James Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 I'm in the process of buying some new kit and I need to look for some to store the bits I've been scattering about various places in london. I'm realy looking at some space about the size of a single garage and would need fairly regular access. Does anyone have any words of wisdom on where to look for anything like that or does anyone know anyone who has any space? Thanks James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computer Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 what about those self-storage places you often see advertised on the TV. The ones where they give you unlimited 24/7 access to your space via a keycard or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonjim Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 ha ha ha Big Yellow Self Storage - not sure on le price. For london, I expect it will be a lot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 James, I'm probably in the same situation as you - distributed storage across London!!! I did look into self-store places a while back. Not all offer 24 hour access, and it can vary between different sites with the same company. I think Shurguard's are all 24 hour. Cost-wise I asked for a 100 sq foot room (a fraction smaller than a single garage) and I think about £70 a month was the best deal. This was "discounted" from their regular rate so the usual technique of ringing round a number of places and letting them compete for your business is recommended. For regular lock-up garages, try contacting estate agents, looking in Loot, local papers, or newsagents, or just keep your eyes open. I'd expect a garage to be a lot cheaper than a self-store warehouse, but obviously you might need to enhance the security somewhat. HTH, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzler Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 I'm not wanting to open up a bigdebate about Big Yellow Storage, but my experience of their Bow branch in London and the Cardiff Branch in...........well, I'm sure you can guess!! I thought that the service they provided for me was great. The units are all sorts of sizes, you can arrange 24hrs access, they are clean, and you only pay for the time you use, rather than up to the end of the next month. If the stuff you need to store is valuable, then I would recommend these Big Yellow as a good option. Dazzler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete McCrea Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 I know a company that ran there operations out of a big yellow for several months..... The automatic closing doors were a PIA that could usually be wedged open with a case. Until the security guard put a stop to it...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_s Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 try looking at your local council's website for commercial properties to let - of course this way, you don't get the security of controlled / supervised access. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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