Frequenty asked questions for container storage in Carlisle, Cumbria.
We answer the most common questions relating to your storage.
a handy guide to the world of container storage in carlisle
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Hire a storage unit with complete drive-up entry on our huge secure storage facility in Carlisle City Centre, Cumbria. With great transport links, storing anything from a single box to an entire house full of contents is easy and simple. We can even provide insurance for your contents while in safe storage. Lets learn more.
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All the questions and answers at hand.
Q) How much do you charge?
A) Please phone for a spot price - we remain highly competitive and for that reason generally don't publish prices on this website. That said, we have a range of sizes, so prices do slightly vary. Expect to pay around £25 a week for a house full of contents in a container unit.
Q) Can I drive my car or van directly to the doors of my storage unit?
A) Yes you can drive any vehicle up to the storage unit doors. Containerised self storage is geared around the ability to navigate around our depot with ease on ground floor level.
Q) Are your self storage units clean and dry and suitable for my furniture?
A) Yes, all with sub floor ventilation for short or long term storage. We also have storage units designed for certain classes of use. For example, furniture use, trade use or builders use. Some of our units are that clean you could eat your dinner off the floors. All the storage units are well maintained and kept to excellent condition designed to carry all manner and types of goods. The external units are shipping container units designed to carry cargo across seas.
Q) Can I store belongings over winter months ?
A) Our container units are suitable for all year round storage.
Q) Are your storage shipping containers all the same grade of quality?
A) The grades vary for each use, however, we have brand new units which are perfect for house hold furniture and associated items. We have a huge range of units available subject to demand should you need storage at short notice.
Q) Do you offer insurance?
A) YES! But we don't force you to - If you require self storage insurance, please ask at time of booking or even during occupation, we will happily provide you with all the required details in order for you to insure your contents via an on line and simple process, but we stress that we don't force you to do this.
Q) What sizes of units do you have in stock?
A) A wide range. There all subject to availability though. So please check in advance to avoid surprises. We're talking from 10 foot in length up to 40 foot in length. This equates to 600cu ft of space upto 2400cu ft of space which is usually enough to store the contents of an average three bedroomed house. But, you really need to take a look on site to satisfy yourself on what is suitable for your needs, though we can advise. Take a look on our sizes and help page also.
Q) What am I allowed to store in your units?
A) If you're not sure if you have something which we may frown upon, please ask us! We do allow you to store virtually all sorts of items, so long as its legal and not a prohibited item. It must be legal! We won't allow certain items such as quad bikes, trial bikes, as well as flammable products such as petrol or motor vehicle tires. We're aimed at general domestic storage and commercial storage, so what you can store is extensive.
Q) Are the units clean and dry?
A) Yes. They're great for all year round storage even. Our storage units are suitable for virtually any use - we're not going to put a builder in a furniture grade unit or someone requiring a furniture grade unit into a builders grade unit. We will give you an appropriate unit for your required contents. All units are clean and dry though no matter what you intend to store in one and we will provide you with the very best available on site.
Q) I need a removal company. Can you do this ?
A) Yes - contact us and we will provide you with removals as we operate a 'one stop shop' if required. We have extensive experience in who to use and who not to use.
Q) Can both the public and trade make use of your storage units?
A) That's correct. And we stress, the public or the trade for business and commercial users are welcome to use them. We are situated on a commercial trading estate, so trade use does not pose an issue. Even removal companies have, and are able to use our facility.
Q) How long or little can I rent one of your storage units for?
A) We don't have minimums or maximums. Store month to month for as long as you need to. You may find it more value for money renting a unit for a month, rather than a week, but we're happy to oblige no matter what length of time you require. We are the most competitive we believe based on quality of storage units and cost.
Q) How do I go about booking something over the phone?
A) Not a problem. We take credit and debit cards over the phone. But as we can't guarantee we have units aways ready and waiting, please don't leave things to the very last moment in case we're full up. We generally always have space, but you are much better making solid arrangements with us in advance. We will happily hold a unit for you subject to a small deposit - this gives you peace of mind you have space at an agreed time in the future.
Q) Do you provide any other type of self storage other than container units?
A) We have a huge variety of storage units - external, internal, workshops, office space, garage space, shipping container units. But please tell us what YOU need if its something other than furniture or trade storage. If you need something slightly special or unusual, we will try to provide a solution.
Q) Are there hidden charges?
A) Not at all. We ask for a months storage fee and a £50 deposit only. We can provide incentives for longer term bookings such as six months or a year.
"Can my car or van deliver right up to my storage container?" - "YES"
Q) Where do you operate from?
A) Central Carlisle in Cumbria. We have a number of different sites and for security reasons, won't specify on an ad hoc basis. Our home page provides more in-depth information as to what to expect though. We urge you to book an appointment to take a look. For your peace of mind, our sites are based around central Carlisle in gated CCTV compounds with a host of security measures such as automatic barrier access etc.
Q) Do I have a full 24 hour 7 day a week access to my unit?
A) You certainly do - you are provided with access codes for the gate entry, which means you can come and go as often as you want and sites are floodlit at night time for your comfort and security.
Q) What are your fees?
