Self Storage Options In Sydney

Self-storage, also called “mini-storage” is a type of business that rents out small storerooms called “units.” Customers of self-storage facilities rent units where they can store business or personal effects that cannot be stored in the customer’s space.
According to industry surveys, around 44% of clients are relocating, 34% do not currently have enough space and 15% of clients are people with business needs.

Typically, the customer locks his rented unit with a padlock, to which he holds the only key. This feature is fundamental to what makes self storage different from warehousing. No one else is allowed access to the unit, not even the self-storage company (unless the customer has authorized the company and provided them with a spare key). The customer’s personal details are kept confidential and no one else has access to move, use or interfere with the goods because the units are considered to be the customer’s own private space. Access to the self-storage facility is controlled either by the facility’s staff or by electronic gates, for which the customer will be provided a key or a code. Access to your self-storage unit is flexible and free. Unlike with traditional storage and warehousing, the customer can come and got to his unit as often and as long as he likes without incurring a fee. Unlimited access (within given hours of the company; the hours of operation may vary from site to site so the customer should check on the specific location for details) is a key element to the benefits of self-storage.

Units vary in size, from a 125 cubic feet closet size to a 10x10x20 or more size, large enough for a home in transition. This provides the customer with flexibility and the opportunity to save money on rent as circumstances change. Some facilities have ground-level doors big enough to accommodate cars and RVs, small recreational vehicles like boats and ski-doos. The cost of storage is dependent on the size, location and features of the space being rented. The cost of storage space may also vary between facilities.

Self-storage provides flexibility in the rental period. The customer can stay as long as he wishes without having to commit to a fixed lease term. Typically, there is no limit on how long one can stay and the agreement will extend automatically every month for a period of one month. Renting a self-storage unit usually requires rental to be paid in advance, usually on a monthly basis, as well as a refundable deposit (at some facilities).