Stress-free storage

By B. Thoms

Having been in the storage industry for over 10 years now, I've seen storage evolve with more facilities implementing new features to make storage easier for our valuable Residential, Commercial and Archive clients. We here at Storage King are leaders in the field and provide simple storage solutions.

Please allow me to let you in on my top 10 tips.

1. Call us, we're a one stop shop that will save you time and money.

2.     We will arrange your removal or trailer requirements, set you up with packing materials and storage space all in one phone call.

3. We offer a free home appraisal service or you can use our online estimator.

4. It's important to use the correct boxes for your valuable goods to avoid damage, call us to discuss or you can find sizes and prices online.

5. We have on the spot insurance cover available for peace of mind.

6. All units are easy to access 7 days a week.

7. For short term storage choose a larger storage space and long-term, the smallest space possible.

8. Pack larger items at the back of the space and as a general rule, boxes at the front.

9. Don’t forget to cover your mattresses and lounge suites when storing for more than 3mths.

10. Defrost your fridge the night before your move and leave Fridge doors open in your space and disconnect your washing machine and drain water out before putting in storage.

Storing does not need to be a stressful time. Come and see us at your local Storage King and allow us to assist you with all your storage needs.

More than meets the eye.

When I joined Storage King in 2008, I knew absolutely nothing about the self storage industry. I’d driven past storage centres countless times, but had never really stopped to think about what they actually did and what services they offered. I soon learnt that the self storage industry was a lot more complex than I first thought. It is not just about hiring an empty storage unit. It is a myriad of residential, commercial and not-for profit customers, boxes and packing materials, removalists and truck hire, shelving, insurance...the list goes on!

After four years in the industry I have gained a wealth of experience and learnt many things. The most helpful tips I give to my customers are:

·         Storage is like a  real-life game of Tetris – the better you pack your unit, the less space you will need and the more money you will save in the long run

·         Put things you need most regularly need at the front of your unit – there is nothing worse than needing something that’s in a box in the far-back corner under a mountain of furniture

·         Defrost your fridge and freezer – you don’t want to open your unit 6 months down the track and find it’s leaked all over your boxes

·         Don’t stand leather lounges on their ends – they might crease, and it’s near impossible to get these creases out. Also avoid wrapping these in plastic as they will sweat.

Every day in the storage industry represents a new challenge, and a new set of obstacles to overcome. The variety in the job is probably what I enjoy most – there is never a dull day!