A) From around £2.00 a day upwards - please check what we have though. If its luggage storage you need, this will be cheaper though! We have workshops and small retail also so our prices do vary somewhat, so please call for an up to date quote. One thing is though : WE ARE CERTAINLY THE LOWEST AND BEST VALUE FOR MONEY self storage facility in the area on a like for like basis. Our purpose built security sites really do offer unbeatable value for money and a whole host of creature comforts.
Q) How much space do I actually need if say I'm moving house?
A) Take a look at our handy guide, but as a rough guide a typical 20 foot shipping container will carry the contents of a two or possibly three bedroom house. We will provide help and assistance in this area.
Q) Can I install commercial racking or shelving in a storage container or other type of unit?
A) Certainly, as long as you don't physically drill holes. Many people do this and it makes life easier.
Q) Are your storage units and sites secure?
A) Our razor wired compounds have security fencing and much more. We currently have live CCTV and many up to date security measures for your peace of mind. Shipping Containers for example, have their own special steel 'lock boxes' welded onto the unit protecting the main security attachments and locking mechanisms, and you can fit as many padlocks as you wish. The shipping container units are designed and manufactured from heavy duty Corten steel and can hold up to 30,000 Kg, that's 30 tonne, and these units were designed to carry heavy cargo across the seas in harsh conditions.
Q) Do you provide a padlock and key or do I have to buy one?
A) You don't have to use one of ours - you are free to use your own padlocks giving you security and peace of mind that only YOU have access to your contents with our Your Lock Your Key® policy
Q) You're very competitive....Why?
A) We actually own our sites and self manage them i.e. we don't rent our sites, but instead, OWN the freeholds, meaning we can be highly competitive and pass any associated savings onto you. Our sites are always kept exceptionally spick and span as a result.
Q) Can my car or van deliver right up to my storage container?
A) This is a huge benefit. Yes you can. There are no stairs to negotiate whatsoever. We can accommodate HGV'S also, but please make contact with us prior to arranging delivery of your items in this way. Cars, Luton's, 7.5 tonne vehicles can do this any time, night or day.
We hope this has been of assistance, and please don't hesitate to call us if you need further help. If you click on here, this will return you to our home page, or if you want to make contact with us, please use our contact form, or alternatively, our telephone number is 01228 590397.
A) Central Carlisle in Cumbria. We have a number of different sites and for security reasons, won't specify on an ad hoc basis. Our home page provides more in-depth information as to what to expect though. We urge you to book an appointment to take a look. For your peace of mind, our sites are based around central Carlisle in gated CCTV compounds with a host of security measures such as automatic barrier access etc.
Q) Do I have a full 24 hour 7 day a week access to my unit?
A) You certainly do - you are provided with access codes for the gate entry, which means you can come and go as often as you want and sites are floodlit at night time for your comfort and security.
Q) What are your fees?
A) From around £2.00 a day upwards - please check what we have though. If its luggage storage you need, this will be cheaper though! We have workshops and small retail also so our prices do vary somewhat, so please call for an up to date quote. One thing is though : WE ARE CERTAINLY THE LOWEST AND BEST VALUE FOR MONEY self storage facility in the area on a like for like basis. Our purpose built security sites really do offer unbeatable value for money and a whole host of creature comforts.
Q) How much space do I actually need if say I'm moving house?
A) Take a look at our handy guide, but as a rough guide a typical 20 foot shipping container will carry the contents of a two or possibly three bedroom house. We will provide help and assistance in this area.
Q) Can I install commercial racking or shelving in a storage container or other type of unit?
A) Certainly, as long as you don't physically drill holes. Many people do this and it makes life easier.
Q) Are your storage units and sites secure?
A) Our razor wired compounds have security fencing and much more. We currently have live CCTV and many up to date security measures for your peace of mind. Shipping Containers for example, have their own special steel 'lock boxes' welded onto the unit protecting the main security attachments and locking mechanisms, and you can fit as many padlocks as you wish. The shipping container units are designed and manufactured from heavy duty Corten steel and can hold up to 30,000 Kg, that's 30 tonne, and these units were designed to carry heavy cargo across the seas in harsh conditions.
Q) Do you provide a padlock and key or do I have to buy one?
A) You don't have to use one of ours - you are free to use your own padlocks giving you security and peace of mind that only YOU have access to your contents with our Your Lock Your Key® policy
Q) You're very competitive....Why?
A) We actually own our sites and self manage them i.e. we don't rent our sites, but instead, OWN the freeholds, meaning we can be highly competitive and pass any associated savings onto you. Our sites are always kept exceptionally spick and span as a result.
Q) Can my car or van deliver right up to my storage container?
A) This is a huge benefit. Yes you can. There are no stairs to negotiate whatsoever. We can accommodate HGV'S also, but please make contact with us prior to arranging delivery of your items in this way. Cars, Luton's, 7.5 tonne vehicles can do this any time, night or day.
We hope this has been of assistance, and please don't hesitate to call us if you need further help. If you click on here, this will return you to our home page, or if you want to make contact with us, please use our contact form, or alternatively, our telephone number is 01228 590397.
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