When moving, there is a lot to consider and automatically a lot of things are thought of. One thing we can tell you from experience is that it often happens that (temporary) storage space is not thought of. While when you are moving, such a temporary storage space can be very useful. Often people have no experience with renting (temporary) storage and therefore do not think about it.
How much storage space do I need?
Furthermore, the amount of storage space you need during a move depends on various factors. Of course, we do not know what your personal situation is. The best way to calculate how much storage space you need is by yourself.
The world of extra storage space
In this article we have tried to summarize all the information regarding renting a storage space for you. In this way we try to guide you a little in the world of extra storage space. We also know for sure that once you rent extra storage space during a move, you will never want anything else.
Different types of storage space
You can rent a storage space in many different ways. The space you can rent is also not the same everywhere. There are different types of storage spaces with different sizes.
Private individuals
You can rent space from a private individual. This could be a shed, for example. However, you should be careful, because a cheap storage space does not mean that the service and conditions are also good.
Professional landlords
With professional landlords you often have clear conditions and guidelines and with a private individual this is often not the case. Therefore always make good agreements in advance about the price and notice period. It is also wise that when you want to place your complete household effects in such a space, to look at the quality of the space. Of course you do not want your things to be in a damp space and that they run the risk of becoming moldy.
Empty garages
Both private individuals and housing corporations also rent out vacant garages. It is also important to look at the quality.
Rent storage space from a moving company
Are you hiring a moving company for your move? Then you can often temporarily store your belongings here for a competitive price. But of course this is only possible if you actually hire the moving company for your move. They then calculate the price for storage in the total costs. This makes the costs of a moving company quite confusing, because it is difficult to compare the costs with other companies. You also often cannot access your belongings in between when you think you need something.
Self-storage
The last option is self-storage. With these companies you can rent a space or storage boxes where you can store your belongings and you can simply access your belongings. They often have a service with mobile storage. In this case, a container is brought to you that you can load. It is then taken away again and stacked. Do you also want to access this in between? Then you must indicate this in advance so that they can prepare the container for you. The nice thing about these professional companies is that you do not have to deal with hidden costs and everything is clearly indicated.
Additional storage services
Once you have found the right space, it is also wise to look at the additional services that you can rent. You can often rent a trailer or van from the companies. This way you can easily store your belongings. Also look at the spaces where you can load and unload. For example, is this covered? Are there lifts and carts available to transport your belongings to your own storage box? Does the company offer you free moving boxes to store your belongings? Is there a parking space?
Storage space costs
The prices for renting a storage space vary greatly. Often companies do have fixed prices, but it can also happen that business customers get different prices. Furthermore, the fixed prices for rent also depend on the location, size of the space, and your notice period.
Additional costs
Renting a storage space does entail extra costs for the first month. It does not matter whether it is temporary storage or mini storage. The rental price often includes one-off costs. Think of administration costs or access costs. Access costs are the costs when a box or, as explained earlier, a container has to be set up when you need items in between. Also note that in many cases you have to pay a deposit. The deposit is often one month's rent.
Golden tip: home contents insurance
You would think so, but the companies where you rent a space are not liable for damage to your belongings. So it is a good idea to arrange for them to be insured. You can check with your home contents insurance whether extra storage is also covered and if not, you may be able to take this out quickly. We must say that it also happens that some storage companies automatically take out insurance for you. This is then included in your rent and you can check this on your quote.
Finally
As you have read, renting extra storage space does not have to be expensive. You can make it as expensive and as cheap as you want. Therefore, choose a good company that also has your preference so that you can safely move and store your household goods in the space. This way you do not have to worry about your belongings and you can pick them up again when it suits you.
Do you have any other questions regarding a move after reading this article? Then we would like to refer you to the other articles on our website.
