We all know what it’s like. No matter how big your home is, and no matter how many cupboards, drawers and storage boxes you have, there’s simply never enough room for everything you own.
So how about a clear-out?
The fourth week of March – starting from the 26th – is National Spring Cleaning Week. Which seems like the perfect time for a good declutter. And once you’ve sorted out the things you can sell and donate, we know the perfect place to put all those ‘surplus’ items – i.e. the ones that you don’t want to get rid of, but are taking up too much valuable space.
Shipping container storage.
Forget about buying an expensive shed or squeezing another box into the loft.
A self-storage container at our site – here at Gap Containers – is the ideal locale to keep your extra possessions, whilst also maintaining order in the home. Here we take a closer look at the benefits, explaining why every household in the North West should consider this savvy storage option.
6 benefits of container storage
1. Ample storage space
Old furniture from your last house move. Christmas decorations. Sentimental photo albums. Children’s toys that you can’t bear to part with. All the equipment for your latest hobby.
Whatever it is and however much you need to store, container storage can handle it.
Various sizes are available, offering approximately 560-2400 cubic feet of self-storage space.
To put things into perspective, our biggest containers – measuring 40ft long – have around four times the amount of space as an average garden shed. Which means you can easily pile it all in. Free up lots of space in your home, pop everything in your shipping container, and there’s still likely to be room left over.
2. Peace of mind
One of the main advantages of a self-storage container is security.
Not only will you be the sole key holder, you’ll be provided with a heavy-duty padlock when you first sign up. The storage site itself is covered by reliable CCTV surveillance cameras, trained on the shipping containers 24/7. We also have an extensive intruder alarm system operating 24 hours a day.
Arguably, it’s safer to keep your stuff at our container storage facility than it is at home.
Sheds and garages are easy targets for criminals. But thanks to our strict access protocols and on-site security, you can rest in the knowledge that your unit – and its contents – are as secure as possible.
3. Damage prevention
Need to store important documents or photos? Or perhaps a valuable antique or heirloom?
No need to worry about them getting damaged.
Constructed from corten steel, shipping containers have an inherently strong and robust structure. After all, their main purpose is for overseas transportation – and as such, they offer excellent wind and water resistance, and are specifically designed to keep their contents in perfect condition.
Damp. Rust. Mould. Flooding. Fires. When you store your possessions in shipping container storage, they will be 100% protected against it all.
4. Easy access
Keep your clutter out of sight and out of mind – until you actually need it.
Then you can come and collect it whenever you want.
Access to our container storage site is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our ideal location in Liverpool, close to the M62 and M57, means you can bring your possessions (and take them away) at any time – simply by driving straight up to your unit in your own car or van.
Plus, by having the extra space and keeping your possessions organised, you can find items much faster. No more rummaging around in your dusty loft searching for that thing you suddenly need!
5. Flexibility
The units themselves can be hired on a short- or long-term basis.
You won’t be tied into any lengthy contracts, but at the same time, we also don’t have a ‘maximum stay’. Payments are simply taken on a month-by-month basis. Which means, you can keep the unit for however long you wish – and you only need to give us 2 weeks’ notice if you want to move out.
What’s more, it’s very easy to switch the size of your container to match your evolving needs.
If one month you require more space, you can opt for a bigger unit. If the next month you need less space, you can downsize again. You won’t be charged extra for swapping and changing, and we’ll never insist you pay for space that you no longer require. Container storage is highly flexible.
6. Value for money
Compared to most other self-storage options – such as investing in a garden shed or renting warehouse space – shipping container storage is relatively affordable and cost-effective.
The exact cost will depend on the size of the container, how many units you require and for how long. However, our rates are incredibly competitive – starting from as little as £12 a week. A deposit isn’t required. And your agreed monthly payment covers the cost of utilities and unit maintenance.
We even throw in a complimentary padlock and collection service for all customers!
Intrigued by our self-storage in Liverpool?
If you’re planning to have a clear-out this spring and need somewhere to store all that extra clutter – whether it’s just for a few weeks or permanently – we can help, here at Gap Containers.
We operate one of the UK’s leading container storage facilities, providing the perfect self-storage solution.
To find out more about our self-storage in Liverpool (and how it could benefit you and your house), you’re welcome to contact us at any time. Either give us a call on 0870 240 9405 to speak to a member of the team or send an email to sales@gapcontainers.co.uk.
Or, if you’d like to get a quote for container storage, fill out our enquiry form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible with a price – and the next steps to take.
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