Since arriving in the UK, in the 1980’s, self-storage facilities have only grown in popularity.
It appears that people are desperate for the affordable extra space, and a perfect example of this can be found at local facility, Ready Steady Store (RSS).
RSS opened their first store a decade ago in Leeds, since then they have opened 9 more stores across the country with, fittingly, their 10th opening in January 2017.
A spokesperson for the storage company said: “We’ve had over 27,000 customers store with us at Ready Steady Store over the last 10 years.
“Whilst most customers turn to us because of a house move, self storage is a great solution for tradesmen… businesses… we’ve even had a chap use a unit to store his clothes and do his ironing!”
So, why are they so popular? Well, because they are helpful for a multitude of reasons. Do you take advantage of the units?
If not here are a few ways they could come in handy:
Setting up a business
Did you know that storage units are perfect when you are first setting up a business and have little to play with in the bank? Some companies run solely from these units because not only do they have affordable space they also have extras you may not know about such as receipt and dispatch, mailboxes and internet access.
Expanding an existing business
They are also handy if you want to expand an existing business but can’t afford to move to bigger offices. You can store everything you need here – from stock to furniture and even IT equipment – until you are financially ready to upgrade your own space.
Moving house
Moving the entire contents of the current house into a new home is one of the most stressful things we can do. Use self-storage, however, and you can easily eliminate some of the stress as it will allow you to move your belongings in stages and provide somewhere to store the items you perhaps can’t take with you straight away.
De-cluttering
It can often feel like the walls, in a home that once had plenty of space, are now closing in on us. This could be due to a growing family and all of the extra items that come with that. However, if you can’t afford to move, how do you find the space you need? Well, self-storage enables you to move a large amount out of your home, without having to get rid of it, giving you back a whole room, instantly. You will have 24-hour access to your belongings, so you can still get hold of them as and when you need to.
Travelling
So you want to travel the world but when you must end your rental agreement to do so, then what do you do with all your worldly possessions? Your parents might have some space if you are lucky but it is unlikely they have room for all your furniture. Storage is perfect for this because there is space for everything you need and as you jet off into the sun you will have peace of mind that it is safe.
These are just a few ways storage firms can help you but ultimately they give you space when you need it the most, quickly and easily. Want to find out more? Visit Ready Steady Store Wokingham on Molly Millar’s Lane in the centre of town or get an instant quote online right now.
