furniture is stored in exactly the same way as anything else with us. It will be kept in an indoor unit where it will be clean, dry and safe and protected from the elements. The cost will depend on how much furniture you need to store.
What size self storage unit do you need to store furniture?
Our web page can help you to decide how big your self storage unit will need to be, or our helpful, experienced staff can be contacted on 01480 417785 and online who can talk you through any questions you may have and offer advice.
Additional costs for self storage
There are no hidden fees or nasty surprises on a Storage Hub invoice. We have clear self storage pricing structures and will always make sure you understand what storage costs are involved. As well as the cost of your self storage units, the following costs might apply but we will always tell you whether these will apply to you before you commit to renting a storage unit with us.
Deposit
You don’t need to pay a deposit to reserve a unit at the Storage Hub Huntingdon Self Storage. However, when you move in you will be asked to pay the first 4 weeks in advance using a credit card.
Moving costs
The Storage Hub don’t offer a collection/transport/removal service. However, a Google search will identify different local providers if you need someone to transport your belongings to us. Alternatively, you may prefer to hire a van to drive yourself, or hire a removals service, if you don’t have suitable transport of your own.
Securing your individual self storage unit
You will need to budget for a padlock to secure your unit. We dont sell padlocks these are available from most DIY stores or online via Amazon
Insurance costs
For the belongings that you choose to put into storage; simply choose the level of cover that you think you need, based on how much you think it would cost to replace the belongings you’re storing. We don’t insist that you take out the insurance that we recommend but we do require you to hold adequate insurance of your own if you don’t opt for a policy through us.
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