Downsizing can be a big upheaval but our storage units in Swindon are here to help. 

Whether you are downsizing because your kids have flown the nest, you are retiring or you simply want a smaller, cheaper home, downsizing comes with a lot of logistical challenges. Moving home in of itself is highly stressful but downsizing brings with it a whole other set of challenges because there will be some of your belongings that no longer fit with your new, smaller home. 

Trying to decide what to do with these items adds to the already overwhelming amount of decisions you already have to make. Our storage units in Swindon are here to help and within this article, we will let you know how they will help you with your downsizing.

The Challenges That Come With Downsizing

Downsizing is a big decision to make and it will affect a vast amount of change within your life. But, there are many good reasons to decide to take the plunge and downsize. Retirement is one of the biggest reasons people decide to downsize as people want less maintenance responsibilities and a simpler life. 

Downsizing comes with all the same decisions and stressors of moving home but with the added challenge that you will have to let go of some of your possessions. You will also need to consider the belongings you do keep and how they will fit within your new home. 

There may be some things that are too precious to part with and this is where our storage units in Swindon are an excellent solution as they will provide you with a little extra space for your sentimental and precious items. 

How Our Storage Units In Swindon Will Help You To Downsize

We have made a brief mention above of how our storage units in Swindon will help you to downsize but, within this section, we will go into in deeper detail so you know all that we have on offer. 

Storage Units In Swindon To Meet Your Needs 

Our storage units in Swindon come in a variety of sizes so we are certain we will have a storage unit that will meet your downsizing needs. 

Our storage units in Swindon range from 15 square feet to 500+ square feet. We always aim to have a large variety of unit sizes because this is how we best help as many local people as possible. 

Short-Term Or Long-Term Storage? 

Knowing and understanding the difference between short-term and long-term self storage will help you to know what you really need which will help you to get the right storage for your needs and budget. 

Short-term storage is typically defined as anything less than 3 months. It is often used by people when they are moving house, redecorating their current home or when their children are coming home from university for the long summer holiday. It is an affordable and efficient way in which to keep your belongings safe for a short period of time. 

Long-term storage is typically defined as the use of a storage space for anything more than 3 months. Long term storage is often used by businesses for storing stock, equipment or documents but it does also have many domestic uses. Many people use long term storage in order to store seasonal clothing, sports equipment etc. or whilst they are travelling for an extended period. 

Both short-term and long-term storage has its benefits. It is simply about thinking which works best for you. And, if you can, find a self storage company, like Cinch Self Storage Swindon, that offers flexibility. 

Flexible Rental Contracts 

This brings us nicely to our next section – our storage units in Swindon all come with a flexible rental contract. This means that if you need to change your storage – upsize or downsize – at any point, you are free to do so. All you need to do is have a chat with one of our team members and they will sort it out as soon as possible. 

You are even free to leave your unit before your rental contract has expired. You just need to give us a short period of notice. 

Safe And Secure Storage Units In Swindon 

All of our storage units in Swindon are fitted with state of the art security systems. Each storage unit is fitted with an alarm and smoke and fire detectors so your sports equipment will be safe from theft and environmental factors. There is also 24/7 CCTV around the entire Swindon facility so even your most precious belongings will be safe with us. 

If you are storing items with high value, either monetary or sentimental, we do also offer insurance cover. Most house insurance does not cover self storage because it is not on the same site as your house. You can still be covered by our insurance policy for a small monthly fee, the cost of which is dependent on the value of the items you are storing. 

You will be covered against water leakages, theft by forcible violent entry or exit, moth/insect damage, lightning, fire, explosion, earthquake, storm, flood, riot, strike, amongst other things.

But, Can’t I Just Store It All In My Loft/Garage/Basement? 

You can, but areas such as a loft, garage or basement, can fluctuate a great deal when it comes to temperature and humidity. These are two very crucial elements when it comes to storage, particularly if you are storing items for a long-term period of time. 

You will also need to have plenty of room in these areas in order to store items in a proper manner. And you will also have to deal with other members of your household coming in to contract or moving your items that are stored in these areas. 

Self storage will give you a safe, secure place that is perfect for storing your belongings after you have downsized. 

Downsizing? Our Storage Units In Swindon Will Help 

Downsizing, just like moving house, comes with a lot of challenges and stressors. But, downsizing comes with the added stressor of having to let go of some of your belongings because you are moving to a smaller home. 

There will be many items that hold too much sentimental value or nostalgia for you to part with and it can be even harder to decide what to do with these items. 

Our storage units in Swindon will be the perfect place to store these items as we have a large amount of storage units for you to choose from so you will get on that fits your needs and budget perfectly. We also offer both short term and long term storage and all our contracts are flexible so you will always be in control. All of our storage units are fitted with state of the art security systems, including an alarm and smoke and fire detectors so your belongings will be safe with us. 

Our storage units in Swindon will provide you with a storage space that is clean, dry and secure, that will always work with your needs and your budget. If you would like to know more, please give us a call on: 01793 267 585 or click here.