There are many reasons for needing Sittingbourne short term storage. Here, we will dive into the top five benefits. 

When thinking about self storage, it is easy to only think of it as a long term solution for businesses or for those embarking on large house renovations. It is also easy to think of it being expensive and inflexible but this is not the case with a lot of self storage, including our Sittingbourne short term storage. 

There are many self storage options that are cost effective and flexible which allows self storage to be the perfect solution to many short term storage needs. 

Within this article, we will look at the top five benefits of using Sittingbourne short term storage. 

What Is Classed As Short Term Storage? 

We cannot talk about the benefits of Sittingbourne short term storage without talking about what is actually classed as short term storage. 

Short term storage is typically anything that is stored less than 3 months. It is the type of storage that acts as a stop gap or temporary measure that allows you space and the knowledge that your belongings are safe. 

Reasons For Needing Sittingbourne Short Term Storage 

There are many reasons for needing Sittingbourne short term storage. Within this section, we will take a quick look at some of the reasons for using short term storage. 

Moving House

Moving house is a stressful process and using Sittingbourne short term storage can help to ease some of the stress. Using short term storage will allow you to pack nice and early, allowing you to get your old home ready for the new owners. Packing is not something you want to leave until the last minute as you might forget something so Sittingbourne short term storage can help with this. You can also get your new home ready whilst knowing your belongings are safe within a storage unit. 

New Baby

Having a new baby is another stressful life event and it is important that you and your home are ready before the new baby arrives. You can make space for your new baby with Sittingbourne short term storage by storing all the non-essential items. When you have time you can go through these items, deciding if there’s anything you actually want or need. 

House Guests

Sittingbourne short term storage is great when you are expecting house guests as you can make space for their visit by storing some of your belongings within a storage unit for the duration of their visit. This could be really helpful at times when you are expecting a lot of guests, such as at Christmas. 

Seasonal Storage 

There will be some items in your home that you don’t need year round. This will include things like seasonal clothing, sports equipment, gardening tools, garden furniture etc. 

This type of seasonal items could be stored within Sittingbourne short term storage until the right season comes back around. 

5 Benefits Of Using Sittingbourne Short Term Storage 

Now we know what short term storage is and the reasons for needing it, we are going to delve into the top five benefits of using Sittingbourne short term storage. 

1. The Right Amount Of Time 

Using Sittingbourne short term storage will allow you to rent a storage unit for the amount of time that is right for you. You can’t always know the exact amount of time that you need a storage unit. 

If you are using it for a house move, things could go very smoothly and you don’t need it for as long as you thought. Or, if you are using it for house guests, your house guest could end up staying longer than you thought. Sittingbourne short term storage allows for these types of changes without trapping you into an expensive, long term contract.  

2. Cost Effective Short Term Storage 

Many self storage companies only offer long term contracts which not only mean you will be trapped renting a storage unit that you no longer need or no longer works for you but, long term contracts are extremely expensive. 

Sittingbourne short term storage is a cost effective way to rent a storage unit. This will work if you only need storage for a short period of time due to house guests or a house move. And it will also work if you are wanting to test the waters of using self storage. For example, if you are a business owner, you may want to try out using self storage to see if it benefits your business. Being able to get a short term contract allows you to do this. 

3. The Right Storage Unit For You

Our Sittingbourne short term storage comes in a variety of sizes, starting at 10 square feet and going up to 200 square feet. This means that you can choose and rent the amount of space that is right for you. 

If you need help deciding on the right storage unit, our Sittingbourne team is here to help. They are all highly knowledgeable in self storage so they will be able to guide you to your ideal storage unit. 

4. Flexibility With  Short Term Storage 

As we have already mentioned, some self storage companies only offer long term rental contracts which are expensive but, even worse, they are completely inflexible. You cannot change your storage unit if you need to, you cannot extend your stay or leave before your rental period has expired. In other words, you are trapped, paying for a storage unit that no longer fits your needs or is no longer needed at all. 

Our Sittingbourne short term storage only comes with flexible rental contracts. This means that if you need to upsize, downsize or extend your stay with us, you are free to do so. You just need to have a chat with the Sittingbourne team. You are also free to leave your storage unit before your rental contract has expired. We just need you to give us a short period of notice. You will always be in control of your storage with us. 

5. Safe And Secure Storage

With all professional self storage, whether you have a short term or long term rental contract, your belongings will be safe and secure. 

All of our short term storage is safe as all of our storage units are fitted with an alarm and smoke and fire detection systems. There is also 24/7 CCTV surveillance around the entire Sittingbourne facility. 

5 Benefits Of Sittingbourne Short Term Storage 

Sittingbourne short term storage comes with many different benefits. It allows you to rent a storage unit that is right for your needs for the right amount of time. It is cost effective as you will not be trapped paying for a storage unit that you no longer need or no longer works for you. 

Our Sittingbourne storage all comes with flexible rental contracts so you are always in control and you are able to change your storage whenever you need to. Our short term storage is also extremely safe, fitted with state of the art security systems, including alarms, fire and smoke detectors and 24/7 CCTV surveillance. 

We hope you have found this article helpful. If you would like to know more about our Sittingbourne short term storage, please give us a call on: 01795 420 247 or click here to head to our website.